May 2026: What's happening in Wichita this month
Riverfest and Wicked Brew Tour are back. The Wichita Asian Night Market is on. Everything else starts lining up around it. Days with the family, night
Upcoming Events
Things to do in the Wichita metro
Bosin Bingo!
<strong>Event date:</strong> May 2, 2026 <br><strong>Event Time: </strong>01:00 PM - 03:00 PM<br><strong>Location:</strong> <br>650 N. Seneca<br>Wichi
Cowtown: Pay What You Wish Sundays
<strong>Event date:</strong> May 3, 2026 <br><strong>Event Time: </strong>12:00 PM - 05:00 PM<br><strong>Location:</strong> <br>1865 W. Museum Blvd.<b
Art for Tots
<strong>Event date:</strong> May 8, 2026 <br><strong>Event Time: </strong>10:00 AM - 11:00 AM<br><strong>Location:</strong> <br>334 N. Mead<br>Wichita
Touch a Truck
Join us for the annual Touch a Truck event on Thursday, May 21, 4 - 6 p.m. in Central Park City Hall parking lot.
Woodland Park Historical Walk Ribbon Cutting
<strong>Event date:</strong> April 29, 2026 <br><strong>Event Time: </strong>06:00 PM - 11:59 PM<br><strong>Location:</strong> <br>841 W 21st Street N
Shop & Grub Wichita at Naftzger Park 2026
Shop and Grub is a monthly outdoor market in Wichita featuring local and out-of-town merchants, and it’s back this year. It is an all-ages event and i
Party in the 060: Haysville, Kansas Free Event
Party in the 060 is a FREE springtime festival at Riggs Park in Haysville filled with activities for all ages. This event is free and features a varie
Playing Across the Park: Wichita Symphony Free Concert
Musicians from the Wichita Symphony have partnered with Wichita Park & Recreation to bring you a FREE, family-friendly, all-ages event called Playing
Subdivision Committee
<strong>Event date:</strong> May 7, 2026 <br><strong>Event Time: </strong>09:30 AM - 12:00 PM<br><strong>Location:</strong> <br>271 W. 3rd St.<br>Wich
Tacos & Tequila in Wichita: Free Event
Tacos & Tequila in Wichita is an event where everyone can get FREE admission. The event will be held at the Boathouse in downtown Wichita. This is a g
Toddler Tuesdays at Towne East Mall: Free Family Event
Towne East Square Toddler Tuesdays will start this May. Bring your little one to the play area outside of Scheeld from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for a fre
Earth Day Celebration at Botanica
Celebrate Earth Day at Botanica at Wichita Gardens this year. All week long, activities, fun crafts, and more will be included with general admission.
Heritage Fest in Andover
You should add Heritage Fest in Andover to your spring calendar. This family-friendly festival is packed with fun and nostalgia and is free to attend.
Barn Sales, Flea Markets, and Shopping Events 2026
Is it handmade? Secondhand? Covered with dust or restored with care? Those are the things we want to see for sale at the markets in this list. Here’s
Moms Get FREE admission for Mothers Day at Botanica
Moms get in FREE to Botanica on Mother’s Day! This is the best deal every year and a great activity for Mother’s Day in Wichita. Walk the gardens and
Musical Mondays in May with Music Theater of Wichita
Have a love of Music Theater? Whether you love to listen or show off your vocal skills, Music Theatre Wichita and Walker’s Jazz Lounge are hosting a s
Moms Get in Free at Sedgwick County Zoo on Mother’s Day
Moms get free admission to the Sedgwick County Zoo when accompanied by a paying child on Mother's Day. Moms Get in Free at Sedgwick County Zoo on Moth
Wheat State Falcons Annual Car Show
The Wheat State Falcons Car Club will host its annual show this year. This fun, free event is open to all ages. Classic cars will be on display, live
Asian Night Market in Wichita
The Asian Night Market is an evening where people can come together to enjoy local food, drinks, and the arts of Asian cuisine. This is an ideal oppor
AMC Theater 50% off Tickets
AMC Theaters is running a great Movie Discount deal on Tuesdays & Wednesdays! You can get 50% off tickets if you are a Stubs Member. That’s right, thi
Cinco de Mayo at the Sedgwick County Zoo
Although regular admission fees apply, the Cinco de Mayo Celebration at the Sedgwick County Zoo on May 3, 2026 promises to offer a little extra bang f
Exploration Place Newest Traveling Exhibit: Illusions 2026
Exploration Place is Wichita’s premier science museum, offering an ever-changing lineup of exhibits that keep visitors coming back for more. This inte
Wichita area Summer Camps & Summer Activites for Kids 2026
Are you looking for a Wichita summer camp for your child? We get many requests from parents for inexpensive summer camps in Wichita, so we’ve put toge
Wichita Jazz Festival 2026
The Wichita Jazz Festival offers a week’s worth of world-class jazz events. It’s one of the longest-running jazz festivals in the country, and it happ
Public Open House: Butler County Flood Mapping Update
Small Business Week: Connect, Certify and Celebrate
<strong>Event date:</strong> May 7, 2026 <br><strong>Event Time: </strong>09:00 AM - 01:30 PM<br><strong>Description:</strong><br>Join the U.S. Small
District 4 Town Hall
<strong>Event date:</strong> May 9, 2026 <br><strong>Event Time: </strong>10:30 AM - 12:00 PM<br><strong>Location:</strong> <br>Prairie Homestead Seni
Cowtown Horsepower Showdown Car Show
<strong>Event date:</strong> May 9, 2026 <br><strong>Event Time: </strong>10:00 AM - 03:00 PM<br><strong>Location:</strong> <br>1865 W. Museum Blvd.<b
Curator's Corner - Being a 19th Century Teacher
<strong>Event date:</strong> May 2, 2026 <br><strong>Event Time: </strong>02:00 PM - 03:00 PM<br><strong>Location:</strong> <br>1865 W. Museum Blvd.<b