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Wichita, KS family weekend: Friday, November 27 – Sunday, November 29

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Big outings first: festivals, farms, shows and attractions, mixing free and paid, for a range of ages.

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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 ↗

Library storytimes & programs (3, free)

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

Saturday, Nov 28

10amMake & Take · Evergreen Community Center & Library, Wichita 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
4pmPokémon Club · Advanced Learning Library, Wichita 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Nov 29

1pmMake & Take · Evergreen Community Center & Library, Wichita 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
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7 events for the weekend of Nov 27–29, with 3 free and 4 indoors.

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