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

Amy Geiszler-Jones
·9 min read

If you’re on the hunt for Easter-themed events, you have plenty to choose from in the greater Wichita area over the next two weekends.

Events range from photos with the Easter bunny to egg hunts with thousands of eggs. There are even events geared for teens and adults, including a teen egg hunt in a Derby park the evening of March 31 and Easter-themed artmaking, and for pets.

If you plan to attend an event that includes an egg hunt, be sure to bring a basket or sack to hold your goodies.

Picture time

No need to hunt around for the Easter bunny at the outdoor sporting goods store Cabela’s, 2427 N. Greenwich. The store will have a special area set up for getting free photos with the Easter bunny April 1-9, with daytime hours on the weekend and on Friday, April 7, and evening hours on the weekdays next week. Reservations are required and can be made online. More info: cabelas.com/shop/en/easter

Photo time with the Easter bunny at Towne East Square is already underway and continues through Saturday, April 8. Times are 11 a.m.-7 p.m. this weekend, 2-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 7 and 8. Reservations for a 15-minute slot are recommended, with the suggestion to arrive 15 minutes before your appointment; walk-ups are welcome. Packages start at $19.99. More info: simon.com/mall/towne-east-square/stores/bunny-photo-experience/stream/easter-celebration-6215969

The Selfie Spot, 1711 E. Douglas, is turning one of its 14 booths into an Easter scene that will be available this weekend and next weekend. Billed as a “self-serve photography playground,” The Selfie Spot is open 4-9 p.m. Fridays, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays. Reservations are highly recommended to book a one-hour visit. Admission is $15 for ages 13 and older, $10 for ages 4-12, free for 3 and younger. Eagle readers can get a 20% discount by entering the promotion code Easter when booking online. More info: theselfiespotondouglas.com

If you want to include pets in your photo with the Easter bunny, head to the west Wichita Tractor Supply store, 9425 W. Kellogg, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 2. Pets must be on a leash. More info: 316-721-4797

If you’d rather create Easter-themed art, Paint the Towne’s two Wichita studios offer some options. The business’s west location, 7011 W. Central #127, is offering an adult painting class with a gnome bunny theme from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, March 31; cost is $35. Make Peeps-themed art using canvas, wood or pottery mediums during the “Painting with my Peeps” open studio time, at the east location, 1625 S. Rock Road #125, from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 1; cost ranges from $8-$40 depending on the medium. An adult painting class with a bunny theme is scheduled for 7-9 p.m. Saturday, April 1, at the east studio; cost is $30. The adult painting classes are open to ages 15 and older. To register or for more info: paintthetowne.com

The hunts and more

Kids ages 11-14 can hunt for eggs filled with candy and prizes (including $50 and $75 gift cards) from 8:30 to 9 p.m. on Friday, March 31, at Garrett Park, 1100 Chet Smith Ave., Derby. Bring a flashlight and student ID, along with something to hold the found eggs. Find the registration link at facebook.com/events/733962308374567

The Easter bunny will be at Botanica’s Tulip Festival in April. While the festival happens from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. the first three Saturdays in April, the Easter Bunny will be there for the April 1 and 8 dates. Other festival activities include live music, a petting zoo, face painting and tulip tours at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Additional activities on April 1 include performances by area dance groups. Tulip Festival tickets are available online only. Cost is $12 for ages 12 and older, $10 for ages 3-11, free for children 2 and under and members. More info: botanica.org/tulip-fest or 316-264-0448. Parking reminder: Botanica’s Amidon Street entrance is closed so visitors should use the new entrance off Murdock Street.

Hunt for eggs, guess how many jellybeans are in a container and get photos with the Easter bunny during the Easter Eggstravaganza at OJ Watson Park, 3022 S. McLean Blvd., from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 1. Cost is $5 per carload (cash only). Budget tip: Free tickets are available through the Salvation Army in Wichita; visit centralusa.salvationarmy.org/wichita or call 316-263-2769 for locations and hours. More info: facebook.com/events/2189559637895342 or 316-529-9940.

Even dogs can hunt for eggs during the Derby Rec Commission’s PAWsome Egg Hunt from 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 1, at Garrett Park, 1100 Chet Smith Ave., Derby. All dogs must be leashed; no aggressive dogs or dogs in heat allowed. There will be separate hunting spots for large and small dogs. More info: facebook.com/events/732687221647966

Eggs will be falling from the sky for morning and afternoon hunts at Walters Pumpkin Patch Easter Fest, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays, April 1 and 8, and Sunday, April 2. The attraction is located at 10001 US-77 in Burns. Other activities include walking trails, animal petting and playground. Admission is $12.95 per person. An add-on activity for April 8 is Breakfast with Bunny at 8:30 a.m.; cost is $10. More info: thewaltersfarm.com

