Calendar
Meetings and events for Wichita
April 3, 2026
No School - Conference Release Day
No School - Conference Release Day for staff.
Wichita Wind Surge vs. NW Arkansas Naturals
Equity Bank Park is home to the Wichita Wind Surge, the Double-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins. It sits on the west bank of the Arkansas River in downtown Wichita, offering great views of the actio...
"My Big Rad 80's Wedding"
When a bride and groom accidentally book their bachelorette and bachelor parties at the same Chili’s, what starts as a night of drinks and celebration spirals into a wildly chaotic comedy of love, lie...
Blow Your Own Glass
Participating in a "blow-your-own-glass" activity at Karg Art Glass gallery setting is a unique, hands-on experience perfect for families, friends, or co-workers looking to bond and create something m...
Outside the Book Club
Outside the Book Club
Nature enthusiasts will read a designated nature or wildlife focused book each month and then meet at the Great Plains Nature Center to chat about it. Discussion continues on a nature walk, weather pe...
Friends University Wrestling- Falcon Invite
Wrestling season is officially ON! Friends University is pumped to host the Falcon Invite to kick off this year's action-packed wrestling season!Check back soon for tickets, times, and rosters!For mor...
WPL Book Bus Stop: Learning Lab
The Book Bus is an outreach initiative to bring library services to areas of Wichita that don't have quick access to a physical library location. The recycled bus from Wichita Transit is outfitted wit...
WPL Book Bus Stop: Inwood Crossings
The Book Bus is an outreach initiative to bring library services to areas of Wichita that don't have quick access to a physical library location. The recycled bus from Wichita Transit is outfitted wit...
America250: Declaration 1776 Exhibit
This self-guided exhibit explores the powerful legacy of the 1776 Declaration of Independence. Using primary sources from the Gilder Lehrman Collection, it shows how the revolutionary idea that “all m...
Nursery Rhyme Time
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.
Exhibit - Why History Museum's Collect Art
Art is not only for Art Museums. If a picture is worth a thousand words, it stands to reason that art can tell us a lot about the times and place where it was produced. Local history museums exist to...
TAB Presents: Mixed-Media Art!
Explore your creativity in a mixed-media art session hosted by the library’s Teen Advisory Board! Try new techniques, experiment with different materials, and mix unexpected elements to see what you c...
Family Dance Party
Grab your boogie shoes and join library staff as we shake our sillies out, practice our dinosaur roars, and more during this hour of family-friendly music and dancing. For children grades K-5th.
First Friday at the Gnome
Come check out our April artist, Rebecca Sellers. Grab a pint and support local art!
Open Craft Day
Come craft with us at White Crow! You can enjoy first Friday while creating your own art. Unleash your artistic side with some of our bracelet and art supplies or bring your current work in progress (...
First Friday Gallery Crawl
Please join us at Maven Gallery for this month’s First Friday Gallery Crawl. Come see our current exhibition and enjoy dialogue around art and the collective creative community in Wichita!
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Join a classic high fantasy Dungeons & Dragons campaign! We'll choose a campaign setting and play it throughout the program season. New players welcome! Register online or call (316) 261-8500.
Big Read: Poetry Workshop for Beginners
April is National Poetry Month! Whether you are a seasoned writer or picking up a pen for the first time, this class offers a supportive space to experiment with language and imagery. We will explore...
April Arts MIXR
Great Plains Transportation Museum - 700 E. Douglas Wichita KS 67202
"New Landscapes: Studies, Meditations and Reveries" – Mark Flickinger
This solo-exhibition will feature new paintings by artist, Mark Flickinger!We hope you will join us for our opening reception on First Friday, April 3rd from 5:00pm – 8:00pm!----ARTIST STATEMENT:"Mark...
Opening reception: School of Creativity Salon
The School of Creativity Salon showcases the dynamic range of works created at Mark Arts by students and instructors in a range of mediums, including painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, potte...
Sensationally Sensory featuring Heartspring School Students
Please join us on first Friday, April 3 for the opening celebration of Sensationally Sensory featuring Heartspring School students. Heartspring is a Wichita-based nonprofit providing therapies and spe...
First Friday Exhibit Opening - Why History Museums Collect Art
Join us for Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum’s First Friday exhibit opening of Why History Museums Collect Art.This exhibition is part of the ongoing Lois Kay Walls visual art exhibition seri...
First Friday Gallery Crawl
The First Friday Gallery Crawl (formerly Final Friday) is a unique opportunity for thousands of students, families and art lovers to engage with local art each month at unique locations in downtown Wi...
First Friday Pop-Up Market
Sip while you shop local! Every First Friday, we are hosting Haute Handmade's pop-up markets featuring a rotating lineup of local vendors. Grab a drink, browse unique finds, and support the creatives...
Gallery 12 Featured artist; Jill Stromberg
Opening reception for Gallery Member Jill Stromberg on First Friday April 3rd from 6 - 9 pm. Her exhibition of paintings will be on display till April 25th. There will be a closing reception for Jill...
Art House 310 First Friday – Chloe Cloud & Alexandria Olthoff
Art House 310 First Friday – Chloe Cloud & Alexandria OlthoffOpening Reception | First Friday April 3rd, 2026 | 6-10pmThis event is free to attend and open to the public. Show hangs through April 19th...
Breaking Barriers: A contemporary ballet inspired by the Dockum Sit-In
Breaking Barriers is an evening of contemporary ballet. The production will feature two works: one inspired by the Dockum Sit-In that explores systems of power, resistance, and collective change throu...
Live Improv Comedy with SPEAKEASY at Flying Pig Improv
Live Improv Comedy at Flying Pig Improv! Join us for laughs and completely unscripted theater from our original house troupe, Speakeasy! Witness a show that has never been seen and will never be seen...
Cosmic Bowling
There’s something about bowling under the glow that makes the night feel a little more fun.Music playing, lanes lit up, and plenty of time to enjoy each frame at your own pace.If you’re looking for a...
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