We love raising a family in Wichita – it’s such a kid-friendly place. In fact, there are so many things for kids to do it can be a challenge keeping track of them all. In an effort to make it easier on us and other parents in the area, we’re separating out our Wichita events calendar from the one here that has only kid- and family-friendly events.
Be sure to read our related articles as well!
- Kid-Friendly Attractions in Wichita
- Free or Cheap Things to Do with Kids in Wichita, KS
- Kids Eat Free (or Cheap!) in Wichita
Hopefully these kid-friendly events will help you keep your kids busy, active, and happy all week long!
Kid-Friendly / Family-Friendly Events in Wichita, KS
Reminder: Double-Check Before You Head Out!
We’re as excited as you are when we find a great event or deal! But remember -- events can change. Bargains can sell out. Weather can be unpredictable. The location nearest you may decide not to participate. And many venues reserve the right to change prices and hours without notice. Please double-check with the source to make sure an event is still happening or a deal is still good before you go.Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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Wichita Art Museum Book Fair 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Wichita Art Museum Book FairSunday, May 1, 2022 2022 marks the return of the Wichita Art Museum's annual Book Fair. This year, it's a three-day extravaganza, a bibliophile's dream, and the largest fundraising event for the Friends of the Wichita Art Museum from ... Read More » Open Streets ICT - NoMar 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm Open Streets ICT - NoMarSunday, May 1, 2022 The City of Wichita has a fun and FREE community event planned for Sunday afternoon, May 1, 2022 in the North Market neighborhood. It's going to be fun! It's open to everyone and will include a ... Read More » Free admission Sundays Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Free admission Sundays Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical MuseumWeekly on SundayOne of my favorite Wichita museums is now FREE on Sundays in 2022! Already affordable, the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum just got even more affordable with free admission Sundays thanks to a gift from the Ruth ... Read More » | Creature Feature: Great Plains Nature Center 11:00 am Creature Feature: Great Plains Nature CenterEvery 1 months on the 1st MondayEnjoy learning about different creatures outside with the Great Plains Nature Center! This event is great for kids of all ages! The naturalist-led programs will spotlight a different animal each month. They usually last about 40 ... Read More » Family Friendly Trivia Night 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Family Friendly Trivia NightWeekly on MondayHave you been to Chicken N Pickle yet? It's a Wichita restaurant with fun built in! It's an indoor/outdoor entertainment venue and fast-casual restaurant that started in Kansas City. Wichita was its second location to open, ... Read More » | Great Plains Nature Center Naturally Crafty Program 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Great Plains Nature Center Naturally Crafty ProgramWeekly on TuesdayLooking for something free and educational for the kids to do? The Great Plains Nature Center offers a FREE nature-based craft activity for kids on Tuesday mornings from 10 a.m. and noon. As of September ... Read More » Summer Adventure Club for Littles (register in advance) 10:00 am Summer Adventure Club for Littles (register in advance)Tuesday, May 3, 2022 Bradley Fair is hosting the Summer Adventure Club for little ones in May and June this year. Kids will bust a move with DJ Carbon or get crafty with Exploration Place. Club events will be held on ... Read More » | FREE K-State's Garden Hour Webinar Series 2022 12:00 pm FREE K-State's Garden Hour Webinar Series 2022Every 1 months on the 1st WednesdayK-State Research and Extension will continue its FREE series of gardening webinars in 2022. "K-State Garden Hour" is held live online over the lunch hour. Organizers of the K-State Garden Hour say the 2022 lineup is ... Read More » | Spring Garden Fair at Sedgwick County Extension 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Spring Garden Fair at Sedgwick County ExtensionThursday, May 5, 2022 Sedgwick County Extension Master Gardeners have teamed up with area garden clubs to bring a new event to the community. The first-ever Spring Garden Fair will combine two popular events: the Tools & Treasures Sale ... Read More » Outdoor Play at Great Plains Nature Center 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Outdoor Play at Great Plains