The greater Wichita area is hopping with Easter events this year. Check out the list.

Amy Geiszler-Jones
·10 min read

Spring has just rolled around, and the greater Wichita area is hopping with Easter-themed events.

Many of the special events center around egg hunts, but several feature additional activities too. If you’re heading to an Easter egg hunt, remember to bring a basket to hold your goodies. Here is a look at several area events.

Pose for pictures

Picture sessions with the Easter Bunny are underway already at both Cabela’s, 2427 N. Greenwich, and Towne East Square. At Cabela’s, you need to RSVP online at cabelas.com/shop/en/easter for your photo shoot and you get one 4x6 photo free with packages available for purchase. To register for a photo shoot at Towne East, visit simon.com/mall/towne-east-square/stores/bunny-photo-experience. Packages start at $19.99.

Accompanied by mermaids from The Enchanted Mermaid, the Easter Bunny will be available for photos from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, March 23, and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, March 30, at Muse Meridian, 301 S. Meridian. Photo packages are $15 for an 8x10 inch photo and $25 for two 5x7-inch photos. More info: facebook.com/TheEnchantedMermaidICT

Use a bit of artistic license during Paint the Towne’s special family painting Easter event 6-8 p.m. Friday, March 29, at its east location, 1625 S. Rock Road. Incorporate some bunny ears when painting the creature from the Black Lagoon, a zombie, a werewolf or Frankenstein on an 11x14 canvas. The event is suitable for ages 5 and older; cost is $18 per painting. Make reservations online: paintthetowne.com/studio-calendar.

Decorate some sweet treats

During a drop-in event at Cheri’s Bakery, 2121 N. Tyler, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. March 23, you can decorate up to three cookies; cost is $3 per cookie with limit of three cookies per person. More info: facebook.com/events/1100156454560772.

Cake Stuff, 8935 W. Central, is offering an Easter cake decorating session from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, March 30. The cost is $54 and includes all decorating supplies and the cake. Reservations must be made 72 hours in advance by calling 316-773-0510. More info: facebook.com/events/1053067575750540

Visit River City Sweet Shop & Cameo Cakes, 2401 W. 13th St. during its open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 30, where every child can decorate one cookie for free. The Easter Bunny is making a visit too. More info: facebook.com/events/935580764692842

Special events, including hunts

Walters Pumpkin Patch, 10001 US-77 in Burns, has added an adults-only event to its Easter activities this year. The Adult Eggsplosion event, for ages 21 and older, runs from 7-11 p.m. Friday, March 22, and includes a glow egg hunt and live music. Cost is $29.95 per person or $50 for a couple. Eggs will fall from the sky during 2 p.m. afternoon hunts at the attraction’s Easter Fest, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays, March 23 and 30, and Sunday, March 24. A ground egg hunt happens at 11 a.m. during Easter Fest. Other activities include walking trails, animal petting and a playground. Admission is $14.95 per person. More info: thewaltersfarm.com

The Easter Bunny is making a special appearance during the weekly Little Aviators time slot, 10 a.m.-noon Friday, March 29, at the Kansas Aviation Museum, 3350 S. George Washington Blvd. Other activities include Easter-themed crafts. Admission is $10 for adults; $8 for ages 55-plus, with kids 12 and younger free with a paid adult admission. More info: facebook.com/kansasaviationmuseum

Special-education students and their siblings ages 12 years and younger can participate in the AbilityPoint egg hunt at 9-11 a.m. Saturday, March 30. AbilityPoint is located at 2919 W. Second St. Free. More info: facebook.com/events/1073248120431742

Hunt for giant eggs hidden around the Sedgwick County Zoo, 5555 W. Zoo Blvd. during its Easter Eggstravaganza 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, March 30. Keep a count of the eggs you spot and receive a prize as you leave. You can get photos with the Easter Bunny. Regular zoo admission applies; at-the-gate admission is $23 for adults with discounts available; save $2 by purchasing advance tickets online. More info: scz.org

Applejack at 10007 SW Indianola Road, Augusta — another attraction that got its start as a pumpkin patch — is holding its 4th Annual egg hunt from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, March 30. Admission is $15 per person, free for ages 2 years and younger; includes a hot dog meal. Additional activities include games, pictures with the Easter Bunny and a candy cannon. More info: applejackpumpkinpatch.com/events/applejack-egg-hunt

The 2nd Annual Great Jurassic Egg Hunt is happening from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 30, at Field Station: Dinosaurs, 2999 N. Rock Road in Derby. For the egg hunt, participants seek out one of each different color of egg along their expedition for a total of 10 different eggs. Park officials expect to have enough eggs for 500 kids. For additional prizes, visitors should tally up how many oversized eggs they find. Regular park admission of $16.75 with discounts available applies. More info: kansasdinos.com

Come for the run and stay for the Easter fun. The 10K portion of the 30th annual Easter Sun Run starts at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 30, in Sedgwick County Park. A 2-mile run/walk starts at 11. Registration, which ends at noon Friday, March 29, for both the 10K and 2-mile events is $75, the 10K is $50, 2-mile run/walk is $40. The race is a fundraiser for Youth Horizons. There will be an egg hunt and inflatables for family-friendly activities. More info: youthhorizons.net/events/easter-sun-run

The Enchanted Mermaid is hosting an Easter egg hunt and bunny brunch, 2-4 p.m. Sunday, March 31, at Muse Meridian, 301 S. Meridian. Along with a brunch and egg hunt, other activities include photos with the Easter Bunny and mermaids, a mermaid makeover, crafts and mermaid storytelling. Tickets are $35 per person, free for kids 2 and under, and must be purchased 24 hours in advance online. More info: facebook.com/TheEnchantedMermaidICT

Several area churches and businesses are holding free Easter events, including hunts and other activities.

