Spring Break in Ahs

Spring Break is right around the corner. Techinically it starts on the 16th, but they aren't fooling me with that "in-service day" label they have attached to the Friday before. Come on, we all know it is just a way to get one more day of vacation time. Or, for us moms, one more day to find something for the kids to do.

I have created this list of special activities going on in Wichita over Spring Break.

The Wichita Public Library is offering several activities all week long including:

• Jay and Leslie’s Laughing Matters. Using juggling, comedy, mime, magic, and other nonsense, Jay Cady and Leslie Seifert-Cady will present a uniquely original program. Their circus and vaudeville skills are timeless and will leave children in stitches! For ages 3 and up.
• Craftplay Children in kindergarten-second grade will make a craft project that they can take home.
• A Movie Under the Stars Bring your blankets and pillows to watch a 3-D movie under the “stars.”
• Fantastic Flicks a showing of Wal-E
• Eragon Party Come celebrate the many adventures of Eragon and his fledgling dragon by participating in dragon games, stories, puzzles and crafts for ages 8-12.
• Weird ScienceGross out your friends by learning how to make slime from household supplies. For ages 8-11.
• Junie B. Jones Party Come to the library and celebrate this outspoken and humorous kindergartner by playing games, activities and making crafts for ages 6-10.
• Artistic Kids Children in grades 3-5 will make a craft project that they can take home.
• A Spiderwick Adventure Challenge goblins, boggarts and trolls to games of skill in this fantastical world.
• Night in the Afternoon Pillows and flashlights are not just for the dark anymore! Join in games and crafts for ages 5-11 about nighttime.

For more specific details on library activities such as times and location click here.

The Sedgwick County Zoo is holding a Wonders of Wildlife program over spring break. This program is for children in grades 1–5. where they will learn about the animals. For details and program costs click here.

Exploration Place is having several special activities during spring break.

• What Floats Your Boat? Monday, March 16 & 23, Noon - 5 p.m.
• Celebrate the Luck of the IrishTuesday, March 17 & 24, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Sand Castle Building (weather permitting, no admission required)Wednesday, March 18 & 25, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Ready, Vet, Go!Thursday, March 19 & 26, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Super Science DayFriday, March 20 & 27, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Radio Workshop*Saturday, March 21, 9 a.m. - noon

*Must register to participate, call 263-3373, ext. 305.

Older children who are capable of participating in a quiet, relaxed activity may enjoy Birding at Botanica on March 17th. This is a one hour walk through the gardens with birdwatchers Pat and Roy Beckemeyer. price is included with admission or membership