Summer time is here and the livin’ is fine… If you’d like to check out Wichita’s splash pads, best bbq, or get signed up for summer reading, we’ve got you covered! For tons of great things to do this month, keep reading!
We are thrilled to bring this resource in collaboration with some of our favorite community partners: Botanica and Sedgwick County Zoo! To make planning easy, we are excited to highlight their June events below:
Botanica
Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® at Botanica
May 11 – Sept 19, Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® will be at Botanica from May 10th-September 19th. Throughout the gardens, guests can see 15 different sculptures built with over 330,000 LEGO pieces. General admission applies.
Tuesdays on the Terrace
Celebrate at Wichita’s favorite after work party, Botanica’s Tuesdays on the Terrace! Every Tuesday May-September from 6-8pm, guests can enjoy live music, great food, cocktails, beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages. Tickets are $10 for non-members and $5 for members.
Summer Drop-In Activities
Keep summer fun on your radar! Every weekday from June 3-August 2, 9 am-noon, explore science and garden topics throughout the Downing Children’s Garden with a different theme each week. Free with admission or membership.
Breakfast & Butterfly Release
June 19th: 9am Get a hands-on experience of releasing a live butterfly in our Cox Butterfly House then enjoy breakfast provided by Chick- Fil- A. They will be serving chick-n-minis, fresh fruit salad, and orange juice. Tickets are $17 for members & $15 for non-members.
Lunchtime Lectures
Lunchtime Lectures are every Wednesday from 12:15-1pm. Lunch will be served from 11am-12:15pm for only $8.
>>Click HERE for a list of all Botanica events in June<<
Sedgwick County Zoo
Father’s Day Car Show
Grab your crew, put the pedal to the metal and cruise on out to Sedgwick County Zoo for Father’s Day on June 16 from 8:30 am–4 pm. See classic cars, antique autos and modern models while exploring your favorite animal exhibits. Dads are admitted free with an additional paid admission. Members get in free with membership card and photo ID.
Have an overnight adventure on June 22! Wander around when the rest of the Zoo is closed to see who may be awake! All campouts begin at 5:30 PM until 9:30 AM the following morning. Tickets are $30 for members and $35 for non-members.
Flocktail: Australia and South America
Fla-mingle at the Zoo on June 27th from 5:30-8:30pm. Enjoy yard games, live entertainment, food and drink at these after-hour events designed exclusively for adults. Tickets are $10.
>>Click HERE for a list of all Zoo events in June<<
June 2019 Events in Wichita
More events will be added as the month goes on – check back soon!
If you have an event to add, you can do that here.
WMB Neighborhood Group Meet-Ups
Wichita Neighborhood Mom Groups are having all kids of activities in your neighborhood and connecting online to share recommendations and advice. Click here to join your Neighborhood Group, and see below for what’s going on near you this month.
North Wichita/Bel Aire Group is throwing axes on June 13.
Derby/South Wichita Moms are getting chips and salsa on June 19.
East Wichita/Andover Moms are heading to Cocoa Dolce on June 24.
Preschool Playdates are meeting at the park, the zoo and Aviate!
Regularly Scheduled Programming
Many local places have recurring events that are great for moms and families, and you can find them here:
- Aviate has Junior Jump Monday through Friday for the younger crowd.
- Botanica has a Garden Storytime every Thursday morning, in the Children’s Library or weather permitting in the gardens.
- Sensory Friendly play at Exploration Place on the second Sunday of every month
- Urban Air has Jumparoo Toddler Jump every Tuesday and Friday.
- Home Depot has a free Kids’ DIY workshop on the first Saturday of every month.
- Family Night at Museum of World Treasures is the first Thursday of the month.
- Every Friday the Kansas Aviation Museum has a special ticket price for families.
- Make ICT has free access to their makerspace every other Monday.
- Kansas Children’s Service League has a support group for Parents of Special Needs Children on the third Monday of every month.
- Moxi Junction hosts story and craft time every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10:30am.
Other Resources for Things to Do with Kids
Top 10 Things for Wichita Kids & Parents to Do in ICT
Fun Stuff to Do in West Wichita
Where Kids Eat Cheap or Free in Wichita
Guide to Wichita: Everything You Need to Know