  • SouthLife Church, 1011 W. 55th St. South, is hosting a free pancake breakfast for families from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 23. An egg hunt happens from 11 to 11:30 a.m. More info: facebook.com/events/1150828166294340

  • 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, March 23, Empower Martial Arts, 6919 E. Harry. There will be candy, games, raffles and two age-specific hunts. RSVP by calling 316-722-5425. More info: facebook.com/events/375832832061582

  • Egg the Park, noon Saturday, March 23, at McAdams Park, 1329 E. 16th St. and Edgemoor Park, 5815 E. Ninth St. Both events are hosted by Vima Church and include age-specific hunts, inflatables, games, giveaways and other activities. More info: facebook.com/vimachurch

  • 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 23, Scheels, 7700 E. Kellogg. Easter egg hunt and crafting with the Easter Bunny for ages 6 and younger. More info: facebook.com/events/384198107699226

  • 1-3 p.m. Saturday, March 23, Planeview Park, 2819 S. Fees St., hosted by Radiant Church. Face painting, games and other activities. More info: facebook.com/radiantchurchwichita

  • 1:30-3 p.m. March 23, Colonial Heights Assembly of God, 5200 S. Broadway. Easter egg hunts for toddlers through fifth graders; register for the hunts between 1:30 and 2 p.m. More info: facebook.com/colonialheightsassembly

  • 2-4 p.m. Saturday, March 23, Cross Point Free Will Baptist, 1515 E. Harry. Age-specific hunts for newborns through fifth grade. More info: facebook.com/crosspointfwb

  • 3:30-5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 23, Risen Savior Lutheran Church, 6770 E. 34th St. North. Includes egg hunt and face painting. More info: facebook.com/risensaviorICT

  • 2-5 p.m. Sunday, March 24, 3022 S. McLean Blvd., sponsored by several businesses. Includes games, egg hunts, face painting and a photo booth. More info: facebook.com/events/948480076708836

  • At Immanuel Baptist Church, 1415 S. Topeka, the Biblical stories from creation to the Easter celebration will be told through tours every 5 to 10 minutes from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 30. Other activities include live animals, candy and food. Free. More info: facebook.com/events/1036148957488985

  • 1 p.m. Saturday, March 30, Regent Park Rehabilitation & Healthcare, 10604 E. 13th St. Along with a hunt starting at 1:30 p.m., there will be hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy and snow cones. More info: facebook.com/events/939183824256404

Extend your Easter fun to neighboring communities

Check out events happening in nearby communities, including an egg hunt for dogs and one for teens.

Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt at Mulvane Sports Complex, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, March 22. Activities include a glow dance party, Easter bunny meet and greet, and a hunt at 8:30. Admission is $5 per child, all ages welcome. Another egg hunt happens at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 30, in downtown Mulvane. Along with 12,000 candy-filled eggs, there will be 15 golden eggs with prizes valued up to $50.

Kids ages 11-14 can hunt for eggs filled with candy and prizes (including $50 and $75 gift cards) from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, March 22, at Garrett Park, 1100 Chet Smith Ave., Derby. Bring a flashlight and student ID, along with something to hold the found eggs. More info: derbyks.com/

Eggsplore Andover in Andover Central Park, 1607 E. Central Ave. 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, March 23. It’s a free event geared for kids ages 1-10 but advance online registration is encouraged. More info: andoverks.com/recreation

Bel Aire’s Spring Festival 2024, 1-3 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at the Bel Aire Recreation Center, 5251 E. 48th St. North. The event includes age-specific egg hunts, kite flying and inflatables. More info: facebook.com/events/1620443162060956

Goddard Lions Club egg hunt and Easter Bunny visit, noon-3 p.m. March 23, at the Discovery Intermediate School ball fields, 299 W. South St. More info: facebook.com/events/773155530995951

Even dogs can hunt for eggs and get photos with the Easter Bunny during the Derby Rec Commission’s Pawsome Egg Hunt from 2:30 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at Garrett Park, 1100 Chet Smith Ave., Derby. There will be separate hunting spots for large and small dogs. All dogs must be leashed; no aggressive dogs or dogs in heat allowed.

Two egg hunts for kids ages 10 and younger will happen on Saturday, March 30, in Derby. The 11 a.m. hunt is in High Park, while the 2:30 p.m. hunt is in Idlewild Park Ballfields. More info: derbyks.com/

Park City egg hunt, 10 a.m. Saturday, March 30, Hap McLean Park, 6801 N. Hydraulic. Age-specific egg hunts run every 10 minutes starting at 10 a.m. for kids ages 0 to 10-plus. Get photos with the Easter Bunny and a giveaway bag. More info: facebook.com/events/1102619617560668

4th Annual Golden Easter Egg Hunt, 10 a.m. Saturday, March 30, McLaughlin Park, 716 McLaughlin Drive, Valley Center. Win $100 if you find a golden egg among the other eggs in this hunt. More info: facebook.com/events/321412550913770