Field Trip Finder Wichita

Homeschool & family fun around Wichita, KS

Homeschool days, free outings, library passes and family events in Wichita, each checked with the zoo, museum, library or organizer page.

8current listings
4with upcoming dates
2free or no fee listed
4good for little kids (2–4)

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  • Free (per source) The organizer’s page says it’s free.
  • Price not listed The cost is on the card, or the source doesn’t say.
  • Next: Sat, Oct 24 The soonest date we found. More dates are under “More details.”
  • Ongoing / by arrangement Open on regular days or by booking, not one set date.
  • Preschool Kids Teens The ages the venue states. “All ages welcome” fits everyone.
  • Good for little kids (2–4) The venue’s own page lists something for toddlers or preschoolers, like a storytime, a tot lot or free entry for under-5s.
  • Area The part of town the event is in.

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Library perks

Library perks for Wichita Public Library cardholders.

Getting a card: Experience Passes need a Wichita Public Library card. Ask at any Wichita library about getting one.

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Homeschool co-ops & classesHomeschool days, discounts & library programs
Check before you go. We copy details from each venue's own page and show when we last checked. Where a page doesn't say something, we write "Not listed on source" instead of guessing. Dates sell out and programs change, so confirm with the venue.

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Every dated event, soonest first (the next date for each listing).

Halloween events (1 listings)

Carnivals, festivals, corn mazes & spooky outings

Halloween events around Wichita, checked on each organizer's page on Oct 24, 2026.

Halloween Nights at Exploration Place

Exploration Place · Wichita (Exploration Place · Downtown & central Wichita)
Halloween eventPrice not listedNext: Sat, Oct 24Good for little kids (2–4)Downtown & central WichitaAll ages welcome

Exploration Place opens in the evening for Halloween Nights on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through Oct 31, from 6 to 9 p.m. The pages do not say what is offered.

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Sat, Oct 24Apple / OutlookGoogle
Thu, Oct 29Apple / OutlookGoogle
Fri, Oct 30Apple / OutlookGoogle
Sat, Oct 31Apple / OutlookGoogle
More detailsLess (includes a notice)

Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 24, 2026; Thu, Oct 29, 2026; Fri, Oct 30, 2026; Sat, Oct 31, 2026

  • When: Thu–Sat through Oct 31, 2026
  • Time: 6–9 p.m.
  • Price: Not listed on source
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Not listed on source

⚠️ Not fully confirmed: The page gives the nights and hours but no ticket price or activity list.

Source:Last checked 2026-10-24.

Trick-or-treating (2 listings)

Trunk-or-treats & Halloween-night neighborhoods

Halloween falls on Saturday, Oct 31, 2026. Trick-or-treat events checked Oct 24, 2026.

Trunk-or-treats & trick-or-treat events, Oct 24–31

BOOtanica at Botanica

Botanica, The Wichita Gardens · Wichita (Botanica · Downtown & central Wichita)
Trick-or-treatingNext: Sat, Oct 24Good for little kids (2–4)Downtown & central WichitaAll ages welcome

A fall festival through the gardens with trick-or-treating at various locations, face painting, pumpkin carving, live music and a Scarecrow Row. The Saturday also has a story time at the Children's Garden and a costume contest on Friday.

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Apple / Outlook (.ics)Google Calendar
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Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 24, 2026

  • When: Sat Oct 24, 2026 (trick-or-treat 4–6 p.m.)
  • Time: Trick-or-treat 4–6 p.m.
  • Price: $17 adults, $10 children 3–11, free ages 2 and under
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Not listed on source

⚠️ Not fully confirmed: The page prints the Saturday trick-or-treat start as "4:010 PM." We read it as 4 p.m. The page lists only Oct 23 and 24, although it calls the festival a three-weekend event.

Source:Last checked 2026-10-24.

Hay, Hooves & Halloween at Old Cowtown

Old Cowtown Museum · Wichita (Old Cowtown Museum · Downtown & central Wichita)
Trick-or-treatingNext: Sat, Oct 24Good for little kids (2–4)Downtown & central WichitaAll ages welcome

A trick-or-treat Halloween in the historic village, with costumes, dancing, "zombie cowboys," ghosts in the historic houses and candy for kids.

