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 activities and events.

Sports fans will want to plan on a spring break trip to Wichita March 20-22 to attend the 2025 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship First and Second Rounds. Wichita State University, in partnership with Visit Wichita, Sedgwick County and the City of Wichita will serve as the host for this year’s competitions at INTRUST Bank Arena. In addition to basketball action inside the arena, make your way to Fan Fest at Naftzger Park and a variety of other exciting Fan Zone events.

Two boys smile as they go down the slide at Blast Off Bay Water Park

Things to Do Inside Over Spring Break

Popular indoor attractions and activities:

Active adventurers:

A father leans over to help his daughter hit a golf ball at Topgolf Wichita

Things to Do Outside Over Spring Break

Popular outdoor attractions and activities:

  • Catch a movie under the stars at one of only a handful of drive-in movie theatres in Kansas, Starlite Drive-In.
  • 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 15.
  • 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 2025 season on March 15. The park will be featuring Spring Break Sneak Peek from March 15-23, which consists of special spring break activities and Jurassic Golf entry will be open each until 7:30 p.m.
  • 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.
  • Hit the courts at Chicken N Pickle. You can find bocce ball, shuffleboard and pickleball (indoor and outdoor) courts.
  • 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 17-20 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.

Three people enjoy an encounter with a rhino at the Sedgwick County Zoo

We have more resources to help you learn about Wichita’s family-friendly indoor activitiesfree 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