Applejack, an attraction that got its start as a pumpkin patch, is holding its 3rd annual egg hunt, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 1. It’s located at 10007 SW Indianola Road, Augusta. Admission is $12 per person, free for 2 years and younger; includes a hot dog meal. Additional activities include yard games, bunny petting, contests, pictures with the Easter bunny and the playground. More info: applejackpumpkinpatch.com/events/applejack-egg-hunt

The Goddard Lions Club is combining an Easter egg hunt with an annual car show from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 1, at Linear Park, 108 N. Main, in Goddard. Other activities include pictures with the Easter bunny, games and inflatables. Both events are free. More info: facebook.com/events/567599985298667

Fly a kite, jump on inflatables and hunt for eggs at Bel Aire’s Spring Festival 2023, which will happen from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 1, at the Bel Aire Recreation Center, 5251 E. 48th St. North. The event is free. More info: facebook.com/events/1469069026951465

Join the Great Candy Hunt at Eberly Farm, 13111 W. 21st St., from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 2. Tickets are $10, free for children 2 and younger. Admission includes crafts, games, one hot dog and a choice of two candy hunts scheduled for 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. More info: facebook.com/events/911099663365328

Towne East Square is holding an Easter celebration in its lower-level center court from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday, April 7. The free event includes crafts, face painting, cookie decorating and giveaways.

As part of its First Friday event from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, April 7, Revolutsia —the collection of shops, galleries and small businesses made of stacked shipping containers at 2721 E. Central — will have an Easter egg hunt along with games and contests. The event includes a pop-up market of handmade goods with more than a dozen vendors. More info: facebook.com/events/611532467655402

Meet the Easter bunny and hunt for eggs along with visiting other animals during the Sedgwick County Zoo’s Easter Extravaganza, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, April 8. Regular zoo admission applies. Gate admission is $22 for adults with discounts available; save $2 by purchasing advance tickets online. More info: scz.org

During Field Station: Dinosaurs’ Great Jurassic Egg Hunt, participants will look for six different colored eggs and special, limited dinosaur-shaped eggs along the attraction’s trails while supplies last. The special event happens from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 8, at 2999 N. Rock Road, Derby. Regular park admission of $16.75 with discounts available applies. More info: kansasdinos.com

The Derby Rec Commission is holding a children’s egg hunt for ages up to 10 at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 8, at High Park, 2801 James St., Derby. Participants will be divided into age groups to hunt. Free. Find the registration link at facebook.com/events/227913899621713

Special education students and their siblings ages 12 years and younger can participate in the AbilityPoint egg hunt at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 8. AbilityPoint is at 2919 W. Second St. Free. More info: facebook.com/events/693885445858835

All Star Sports, 8333 W. 21st St., is holding its 11th annual egg hunt at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 8. Cost is a $5 donation per child, which benefits the Boy Scouts. Other activities include photos with the Easter bunny and a charity raffle. More info: sports.allstarwichita.com

Several area churches are holding free egg hunts with additional activities:

  • Egg the Park, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 1, at Linwood Park, 1901 S. Kansas, and Edgemoor Park Recreation Center, 5815 E. Ninth St. Both events are hosted by Vima Church and include a petting zoo and other activities. More info: facebook.com/vimachurch

  • 10 a.m. Saturday, April 1, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 600 N. Greenwich Road. Activities include crafts, games, kite decorating and kite flying. More info: facebook.com/events/743932967243950

  • 1 p.m. Saturday, April 1, Evangel Wichita, 11444 W. 21st St. Activities include inflatables, games, prizes and food. More info: facebook.com/events/1239320590304534

  • 1:30-3 p.m. Saturday, April 1, Colonial Heights Assembly of God Church, 5200 S. Broadway. Children up to fifth grade can participate in the hunt. More info: facebook.com/events/1154544941907088

  • 3:30-5 p.m. Saturday, April 1, Risen Savior Lutheran Church, 6770 E. 34th St. Activities include games, crafts, cookie decorating and face painting. More info: facebook.com/events/1199452377608852

  • 2 p.m. Sunday, April 2, East Heights United Methodist Church, 4407 E. Douglas. Activities include games, snacks and a petting zoo along with a 3 p.m. egg hunt. More info: facebook.com/events/7053830661300987

  • 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 8, Mercy Hill Church, 2110 W. 45th St. South. Children up to fifth grade can participate in the hunt. More info: facebook.com/events/891306025484020

  • 1 p.m. Saturday, April 8, Countryside Christian Church, 1919 S. Rock Road. Children up to fifth grade can participate in the hunt. More info: facebook.com/events/551991913398076

  • 2-4 p.m. Saturday, April 8, Cross Point Free Will Baptist Church, 1515 E. Harry. Children up to fifth grade can participate in the hunt. More info: facebook.com/events/216369750880521

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