For tiny visitors to Wichita, spring break is about simple discovery, wide-open spaces, and sensory-friendly fun.

Exploration Place features early childhood areas designed specifically for little learners, with interactive exhibits that encourage touching, building, and exploring.

Exploration Place
 

At Sedgwick County Zoo, paved paths and stroller-friendly routes make it easy to see thousands of animals without feeling rushed.

Sedgwick County Zoo
 

Botanica Wichita is another go-to, thanks to its engaging children’s garden and safe spaces where toddlers can roam, crawl, and explore at their own speed.

Botanica Wichita

Curious minds and boundless energy define this stage.

Tanganyika Wildlife Park lets kids get closer to animals, with added fun like a playground and seasonal splash pad.

 

Tanganyika Wildlife Park
 

Field Station: Dinosaurs turns a walk outdoors into a prehistoric adventure, complete with life-size dinos and interactive stops along the trail.

Need to burn off extra energy? Aviate inside Wichita Sports Forum delivers high-flying fun, or head back to Exploration Place for more hands-on building, experimenting, and imaginative play.

At this age, kids want equal parts learning and freedom to move.

All Star Sports offers mini golf, arcade games, and friendly competition under one roof.

The Museum of World Treasures invites kids to explore everything from dinosaur fossils to ancient mummies.

Public skating sessions at Wichita Ice Center are a fun way to try something new, whether it’s their first time on the ice or they’re ready to sharpen their skills.

Chicken N Pickle pairs pickleball, yard games, and casual eats for a low-pressure afternoon everyone can enjoy.
 

Chicken N Pickle
 

At the Kansas Aviation Museum, interactive exhibits explain the magic of flight and Kansas’ aviation heritage, along with a play space designed especially for younger visitors.

Tweens are ready for more independence—and bigger adventures.

Bliss Climbing & Fitness offers climbing challenges for beginners and experienced climbers alike.

Bliss Climbing and Fitness
 

The Arcade brings together classic games, prizes, and crowd-pleasing eats for a high-energy outing.

Creative builders will love Let’s Go Build, while science lovers can head to the Cosmosphere or Strataca for unforgettable science and underground adventures. Both are less than an hour from Wichita, but worth the drive.

Teens are looking for experiences that feel elevated, social, and a little competitive.

Topgolf delivers climate-controlled bays, shareable food, and just enough friendly rivalry.

Hang out at The Sandbox in Derby or Goddard and enjoy open-air games and relaxed gathering spaces.

Get creative at CityArts, or head to GROW Plant Bar, where teens can shop for plants or make their own custom terrariums to take home.

GROW Giesen Plant Shop