The month when spring finally arrives! Get ready for temperatures to March on to the comfortable 60s and 70s! Cool breezes begin to replace the freezing, gusty winds that accompany the winter season. Beautiful flora begins to come back to life at many local gardens and arboretums, and birds begin to sing all over the state's forested areas. 

This March, get ready to experience perhaps one of the quirkiest events in Kansas: Vaffeldaggen. This event, held annually in Lindsborg, is a Swedish word that literally translates to "Waffle Day." Now, of course, you might be wondering to yourself: what, on earth, exactly, is this? The truth is, nobody knows. This event is supposed to be silly -- so be silly and have fun!

Moving into April, the weather is some of the nicest you can experience all year while in Kansas. Of course, while mother nature can certainly spoil a day with rain and/or thunderstorms, you'll be pleased to see that most outside temperatures are quite comfortable during this time.

April is also the time for Tulips! Numerous community gardens will be hosting events centered around this beautiful flora! In addition to spotting tulips, you can also find many live music performances, as well as the Spring Great Plains Renaissance, which will go into its 20th year from April 12-13. More of a visual arts person? Head on out to Pittsburg for the Spring Art Walk Festival!

May is when schools are just finishing up, and events really begin to pick up around the state. Warmer weather is practically guaranteed throughout the month, with some days even touching up on summer-like conditions. In other words, pack lots of sunscreen! 

This May will be jam-packed with various events and festivals that celebrate all aspects of Kansas culture and heritage. Whether it's the Lawrence Busker Festival, the Sunflower Balloon Festival, or the Pickin' on the Plains Bluegrass Festival, this month has something for everyone!

While June is certainly treated like Summer here in Kansas, it still counts as Spring until June 20th. Long days and cooler weather in the evening make it ideal for outside events! Visitors can find grilling & culinary competitions, parades to honor Juneteenth, river festivals, and even our own Midsummer festival. Don't take my word for it, just browse our list of events below to see for yourself.