Family events in Wichita, KS

Families can enjoy stories projected on a large screen at Naftzger Park and read along, with music, snacks, free books, and a fun activity for children. Presented in partnership by Storytime Village and Wichita Park & Recreation.

This casual Pokémon League free play brings fans together to meet, battle, and trade. Attendees can receive a promo pack simply for attending, while supplies last, and there is also a chance to pick up the latest Pokémon stock.

Bingo cards are $10 each, and advance tickets are required. A blackout bingo option is $25, and the blackout prize is a birthday package worth $400. There are prizes for all, with possibilities that include jewelry, art, gift bags, henna, and face paint. Please arrive on time.

A recurring storytelling session presented by PBS Kansas Kids offers a kid-friendly time centered on books and imagination. Enjoy a welcoming setting where stories take center stage each week.

Little Explorers invites toddlers and their caregivers to the Museum of World Treasures for a gentle, play-focused session centered on a rotating theme. Children can create a simple craft, spend time playing in Ivan’s Playhouse, and wrap up with a story. The activities move at an easy pace that encourages curiosity and discovery. Designed for ages 2 to 5. Admission is free for children 5 and under and for members, with a $7 charge for everyone else.

Enjoy after-hours access to the Museum of World Treasures with special $8 admission. Stroll through the galleries at an easy pace during this evening offering, whether planning a family outing, a date, or quiet time on your own. Entry is $8 per person, and Museum Members receive complimentary admission.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents The Greatest Show On Earth, a lively circus celebration filled with awe-inspiring acts and joyful highlights. High-energy entertainment and gripping thrills carry the show from start to finish, creating lasting memories to share long after it ends.

Chicken N Pickle hosts live performances featuring musicians from the area, paired with tasty food and refreshing drinks for a relaxed night out. Enjoy the music from a seat on the patio or take in the lively scene around the game courts while the music plays. It suits meetups with friends, family outings, or anyone looking to unwind and connect with the community.

For more than three decades, this Saturday tradition in Wichita has brought together growers, makers, artists, musicians, and the community for a lively open-air market experience. Each week features farm-fresh produce and meats, small-batch and artisan foods, local art and handmade goods, along with ready-to-enjoy meals, refreshing drinks, live music, and street performers. Stroll the stalls, meet the people behind the products, and discover something new on every visit. With around 100 vendors most weeks, there is plenty to explore. Admission is free and dogs are welcome. As the season turns toward winter, the market shifts into a Holiday Market Season filled with festive vendors, seasonal foods, and distinctive handmade gifts.

Now in its 26th year, this renaissance and Scottish celebration brings pageantry and family fun to Wichita. Expect jousting on horseback, comic performers, high-flying aerial acts, falconry, and fire artistry. Music and dance fill the grounds with the sound of bagpipes, Celtic tunes, and lively belly dance, while pirate singers, knights, nobles, Vikings, and other colorful characters roam. The Wichita Highland Games highlight traditional feats of strength, and a Kansas Authors Pavilion puts the spotlight on reading and storytelling. Shoppers can explore a village of artisans and merchants alongside fairy tales and fanciful themes. Advance online purchase offers savings, with adult tickets priced at $14 and weekend adult passes at $26, plus a complimentary kid pass with every adult ticket. Digital tickets are delivered to your device for faster entry at the front gate. Family friendly fun that keeps the renaissance spirit alive in Wichita.

Hot Dog Saturdays have returned to Atwoods. Guests can get two hot dogs and a drink for $1 on scheduled dates. The event benefits local charities and community organizations. This promotion is not offered at the Crowley, TX, Norman, OK, or Tyler, TX stores.

Explore a variety of vendors on the patio at The Enchanted Mermaid Boutique. Mermaid Ashore will be available for photo opportunities. Choose face painting or a henna tattoo. Enjoy PIVOT kombucha while you browse.

Cherry Bomb’s third anniversary will be marked with an outdoor roller skating night at Hap McLean Park in Park City. This free, all ages gathering welcomes skaters of every level. Plan to bring personal skates because rentals are not provided, and anyone without skates can visit Cherry Bomb beforehand to get outfitted. The rink features smooth concrete, so indoor wheels will work. If you want to avoid scuffing a newer indoor setup, consider an older indoor set or wheels designed for outdoor use. Scooters and skateboards are not permitted on the rink during the event, but the adjacent skate park offers space for other wheels. A DJ and a food truck will be on site to keep the energy high.

The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum offers free public admission on Sundays, made possible since 2022 through a gift from the Ruth Spooner Stone Charitable Trust, INTRUST Bank. Housed in Downtown Wichita within the city’s original 1890 City Hall, the museum features numerous exhibits and thousands of artifacts that illuminate local history. The Museum Store carries books along with locally themed souvenirs and gifts. Regular admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children, with free entry every Sunday, and members always receive free admission. The museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.

Cowtown features pay-what-you-wish entry on Sundays, made possible by a generous donation from Colby Sandlian.