Apr 29 Wednesday
Learn about cyber/social media safety including web threat management, safe practices, and password protection. Register online at wichitalibrary.org/events or by calling 316-261-8500.
Apr 30 Thursday
Find joy in playing with the open-ended materials provided in the Westlink Branch's outdoor space. For ages 3-8.
Art is not only for Art Museums. If a picture is worth a thousand words, it stands to reason that art can tell us a lot about the times and place where it was produced. Local history museums exist to explore time and place.
Featuring works from C.A. Seward, John Noble, Edmund Davison, Birger Sandzen, Bruce McGrew, and more!
On view on the Historical Museum's 3rd Floor, throughout 2026 as part of the ongoing Lois Kay Walls visual art exhibition series produced by the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum.
Be the first to visit this new exhibition during the First Friday opening on April 3, 2026.
Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum
204 S Main St; Wichita, KS 67202Tues-Fri 11am-4pm
Sat & Sun 1pm-5pm$5 Adults, $2 Children, Free on Sundays
Week 1 - Introduction to Self-Measured Blood Pressure In this session participants will learn how to accurately and consistently measure their blood pressure and understand why regular monitoring is important for their overall health.*Week 2 - Sleep and Stress Management In this session participants will learn about proper sleep hygiene and stress management strategies to support better blood pressure control.*Week 3 - Shake Off Excess Sodium In this session participants will learn strategies to reduce sodium intake and understand the importance of sodium reduction for effective blood pressure control.*Week 4 - Physical Activity In this session participants will learn practical ways to increase physical activity and understand how regular movement positively affects blood pressure.**Registration is required. Call (316) 261-8500, or visit www.wichitalibrary.org/events to register for one or all of these classes.
Slow down and connect over puzzles at the library. During this drop-in program, work on puzzles together - no agenda or pressure, just a shared table and time to enjoy. For ages 12+.
Celebrate bookjoy with your Evergreen team. Enjoy storytelling with puppets, crafts, and more. For ages 4-11.
We are a group of individuals practicing cultivation of the mind. All ages and people are welcome. Each week we have a thirty minute guided meditation followed by discussion. Our topics include meditation practice and living a life of compassion and contemplation. You do not need to have any experience to join and you will be welcomed by a very loving group of individuals. This is not a religious gathering. Please join us if you could use an hour of deep relaxation!
May 01 Friday
Come support student entrepreneurs as they pitch and grow their business at the Shocker New Venture Competition at Wichita State University. This event is open to the public. Learn more at wichita.edu/snvc
Trade Show: 10:30 am-1:00 pmFinals: 2:00-4:30 pm
Join us to learn about effective communication with healthcare professionals, having difficult conversations, and developing transition plans. Refreshments provided by WSU Tech. Call (316) 261-8500 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register.
Join a classic high fantasy Dungeons & Dragons campaign! We'll choose a campaign setting and play it throughout the program season. New players welcome! Register online or call (316) 261-8500. For ages 12-17.
May 02 Saturday
Race Day Schedule6:30-7:45am Packet Pickup7:55am Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line and we will walk participants out to the starting area)8:00am National Anthem and Race Start!Results and Awards are live and available at the Registration tent immediately following your finish!
Every Registration IncludesGreat Swag - designer shirtCustom medalChip-timing with live results and awardsFree photosFREE Donuts at the finish line!Plenty of fun!Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!
*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!
*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!
More Than a RunBecause we’re all about fun, family-friendly events that welcome every pace and fitness level. This spring race is the perfect chance to challenge yourself, enjoy creative swag, and be part of an encouraging, affordable, and inclusive community. Whether you're chasing a PR or just showing up for the fun, we’re here to cheer you on every step of the way.
Run your race, your way.
5k/10k/Half Marathon registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal!1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal!The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)