# Free things to do with kids in Wichita this week

> Yes, plenty is free with little kids in Wichita this week: we found 16 free outings, including Trunk or Treat at Colonial Heights Church, Trunk or Treat at First Church of the Nazarene and Trunk or Treat at Wichita Habitat for Humanity, plus 11 library programs. Five free days and events are coming up, including three museum or zoo free days, each with its date. And seven places never charge admission.

- Last checked: 2026-10-19
- 16 free outings this week; 5 free days and events coming up; 7 always-free places
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## Free days and free events coming up

- **Bank of America Museums on Us weekend** at Botanica Wichita; Kansas Aviation Museum; Kansas African American Museum (Saturdays only), Wichita. When: Sat Nov 7, Sun Nov 8, Sat Dec 5 and Sun Dec 6. Price: Free general admission for Bank of America, Merrill and Private Bank cardholders (one per card, with photo ID). Only the cardholder gets in free, so bring the card and an ID. Official page: https://about.bankofamerica.com/en/making-an-impact/museums-on-us-partners (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Merry & Bright at Union Station** at Union Station Plaza, Downtown. When: Thu Dec 3. Time: 5:30–7:30pm. Price: Free. Official page: https://ictunionstation.com/merry-bright-2025/ (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Merry & Bright: Union Station Lighting** at Union Station Plaza, 701 E. Douglas Ave., Wichita, KS. When: Thu, Dec 3, 2026. Time: 5:30–7:30pm. Price: Free. The lighting of Union Station and the Great Plains Transportation Museum train, with fireworks. Official page: https://ictunionstation.com/merry-bright-2025/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Free with SNAP/EBT at Exploration Place** at Exploration Place, Riverside, 300 N. McLean Blvd. When: Any open day. Price: Free with a SNAP/EBT card; kids 2 and under always free. Official page: https://exploration.org/tickets/ (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Winter Wednesdays at the Sedgwick County Zoo** at Sedgwick County Zoo, West Wichita, 5555 W. Zoo Blvd. When: Wednesdays, November through February. Price: $5 per person. The zoo also takes $5 Museums for All tickets (up to 4) with a WIC/SNAP card and photo ID any day. Official page: https://scz.org/faq (checked 2026-10-19)