Nature CenterWeekly on ThursdayArt credit: Great Plains Nature Center, Facebook Preschoolers can learn as they play in nature! Great Plains Nature Center naturalists have designed "some enriching outdoor exploration for your kids." Designed for ages 3-5, this free come-and-go event ... Read More » | Spring Garden Fair at Sedgwick County Extension 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Spring Garden Fair at Sedgwick County ExtensionDailySedgwick County Extension Master Gardeners have teamed up with area garden clubs to bring a new event to the community. The first-ever Spring Garden Fair will combine two popular events: the Tools & Treasures Sale ... Read More » Kansas Aviation Museum Little Aviators 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Kansas Aviation Museum Little AviatorsWeekly on FridayThe Kansas Aviation Museum has a weekly program for kids that includes fun activities and free admission from 10 a.m. to noon. That bears repeating: Little Aviators is now FREE for all children 12 and under and ... Read More » Wheat State Falcons annual car show 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Wheat State Falcons annual car showFriday, May 6, 2022 The Wheat State Falcons Car Club will host its 14th annual show on Friday, May 6 in Wichita. Proceeds from the show will benefit the not-for-profit Erin is Hope Scholarship Fund. The car show will feature ... Read More » | Spring Garden Fair at Sedgwick County Extension 7:00 am to 1:00 pm Spring Garden Fair at Sedgwick County ExtensionSaturday, May 7, 2022 Sedgwick County Extension Master Gardeners have teamed up with area garden clubs to bring a new event to the community. The first-ever Spring Garden Fair will combine two popular events: the Tools & Treasures Sale ... Read More » Wichita Festival of the Arts 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Wichita Festival of the ArtsSaturday, May 7, 2022 Wichita Park & Recreation and William A. Stofer will host the Wichita Festival of the Arts Saturday, May 7, in Central Riverside Park. This event is FREE and open to all ages. Enjoy the beautiful park ... Read More » Free Admission to the Wichita Art Museum 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Free Admission to the Wichita Art MuseumWeekly on SaturdayAdmission to the Wichita Art Museum is always free on Saturdays, and it's a wonderful place to go! The first thing you'll notice as you enter is the gorgeous colorful glass above your head in the ... Read More » FREE Event: Come Fly a Kite! 11:00 am to 4:00 pm FREE Event: Come Fly a Kite!Saturday, May 7, 2022 A kite-flying event is planned at Chapin Park for Saturday, May 7, 2022. "Come Fly a Kite" is FREE and fun for all ages! Twice a year - in the spring and in the fall - ... Read More » |
Mothers Day weekend in Wichita All Day Mothers Day weekend in WichitaSunday, May 8, 2022 Mother's Day in Wichita will be fun if the weather plays nice! This year Mothers Day is on Sunday, May 8. We're compiling the list of things to do for Mother's Day near Wichita, including free admission, ... Read More » Moms Get FREE Admission to Botanica on Mother's Day 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Moms Get FREE Admission to Botanica on Mother's DaySunday, May 8, 2022 Well this is fun. In 2022, moms get in FREE to Botanica on Mother's Day, May 8! (In recent years, Botanica had been giving mothers discounted admission. But now they're back to FREE. I love it!) Bring ... Read More » Mothers Skate Free with child admission 11:00 am to 6:00 pm Mothers Skate Free with child admissionSunday, May 8, 2022 Mother's Day in Wichita will be fun if the weather plays nice! This year Mothers Day is on Sunday, May 8. We're compiling the list of things to do for Mother's Day near Wichita, including free admission, ... Read More » Free admission Sundays Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Free admission Sundays Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical MuseumWeekly on SundayOne of my favorite Wichita museums is now FREE on Sundays in 2022! Already affordable, the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum just got even more affordable with free admission Sundays thanks to a gift from the Ruth ... Read More » | Family Friendly Trivia Night 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Family Friendly Trivia NightWeekly on MondayHave you been to Chicken N Pickle yet? It's a Wichita restaurant with fun built in! It's an indoor/outdoor entertainment venue and fast-casual restaurant that started in Kansas City. Wichita was its second location to open, ... Read More » | Great Plains Nature Center Naturally Crafty Program 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Great Plains Nature