Things to do with kids in Wichita this weekend, found and checked for you.
Botanica’s last BOOtanica weekend means trick-or-treating through the gardens Friday and Saturday, and Old Cowtown hands its historic streets to costumed candy hunters Saturday at Hay, Hooves & Halloween. Wild Lights glows at the zoo five nights running, and Thursday’s Little Explorers hour has 2-to-5s designing jack-o’-lanterns. Wichita has 22 outings this week, 16 free and 12 indoors.
Last checked · 22 outings at 16 places · 16 free · 12 indoor. Every listing links to the page we checked it on. How we choose
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A Saturday that actually works.
Here’s how we’d do Saturday, Oct 24. Two things from this week’s list, plus one of our regulars from Around town. Tap a stop for the details.
MORNINGFall Pumpkinfest at Walters’ Pumpkin Patch10am–7pm · Walters’ Pumpkin Patch · Wed–Fri $16.95 online, $20.95 gate; Sat–Sun $20.95 online, $25.95 gate; under 2 free- LUNCHAround townPublic at the BrickyardOpen 11am–10pm · Old Town, 129 N. Rock Island Ave. · Kids’ meals $6 personal pizza (12 and under) (opens their site)
- NAPHome by 1:30 for nap. Car seat, stroller, whatever works.
AFTER NAPBOOtanica at Botanica2–10pm · Botanica Wichita · $17 adults; $10 ages 3–11; 2 and under free
Times come from each event’s page or the place’s own site. Plans change, so check before you head out. Print this plan
A Sunday that actually works.
Here’s how we’d do Sunday, Oct 25. Two things from this week’s list, plus one of our regulars from Around town. Tap a stop for the details.
- MORNINGFall Pumpkinfest at Walters’ Pumpkin Patch10am–7pm · Walters’ Pumpkin Patch · Wed–Fri $16.95 online, $20.95 gate; Sat–Sun $20.95 online, $25.95 gate; under 2 free
- LUNCHAround townPublic at the BrickyardOpen 11am–4pm · Old Town, 129 N. Rock Island Ave. · Kids’ meals $6 personal pizza (12 and under) (opens their site)
- NAPHome by 1:30 for nap. Car seat, stroller, whatever works.
- AFTER NAPTrunk or Treat at First Church of the Nazarene3–5pm · Wichita First Church of the Nazarene · Free
Times come from each event’s page or the place’s own site. Plans change, so check before you head out. Print this plan
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Outings for little ones in Wichita: the FAQ
What can I do with a little one in Wichita this weekend?
This week we found 22 outings that work for kids ages 0–6. Our top three: BOOtanica at Botanica, Hay, Hooves & Halloween at Old Cowtown, Wild Lights at Sedgwick County Zoo. See the full list.
Are there free things to do with little ones in Wichita this week?
Yes, 16 of this week’s 22 picks are free, including library storytimes and Trunk or Treat at Colonial Heights Church. Tap “Free” in Find your thing. For free places you can visit any week, see free things to do in Wichita in the city guide.
What are good indoor activities for kids in Wichita when it rains?
12 picks this week are indoors, mostly library programs and shows. Tap “Rainy-day OK” in Find your thing.
Where can I find storytimes and toddler activities in Wichita?
This week we list 11 library storytimes and baby or toddler programs. Each one links to the library or venue page with the time and place. See them in the list.
What’s on for babies and toddlers under 3 in Wichita this week?
5 of this week’s picks are baby or toddler programs or made for ages 3 and under, including Nursery Rhyme Time (Westlink), Nursery Rhyme Time (Rockwell) and Baby's First Storytime (Advanced Learning Library). 5 of them are free and 5 are indoors. See them in the list.
How do you pick what goes on the Wichita list?
We go through Wichita’s library calendars, parks, museums, zoos and local family pages every week, and keep what works for ages 0–6. Each listing links to the page we checked it on, and where the organizer or venue has its own page, we confirm the date, time, place and price there. This list was last checked Oct 19, 2026. How we choose and check listings.
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If it’s good for the under-6 crowd, we’d like to hear about it. Free events go on the list for free, always. If you want a guaranteed spot at the top or in the Friday email, there’s a sponsored option too, and it’s clearly labeled. We’re just getting started, so the first 10 local partners in each city get 50% off your first booking.
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