Wichita River Festival Kids Korner

Other Kid-Friendly Activities

"Goldilocks & The Three Bears"
presented by Wichita Children's Theatre

Friday, May 9, 10:00 am, 1:00 pm (schools only)
Saturday, May 10, Noon, 1:30 pm & 3:00 pm
Sunday, May 11, 2:00 pm
Saturday, May 17, Noon, 1:30 pm & 3:00 pm
Location: Century II Mary Jane Teall Theatre
Sponsored by: EMC Insurance Companies, IMA of Kansas, Inc.
The Wichita Children’s Theatre celebrates 22 years with Riverfest. In this original adaptation, Goldilocks is on her way to visit Little Red Riding Hood and stumbles into the home of The Three Bears. While there, she wreaks havoc on the bears’ house. The fun begins when the family arrives home. The performance is free with a Riverfest button, first come first served, capacity 600. For more information, call the Wichita Children's Theatre, 316-262-2282.

Sundown Parade - New Route for 2008!

Friday, May 9, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Downtown Wichita (See Map for route)
Brought to you by: 104.5 The Fox
Party in Overdrive begins in downtown Wichita as the floats parade by showcasing their creativity with this years’ theme! Find a spot and relax while floats, marching bands, clowns and inflatables entertain you! Don't miss the concert at West Bank Stage following the parade! Event registration begins March 1.

Professional Baseball In The Heart of Wichita

Friday, May 9, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Lawrence Dumont Stadium
Sponsored by: Wichita Wingnuts
Come see Wichita’s new Professional Baseball team as the Wingnuts take on the Sioux City Explorers Friday night under the lights. Game starts at 7:00 pm. FREE General Admission ticket with a Riverfest button.

Tot Trot

Saturday, May 10, 10:30 am
Location: Douglas Street Bridge
Lace up those sneakers and pull that velcro tight! Children, Kindergarten through 2nd grade, will experience the thrill of victory at the 10th Annual Tot Trot. All finishers receive a medallion at the finish line. Register at same locations as the Bank of America River Run listed above. Registration includes a Tot Trot T-shirt and a Riverfest button. Event registration begins April 7.

Admirals’ Pancake Feed

Saturday, May 10, 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: The deck of the Garvey Center, 250 Douglas Place
Sponsored in part by: Argent Energy, Inc.
Assisted by: Past Admirals Windwagon Smith
Try to catch your breakfast in mid-air! Fun and filling pancakes with Admiral Windwagon Smith XXXV brings Saturday morning breakfast back. Enjoy coffee donated by Walgreens’ Café W. and tasty pancakes for $5 with your Riverfest button.

Mountain Man Rendezvous
& Plains Indians Dances

Saturday, May 10, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sponsored by: Mid-America All-Indian Center
Special evening event at 6:00 pm. Come experience a 1700 - early 1800’s Mountain Man camp and Plains Indians Dance Exhibition. Visit Indian vendors demonstrating and selling traditional arts and crafts. Indian Tacos and concessions available. Admission is free with a Riverfest button.

Walgreens Photo Shoot and ICEE Station

Saturday, May 10, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Douglas Ave. at Waco
Check out this years’ winning entries in the ‘Party in Overdrive’ Sundown Parade.

Kansas Gas Service Paddle Boats

Saturday, May 10, 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sunday, May 11, Noon - 4:00 pm
Monday, May 12 - Friday, May 16, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Saturday, May 17, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Arkansas River at the Hyatt Water Wall
Brought to you by: Sports Radio 1410 KGSO
Paddle your boat the length of the course on the river. Paddle boats provided by Gander Mountain. Participation may be subject to conditions, restrictions or prohibitions. Free with your Riverfest button.

U G2G Concert

Monday, May 12, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Kennedy Plaza Stage (Rain Location: Century II Exhibition Hall)
Brought to you by: Radio Disney KQAM 1480
U G2G (You Got To Go) It’s the place 2 B on Monday night. You may LOL at how much fun u will have watching Jordan Pruitt and Drew Seeley with your bff’s!
Concert is free with a Riverfest button.
No professional or commercial cameras or video equipment allowed.
See Entertainment Schedule

INTRUST Festival of Broadway

Tuesday, May 13, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Kennedy Plaza at Century II
(Rain location: Century II Exhibition Hall)
Sponsored in part by: Music Theatre of Wichita
All singing! All dancing! Non-stop entertainment, produced by Music Theatre of Wichita. Broadway artists and talented local singers perform hits from “Les Miserables,” “My Fair Lady”, “Big River,” and “All Shook Up!”

Case New Holland (CNH) Buckaroo Buckarette Rodeo

Wednesday, May 14, 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Tripodal Grass Area at Century II
Brought to you by: KFDI
Round-up time for kids ages 2–10. Activities include barrel riding, rope making, lasso roping, panning for gold and other fun activities. Free with a Riverfest button.

Wild Wild Wednesday

Wednesday, May 14, 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Kennedy Plaza at Century II and A. Price Woodard Park
Brought to you by: KFDI
Join the Wichita Wagonmasters and Celebrations! Fun Equipment for a night full of country entertainment! Step back in time and enjoy foot-stomping country music, a petting zoo, pony rides and games for children of all ages. Free with a Riverfest button.

Explore It

Thursday, May 15, Noon – 8:00 pm
Location: Exploration Place
Sponsored in part by: Exploration Place, Air Products
Brought to you by: Kissin’ Country 102.1
Experience EP's hands-on exhibits, marvel at liquid nitrogen demonstrations, and check out the remote-controlled boat races and design contest, presented by ServiceMaster Quality Cleaning. EP is open later this Thursday and every Thursday all year long! Admission is free with a Riverfest button. For details call 263-3373.

