Apr 17 Friday
Get ready for an unforgettable evening where every laugh, every game, and every winning moment helps change lives right here in Wichita and across Kansas!
Proceeds from this fundraiser stay right here in Kansas and directly support Goodwill’s mission programs. Your generosity gives people with disabilities and employment barriers the tools to build brighter futures for themselves and their families. Because of supporters like you, individuals can access adult education classes, in-demand certification training, job placement support, and additional life‑changing services. Your support truly changes lives and strengthens our Kansas communities.
Event Details
When: Friday, April 17
What time: 6:30-10:00 PM
Where: Distillery 244 Old Town
What's Happening
Five lively bingo gamesSilent auction with exciting itemsRaffle prizes you'll want to winA fast-paced round of Heads or TailsDinner buffet, dessert table, and drink tickets to keep the fun goingEvery ticket sold and every game played supports our mission of transforming lives and communities through the power of education, training, and employment.
Come ready to play, bid, laugh, and make an impact. We can't wait to see you there!
Apr 18 Saturday
Engineering Expo is a family fun event with 40+ activities for kids K-8th grade. This event takes place in Wichita, Kansas. As the flagship event for the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Wichita Professional Section, the FREE Engineering Expo has been igniting the imaginations of girls and boys via a spectrum of STEM-related concepts and hands-on activities since 1998. STEM is an acronym for science, technology, engineering, and math. We focus on enabling the next generation to explore STEM as an avenue to understand the world around them and explore the art of the possible.
Apr 19 Sunday
We’re back and more excited than ever! This spring, Open Streets ICT returns to the WSU & Shocker Neighborhood, transforming nearly two miles of 17th Street into a lively, people-powered celebration of community, movement, and wellness. With the street closed to traffic, the space comes alive—perfect for walking, biking, skating, running, dancing, and discovering all the fun along the way.There’s truly something for everyone! Enjoy mouthwatering eats from local food trucks, soak in live music and high-energy performances, and explore neighborhood businesses and community organizations lining the route. Every step, roll, and groove helps activate our streets and supports a healthier, more connected Wichita.So grab your friends, bring the family, and get ready for an afternoon full of laughter, connection, and feel-good fun. Let’s open the streets, energize the neighborhood, and make even more unforgettable memories in 2026!
Apr 23 Thursday
Thursday, April 23rd, 2026 | 4 PM | TopGolf, Wichita, KS
Join us at the first-ever KETCH Topgolf Tournament for an unforgettable time of fun, competition, and connection. Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or just coming for the vibes, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the kickoff to a brand-new tradition!
Apr 25 Saturday
The Ark River Clean-Up is an event sponsored by Cargill, the Kansas Alliance for Wetlands & Streams, the City of Wichita, and numerous partners.Volunteers at the Clean-Up will receive an event shirt and a free lunch (while supplies last). Gloves and trash bags will be provided.
An epic showdown is coming on April 25th…
This year’s Brews, Clues & Running Shoes pits🦸♀️ SUPERHEROES against 🦹♂️ VILLAINS!
Every great story needs both. Will you "run" for justice — or embrace your villain era?
Pick your side, plan your costume, and get ready to explore Downtown Wichita, solve clues, and celebrate in heroic style.
This is one adventure you won’t want to miss!
Save the date — April 25th. Are you ready?
AMAZING RACE meets SCAVENGER HUNT meets "RUN" meets "PUB CRAWL." You name it, we've got at this event like NONE other in Wichita
Brews, Clues and Running Shoes is a fun and exciting race where TEAMS OF 4 will complete physical and mental challenges to receive CLUES to complete an adult scavenger hunt. Explore Downtown Wichita like you never have before! Enjoying BREWS at each stop is optional, but we encourage teams to enjoy their time Downtown at each "challenge spot". There is no time limit to complete your challenges!
ANYONE AND EVERYONE CAN PARTICIPATE-participants need to be over 21! All proceeds benefit Girls on the Run.
ALL FITNESS LEVELS ARE WELCOME! THIS IS NOT A TIMED EVENT!
Join us for a delicious spaghetti dinner, silent auction, and a night of connection and community — all in support of Camp Sunflower’s joyful, empowering programs for LGBTQ+ youth across Kansas.
Hosted by Camp Sunflower with the support of amazing local partners, this annual fundraiser helps ensure youth and families across our state have access to camp, year-round programs, and leadership opportunities.
Where: Calvary United Methodist Church (2525 N Rock Rd, Wichita, KS 67226)
Cost: $15 per Adult / $7 per Youth (4-10 years old) / FREE for 3 and under / Campers eat free!