Center Naturally Crafty ProgramWeekly on TuesdayLooking for something free and educational for the kids to do? The Great Plains Nature Center offers a FREE nature-based craft activity for kids on Tuesday mornings from 10 a.m. and noon. As of September ... Read More » Summer Adventure Club for Littles (register in advance) 10:00 am Summer Adventure Club for Littles (register in advance)Weekly on TuesdayBradley Fair is hosting the Summer Adventure Club for little ones in May and June this year. Kids will bust a move with DJ Carbon or get crafty with Exploration Place. Club events will be held on ... Read More » | Outdoor Play at Great Plains Nature Center 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Outdoor Play at Great Plains Nature CenterWeekly on ThursdayArt credit: Great Plains Nature Center, Facebook Preschoolers can learn as they play in nature! Great Plains Nature Center naturalists have designed "some enriching outdoor exploration for your kids." Designed for ages 3-5, this free come-and-go event ... Read More » | Kansas Aviation Museum Little Aviators 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Kansas Aviation Museum Little AviatorsWeekly on FridayThe Kansas Aviation Museum has a weekly program for kids that includes fun activities and free admission from 10 a.m. to noon. That bears repeating: Little Aviators is now FREE for all children 12 and under and ... Read More » | Coronado Heights Kite Fly 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Coronado Heights Kite FlySaturday, May 14, 2022 This is the perfect thing to do on a nice day, and you have lots and lots of space to spread out. Read on for our list of 2022 Kite Flying Events around Wichita. And even ... Read More » School's Out Powwow at Mid-America All-Indian Center School's Out Powwow at Mid-America All-Indian CenterSaturday, May 14, 2022 On Saturday, May 14, the Mid-America All-Indian Center will host the annual "School's Out Powwow" put on by Wichita Public Schools Title VI Native American Indian Education Program. Native American students in the Wichita Public School ... Read More » Walk with Wildlife 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Walk with WildlifeSaturday, May 14, 2022 This is an activity that could easily become an annual family tradition. Get up close and personal with wildlife at the annual Walk with Wildlife at the Great Plains Nature Center here in Wichita on ... Read More » Free Admission to the Wichita Art Museum 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Free Admission to the Wichita Art MuseumWeekly on SaturdayAdmission to the Wichita Art Museum is always free on Saturdays, and it's a wonderful place to go! The first thing you'll notice as you enter is the gorgeous colorful glass above your head in the ... Read More » | |
Free admission Sundays Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Free admission Sundays Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical MuseumWeekly on SundayOne of my favorite Wichita museums is now FREE on Sundays in 2022! Already affordable, the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum just got even more affordable with free admission Sundays thanks to a gift from the Ruth ... Read More » | Family Friendly Trivia Night 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Family Friendly Trivia NightWeekly on MondayHave you been to Chicken N Pickle yet? It's a Wichita restaurant with fun built in! It's an indoor/outdoor entertainment venue and fast-casual restaurant that started in Kansas City. Wichita was its second location to open, ... Read More » | Great Plains Nature Center Naturally Crafty Program 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Great Plains Nature Center Naturally Crafty ProgramWeekly on TuesdayLooking for something free and educational for the kids to do? The Great Plains Nature Center offers a FREE nature-based craft activity for kids on Tuesday mornings from 10 a.m. and noon. As of September ... Read More » Summer Adventure Club for Littles (register in advance) 10:00 am Summer Adventure Club for Littles (register in advance)Weekly on TuesdayBradley Fair is hosting the Summer Adventure Club for little ones in May and June this year. Kids will bust a move with DJ Carbon or get crafty with Exploration Place. Club events will be held on ... Read More » | Teen Book Swap 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Teen Book SwapWednesday, May 18, 2022 It’s no secret that the Wichita Public Library is an awesome resource for children's books and storytimes. But some folks don't know that the library also has a ton of fun things for kids and ... Read More » | Outdoor Play at Great Plains Nature Center 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Outdoor