Don’t miss our last Member Story Time before summer break! 📖🦖
Join us Wednesday, May 20 from 9–10 am for “Unearth a Story,” a dinosaur-themed story time with Racine Zackula from the Wichita Public Library.
This member only event is open to all ages, just bring your membership card and get ready for stories, imagination and a morning of prehistoric fun before Member Story Time returns in September.
Looking for a place to meet people, make an impact and be part of something exciting? Come check out the Exploration Place Volunteer Fair on Tuesday, May 19 from 5–7 pm.
Whether you love science, enjoy working events, like helping kids learn or prefer behind-the-scenes roles there’s a place for you here. Stop by to meet the team, explore different volunteer opportunities and find what fits your interests and schedule best.
No pre-registration needed, just come say hi and see what volunteering at Exploration Place is all about. Learn more here: /event/volunteer_fair/
It’s RiverFlix night again and we’re ready for another evening under the stars ⭐🎬
Tonight we’re showing How to Train Your Dragon (Live Action) at the Wichita Foundation Amphitheater. Seating opens at 6 pm, food trucks will be on site and the movie starts at sunset (approx. 8:32 pm).
Bring a blanket or grab a seat and settle in for a fun night with friends and family. See you soon!
#RiverFlix
Rise 'n Shine! Riverside Yoga and Zumba is back May 9 through September 19. Join us at the Wichita Foundation Amphitheater every Saturday, weather permitting, to stretch, dance or just enjoy a fun start to your weekend. All ages and experience levels are welcome.
🧘 Yoga at 9 am
💃 Zumba at 10 am
📍 Wichita Foundation Amphitheater at Exploration Place
Dinner at home << Dinner at RiverFlix 😋
This week, come hungry because Brazita Bites, Las Cumis, Hot 2 Trot, Desi Fusion and Carmencitas will be on site serving up seriously good food and drinks. Exploration Place’s bar and snack bar will be open too, so you’ll have plenty of options to grab a bite and settle in before the movie starts at sunset (approx. 8:32 pm).
#RiverFlix
Saturday mornings just got better! Join us at 8 am at the Wichita Foundation Amphitheater to walk, jog, run, or stroll along the river. It’s free and open to everyone.
To find out more & register: /event/exploration-place-parkrun/
This Friday (May 15) at RiverFlix: How to Train Your Dragon (Live Action) 🐉
The museum is open until 9 pm so come early, explore the exhibits, grab dinner at the food trucks and then watch a movie under the stars! * NEW event map for 2026 *
RiverFlix info:
🧘♂️ Bring a blanket to sit on (no chairs on the turf)
🛞 No strollers or wagons (parking available)
🐕 No pets/dogs, please
✨ No smoking/vaping
🍿 Food trucks & concessions open at 6 pm
😀 Seating starts at 6 pm
🌅 Movie starts at dusk (approx. 8:32 pm) 🎟 Free!
📍 Wichita Foundation Amphitheater
This week's food trucks: Hot 2 Trot, Las Cumis, Carmencitas, Brazita Bites and Desi Fusion.
RiverFlix is sponsored by The Boeing Company, Children's Mercy, Ward Law LLC, Wichita Foundation and Heartspring. Thank you to all of the volunteers and organizations that contribute to RiverFlix!
Bonus: The museum and Adventure Playscape is open until 9 pm. Regular admission rates apply. Free for Members!
All the info: /event/riverflix/
Looking for a place to meet people, make an impact and be part of something exciting? Come check out the Exploration Place Volunteer Fair on Tuesday, May 19 from 5–7 pm.
Whether you love science, enjoy working events, like helping kids learn or prefer behind-the-scenes roles there’s a place for you here. Stop by to meet the team, explore different volunteer opportunities and find what fits your interests and schedule best.
No pre-registration needed, just come say hi and see what volunteering at Exploration Place is all about. Learn more here: /event/volunteer_fair/
Incoming transmission from the deep ⛴️ Our newest traveling exhibit, Finding Titanic: The Secret Mission, has officially arrived at Exploration Place and is being prepped for its public debut on Friday, May 22.
Did you know the mission that discovered Titanic actually began as a classified U.S. Navy operation? Now declassified, the story is ready for you to explore.
Discover more here: /event/finding-titanic/
🧵 Crafting and comfort movies 🧵
Craft Cinema season is looking pretty iconic with 10 Things I Hate About You, Steel Magnolias, Dirty Dancing and Fried Green Tomatoes all showing over the next four months.
First up is 10 Things I Hate About You on Tuesday, May 26 at 5:30 PM with a make-and-take craft station, door prizes and plenty of space to work on your latest project while you watch. Get comfortable and enjoy a movie night where crafting is part of the experience.
Purchase tickets here: /event/craft-cinema/
#CraftCinema
Don’t miss our last Member Story Time before summer break! 📖🦖
Join us Wednesday, May 20 from 9–10 am for “Unearth a Story,” a dinosaur-themed story time with Racine Zackula from the Wichita Public Library.
This member only event is open to all ages, just bring your membership card and get ready for stories, imagination and a morning of prehistoric fun before Member Story Time returns in September.
Looking for a place to meet people, make an impact and be part of something exciting? Come check out the Exploration Place Volunteer Fair on Tuesday, May 19 from 5–7 pm.
Whether you love science, enjoy working events, like helping kids learn or prefer behind-the-scenes roles there’s a place for you here. Stop by to meet the team, explore different volunteer opportunities and find what fits your interests and schedule best.
No pre-registration needed, just come say hi and see what volunteering at Exploration Place is all about. Learn more here: /event/volunteer_fair/
