Now that we are in the full swing of spring, many of Wichita’s attractions will blossom with fun, outdoor events. But just in case Wichita sees some April showers, there’s a ton happening inside too. Check out the list below to see the arts and culture, family-friendly activities, shopping events, live music and entertainment plus a variety of sporting events happening in Wichita during the month of April.
Festivals & Special Events
- R&B Fest at WAVE – April 7
- Wichita Jazz Festival at various locations – April 20-24
- Midwest Wine Fest at various locations – April 22
- 16th annual Death by Chocolate at Exploration Place – April 30
- Kansas Craft Beer Week Experimental Fest at Wichita Brewing Co & Pizzeria production facility– April 30
Easter & Other Family Fun
- Tulip Festival at Botanica Wichita – April 2, 9, 16
- Wichita Children’s Theatre presents “The Three Billy Goats Gruff” at Crown Uptown Theatre – April 7-9
- Egg the Park(s) at Edgemoor Park and Linwood Park – April 9
- Easter Egg Hunt at Botanica Wichita – April 9
- Engineering Expo at Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center – April 9
- F(em) Powered Day Starwoods Outdoor Center – April 9
- Cowtown Season Launch Party at Old Cowtown Museum – April 10
- Stingray Cove Opening Day at Sedgwick County Zoo – April 15
- Easter Eggstravaganza at O.J. Watson Park – April 16
- 10th Annual Easter Egg Hunt at All Star Sports – April 16
- Easter Eggstravaganza at Sedgwick County Zoo – April 16
- Once Upon A Time theme day at Old Cowtown Museum – April 16
- Civil War Weekend at Old Cowtown Museum – April 23-24
- Survival: Are You Prepared exhibition at Exploration Place – through April 24
- Disney's "The Lion King" at Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center – April 27 to May 8
Live Music & Comedy
- Ashley McBryde at Orpheum Theatre – April 8
- Koe Wetzel at Hartman Arena – April 8
- Gunhild Carling: Sweden's Queen of Swing at Crown Uptown Theatre – April 8
- Boyz II Men at Kansas Star Casino – April 9
- Jantsen: Gutter Til I Die Tour w/ Space Wizard at WAVE – April 9
- Plymouth Fine Arts Series presents Carrie Newcomer: Until Now Album Release Tour at Plymouth Congregational Church – April 9
- Kevin McCaffrey at The Loony Bin – April 14-16
- The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band w/ Zach Person at WAVE – April 15
- Easton Corbin at Temple Live – April 16
- The Beat Goes On! Dance Party at PourHouse by Walnut River Brewing Company – April 18
- Ad Astra Concert presented by Wichita Jazz Festival: Saxophonist Bobby Watson and The Delano Jazz Orchestra at Crown Uptown Theatre – April 20
- Wichita Jazz Festival presents the documentary film “Little Satchmo” and concert at Crown Uptown Theatre – April 21
- Jimmie Allen at Orpheum Theatre – April 22
- Earth Day Show with Sir Charles III & the Collective at Brickyard – April 22
- Wichita Jazz Festival presents Leap Day Trio with Wichita State Jazz Arts 1 at Crown Uptown Theatre – April 22
- Wichita Jazz Festival presents The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra at Crown Uptown Theatre – April 23
- Anjelah Johnson-Reyes - Who Do You Think I Am? Tour at Orpheum Theatre – April 23
- Jo Koy Funny is Funny World Tour at Orpheum Theatre – April 24
- Shinedown with special guests The Pretty Reckless and Diamante at INTRUST Bank Arena – April 28
- Dance Gavin Dance at The Cotillion at The Cotillion – April 29
- Out of Control: Comedy Hypnosis with Heather Jay at Flying Pig Improv – April 29
Sports
- Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 23 at INTRUST Bank Arena – April 8
- Wichita Wind Surge Double-A Baseball Opening Weekend at Riverfront Stadium – April 8-10
- Rally For Hope 2022 pickleball tournament at Chicken N Pickle – April 10
- Wichita Thunder Hockey vs. Allen Americans (Hockey is for Everyone Night) at INTRUST Bank Arena – April 9
- Kansas Motocross Championship Series at Bar2Bar MX Park – April 10
