Welcome April’s warmer days with outdoor adventures across Wichita. Explore open-air markets and festivals, unwind with a picnic in one of more than 120 scenic parks or catch a can’t-miss event under the Kansas sky. The season also brings fresh inspiration indoors, from art exhibitions and live theater to crave-worthy culinary experiences.
From exciting sporting events to family-friendly fun, plan your weekend getaway to Wichita, The Heart of the Country.
Arts and Culture
- April 2 – Moonlight Tour at Allen House at the Frank Lloyd Wright Allen House Museum and Study Center
- April 4 – Sensationally Sensory featuring Heartspring School Students at Envision Arts Center
- April 3 – Opening reception: School of Creativity Salon at Mark Arts
- April 3 – First Friday Gallery Crawl in downtown Wichita
- April 3 – First Friday at the Gnome at Hopping Ghome Brewing Company
- April 7 – Naturally Crafty at Great Plains Nature Center
- April 9 – Sip & Build Disney Night at Exploration Place
- April 11 – Old Cowtown Tea Party at Old Cowtown Museum
- April 25 – Hot Glass, Cool Nights at Karg Art Glass
- April 26 – Downtown History & Architecture Walking Tour at Frank Lloyd Wright Allen House Museum and Study Center
Performing Arts and Comedy
- Through April 25 – "Jesus Christ Superstar" at Roxy's Downtown
- Beginning April 3 – "My Big Rad 80's Wedding" at Mosley Street Melodrama
- April 3 – Breaking Barriers: A Contemporary Ballet Inspired by the Dockum Sit-In at B-29 Doc Hangar, Education and Visitors Center
- April 4, 10, 18 & 24 – Live Improv with CLOCKWORK at Flying Pig Improv
- April 11 – Improv Classes for Kids at Flying Pig Improv
- April 24 – Meridith Wilson's "The Music Man" at Century II
Sports and Recreation
- April 1 – 2026 Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament Championship at Charles Koch Arena
- April 2 – Wichita Wind Surge Opening Night at Equity Bank Park
- April 3 – Cosmic Bowling at Let's Roll Seneca
- April 4 – Tex Turmoil at Tex Consolver Golf Course
- April 4, 11, 18, 25 – Parkrun at Exploration Place
- April 10 – Wichita Thunder vs. Kansas City Mavericks at INTRUST Bank Arena
- April 14-18 – Wichita Wind Surge vs. Springfield Cardinals at Equity Bank Park
- April 24 – Test & Tune at Kansas International Dragway
- April 26 – Tour de Wichita at Brick & Mortar
Concerts and Live Local Music
- Apri 2 – Big Bass Party at WAVE
- April 4 – Journey - Final Frontier Tour 2026 at INTRUST Bank Arena
- April 7 – Bloomfield Carillion Concert - Easter at Wichita-Sedgwick Co. Historical Museum
- April 10 – Texas Hippie Coalition at The Cotillion
- April 11 – Verdi Requiem at Century II
- April 11 – Dancing with the Stars: Live! at INTRUST Bank Arena
- April 11 – K-Pop Demon Hunters Kids Rave at The Cotillion
- April 18 – Wiz Khalifa, 2 Chainz, Berner, DJ Bonics at WAVE
- April 19 – Max McNown at The Cotillion
Family Fun
- Through April 27 – Tulipfest at Botanica Wichita
- April 1 – Elmo's Got the Moves at Century II
- April 4 – Easter Eggstravaganza at Sedgwick County Zoo
- April 4 – Old Cowtown 2026 Launch Party at Old Cowtown Museum
- April 5 – Easter Family Creating at GROW Plant Bar
- April 11 – Grow Together: Free Family Play Day at Great Plains Nature Center
- April 16 – Party for the Planet at Sedgwick County Park
- 18-19 – 21st Annual Spring Great Plains Renaissance Festival at Sedgwick County Park
- April 19 – Open Streets ICT - WSU & Shocker Neighborhood at Wichita State University
- April 24 – Final Friday Downtown Food & Booze Truck Rally at Wichita Boathouse
- April 24 – RiverFlix featuring "Sing" film screening at Wichita Foundation Amphitheater
- April 26 – Kid Chef Cooking at The Enchanted Mermaid
Markets and More
- April 4 – Blood Orchard Vintage Market & Southside Food Truck Rally at Blood Orchards
- April 4 – Old Town Farm & Art Market at Farm & Art Market Plaza
- April 4 – Kansas Grown! Farmers Market at Sedgwick County Extension Office
- April 18 – Wichita Flea Market at Century II
- April 25 – Wheatland Brawl & Swap Meet at Kansas International Dragway
- April 25 – Outdoor Vintage Market at Paramount Marketplace - Antiques, Vintage and New
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