Play at Great Plains Nature CenterWeekly on ThursdayArt credit: Great Plains Nature Center, Facebook Preschoolers can learn as they play in nature! Great Plains Nature Center naturalists have designed "some enriching outdoor exploration for your kids." Designed for ages 3-5, this free come-and-go event ... Read More » | Kansas Aviation Museum Little Aviators 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Kansas Aviation Museum Little AviatorsWeekly on FridayThe Kansas Aviation Museum has a weekly program for kids that includes fun activities and free admission from 10 a.m. to noon. That bears repeating: Little Aviators is now FREE for all children 12 and under and ... Read More » | Kansas Aviation Museum Play on a Plane 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Kansas Aviation Museum Play on a PlaneSaturday, May 21, 2022 Play on a Plane is the Kansas Aviation Museum's once-a-year family event when they open up several planes on the ramp and let you look inside, or even walk inside them! This is an all-ages event ... Read More » Free Admission to the Wichita Art Museum 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Free Admission to the Wichita Art MuseumWeekly on SaturdayAdmission to the Wichita Art Museum is always free on Saturdays, and it's a wonderful place to go! The first thing you'll notice as you enter is the gorgeous colorful glass above your head in the ... Read More » Playing Across the Parks: Wichita Symphony FREE concerts 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Playing Across the Parks: Wichita Symphony FREE concertsSaturday, May 21, 2022 Would you like to enjoy music from some of Wichita's stunning symphonic musicians in the setting of our city's playful parks? Would it be even better if it was absolutely FREE?! A partnership between Wichita ... Read More » |
Free admission Sundays Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Free admission Sundays Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical MuseumWeekly on SundayOne of my favorite Wichita museums is now FREE on Sundays in 2022! Already affordable, the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum just got even more affordable with free admission Sundays thanks to a gift from the Ruth ... Read More » | Family Friendly Trivia Night 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Family Friendly Trivia NightWeekly on MondayHave you been to Chicken N Pickle yet? It's a Wichita restaurant with fun built in! It's an indoor/outdoor entertainment venue and fast-casual restaurant that started in Kansas City. Wichita was its second location to open, ... Read More » | Great Plains Nature Center Naturally Crafty Program 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Great Plains Nature Center Naturally Crafty ProgramWeekly on TuesdayLooking for something free and educational for the kids to do? The Great Plains Nature Center offers a FREE nature-based craft activity for kids on Tuesday mornings from 10 a.m. and noon. As of September ... Read More » Summer Adventure Club for Littles (register in advance) 10:00 am Summer Adventure Club for Littles (register in advance)Weekly on TuesdayBradley Fair is hosting the Summer Adventure Club for little ones in May and June this year. Kids will bust a move with DJ Carbon or get crafty with Exploration Place. Club events will be held on ... Read More » FREE Movie Matinees at the Haysville Library 3:00 pm FREE Movie Matinees at the Haysville LibraryTuesday, May 24, 2022 Thank goodness, it's Tuesday?! This summer, Haysville library will have your family saying "thank goodness, it's Tuesday" with their FREE matinee movies. The movies will start at 3 p.m. and popcorn and bottled water will be provided. This ... Read More » | FREE Movie Matinees at the Haysville Library 3:00 pm FREE Movie Matinees at the Haysville LibraryWednesday, May 18, 2022 @Weekly on Wednesday Thank goodness, it's Tuesday?! This summer, Haysville library will have your family saying "thank goodness, it's Tuesday" with their FREE matinee movies. The movies will start at 3 p.m. and popcorn and bottled water will be provided. This ... Read More » | Outdoor Play at Great Plains Nature Center 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Outdoor Play at Great Plains Nature CenterWeekly on ThursdayArt credit: Great Plains Nature Center, Facebook Preschoolers can learn as they play in nature! Great Plains Nature Center naturalists have designed "some enriching outdoor exploration for your kids." Designed for ages 3-5, this free come-and-go event ... Read More » | Kansas Aviation Museum Little Aviators 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Kansas Aviation Museum Little AviatorsWeekly on