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Sat, Oct 24Apple / OutlookGoogle
Sun, Oct 25Apple / OutlookGoogle
More detailsLess (includes a notice)

Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 24, 2026; Sun, Oct 25, 2026

  • When: Sat Oct 24 and Sun Oct 25, 2026
  • Time: 2–8 p.m.
  • Price: $7 general admission, $2 members, free ages 4 and under
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Not listed on source

⚠️ Free Sunday admission does not apply to this event.

Source:Last checked 2026-10-24.
Safety tips
  • Check each event's page before you go, since tickets and times can change.
  • Young children should go with an adult. Bring a flashlight or glow stick.
  • Clocks fall back one hour on Sunday, Nov 1.

Homeschool days & classes (3 listings)

Homeschool Expeditions at the Sedgwick County Zoo

Sedgwick County Zoo · Wichita (Sedgwick County Zoo · West & north Wichita)
ZooNext: Wed, Nov 18West & north WichitaPreschool · Kids

A 90-minute class for grades 1–5 in the Cargill Learning Center, covering animal, life or physical science. Classes are made for adult and child to take part together. Dress for the weather, since classes may go out into the zoo. Zoo admission is not included.

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Wed, Nov 18Apple / OutlookGoogle
Wed, Dec 9Apple / OutlookGoogle
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Upcoming dates: Wed, Nov 18, 2026; Wed, Dec 9, 2026

  • When: Select Wednesdays: Nov 18 and Dec 9, 2026
  • Time: 10–11:30 a.m.
  • Price: $7 members, $8 non-members per person (adults need a ticket too)
  • Ages: Grades 1–5 (ages 6–11)
  • Booking: Buy tickets online. Sales close 24 hours before the class.

⚠️ Nov 18 is "Stripes, Spots and Stealth" (big cats). Dec 9 is "Beyond the Ice with Penguins." Each person over 6 months needs a ticket.

Source:Last checked 2026-10-24.

Homeschool field trips at Exploration Place

Exploration Place · Wichita (Exploration Place · Downtown & central Wichita)
Science centerOngoing / by arrangementDowntown & central WichitaAll ages welcome

Exploration Place runs field trips instead of homeschool classes. Home school co-ops and groups get the field-trip rate for students and parents. The rate covers exhibits, the Adventure Playscape, live science shows, Dome movies and laser shows (shows are first come, first served). A group needs at least 15 paid guests. Field trips are Monday to Friday, and you request one at least two weeks ahead.

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  • When: Mon–Fri by request
  • Time: Not listed on source
  • Price: $7 per participant, with 15 or more paid guests
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Send the online field-trip request form at least two weeks ahead.

⚠️ Weekend visits do not get the field-trip rate. Groups of 15 or more can get $1 off per person on weekends.

Source:Last checked 2026-10-24.

Homeschool group rate at the Sedgwick County Zoo

Sedgwick County Zoo · Wichita (Sedgwick County Zoo · West & north Wichita)
ZooOngoing / by arrangementWest & north WichitaKids · Teens

Homeschool groups pay the $7 field-trip rate per person when they reserve two weeks ahead. Groups that do not reserve pay $9. The zoo says any organization can also request a free educational program in the Cargill Learning Center (groups of at least 10 students).

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  • When: By reservation (scheduling opens Aug 1 each school year)
  • Time: Not listed on source
  • Price: $7 per person, with a reservation made 2 weeks ahead
  • Ages: Pre-K–12
  • Booking: Fill out the zoo's online field-trip request form at least two weeks ahead.
Source:Last checked 2026-10-24.

Free outings (1 listings)

Free admission at the Wichita Art Museum

Wichita Art Museum · Wichita (Wichita Art Museum · Downtown & central Wichita)
MuseumFree (per source)Ongoing / by arrangementGood for little kids (2–4)Downtown & central WichitaAll ages welcome

General admission is free for everyone. Special exhibitions cost $12, and are free for youth 18 and under. The museum is open late on Fridays (WAM Nights).

More detailsLess (includes a notice)
  • When: Wed–Sun (Fri until 9 p.m.)
  • Time: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Price: Free general admission
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Not listed on source

⚠️ Closed Mondays, Tuesdays and major holidays.

Source:Last checked 2026-10-24.

Family & holiday events (0 listings)