## Free this week

- **Trunk or Treat at Colonial Heights Church** at Colonial Heights Church, 5200 S. Broadway, Wichita, KS 67216. When: Sat Oct 24. Time: 5–7pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. A free, family-friendly community trunk or treat; come in costume. It moves inside the church if it rains. Official page: https://www.colonialheightschurch.com/events/trunkortreat (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Trunk or Treat at First Church of the Nazarene** at Wichita First Church of the Nazarene, 1400 E. Kellogg Dr., Wichita, KS 67211. When: Sun Oct 25. Time: 3–5pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. Decorated trunks with candy, plus inflatables, games, food and music on a Sunday afternoon. Official page: https://firstnaz.org/trunkortreat/ (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Trunk or Treat at Wichita Habitat for Humanity** at Wichita Habitat for Humanity, 2220 N. Opportunity Dr., Wichita, KS 67219. When: Thu Oct 22. Time: 5–6:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. A free weeknight trunk or treat with candy and games, open to everyone; come dressed in a costume. Official page: https://wichitahabitat.org/events/2026-10-22-trunk-or-treat/ (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Art Start for Families at Wichita Art Museum** at Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum Blvd., Wichita, KS 67203. When: Thu Oct 22. Time: 10:30–11:30am or 1:30–2:30pm. Price: Free; registration required. Ages: 3–5. A free preschool art hour for ages 3 to 5 and a grown-up. October’s theme is Life in the Countryside, with art about rolling wheat fields. Official page: https://wam.org/event/art-start-for-families-1030-am-session-6/ (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Family Storytime (Alford)** at Alford Branch Library, 3447 S. Meridian, Wichita, KS 67217. When: Mon Oct 19. Time: 10:30–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Children will develop literacy skills through active listening, singing, movement, and sharing a love of stories in a group setting. For ages 0-6. Official page: https://wichitalibrary.libnet.info/event/16700692 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Nursery Rhyme Time (Westlink)** at Westlink Branch Library, 8515 Bekemeyer, Wichita, KS 67212. When: Tue Oct 20. Time: 10:30–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–2. Children ages 2 and under will develop a love of learning as they sing, dance, and enjoy simple stories. Caregivers will learn tips to encourage their child's early learning development. Official page: https://wichitalibrary.libnet.info/event/16698886 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Nursery Rhyme Time (Rockwell)** at Rockwell Branch Library, 5939 E. 9th St. N., Wichita, KS 67208. When: Tue Oct 20. Time: 10:30–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–2. Children ages 2 and under will develop a love of learning as they sing, dance, and enjoy simple stories. Caregivers will learn tips to encourage their child's early learning development. Official page: https://wichitalibrary.libnet.info/event/16704734 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Preschool Storytime (Advanced Learning Library)** at Advanced Learning Library, 711 W. 2nd St., Wichita, KS 67203. When: Tue Oct 20. Time: 10:30–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 3–6. Children ages 3-6 will develop literacy skills through active listening, singing, movement, and sharing a love of stories in a group setting. Official page: https://wichitalibrary.libnet.info/event/16703698 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Baby's First Storytime (Advanced Learning Library)** at Advanced Learning Library, 711 W. 2nd St., Wichita, KS 67203. When: Tue Oct 20. Time: 10:40–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–2. It's never too early to start your child's love of learning! Music, rhymes, activities, and stories for caregivers and babies aged birth to 18 months. Official page: https://wichitalibrary.libnet.info/event/16703683 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Preschool Storytime (Westlink)** at Westlink Branch Library, 8515 Bekemeyer, Wichita, KS 67212. When: Wed Oct 21. Time: 10:30–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 3–6. Children ages 3-6 will develop literacy skills through active listening, singing, movement, and sharing a love of stories in a group setting. Official page: https://wichitalibrary.libnet.info/event/16686010 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Family Storytime (Rockwell)** at Rockwell Branch Library, 5939 E. 9th St. N., Wichita, KS 67208. When: Wed Oct 21. Time: 10:30–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Children ages 0-6 will develop literacy skills through active listening, singing, movement, and sharing a love of stories in a group setting. Official page: https://wichitalibrary.libnet.info/event/16704753 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Baby's First Storytime (Westlink)** at Westlink Branch Library, 8515 Bekemeyer, Wichita, KS 67212. When: Thu Oct 22. Time: 10:30–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–2. It's never too early to start your child's love of learning! Music, rhymes, activities, and stories for caregivers and babies aged birth to 18 months. Official page: https://wichitalibrary.libnet.info/event/16686047 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Cuentos Bilingües Storytime (Evergreen)** at Evergreen Community Center & Library, 2601 N. Arkansas, Wichita, KS 67204. When: Thu Oct 22. Time: 10:30–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. A unique storytime presented in English and Spanish. Disfrute de una hora de cuentos única presentada en inglés y español. Official page: https://wichitalibrary.libnet.info/event/15023670 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Nursery Rhyme Time (Advanced Learning Library)** at Advanced Learning Library, 711 W. 2nd St., Wichita, KS 67203. When: Fri Oct 23. Time: 10:30–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–2. Children ages 2 and under will develop a love of learning as they sing, dance, and enjoy simple stories. Caregivers will learn tips to encourage their child's early learning development. Official page: https://wichitalibrary.libnet.info/event/16703727 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Cuentos Bilingües (Angelou Northeast)** at Angelou Northeast Branch Library, 3051 E. 21st St., Wichita, KS 67214. When: Sat Oct 24. Time: 11:30am–12pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–7. A unique storytime presented in English and Spanish. Disfrute de una hora de cuentos única presentada en inglés y español. Official page: https://wichitalibrary.libnet.info/event/14857580 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Make & Take (Angelou Northeast)** at Angelou Northeast Branch Library, 3051 E. 21st St., Wichita, KS 67214. When: Sat Oct 24. Time: 12–3pm. Price: Free. Ages: 3–7. Bring together household items and your imagination to create a banjo small enough for your pocket! This is a drop-in craft for ages 4-11. Official page: https://wichitalibrary.libnet.info/event/16673730 (checked 2026-10-19)

