Good morning, Wichita.

Riverfest button sales began Friday at Wichita-area QuickTrip locations, offering early opportunities for local fans + collectors to snag special festival buttons ahead of weekend events.

The sales marked the start of Riverfest celebrations that are engaging the community.

Beauties & Beasts, the Wichita animal rescue, is hosting the annual Ball Crawl 2026 pub crawl fundraiser next Saturday, April 18 in Old Town from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Teams collecting the most donations will win a special prize along with raffle ticket opportunities.

Sedgwick County Zoo is hosting a construction-themed birthday celebration today at 10 a.m. at its outdoor elephant habitat to honor baby elephants Bomani, who turned one on Friday, and Kijani, who will turn one on Tuesday, Apr.

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Exploration Place is hosting its self-designed Illusions exhibit until May 3, featuring interactive optical illusions that appeal to adults and families.

Tickets are available online or with regular museum admission.

A teacher (diagnosed with ALS) was celebrated by students and colleagues on his final day in the classroom at Circle School on Friday, Apr.

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East High students participated in ACES Day of community service Friday, with freshmen & sophomores cleaning the campus while juniors & seniors helped off-campus at Botanica and the Kansas Humane Society, and one class raised funds indoors with cookie & drink sales for Beauties and Beasts shelter.

Wichita students competed yesterday at Wichita State University in Spanish language contests that challenged their command of vocabulary and grammar.

The event involved participants from local schools and colleges, highlighting the community’s strong focus on language education.

Wichita State named Jamarco Clark its new vice president for Student Affairs after a months-long candidate search and public forums + interim Director Kevin Konda will serve until Clark starts on July 1, when he will work under President Richard Muma to lead student programs.

Farmers and ranchers near Winfield oppose Evergy’s 133-mile Buffalo Flats transmission line planned to run from southwest Missouri to Garden Plain, as the project may disrupt farmlands, risk cattle and wildlife, & affect landmarks like Kevin McFarland’s family property on historic Tallgrass Prairie.

KSAPT 2026 Conference Featuring Dr. Eliana Gil

8 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Aloft Wichita — Registration required — Explore play-based assessments and the impact of childhood trauma with expert guidance.

Bingo Loco Party

6:00-9:30 p.m. — The Cotillion — $44.27 — Join the ultimate bingo party featuring crazy prizes, hilarious hosts, and a night of dancing and laughter.

Super Saturday: Travel Entrepreneurship Workshop

11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Courtyard by Marriott Wichita at Old Town — Free entry — Discover how to turn your passion for travel into a professional entrepreneurial venture.

Open Streets ICT - WSU & Shocker Neighborhood

12-4 p.m. — Wichita State University — Free entry — Experience a vibrant day of community connection and wellness activities in the heart of Wichita.

Wichita Gem, Fossil and Mineral Show

9 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun — Cessna Activity Center — Adults $5, kids under 12 free — Explore a vibrant showcase of gems, fossils, and engaging lapidary demonstrations.

Outdoor Vintage Market at Paramount Marketplace Antiques

9 AM – 3 PM — Paramount Marketplace Antiques — Free admission — Discover unique antiques and vintage treasures at this vibrant outdoor market.

Lorna Shore Concert

6-8:30 p.m. — The Cotillion — $61.85 — Experience an electrifying show with Lorna Shore and special guests Paleface Swiss and Signs of the Swarm.

Sevendust ONE Tour

6:00 – 8:20 PM — The Cotillion — Ticket prices vary — Experience hard rock legends Sevendust with special guests Atreyu, Fire From The Gods, and American Adrenalin.

Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons

8:45-9:45 p.m. — Kansas Aviation Museum — Ticketed event — Experience the enchanting music of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons performed by the Listeso String Quartet under candlelight.