Things to do with kids in Wichita this weekend (Nov 13

This weekend with kids in Wichita, KS: Nov 13–15

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Big outings

Oct 14 – Dec 20 · 6pm–9pm

Wild Lights at Sedgwick County Zoo

Sedgwick County Zoo — Wichita · Sedgwick Co. · Wichita

One-of-a-kind Asian lantern sculptures light up the zoo on evening walks.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: $19 online / $21 gate Thu-Sun; discounted Wednesdays

Wednesdays-Sundays through Dec 20. Indoor exhibits closed during the event.

Details at Sedgwick County Zoo ↗

Nov 12 – Dec 23 · 6pm–9pm

Passport to Santa at Exploration Place

Exploration Place — Wichita · Sedgwick Co. · Wichita

Evening holiday adventure with 12 passport stations: a personal Santa visit, sock skating, a foam-snowball arcade, a holiday laser show and hands-on science.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Adults $21, youth & seniors $16, 2 and under free; members 50% off
Indoors

Select nights; buy ahead, nights may sell out.

Details at Exploration Place ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Sat, Nov 14

SHOPPING CENTER HOLIDAY EVENT!!!

Wichita, Kansas — Wichita · Sedgwick Co. · Wichita

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Cost not listed

Details at AllEvents ↗

Library storytimes & programs (6, free)

From Wichita Public Library and local venue calendars. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 13

10amToddler Time · Frank Fanning Conference Room (Derby Public Library), Derby 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amNursery Rhyme Time · Advanced Learning Library, Wichita 0-2 · Free

11amToddler Time · Frank Fanning Conference Room (Derby Public Library), Derby 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

3pmCreative MindSets with NAMI Wichita · Angelou Northeast Branch Library, Wichita 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmPokémon Club · Advanced Learning Library, Wichita 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 14

10:30amKansas Reads To Preschoolers Celebration · Rockwell Branch Library, Wichita 3-5 · Free

Just added this week

New listings found since Monday, Nov 9, newest first.

Chill Fest Holiday Market Festival · Riverside Bohemian Wichita · Sat, Nov 28
Wild Lights at Sedgwick County Zoo · Sedgwick County Zoo · Oct 14 – Dec 20 · 6pm–9pm
Passport to Santa at Exploration Place · Exploration Place · Nov 12 – Dec 23 · 6pm–9pm
Wichita Flea Market - Nov. 21 & 22 - Century II Expo Hall · 225 W. Douglas Ave., Wichita, KS, United States, Kansas 67202 · Sat, Nov 21
Yuletide: An Old Town Holiday Celebration · Old Town Farm & Art Market · Sat, Dec 5
Crafts and Chords - Christmas Ukulele Class for Kids · 544 S Oliver Avenue, Wichita, KS, United States, Kansas 67218 · Sun, Dec 6

Ending soon

Multi-day events that end by Sun, Nov 22.

Free Wichita Disney/Alice/Wizardry/Middle Earth Holiday Art Show · Courtyard by Marriott Wichita at Old Town · last day Sun, Nov 22
Free Wichita Star Wars & Superhero Holiday Art Show · Courtyard by Marriott Wichita at Old Town · last day Sun, Nov 22
Holiday Spooky Art & Cosplay Expo: Free Wichita Event · Courtyard by Marriott Wichita at Old Town · last day Sun, Nov 22
Disney, Alice in Wonderland & Wizardry Holiday Art Expo: Free Wichita Event · Courtyard by Marriott Wichita at Old Town · last day Sun, Nov 22

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This weekend (Nov 13–15) Wichita, KS has 9 kid-friendly events, 6 of them free. Top picks: SHOPPING CENTER HOLIDAY EVENT!!!. Rainy-day options: Passport to Santa at Exploration Place and Toddler Time. Plus 6 free library programs.

9 family events across the Wichita area this weekend: 2 big outings (festivals, farms, shows and attractions), museum and garden programs, plus free library programs from Wichita Public Library. Use the filters to narrow it down.

Updated November 10, 2026