Spring break in Wichita can be fun for all ages. Unwind 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 spring break activities and events for every age.

Kids play at the Illusions exhibit at Exploration Place

Things to Do Inside Over Spring Break

Popular indoor attractions and activities:

  • Visit one of Wichita’s many museums, from a look at Wichita’s baseball history at the Wichita Baseball Museum to completing the scavenger hunt at Museum of World Treasures.
  • On March 20, catch a Wichita Thunder hockey game on their home ice at INTRUST Bank Arena.
  • See Voxel Clouds, a colorful, Minecraft-inspired sculpture by artist Osman Akan that marks the entrance to Wichita’s first adaptive playground and celebrates play, creativity and inclusion.
  • Delve into the Wichita's rich aviation history at the Kansas Aviation Museum and swing by on a Friday for Little Aviators, a come-and-go program from 10 a.m. to noon every Friday morning for children ages 1-12.  You and your child will have access to the entire museum (including the Boeing: Science, Math and History Center & Lattner Learning Hanger) as well as the ramp outside. 
  • Satisfy your sweet tooth at one Wichita’s tasty sweet shops.
  • Find educational fun at Exploration Place, Wichita’s science center featuring hands-on permanent exhibits plus cool traveling exhibitions, such as this season’s Illusions.
  • Attention, LEGO® brand fans: head to Let's Go Build and Bricks & Minifigs for hands-on fun, creative builds and shelves packed with bricks and sets to explore.
  • Older explorers—teens and tweens—will love getting hands-on at GROW Plant Bar, where they can build their own terrariums and create a custom plant to take home.
  • Indulge your creativity by exploring galleries and participating in art activities scheduled at CityArts, Mark Arts, Ulrich Museum of Art and Wichita Art Museum, which has a dedicated area for kids, “Play.” 
  • Sneak in a little learning and a lot of fun at PBS Kansas’ Children Education & Discovery Center or at the Advanced Learning Center’s STEAM Learning Garden.
  • Sign up for a class or order a take-home kit from Paint the Towne. Or watch handblown art glass pieces being made at Infinity Art Glass in Benton and Karg Art Glass in Kechi.

Active adventurers:

A new rocket ship is installed at the Exploration Place website.

Things to Do Outside Over Spring Break

Popular outdoor attractions and activities:

  • Exploration Place is leveling up its riverfront with the new Adventure Playscape, a world-class outdoor play experience spanning more than six acres of imaginative, hands-on zones that blend STEM, nature and Wichita pride. The destination features 10 themed areas for all ages and abilities, including the aviation-themed Textron Aviation Flight Adventure and the Junior League of Wichita Water Play Cascades, making it a full-day adventure for families. Opening March 13, it’s a must-visit for anyone coming to Wichita this year.
  • Catch a movie under the stars at one of only a handful of drive-in movie theatres in Kansas, Starlite Drive-In. The reopening date for 2026 is March 6.
  • Experience the candy store, the giant 16,000-gallon aquarium and more at SCHEELS, a destination sporting goods store located at Towne East Square.
  • Explore the Kansas Wildlife Habitat for free at Riverside Park (daily feedings at noon with talks from the exhibit caretaker).
  • Explore the Keeper of the Plains Plaza during the day and then return in the evening to see Wichita’s iconic Keeper of the Plains’ nightly lighting of the fire pots.
  • Enjoy the animal encounters and interactive experiences at Tanganyika Wildlife Park, re-opening for the regular season on Saturday, March 14.
  • Journey around the world at Sedgwick County Zoo to see 3,000 individual animals of nearly 400 species.
  • Walk amongst 40 life-size, moving and realistic dinosaurs at Field Station: Dinosaurs, whose outdoor dinosaur trail and miniature golf course open for the 2026 season on March 14.
  • See what’s blooming at Botanica Wichita and take a ride on the Khicha Family Carousel. Make sure to roll down Troll Hill too!

Active adventurers: 

  • Spend a day playing at All Star Sports, an entertainment complex in west Wichita that has a variety of outdoor and indoor attractions.
  • Enjoy yard games or hit the courts at Chicken N Pickle. You can find bocce ball, shuffleboard and pickleball (indoor and outdoor) courts.
  • Fans of pickleball can also experience TapNPaddles. This 35,000-square-foot pickleball venue features 12 professional-level indoor courts, a full-service restaurant and bar and more.
  • For more pickleball action, head to The Sandbox - Goddard or The Sandbox – Derby. You'll also find sand volleyball and outdoor pickleball courts, plus cornhole and yard games.
  • Take a swing at Topgolf Wichita. The facility offers climate-controlled hitting bays for you and your family to take aim and swing at outfield targets.
  • Explore the Great Plains Nature Center and learn about native Kansas wildlife. Inside the center, families will love the educational exhibits. Then, step outside and enjoy a two-mile walk along a trail twisting through 240 acres. Visit March 16-19 to enjoy their free Spring Break programs or check out Naturally Crafty on March 18 or Critter Tales on March 19.
  • Hop on an electric scooter or rent a bicycle through Bike Share ICT or Boats & Bikes and go on an urban art tour exploring Wichita’s unique outdoor art installations or downtown murals.
  • Go fishing, rent kayaks and pedal boats, ride the miniature train or a pony and play miniature golf at O.J. Watson Park. Rides are available March through October.

A young family rides the carousel at Botanica Wichita

We have more resources to help you learn about Wichita’s family-friendly indoor activities, free and affordable activities and can’t miss entertainment. From classic eats to global flavors, Wichita has more than 1,200 restaurants to choose from. Or find where to dine based on your location within the city.

Be sure to check our calendar of events 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 Official Visit Wichita Visitor’s Guide.