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Wichita lights up Halloween 2025 in Old Town and downtown with haunted experiences, autumn festivities, and spooky neighborhood events. Highlights include horror mazes, harvest markets, and trick-or-treat trails plus family parades, pumpkin stalls, and local haunted houses.
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Top Halloween In and Around Wichita
- BOOtanica Fall Festival
- Field of Screams Kansas (Maize)
- BooFest at Exploration Place
- Drone Light Festival 2025
- 13 Sinister Souls Haunted House
- Great Plains Renaissance & Scottish Festival
- Dinosaurs After Dark (Derby)
- Mosley Street Melodrama Halloween Spooktacular
- Orpheum Theatre Ghost Tour
- Wichita Asian Festival
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Wichita Family-Friendly Fall Activities
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BOOtanica transforms the gardens into a thrilling fall festival with seasonal fun and spooky surprises. Families can enjoy pumpkin carving, trick-or-treating, live music, and unique attractions like the Spooky Woodland Light Show. Don't miss the Frightful Fashion Show and the aerial acrobatics.
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Join the silly side of Halloween at BooFest, a family-friendly party at Exploration Place. Kids and adults can trick-or-treat through the exhibits, play festive games, and get creative with Halloween crafts. Don your best costume and prepare for a blast of hands-on science experiments and interactive fun.
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Step into a world of prehistoric wonder at Dinosaurs After Dark, a Cretaceous costume party perfect for the whole family. Explore a "spooky, not scary" trail illuminated by spectral colors, encountering over 40 true-to-size dinosaurs. Enjoy themed activities like the Raptor Maze and Fossil Dig Site, plus fall-favorite treats.
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Get ready for a unique Halloween experience at Broomsticks and Biplanes! This family-friendly event at the Kansas Aviation Museum offers trick-or-treating among real aircraft, a costume contest, and exciting new attractions like a potion station, witch's maze, and haunted house. It's a perfect way for kids to celebrate the season with a touch of aviation adventure.
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Cedar Creek Farm & Pumpkin Patch offers a wholesome escape for families to unplug and reconnect. Discover a unique selection of pumpkins in various sizes, colors, and textures, perfect for finding your ideal fall decoration. The farm provides a welcoming environment with a delightful petting zoo and engaging activities for all ages, making it a memorable destination for creating lasting family memories.
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The Rose Hill Fall Festival is a beloved annual tradition offering a packed schedule of family-friendly fun. From thrilling carnival rides and lively parades to competitive cook-offs and craft fairs, there's something for everyone. Enjoy live music, delicious food, and a wide array of activities that celebrate the spirit of the season and community.
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Get ready for a thrilling Halloween experience at Blast Off Bay with their Spooky Saturday event and a special Scary Swim. While specific details for Spooky Saturday are still to be announced, the park promises a unique aquatic adventure with late-night swimming sessions. This is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the indoor water park with a festive, spooky twist.
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Kids in grades K-5 can celebrate Halloween at the Linwood Rec Center's Howl-O-Ween Party. This free event features carnival games, a spooky haunted room, and ample Halloween candy. Costumes are encouraged, making it a perfect pre-trick-or-treat opportunity for young children to enjoy the festive spirit in a safe and fun environment.
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Lace up your running shoes for the annual WSU Pumpkin Run 5k, taking place on the scenic Wichita State University campus. Younger participants can join the Little Pumpkin Fun Run 1k, designed for children up to 10 years old. All participants receive a T-shirt and finisher medal, with awards for top performers. A portion of each registration benefits the designated charity partner.
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Join the community for a FREE Fall Festival at Holy Cross Lutheran Church! Kids can dress up for a fun Trunk or Treat, play games, and enjoy bounce houses. Parents can shop a craft fair featuring local vendors and enjoy live music. It's a perfect day for family fun and fellowship.
Wichita Haunted Experiences
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Prepare for Kansas' most terrifying haunted attraction, Field of Screams. Journey through the Spurlock family's haunted grounds, navigating dark fields, forests, and workshops. Dare to enter Clown Town for a 3D nightmare, or test your nerve in the Escape Shack's thrilling 15-minute challenges. This is an unparalleled, spine-chilling experience designed to thrill.
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Dare to enter Wichita's premiere indoor haunted house, 13 Sinister Souls. This terrifying attraction plunges visitors into 10,000 square feet of gore and torment, brought to life by over 10 live actors. Explore 20 rooms filled with the vengeful spirits trapped by a cursed book, each with their own chilling legend.
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Prepare for a night of frights and laughs at Mosley Street Melodrama's Halloween Spooktacular! This unique dinner theatre experience features 'Frank Einstein,' a madcap parody of horror tropes and classic comedy, followed by a thrilling 'Run, Run Away Halloween Spooktacular' musical-comedy revue. Audience participation is encouraged in this unforgettable evening of live entertainment.
Wichita Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties
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Wichita's Naftzger Park transforms into a massive Biergarten for ICT Bloktoberfest, featuring over 100 beer selections, live music, and festive entertainment. This free-to-attend event offers food trucks, yard games, and unique competitions like wiener dog races and stein hoisting. It's a dog and kid-friendly celebration of all things Oktoberfest.
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Lace up your running shoes and grab a glass! This Halloween-themed 5K at Grace Hill Winery offers a unique blend of fitness and fun. Participants can choose their start time and enjoy a scenic run or walk through the countryside, complete with a post-race wine pour, a commemorative medal, and a race t-shirt. Costumes are highly encouraged for this festive celebration in wine country.
Wichita Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment
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Experience the magic of Halloween classics brought to life by a string quartet in the stunning, historic Kansas Aviation Museum. This unique Candlelight concert offers a multi-sensory musical journey through iconic spooky themes, all bathed in the warm glow of candlelight. It's a perfect way to embrace the season's spirit in an unforgettable setting.
Wichita Other Halloween Activities
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Prepare for an unforgettable night as 400 brilliant drones take to the Wichita sky for the Drone Light Festival 2025. Experience the magic of cinematic legends like Star Wars, Harry Potter, and Superman, all choreographed to the iconic scores of John Williams and performed live by a string quartet. This dazzling fusion of music, movies, and technology promises a truly awe-inspiring spectacle.
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Step back in time at the 25th Anniversary Fall Great Plains Renaissance Festival. This vibrant event features knights, jousting, bagpipes, blacksmiths, fire breathers, pirates, and fairies. Explore themed lands, enjoy live entertainment, and discover unique crafts from artisans and vendors. It's a full day of historical immersion and fun for all.
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Step into the shadows of the historic Orpheum Theatre for a chilling ghost tour. Guided by the Wichita Paranormal Research Society, uncover the theatre's haunted past and explore its secret, off-limits areas. Hear true accounts of paranormal experiences and perhaps encounter something otherworldly yourself in this legendary venue.
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Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Asian culture at the 44th Annual Wichita Asian Festival. This vibrant event features captivating cultural performances, a dazzling pageant, and a diverse selection of food and craft vendors. It's a celebration of heritage and community, offering a unique opportunity to experience the traditions of various Asian communities.
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Autumn & Art is Wichita's premier outdoor art show, transforming Bradley Fair Parkway into a vibrant gallery. This 3-day event showcases over 100 artists from across the country, offering a diverse collection of paintings, photography, jewelry, sculpture, and more. It's a free, public event perfect for art enthusiasts, collectors, and families looking to experience the creative spirit of the community.
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