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Wichita, KS family weekend: Friday, December 4 – Sunday, December 6

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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 ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Library storytimes & programs (3, free)

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

Friday, Dec 4

10amToddler Time · Frank Fanning Conference Room (Derby Public Library), Derby 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
11amToddler Time · Frank Fanning Conference Room (Derby Public Library), Derby 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
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8 events for the weekend of Dec 4–6, with 3 free and 4 indoors.

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