When: Saturday, April 25th, 2026 from 4:30-7:30PM
Buy tickets at the door (cash, card, or mobile pay), or in advance.
Apr 26 Sunday
Tour de Wichita is the only urban ride and walk that both highlights Wichita’s attractions and helps two great local nonprofit organizations—Bike Walk Wichita and Great Plains Diabetes. This is a fun Sunday afternoon ride and walk that takes participants by some of Wichita’s most popular attractions, neighborhoods, paths, artwork, and architecture.
Apr 15 Wednesday
Tulipfest is Botanica’s biggest, boldest spring celebration—a month-long burst of blooms and beauty. Thousands of tulips paint the Gardens in every shade imaginable, pathways sparkle with seasonal magic, and every turn invites you to stop, smile, and snap a photo. This is spring at its absolute best.
Tulipfest Admission
Nonmembers: $15Children (3–12): $10Children under 3: Free
Members:
Monday-Thursday: FREEFriday-Sunday: $12, Children (3-12) $10
Join us for art activities exploring thoughts, feelings, and identities through creativity. For youth grades 6 through 12. Supplies provided by NAMI Wichita. Call (316) 261-8500 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register.
Continue learning Microsoft Excel. Skills taught include calculations, simple formulas, organizing data, and inserting charts. Register online at wichitalibrary.org/events or by calling 316-261-8500.
Wichita Public Schools is seeking community input as the school district aims to pitch another bond issue to voters this November.
USD 259 officials have presented three different plans, each totaling $615 million.
Key projects in each of the plans include improving heating and air-conditioning systems across the district, rebuilding several elementary and middle schools and preserving Wichita’s six oldest high schools.
The Wichita Board of Education will decide in June which plan to pitch to voters in November.
Drawing with the Bezier Pen, tracing with the trace Bitmap feature, and an exploration of using text will be covered in this class. Must have basic keyboard and mouse skills. Call (316) 261-8500, or visit www.wichitalibrary.org/events to register.
Lucinda Linderman, senior conservator for Pacific Coast Conservation, will discuss her fascinating two-decade career as an art conservator for national, public and private art collections.
She holds a Master of Fine Arts in sculpture from the University of Miami, a Bachelor of Arts in biology from Southern Adventist University, and has continued her education through workshops with the American Institute for Conservation (AIC) and The Getty Conservation Institute. She is a professional associate member of AIC and specializes in the conservation of outdoor sculpture.
During her visit to Wichita, Linderman will be conserving Girl with Fawn by Bruce Moore, which was commissioned in 1946 and is located near the entrance of Mark Arts. Moore established the sculpture program in 1932 with Mark Arts’ predecessor, the Wichita Art Association.
Free | RSVPs encouraged
One of the most anticipated books of 2026 is Caro Claire Burke's debut, Yesteryear! Watermark is thrilled to be hosting Caro for this book, and this is an event readers will not want to miss. She will be in conversation with WSU professor, Dr. Robin Henry.Yesteryear is the story of a traditional American woman, a beautiful wife and mother who sells her pioneer lifestyle of raw milk and farm-fresh eggs to her millions of social media followers, suddenly awakens cold, filthy, and terrified in the brutal reality of 1805—where she must unravel whether this living nightmare is an elaborate hoax, a twisted reality show, or something far more sinister.
Apr 16 Thursday
Find joy in playing with the open-ended materials provided in the Westlink Branch's outdoor space. For ages 3-8.
Learn about Bike Walk Wichita: what they do, upcoming local events, and ways to get involved. Includes time for questions and conversation with the staff.
Week 1 - Introduction to Self-Measured Blood Pressure In this session participants will learn how to accurately and consistently measure their blood pressure and understand why regular monitoring is important for their overall health.*Week 2 - Sleep and Stress Management In this session participants will learn about proper sleep hygiene and stress management strategies to support better blood pressure control.*Week 3 - Shake Off Excess Sodium In this session participants will learn strategies to reduce sodium intake and understand the importance of sodium reduction for effective blood pressure control.*Week 4 - Physical Activity In this session participants will learn practical ways to increase physical activity and understand how regular movement positively affects blood pressure.**Registration is required. Call (316) 261-8500, or visit www.wichitalibrary.org/events to register for one or all of these classes.
Learn additional topics for formulas and functions such as VLOOKUP and named ranges. This is part III of Formulas & Functions. Call (316) 261-8500, or visit www.wichitalibrary/events to register.
Slow down and connect over puzzles at the library. During this drop-in program, work on puzzles together - no agenda or pressure, just a shared table and time to enjoy. For ages 12+.
Join our growing community of writers to learn more about the craft of writing and receive feedback on your own Works-in-Progress. Call (316) 261-8500 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register.