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.