Things to Do in Wichita (2025)

A Saturday ritual downtown April–December, with farmers, makers, and buskers spread along the brick lanes. Frequently highlighted by Visit Wichita and praised by local food writers for its community vibe and regional goods.

Stand beneath one of only two airworthy B‑29 Superfortresses and watch volunteers maintain the aircraft that was built in Wichita. Regular public hours and a 2025 tour calendar are posted; widely covered by local news and aviation outlets.

Beloved neighborhood brewery known for saisons, sours, and small‑batch experiments, often cited by regional beer writers and event listings for its patio shows and community fundraisers.

Locals’ favorite for the “drink local” ethos, now with a larger taproom and beer garden behind the original brewhouse. Visit Wichita’s calendar regularly features its pop‑ups, beer dinners, and maker markets.

A Delano standby with house‑smoked meats and one of the city’s most talked‑about whiskey lists, often noted by local critics and hospitality guides for its late hours and neighborhood feel.

Family‑run brewpub with a huge urban beer garden—igloos in winter, live music in summer. Frequently covered by the Wichita Eagle and event sites for its creative beers, big burgers, and community markets.

An all‑day wristband gets you unlimited 80s/90s cabinets on free play; pinball’s extra. Verified 2025 hours and frequent pinball leagues show up on local event calendars and enthusiast maps.

Wichita’s independent bookstore hosts near‑daily author talks, kids’ story times, and book clubs; a reliable literary stop in College Hill with a cafe locals recommend.

A grassroots arts engine now based at The LUX, known for experimental exhibitions, residencies, and partnerships with museums and improv troupes—regularly promoted by local arts councils and Visit Wichita.

Home to the largest public display of Blackbear Bosin’s work and a short walk to the Keeper of the Plains. City and museum pages confirm steady hours, tours, and ongoing cultural programming.

Free general admission and a 2025 slate of exhibitions make this riverside museum a dependable cultural anchor. WAM Nights add music, talks, and local‑artist spotlights in partnership with arts nonprofits.

A living‑history village where blacksmiths, barns, and boardwalks recreate 1860s–70s Wichita. City and museum sites confirm 2025 hours plus popular free‑on‑Sunday admission in season.