FridayThe Kansas Aviation Museum has a weekly program for kids that includes fun activities and free admission from 10 a.m. to noon. That bears repeating: Little Aviators is now FREE for all children 12 and under and ... Read More » Clock Tower Carillon Concert at Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum 12:00 pm Clock Tower Carillon Concert at Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical MuseumFriday, May 27, 2022 Wichita will have more opportunities to enjoy a concert on the new carillon installed in the clock tower at the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum. All you need to do to hear the Carillon concert is be ... Read More » | FREE admission to Kansas attractions -- Sunflower App! All Day FREE admission to Kansas attractions -- Sunflower App!Saturday, May 28, 2022 It's back for 2022! Kansas kids and their parents can have an unforgettable Sunflower Summer again this year thanks to a grant from the U.S. Department of Education and the Kansas State Department of Education. ... Read More » Free Admission to the Wichita Art Museum 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Free Admission to the Wichita Art MuseumWeekly on SaturdayAdmission to the Wichita Art Museum is always free on Saturdays, and it's a wonderful place to go! The first thing you'll notice as you enter is the gorgeous colorful glass above your head in the ... Read More » Free Family Artventure at the Wichita Art Museum 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Free Family Artventure at the Wichita Art MuseumEvery 1 months on the 4th SaturdayYou probably already know that admission to the Wichita Art Museum is free on Saturdays, but did you know that on the fourth Saturday of most months, the museum also hosts a free family art ... Read More » |
FREE admission to Kansas attractions -- Sunflower App! All Day FREE admission to Kansas attractions -- Sunflower App!It's back for 2022! Kansas kids and their parents can have an unforgettable Sunflower Summer again this year thanks to a grant from the U.S. Department of Education and the Kansas State Department of Education. ... Read More » Free admission Sundays Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Free admission Sundays Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical MuseumWeekly on SundayOne of my favorite Wichita museums is now FREE on Sundays in 2022! Already affordable, the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum just got even more affordable with free admission Sundays thanks to a gift from the Ruth ... Read More » | FREE admission to Kansas attractions -- Sunflower App! All Day FREE admission to Kansas attractions -- Sunflower App!It's back for 2022! Kansas kids and their parents can have an unforgettable Sunflower Summer again this year thanks to a grant from the U.S. Department of Education and the Kansas State Department of Education. ... Read More » Family Friendly Trivia Night 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Family Friendly Trivia NightWeekly on MondayHave you been to Chicken N Pickle yet? It's a Wichita restaurant with fun built in! It's an indoor/outdoor entertainment venue and fast-casual restaurant that started in Kansas City. Wichita was its second location to open, ... Read More » | Free Summer Reading Program from Wichita Public Library All Day Free Summer Reading Program from Wichita Public LibraryTuesday, May 31, 2022 Usually we see loads of free summer reading programs in Wichita and in neighboring communities designed to help kids stay in practice and avoid that “summer slide.” Programs include a reading goal of some sort, ... Read More » FREE admission to Kansas attractions -- Sunflower App! All Day FREE admission to Kansas attractions -- Sunflower App!It's back for 2022! Kansas kids and their parents can have an unforgettable Sunflower Summer again this year thanks to a grant from the U.S. Department of Education and the Kansas State Department of Education. ... Read More » Great Plains Nature Center Naturally Crafty Program 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Great Plains Nature Center Naturally Crafty ProgramWeekly on TuesdayLooking for something free and educational for the kids to do? The Great Plains Nature Center offers a FREE nature-based craft activity for kids on Tuesday mornings from 10 a.m. and noon. As of September ... Read More » Summer Adventure Club for Littles (register in advance) 10:00 am Summer Adventure Club for Littles (register in advance)Weekly on TuesdayBradley Fair is hosting the Summer Adventure Club for little ones in May and June this year. Kids will bust a move with DJ Carbon or get crafty with Exploration Place. Club events will be held on ... Read More » |