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Spring break in Wichita, the Heart of the Country, is fun for all ages. As Kansas’ largest city, Wichita is packed with 50-plus museums and attractions, perfect for families of young children and those with teens.

Unwind in Wichita with tons of family-friendly things to do – whether you want to spend time indoors, outdoors, or both. Create your own adventure with these suggestions for activities and events.

Popular indoor attractions and activities:

Visit one of Wichita’s , from a look at Wichita’s baseball history at the to completing the scavenger hunt at .

The  is featuring a series of special programs, starting on March 14 and happening every day through March 17. Each program will have a special theme like “Keeper of the Plains” and “Celebrate Wichita.”

Delve into Wichita's rich aviation history at the . The museum is also offering offering STEM Spring Break Camp, three days of fun learning about aviation careers through hands-on experiences.

Catch a  game on their home ice at INTRUST Bank Arena.

Find educational fun at , Wichita’s science center featuring hands-on permanent exhibits plus cool traveling exhibitions, such as this season’s Bricktopia and Skyscraper Science.

Explore the DIY plant bar and make your own terrarium at .

Indulge your creativity by exploring galleries and participating in art activities scheduled at , ,  and  which recently renovated its dedicated area for kids, “Play.” Pop-up paintings and other crafts can be found at various local shops like The Loud Cicada as well.

Sneak in a little learning and a lot of fun at PBS Kansas’  or at the  STEAM Learning Garden.

Sign up for a class or order a take-home kit from . Or watch handblown art glass pieces being made at Rayer’s Bearden Stained Glass. Just outside of Wichita are  in Benton and  in Kechi.
 

ACTIVE INDOOR ADVENTURERS WILL LOVE:

• Make a splash at , a large indoor water park featuring a sci-fi theme, variety of slides, surf machine, kid's area and a swim-up bar.
• Twirl around the ice-skating rink at .
• Knock down some pins at popular bowling (,  and ) and . Or bounce for hours at .
• Book ax throwing lanes at  and . Age minimums are required and anyone under 18 must have parental supervision.
• Play hundreds of arcade games (along with other games and activities) at , ,  and  .
• Climb the walls at , Wichita’s full service indoor rock climbing, bouldering and training center.

Popular outdoor attractions and activities:

Catch a movie under the stars at one of only a handful of drive-in movie theatres in Kansas, .

Experience the candy store, the giant 16,000-gallon aquarium, and more at , a destination sporting goods store located at .

Explore the  for free at  (daily feedings at noon with talks from the exhibit caretaker). Book an animal meet & greet or enjoy the animal encounters at , re-opening for the regular season on Saturday, March 9. Opt for their Best Day Bundle, which includes unlimited animal feedings and your choice of two experiences, such as the Sloth Behind the Scenes or a Penguin Meet and Greet. Make plans to come back this summer to enjoy their splash park, Tanganyika Falls! Or, journey around the world at  to see 3,000 individual animals of nearly 400 species.

Learn about Wichita’s iconic , which celebrates its 50^th anniversary this year, and see the nightly lighting of the firepots.

Walk amongst 40 life-size, moving, and realistic dinosaurs at , whose outdoor dinosaur trail and miniature golf course open for the 2024 season on March 9. The park will be featuring Spring Break Sneak Peek from March 9-17, which consists of special spring break activities and Jurassic Golf will be open until 8 p.m. each night.

See what’s blooming at  and take a ride on the Khicha Family Carousel. Make sure to roll down Troll Hill too!

Active outdoor adventurers will love:

• Spend a day playing at Wichita’s entertainment complexes:  in West Wichita and  in East Wichita—both have a variety of outdoor and indoor attractions.
• Hit the courts at . You can find bocce ball, shuffleboard and pickleball (indoor and outdoor) courts.
• Take a swing at one of the city’s newest attractions, . The facility offers climate-controlled hitting bays for you and your family to take aim and swing at outfield targets.
• Explore  or the .
• Hop on an electric scooter or rent a bicycle through  or  and go on an  tour exploring Wichita’s unique  or .
• Go fishing, rent kayaks, and pedal boats, ride the miniature train or a pony, and play miniature golf at . Rides are available from March through October.

Find even more resources to help you learn about Wichita’s ,  and . From  to , Wichita has  to choose from. Or find where to dine based on your .

Be sure to check our  for the dates you’ll be in Wichita and start making your spring break plans today! For even more inspiration and helpful information, check out our .