Embrace April’s warmer weather by taking in an outdoor event, picnicking in one of Wichita’s more than 120 parks or enjoying open air markets and festivals. April also offers opportunities for cultural exploration, with art exhibitions, theater performances and seasonal culinary delights to savor.
From the best sporting events to family-friendly activities, plan a weekend trip to Wichita, the Heart of the Country.
Arts and Culture
- Through April 7 – "Bouncing through Downtown: Art & Basketball" in downtown Wichita
- Through April 15 – Defining Black Wichita: New Horizons, 1970s - Today at The Kansas African American Museum
- April 2 – Senior Wednesday: Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven at Wichita Art Museum
- April 4 – Blow Your Own Glass at Karg Art Glass
- April 4 – First Friday Gallery Crawl in downtown Wichita
- Apri 12 – Art at the Arb at Bartlett Arboretum
- April 17 – Poetry Night at Simply Sangria
Performing Arts and Comedy
- Through April 12 – "COMPANY" at Roxy's Downtown
- April 2-6 – "Beetlejuice - The Musical" at Century II
- April 3 – "Peter Rabbit" at Wichita Children's Theatre & Dance Center
- April 5 – Live Improv at Flying Pig Improv
- April 12 – Beethoven 9 presented by the Wichita Symphony Orchestra at Century II
- April 12 – John Crist at Orpheum Theatre
- April 13 – Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue at Century II
- April 17 – Champions of Magic at Century II
- April 18 – Jerry Seinfeld at Century II
- April 12 – First Draft Improv at Mosley Street Melodrama
- April 25-27 – "The Cher Show" at Century II
- April 27 – Nurse John at Orpheum Theatre
- April 30 – Theresa Caputo Live: The Experience at Century II
Sports and Recreation
- April 5 – Tex Turmoil at Tex Consolver Golf Course
- April 5 – Parkrun at Exploration Place
- April 8-13 – Wichita Wind Surge vs. Midland Rockhounds (Season Opener) at Equity Bank Park
- April 12 – Brews, Clues & Running Shoes at downtown Wichita
- April 19 – Easter Sun Run at Sedgwick County Park
- April 19 – Riverside Yoga at Exploration Place
- April 22-27 – Wichita Wind Surge vs. Springfield Cardinals at Equity Bank Park
- April 26 – Spring Fling Pickleball Tournament at Tap N Paddles
- April 27 – Tour de Wichita at Brick & Mortar
Concerts and Live Local Music
- Apri 2 – Just Tori at Dockum
- April 3 – CAIN at Century II
- April 3 – Good Company Vinyl Night at Pennant Coffee & Good Company Tap & Spirits
- April 3 – Sip and Sounds at Greater Grounds Coffee & Co.
- April 4 – Hembree with the Caves and Jeremy Spring + Friends at Brickyard
- April 5 – Sometimes on Sunday - ALIVE! at Kirby's Beer Store
- April 13 – Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert at The Cotillion
- April 18 – Kid Rock with special guest Uncle Kracker at INTRUST Bank Arena
- April 19 – Soulja Boy at The Cotillion
- April 19 – Derryl Perry at the Wichita Union Stockyards
- April 22 – Bloomfield Carillon Concert (Easter) at Wichita-Sedgwick Co. Historical Museum
- April 22-26 – Wichita Jazz Festival
- April 27 – Five for Fighting with String Quartet at The Cotillion
- April 27 – Alabama at INTRUST Bank Arena
Family Fun
- April 4 – Sharks in the Dark at Exploration Place
- April 5 – Cosmic Pickleball at Tap N Paddles
- April 5, 12 & 19 – Tulip Festival at Botanica Wichita
- Apri 5 – Movie Night at The Enchanted Mermaid
- April 12-13 – 20th Annual Great Plains Spring Renaissance Festival at Sedgwick County Park
- April 13 – Open Streets ICT - WSU & Shocker Neighborhood
- April 18 – RiverFlix at Exploration Place
- April 19 – Easter Eggstravaganza at Sedgwick County Zoo
- April 19 – 3rd Annual Easter on the Farm at Eberly Farm
Markets and More
- April 5 – Old Town Farm & Art Market at Farm and Art Market Plaza
- April 5 – Kansas Grown! Farmers Market at Sedgwick County Extension Office
- April 12 – Children's Entrepreneur Market at Park City Arena
- April 13 – April Wedding Showcase at Eberly Farm
- April 25-27 – Women's Fair at Century II Expo Hall
- April 27 – Shop & Grub at Exploration Place
For the latest list of events and experiences, check out the Visit Wichita calendar of events.
