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This Weekend in Wichita: 4/1/26
What's going on this weekend? Get a roundup every Wednesday of the best events in Wichita, including concerts, parties, and festivals.
Wichita By E.B.
April 01, 2026 • Estimated Reading Time: 11 minutes
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DINING
Easter Buffets in Wichita
Easter is just around the corner. Who’s offering what in terms of Easter buffets and brunches? Let’s get right to business. Here’s what we know so far.
COMMUNITY
Easter Egg Hunts
Searching for ideas on what to do in Wichita for Easter with your kids? Trying to find the Easter egg hunts? We got you covered with our latest guide covering all there is to do around town with your family.
CHAMPIONSHIP
WNIT Finals
The WBIT Championship takes place Wednesday, April 1 at Charles Koch Arena. It's BYU vs. Columbia tipping off at 7 p.m.
Tickets are as low as $24 and can be purchased at GoShockers.com
OR if you want to save $10 off single-session tickets, use code WICHITABYEB
The Final Four Is Set. Place Your Trade.
Kalshi lets you trade on March Madness, elections, economics, and more, all on a federally regulated exchange. Arizona, Michigan, UConn, or Illinois, who's cutting down the nets? Put real money behind your prediction and get $10 free when you sign up.
THIS WEEKEND
First Friday at Hopping Gnome
We’re kicking off the market season with our Haute Handmade First Friday Series at Hopping Gnome Brewing.
April 3rd ARTISAN LINE UP
Embellishments by Cheryl
Knotty Fox Fiber Art
Noble Nine Bakery
Uniquely Made Creations
Kester’s Homestead Breads & Sweet Treats
The Sugar Bean Bakery
N9na’s Apothecary
Mother Earth Element
ILUSQUI
Wonderland Photography
Cheshire Cookies
Mills of Main Street
Facestuffers food truck will be out for dinner. Get ready to fill up your glasses and shop small with our favorite makers in the beer garden!
EVENTS
This Week’s Events
Elmo’s Got the Moves | April 1
Details: Century II | 6pm
Seed to Table: Growing Veggies and Community | April 1
Details: Flying Pig Improv | 6pm
Wind Surge Opening Night | April 2
Details: Equity Bank Park | 6:35pm
Opening reception: School of Creativity Salon | April 3
Details: MarkArts | 5pm
Adult Skate Night | April 3
Details: Carousel Skate Center | 9:30pm
Adult Night is your ultimate Friday escape—featuring a live DJ, full bar, and nonstop hits from the '90s to today for a high-energy night of nostalgia and fun with friends.
Native Art Market | April 4
Details: Mid-America All Indian Center | 10am
Blood Orchard Vintage Market & Southside Food Truck Rally | April 4
Details: Blood Orchard | 10am
Rackd Opening Day | April 4
Details: Rackd | 10:30am
Join us for the grand opening of Rackd, Wichita’s newest clothing resale shop! We’re so excited to bring a space to the community where you can shop curated, affordable fashion while supporting local sellers.
Saturday Night Smoker Fights | April 4
Details: Animal House FC | 7pm
Journey Final Frontier Tour | April 4
Details: Intrust Bank Arena | 7:30pm
Public Paranormal Investigation at KAM | April 4
Details: Kansas Aviation Museum | 7:30pm
Central Kansas Vinyl Collectors Hutch Swap Meet | April 5
Details: Knights of Columbus Hall | Noon
This is just a glimpse of what’s taking place!
EVENTS
Around the Corner
Wichita State University All Greek Reunion | April 10-11
Details: Wichita State University
The Workroom’s 13-Year Anniversary Artisan Market | April 11
Details: Naftzger Park | 10am
NEWS
Burn Ban in Wichita
A burn ban is imposed in Wichita and 16 counties by the State of Kansas through the entire month of April.
Restricted activities include burning the following:
Trees and brush from land clearing;
Crop residues;
Construction debris; and
Yard waste.
To comply with the regulations, the Wichita Fire Department will enforce an open burning ban during April. Effective April 1, no new burn permits will be issued and all previously issued burn permits will be suspended until at least May 1, 2026.
This ban does not include:
Outdoor cooking apparatuses;
Ceremonial fires;
Open burning for the purpose of crop, range, pasture, and wildlife or watershed management in accordance with K.A.R. 28-19-648; and
Fires related to the training of government or industrial personnel in fire fighting procedures.
The state regulations were implemented in response to the Kansas Flint Hills Smoke Management Plan. This plan was implemented to address concerns that smoke from Flint Hills agricultural burning during April impacts urban areas by significantly increasing ozone levels, specifically in the Wichita and Kansas City areas.
These exceedances could cause the region to go out of attainment and violate regulations set by the Environmental Protection Agency. A “nonattainment” designation could cost businesses and residents millions of dollars due to increased regulations. In addition to financial impacts, high ozone levels can present risks to public health.
Questions should be directed to the Environmental Quality Specialist, Lizeth Ortega at (316) 268-4413 or via email at [email protected] or the Community Risk Reduction Division at (316) 268-4441. For more information on Wichita’s air quality, visit BeAirAwareKS.org, wichita.gov or follow City of Wichita social media for air quality forecasts and updates.
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