The Garden Party at Botanica

Friday, May 16, 11:00 am - 8:30 pm
Location: Botanica, The Wichita Gardens - 701 Amidon
Sponsored by: Botanica, The Wichita Gardens, Johnson’s Garden Centers, Koch Siedhoff Hand & Dunn LLP and Delta Dental of Kansas
Bring your family and spend a relaxing spring day in the most colorful and fragrant place in Wichita. Enjoy musical entertainment throughout the day from some of Wichita's finest musicians. Events for kids include flower potting and other special activities. Stay for a delicious lunch or dinner from Piccadilly Market and Grill. The evening concludes with a twilight performance by the outstanding Senseney Community Band. Admission is free with a Riverfest button.

got milk? Chief Health Officer Tour

Friday, May 16, 3:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: Main Street south of Douglas
Sponsored by: Kroger/Dillons
The 2008 got milk? Milk Mustache Tour will be visiting the festival to present the Chief Health Officer campaign to Wichita residents! Stop by for free milk samples, milk mustache photos or to MOM-inate your mom as the Chief Health Officer of your family. To learn more about the Chief Health Officer campaign, visit whymilk.com.

Block Party

Friday, May 16, 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: Douglas Ave. at Century II
Brought to you by: Power 93.9, 105.3 The buzz, KEYN 103.7, KFH, KNSS
Bring all your family and friends to this year’s block party, where food, fun and entertainment are plentiful! Enjoy four stages with tunes from oldies, rock, swing, country and a variety of other entertainment. The Kansas State Arm Wrestling Competition starts at 6:00 pm. Weigh-in from 5-6 pm, right and left-hand divisions, Men $20, Women $15. Must have a Riverfest button to participate.
See Entertainment Schedule

Hiland Dairy Ice Cream Social

Friday, May 16, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Douglas Ave. at Century II
(Rain Location: Exhibition Hall)
Sponsored by: Hiland Dairy Foods
Treat your taste buds to a heaping bowl of ice cream! Join the Wichita Wagonmasters in a good 'ol fashioned ice cream social. Free with your Riverfest button.

River City Dance Review

Friday, May 16, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Century II Concert Hall
Sponsored in part by: The Law Firm of Klenda, Mitchell, Austerman & Zuercher, L.L.C. and Young World Dance Studio
Enjoy Wichita's dance talents performing jazz, tap, clogging and more. Free admission with a Riverfest button.

Portrait with the Admiral

Friday, May 16, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Douglas Ave. at Century II
Sponsored in part by: Mid- Continent Safety
Look for Admiral Windwagon Smith XXXV, Gary Gibbs by the Windwagon for this memento of Riverfest! Photo is free with a Riverfest button.

Via Christi Walkfest

Saturday, May 17, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Central and North Riverside Parks
Sponsored by: Via Christi Wichita Health Network
Sponsored in part by: Preferred Health Systems, Kansas Health Foundation, Hall's Culligan Water
Brought to you by: B98
The 2.5 or 5-mile walk route starts at the Murdock Street bridge and ends near the Central & Nims Street bridge. All entrants receive a Walkfest T-shirt and Riverfest button for a $15 entry fee. Register at Preferred Medical Associates locations: Andover - 308 E. Central; Reflection Ridge, Wichita - 8444 W. 21st St.; Via Christi Flower and Gift Shops - St. Francis - 929 St. Francis, and St. Joseph - 3600 E. Harry; Via Christi Family Medicine Clinics: St. Francis - 707 N. Emporia, St. Joseph - 1121 S. Clifton and Wichita Festivals, Inc. For more information on Via Christi Walkfest, go to getgreatcare.com. Event registration begins April 17.

got milk? Chief Health Officer Tour

Saturday, May 17, 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sponsored by: Bordens/Meadow Gold
Location: Main Street south of Douglas
The 2008 got milk? Milk Mustache Tour will be visiting the festival to present the Chief Health Officer campaign to Wichita residents! Stop by for free milk samples, milk mustache photos or to MOM-inate your mom as the Chief Health Officer of your family. To learn more about the Chief Health Officer campaign, visit www.whymilk.com.

2008 Riverfest Basic Skills Competition

Saturday, May 17, 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Location: Wichita Ice Center, 505 W. Maple St.
Sponsored by: Wichita Ice Center and Approved by U.S. Figure Skating
Come watch the figure skating stars of tomorrow. The event includes Compulsory, Free Skate, Synchronized Skating and Artistic. Competition is open to ages 3 to adult; beginning through advanced basic skills and free skate levels. Entry fee is $25.00 for first event and $10.00 per each additional event. Requirements and entry forms available at Wichita Ice Center, or on the website: www.wichitaicecenter.com, (316) 337-9199 x116. Admission is a Riverfest button. Event registration begins April 7.

Capitol Federal Fireworks

Saturday, May 17, 9:45 pm - 10:30 pm
Location: West Bank of the Arkansas River
Brought to you by: 97.1 BOB FM
Join Capitol Federal in experiencing this dynamic pyrotechnic performance produced by Western Enterprises, Inc. Enjoy breathtaking colors and sounds like no other displayed on the banks of the river, choreographed to a unique musical arrangement. Capitol Federal - Building Friends Within the Community for over 110 Years. Bring your radio and tune to 97.1, BOB FM, for the live simulcast of the concert and fireworks, 8:30-10:30 pm