## Always free

- **Advanced Learning Library**, Downtown, 711 W. 2nd St. The main library, with an outdoor children’s area, baby storytimes and a weekly parent-child play session. Official page: https://wichitalibrary.libnet.info/events (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Sunrise Boundless Playscape (Sedgwick County Park)**, Sedgwick County Park. A 1.5-acre all-abilities playground with separate swing bays for babies and toddlers, high-back swings and a wheelchair swing. Official page: https://www.sedgwickcounty.org/parks/sedgwick-county-park/sunrise-boundless-playscape/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Central Riverside Park playground**, Riverside, 720 Nims St. Part of the Riverside Parks that form the nucleus of Wichita’s park system, with a children’s playground (sand safety surface) and the Celebration Plaza splash pad in summer. Official page: https://www.wichita.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Riverside-Central-Park-43 (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Chisholm Creek Park**, Wichita. Free trails in the park around the Great Plains Nature Center; the nature center building is closed for repairs until about fall 2027, but the park stays open and free outdoor programs continue. Official page: https://gpnc.org/construction/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Wichita Art Museum (and PLAY)**, 1400 W. Museum Blvd. Free general admission for everyone, plus PLAY, a free hands-on maker space and open play area for families during museum hours. Official page: https://wam.org/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Wichita Public Library branches**, Citywide. Free storytimes at branches. Official page: https://wichitalibrary.libnet.info/events (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Wichita Art Museum**, Museums on the River. General admission is free to everyone, Wednesday–Sunday 10am–5pm (Fridays until 9pm); closed Monday and Tuesday. Official page: https://wam.org/visit/ (checked 2026-10-19)

## Free library storytimes

- **Wichita Public Library**: Weekday mornings at most branches. Free Baby’s First Storytime, Nursery Rhyme Time and Family Storytime at branches across Wichita. Calendar: https://wichitalibrary.libnet.info/events
- **Derby Public Library**: Weekly at the ArLee Killion Early Literacy Area Branch; Tuesdays. Free baby, toddler and preschool storytimes. This fall's regular sessions include Preschool Storytime (Tuesdays 10am). Calendar: https://derbylibrary.com/events

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## FAQ

### What’s free to do with kids in Wichita this weekend?
This week we found 16 free outings for ages 0–6, including Trunk or Treat at Colonial Heights Church, Trunk or Treat at First Church of the Nazarene, Trunk or Treat at Wichita Habitat for Humanity and Art Start for Families at Wichita Art Museum. See [free this week](https://littlesweekly.com/wichita/free/#this-week); the list is rebuilt every Thursday.

### Are there free museum or zoo days in Wichita?
Bank of America Museums on Us weekend: Sat Nov 7, Sun Nov 8, Sat Dec 5 and Sun Dec 6. Merry & Bright at Union Station: Thu Dec 3. Free with SNAP/EBT at Exploration Place: Any open day. Winter Wednesdays at the Sedgwick County Zoo: Wednesdays, November through February ($5 per person). Dates come from each venue’s own page; see [free days and free events](https://littlesweekly.com/wichita/free/#free-days).

### What free holiday events are there for kids in Wichita?
Merry & Bright: Union Station Lighting is free this season. Dates and times are on each card under [free days and free events](https://littlesweekly.com/wichita/free/#free-days).

### Where can we go for free any day in Wichita?
Advanced Learning Library, Sunrise Boundless Playscape (Sedgwick County Park), Central Riverside Park playground, Chisholm Creek Park and Wichita Art Museum (and PLAY) and 2 more don’t charge admission. Some charge for parking or special exhibits; the cards say so where the place does.

### Is there free indoor play in Wichita?
Yes: Advanced Learning Library. See all of them on [indoor play places in Wichita](https://littlesweekly.com/wichita/indoor-play/#places).

### Are library storytimes free in Wichita?
Yes. Wichita Public Library and Derby Public Library run free storytimes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Times change by branch, so check the calendar linked below.

### How do you check these free listings?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 19, 2026, and we recheck them every Thursday for dated events and once a month for free places. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).