Downtown Wichita - 120 E. 1st St N.

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Downtown Events

Wichita Wind Surge vs. Tulsa Drillers
Tuesday, May 19
Equity Bank Park

Equity Bank Park is home to the Wichita Wind Surge, the Double-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins. It sits on the west bank of the Arkansas River in downtown Wichita, offering great views of the action on the field and of the city’s core. From fireworks and giveaways to appreciation nights and pet-friendly games, fans will enjoy a variety of special activities throughout the season.


Contact Madison Johnson at (316) 221-8000 or info@windsurge.com
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Origami in the Garden
Tuesday, May 19
Botanica Wichita

ORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN, created by Santa Fe artists Jennifer and Kevin Box is a monumental outdoor sculpture exhibition. Box takes origami to another level, transforming paper into museum quality metal sculpture through processes he has pioneered in teamwork with foundries, fabrication shops, and his studio staff. The exhibit features Box's own compositions as well as collaborations with world-renowned origami artists Tim Armijo, Te Jui Fu, Beth Johnson, Michael G. LaFosse, and Robert J. Lang. These remarkable artworks feel at home in the wondrous setting of botanical gardens, since paper originates in plant life and origami is make of paper. A personalized audio tour is available on your cell phone so hat you may call in and listen to the artists speak about the work. 

Origami, meaning "folding paper" in Japanese, reflects the essence of creativity: making something out of (basically) nothing. Start with a simple square piece of paper. Apply the art of origami, folding the paper in a creative way to produce an elegant object - a soaring bird, gliding plane, galloping pony, floating boat, or an emerging butterfly.


Contact Dr. Lynette Zimmerman at (316) 264-0448 or lzimmerman@botanica.org
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Dome Theater Shows at Exploration Place
Tuesday, May 19
Exploration Place

Whether your visit includes exploring the exhibits or catching a show on its own, the Dome theater is a Wichita attraction not to be missed!

Immerse yourself under the soaring 60-foot screen with a 360-degree view and booming surround sound in the largest dome theater in Kansas. Experience first hand why the magnitude of an immersive cinematic journey, developed specifically for the curved complexities of a dome screen, can’t be replicated in a traditional theater setting. The only question is… where do you want the Dome to take you?

 


Contact Erin Manning at (316) 660-0600 or erin.manning@exploration.org
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Ripple in Traditions
Tuesday, May 19
Mid-America All-Indian Museum

"Ripple in Traditions" is a traveling art exhibition featuring BIPOC women and two-spirit artists who interpret how traditions evolve over time. It will be on view at Mid-America All-Indian Museum from March 7 through June 6, 2026. Curated by Carly Treece, Rae Riggs, and Brittany Bendabout of Four Mothers Collective, the show explores generational stories and cultural practices.

It was first presented at Positive Space Tulsa in November 2024, and included diverse mediums like film, paintings, digital art, ceramics, and jewelry.


(316) 350-3340 or maaim@wichita.gov
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Scouting Badge Workshop: American Heritage
Tuesday, May 19
Museum of World Treasures

Explore American heritage through immersive activities in the Founding of America exhibit, featuring an 1843 copy of the Declaration of Independence as we celebrate America's 250th. Scouts will learn how this document shaped the U.S., understand the individuals and events that influenced our country’s founding, and investigate how local history shaped their own communities. This workshop includes guided tours, interactive learning, and all badge requirement instruction.


Contact Matt Dwier at (316) 263-1311 or education@worldtreasures.org
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