- Wichita Thunder Hockey vs. Allen Americans (Team Photo Giveaway) at INTRUST Bank Arena – April 10
- Wichita Thunder Hockey vs. Kansas City Mavericks at INTRUST Bank Arena – April 13
- 2022 AMA North Central Area Qualifier at Bar2Bar MX Park – April 15-17
- Easter Sun Run at Sedgwick County Park – April 16
- Wichita Thunder Hockey vs. Kansas City Mavericks (Fandemonium) at INTRUST Bank Arena – April 16
- Wichita Wind Surge versus Midland Double-A Baseball at Riverfront Stadium – April 19-24
- Earth Day Run at Sedgwick County Park – April 22
- PBR’s Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour at INTRUST Bank Arena – April 23
- Evolution Fighting Championship EFC 16 at Hartman Arena – April 30
Film Screenings
- “Summer of Soul” film screening at Orpheum Theatre – April 7
- "42" Movie Screening & Benefit at Orpheum Theatre – April 9
- "Strictly Ballroom" / 2022 Anniversary Film Series at Orpheum Theatre – April 21
- Wichita Jazz Festival presents the documentary film “Little Satchmo” and concert at Crown Uptown Theatre – April 21
Performing Arts
- Kids In Space at Mosley Street Melodrama– April 1 through May 14
- Wichita Jazz Festival at various locations – April 20-24
- Bright Star at Roxy’s Downtown – April 7-24
- Wichita Symphony's "The Rose of Sonora" at Century II Performing Arts Center – April 9-10
- RAIN - A Tribute to the Beatles at Century II Performing Arts Center – April 18
- Disney's "The Lion King" at Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center – April 27 to May 8
- “Five Guys Named Joe” by The Forum Theatre Company at Wilke Center– April 28 to May 15
- BYU Vocal Point a cappella group at Orpheum Theatre – April 28
- "RENT" live musical at Crown Uptown Theatre – April 29 to May 22
Arts & Culture
- First Friday Gallery Crawl at various locations – April 1
- Lloyd Foltz - Prairie Print Maker exhibition at Wichita Art Museum – ongoing through April 10
- “Keyword:” MFA Thesis Exhibition by Tim Stone at Reuben Saunders Gallery – now through April 30
- "Portrait of A Man - Tapping into Essence" exhibition at The Kansas African American Museum – ongoing through April 30
- Art Together: Free Yoga in the Gallery at Mark Arts – April 20
- Henry Rollins Good To See You spoken-word tour at Orpheum Theatre – April 25
- Eija-Liisa Ahtila: The Annunciation, Eija-Liisa: The Bridge, Ann Resnick: Chapter & Verse and Annabel Daou: DECLARATION exhibitions at Ulrich Museum of Art – ongoing through May 7
- “Putting on the Glitz: Art Deco Fashion" exhibition at Wichita Art Museum – ongoing through May 8
- "Where the Sky Touches the Sea" exhibition at Envision Arts Gallery and Engagement Center – ongoing through May 27
- "American Art Deco: Designing for the People, 1918-1939" exhibition at Wichita Art Museum – ongoing through May 29
- "Bring the Bosins Home - The Journey Continues" at Mid-America All-Indian Museum – ongoing through June 4
- "Turn It Up to 90 – 90th Anniversary of the Electric Guitar’s Wichita World Debut" at Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum – ongoing through July
- "The International Block Print Renaissance Then and Now: A Centennial Celebration of Block Prints in Wichita, Kansas, 1922-2022" exhibition at Wichita Art Museum – ongoing through Aug. 7
Markets and More
- Kansas Grown Farmers Market at Sedgwick County Extension Office– April 9
- Old Town Farm & Art Market at Old Town’s Farm & Art Plaza – April 9
- 2nd Saturday at various locations – April 9
- 2nd Saturday Sell-A-Bration! Indoor/Outdoor Marketplace at Generations Antiques and Artisans – April 9
- Outdoor Vintage Flea Market at Paramount East Antique Mall – April 9
- The Workroom's Spring Artisan Market at The Workroom – April 9
- Outdoor Vintage Flea Market at Paramount Antique Mall – April 16
- Outdoor Vintage Market at Paramount Marketplace Antiques, Vintage & New – April 23
- SHOP & GRUB at Naftzger Park – April 24
For the latest list of events and experiences, check out the Visit Wichita calendar of events.