20 things to do in the Wichita area this weekend (March 28-29)
Since the greater part of Wichita’s March Madness has abated with the Shockers’ loss in the NCAA basketball tournament, it’s time to find other things to do this last weekend of the month. Fortunately, the Wichita area is hopping this weekend. Here is some of what is going on Saturday and Sunday:
Antique Watch and Clock Show and Sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Extension Education Center, 21st and Ridge Road; $2 admission; www.wawcc.com, 620-782-3531.
Parade of Quilts, the last Saturday to see quilts in the Amish tradition at seven businesses in Yoder, including at Carriage Crossing and Yoder Furniture Co.; parade route with self-guided tour available at each business during business hours Saturday. Free, plus quilts for sale; 620-465-2220.
Flightline Combine, 11 high-school teams from the area test their strength pulling a Learjet 23, as well as doing air stairs, a luggage carry and three other modified sports combine trials, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Kansas Aviation Museum, 3350 S. George Washington Blvd. Included in admission; $5 admission for students with ID; 316-683-9242, www.kansasaviationmuseum.com.
Bunny Blast and Egg Hunt, kids use their own baskets and get photos taken with the Easter bunny, plus jelly-bean-guessing contest, inflatables, train rides and miniature golf, Saturday, O.J. Watson Park, 3022 S. McLean Blvd.; $5 per car, fees for golf and train rides after noon. Hunt times: ages 2 to 4, 10 a.m.; ages 5 to 7, 10:30 a.m.; ages 8 to 10, 11 a.m.
Antique Appraisal Fair, volunteer appraisers will appraise items such as glassware, dishes, pottery, toys, guns and coins for $3 an item, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Augusta Historical Museum, 303 State St. in Augusta; www.augustahistoricalsociety.com, 316-775-5655.
Tulips, Fairies & Forts, Botanica’s celebration of spring with activities and games for children, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; included in Botanica admission or membership; www.botanica.org, 316-264-0448.
Family Disco Dance Party, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, and Mini Used Book Sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum Blvd. Free admission; 316-268-4921.
Friends of the Wichita Library Book Sale, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Wichita Public Library’s Central Library, 223 S. Main; most books are 50 cents and $1; fill your own bag for $5; 316-261-8500.
Midwest Baconfest, bacon samples, contests, activities and live music, 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Hartman Arena, Park City; $35; www.midwestbaconfest.com.
2015 Fly Fishing Film Tour, film of fly fishing around the world, activities start at 5 p.m. Saturday, film at 7 p.m., Great Plains Nature Center, 6232 E. 29th St.; $10; www.flatlandflyfishers.org.
Beautillion, 6 p.m. Saturday, Century II Concert Hall, 225 W. Douglas; $15 adults, $8 children.
“Jesus Christ Superstar,” Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s rock opera, part of the Messiah Festival of the Arts at Bethany College, 7 p.m. Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday, Presser Hall, 335 E. Swensson St. in Lindsborg; $25; www.messiahfestival.org, 785-227-3380, ext. 8137.
Sioux City Bandits at Wichita Force indoor football, 7:05 p.m. Saturday, Intrust Bank Arena, 500 E. Waterman St. $10-$25; intrustbankarena.com, 316-440-9000.
“Venimos Cantemos!” Singing Quakers Home Concert, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Sebits Auditorium at Friends University, 2100 W. University; $16 adults, $13 seniors and students, www.friends.edu/choral, 316-295-5677.
CBR Championship Bull Riding, 8 p.m. Saturday, Kansas Star Casino, 777 Kansas Star Drive; $17-$45; 316-719-5000, www.kansasstarcasino.com.
Food Trucks at the Fountain, food trucks open for lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Wichita WaterWalk, 515 S. Main.
Downtown Living Tour, tour of downtown residences sponsored by Wichita Downtown Development Corporation, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, E. Douglas Ave. Free, plus free transportation between tour sites by the Q-Line trolley; www.downtownwichita.org.
Delano Wind Ensemble, 3 p.m. Sunday, West Side Baptist Church, 304 S. Seneca. $10 donation requested; delanochamberplayers.org, 316-259-0467.
Tulsa Oilers at Wichita Thunder hockey, 5:05 p.m. Sunday, Intrust Bank Arena, 500 E. Waterman St. $14-$34 The Thunder face off against the Oilers in this CHL matchup. 316-440-9000.
Mitch McVicker concert, 7 p.m. Sunday, Derby Bible Church, 321 S. Derby; donations accepted.
This story was originally published March 28, 2015 at 6:58 AM with the headline "20 things to do in the Wichita area this weekend (March 28-29)."