12 things to do in the Wichita area this weekend (April 11-12)
Here are some of the events happening in the Wichita area this weekend:
Tree Festival, seminars, demonstrations, tree and other vendors, food, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Sedgwick County Extension Education Center, 7001 W. 21st St. Free admission; 316-660-0100.
“Jurassic Quest,” 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Century II Expo Hall, 225 W. Douglas; $16.50 for kids ages 2-12, $22 for adults, $19.80 for seniors, VIP kids pass $26.40; wichitatix.com, www.jurassicquest.com.
Daffodil show, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Botanica, 701 N. Amidon; free admission to show; 316-264-0448.
Tulips, Fairies & Forts, Botanica in spring bloom with activities and games for children, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, included in Botanica admission or membership; www.botanica.org, 316-264-0448.
Art at the Arb, 100 visual and performing artists at the spring-blooming Bartlett Arboretum plus food vendors, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, 301 N. Line St., Belle Plaine; $5; www.bartlettarboretum.com.
Bloomfield String Quartet, in conjunction with story time, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Watermark Books & Cafe, 4701 E. Douglas; free; 316-682-1181.
Exploration Place Birthday Bash, 15th-birthday cake and party favors, new bubble-themed activities, bubble-wand craft, demonstrations, includes Wildlife Rescue and other exhibits, 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, 300 N. McLean Blvd.; $5; www.exploration.org, 316-660-0620.
“Wild Kratts Live,” 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Orpheum Theatre; $35-$75; selectaseat.com, 855-755-7328.
Allen Americans at Wichita Thunder hockey, CHL matchup, 7:05 p.m. Saturday, Intrust Bank Arena, 500 E. Waterman St.; $14-$34; intrustbankarena.com, 316-440-9000.
Delano Chamber Brass, 3 p.m. Sunday, West Side Baptist Church, 304 S. Seneca; free; donations accepted; 316-259-0467.
Second City comedy troupe, 7 p.m. Sunday, Orpheum Theatre; $27.50 and $32.50, selectaseat.com, 855-755-7328.
Travis Tritt, opening act Mike Ryan, 7 p.m. Sunday, the Cotillion, 11120 W. Kellogg; $35 in advance, $45 the day of the show; www.thecotillion.com, 316-722-4201.
This story was originally published April 11, 2015 at 7:43 AM with the headline "12 things to do in the Wichita area this weekend (April 11-12)."