Things to Do in Wichita this Month – January 2021
No matter the season, there are always fun things to in Wichita with kids (and without!). Welcome to Wichita’s best-kept and up-to-date event listing!
Finally – it is no longer 2020! Whether you need to entertain younger siblings while older kids are in virtual school, bundle up and explore the outdoors or find something to do locally, we’ve got you covered!
We are thrilled to bring this resource in collaboration with one of our favorite community partners: Botanica! To make planning easy, we are excited to highlight their January events below:
Botanica
Illuminations
November 14-January 30. Walk-through: $13 Adults $9 Children and Members. Drive-Through: $20/car Sun-Thurs, $25 Fri-Sat. This year Botanica will have a walk-thru & drive-thru experience! Two great ways to enjoy Illuminations. You can pick one or do both! All tickets must be purchased online in advance.
Storytime: Tots, Tales & Tunes
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. $3 Member, $12 Adults, $9 Youth, includes admission to the gardens. Come to the Botanica gardens for a musical storytime that will engage your tot with rhythmic stories, fingerplays, songs and sunshine! Classes will be held outdoors, weather permitting. Bring a picnic blanket and a snack to complete the morning! Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
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More events will be added as the month goes on – check back soon!
If you have an event to add, you can do that here.
Wichita Mom Community Groups
Wichita Mom Community Groups are having all kids of activities in your neighborhood and connecting online to share recommendations and advice. Click here to join your Community Group
Regularly Scheduled Programming
Many local places have recurring events that are great for moms and families, and you can find them here:
- Aviate has Junior Jump Monday through Friday for the younger crowd.
- Botanica has a Garden Storytime every Thursday morning, in the Children’s Library or weather permitting in the gardens.
- Sensory Friendly play at Exploration Place on the second Sunday of every month
- Urban Air has Jumparoo Toddler Jump every Tuesday and Friday.
- Home Depot has a free Kids’ DIY workshop on the first Saturday of every month.
- Family Night at Museum of World Treasures is the first Thursday of the month.
- Every Friday the Kansas Aviation Museum has a special ticket price for families.
- Make ICT has free access to their makerspace every other Monday.
- Kansas Children’s Service League has a support group for Parents of Special Needs Children on the third Monday of every month.
- Moxi Junction hosts story and craft time every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10:30am.
Other Resources for Things to Do with Kids in Wichita
Top 10 Things for Wichita Kids & Parents to Do in ICT
Fun Stuff to Do in West Wichita
Where Kids Eat Cheap or Free in Wichita
Guide to Wichita: Everything You Need to Know
