We are a small hobby farm, with a flair for art, located just outside of Augusta, KS. Our menagerie includes alpacas, miniature goats and donkeys, sheep and plenty of chickens. We can host birthday parties and various other types of get-togethers such as Paint With Alpaca parties, etc. For standard party rentals the cost is $75 per hour or for painting parties it’s $25 per painter with a 5 person minimum. If you have any type of additional requests just reach out and we can likely accommodate it!
Originally founded as the Wichita Art Association in 1920, Mark Arts is the area’s oldest and most comprehensive visual arts organization. For more than 100 years, Mark Arts has made art and arts education available to the citizens of Wichita and the surrounding communities.
The School of Creativity provides a 9,500-square-foot continuing education facility dedicated to art instruction for adults, teens and children.
- Painting & Drawing
- Culinary Arts
- Printmaking
- Pottery
- Sculpture
- Enameling
- Jewelry Making & Metalsmithing
- and More
Mark Arts offers a 14,000-square-foot gallery with annual exhibitions showcasing regional and national artists. Exhibitions include:
- John Newsom’s Universal Frontier
- Gaze featuring Women Artists
- School of Creativity Student and Faculty Exhibitions
- Brenda Lichman and Tim Stone
- National Watercolor Exhibition
- Abstract National Exhibition
- Eastern Kansas Scholastic Art Awards Exhibition
- Congressional Art Awards
The Gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
ADMISSION IS FREE.
Botanica was opened to the public in May 1987 to generate enthusiasm for horticulture and enlighten people through educational, artistic, and cultural experiences. With this mission, Botanica’s gardens and programs expand public awareness of horticulture, educate Kansans about how nature can improve their daily lives, and assist in the promotion of community development.
Come face to face with the wildest animals from around the world! See eye to eye with endangered chimpanzees and orangutans. Get to know the gorillas of The Downing Gorilla Forest. Spend the day with colorful birds, playful penguins, poison dart frogs and more than 3,000 other individual animals of all sizes, shapes and colors. Discover why Sedgwick County Zoo is the No. 1 outdoor family tourist attraction in Kansas. Come out and play!
As you tour Tanganyika our guides will give you many opportunities not only learn about the animals, but in many cases interact directly with them. This hands-on approach gives you a rare chance to connect with some of natures most unique and often endangered species.
Because Tanganyika is dedicated to education and animal preservation, your visit not only supports your experience at the park, but the very survival of many of the rare animals that call Tanganyika home.
Tanganyika’s breeding programs play an important role in preserving genetic diversity among captive populations, and Tanganyika participates in several international projects to preserve wild population in their natural habitats.
We hope your experience at the Park will provide a sense of peace, exhilaration, respect and resolve to help ensure survival of these wonderful birds and animals around the world.
Color Me Mine offers painting on ceramics for all ages. Stop in to enjoy a fun family atmosphere. Choose from hundreds of ceramic shapes and dozens of colors topaint with! It’s a great place to spend quality time with friends, family, co-workers or a date, just relaxing and being creative together! Our talented staff will help you create your very own ceramic masterpiece. It’s so easy – anyone can do it! Great for Birthday Parties, Showers, Handprint Keepsakes, Holiday Platters, Fundraisers, School Programs, Scouting and gift making. Everyone’s an artist at Color Me Mine.
Field Station: Dinosaurs is a world-class family attraction that combines cutting-edge science with the creative minds of great artists and teachers to create a one-of-a-kind experience that’s thrilling, educational and fun.
Set against the natural backdrop of rolling Kansas grasslands, the Field Station is just minutes outside Wichita, Kansas. Over 40 life-sized, realistic dinosaurs (including the 90-foot long Alamosaurus, among the largest animatronic dinosaurs ever made) come to life thanks to the brilliant engineering of the world’s leading roboticists and the imagination of our artists. The park also includes Kansas Climb – a geodesic dome ropes course and Jurassic Golf, creating memorable and challenging activities for every member of the family.
The story of the dinosaurs is vividly presented on 14 acres of tall grasses, shady trees, winding trails and an outdoor amphitheatre. Scientists from the Bighorn Basin Paleontological Institute have worked to ensure that the exhibition encompasses the latest theories and discoveries in the fields of paleontology, geology and environmental studies. Workshops, games and activities connect the story of the dinosaurs to our world today, giving new relevance to their lives and power to the tale of their extinction.
Our small, family business would love to host your next birthday party or special occasion at our farm!
We offer adorable themed miniature pony parties in our beautiful red barn! Enjoy pony interactions and take them for a walk around our cute, colorful obstacle course.
We also offer miniature horse cart rides around our tree-lined property; a favorite with all the kids! Add on the archery course to your party for a fun cart ride adventure or add the carriage top for an adorable princess or unicorn themed party!
You can also enjoy our shaded, one-of-a-kind tree house area and old fashioned games that’s sure to provide plenty of entertainment for everyone! End an evening party with s’mores and music around the fire pit.
Contact us today to reserve Morning Grit Farm for your next special celebration!
Photos and party details are found on Facebook at “Morning Grit Farm, LLC Parties.”
Thank you for supporting local small businesses!
Perfect for anyone that likes to create – their wide variety of classes will make anyone happy! Register now for painting, sculpture, Lego, tech, cooking and science classes.
When they are not in the saddle, campers will learn how to care for horses and will engage in hands on activities to help them learn in a safe environment! Campers will leave their week long camp equipped with basic horse care and horsemanship knowledge with a new found sense of pride and confidence after spending their week learning how to safely and correctly ride our magnificent horses. Call 316-651-0876 for more details or to enroll today!
Book a birthday party at Backyard Specialists and gain access to our many play sets, trampolines, and basketball court for your party! Our fenced-in area keeps everyone close and safe with plenty of seating for the adults – and you can even bring in your own food. Parties are scheduled on weekdays and weekends for two hour time slots. Give us a call at 316-945-5996 or send us an e-mail at [email protected] to book a birthday party!
Are you looking for a night out with friends? Is your inner DIY itching for a fun new project without having to buy all your own supplies and make a mess at your house? Then BOOK A CLASS at Board & Brush Creative Studio in Wichita.
Wichita is the largest city in Kansas, the home of Wichita State University and also known as the Air Capital. Wichita boasts a vibrant and growing arts and entertainment district. Douglas design district and Old Town feature many breweries, local shops and restaurants. Wichita has a distinct flag and also a large statue of “the keeper of the plains” both of which are a source of pride for the community.
Paint the Towne offers guided paint parties for ages 5 and up. The birthday child will select one painting from our gallery in advance or a custom painting can be created at no additional charge (requires extra notice). Child parties are $15 per painter and include one hour of painting, one hour of party for ages 5-15. You can bring in any food or drink.
Multiple locations in Wichita: Kellogg & Rock, Clifton Square, Central & Ridge
Welcome to Sensible Play! We create play opportunities for you & your children to imagine and learn!
During Sensory Play children are improving language skills, problem solving skills, creativity, and fine motor skills. Sensory Play is beneficial in calming and reducing anxiety and stress in young children. The possibilities/benefits are endless!!
We create themed sensory kits and play-dough kits. Our kits will will include either our Fun Dough (play-dough) or different Sensory Mediums. Our sensory mediums include- rice, corn, beans, pasta and more! We also have plastic tool kits, wooden tool kits, and sensory tubs available.
Each full size kit comes with a Play With Me Card. These cards include ways to play, questions to ask during play, and ways to extend the learning and fun!