Photo: Courtesy Field Station - Dinosaurs
It's going to be a busy Memorial Day Weekend in Wichita. Here's some of the highlighted events happening this weekend. Thanks to Visit Wichita for always knowing what to do in Doo-Dah.
RIVERFLIX: JAWS
MAY 25, 2018
Time: 6:30 p.m. Admission: Free
Location: Exploration Place, 300 N. McLean Blvd., Wichita, KS 67203
Make a cinematic splash during this free, outdoor film series at Exploration Place! Don’t miss this blockbuster cult classic, Jaws. The film starts at sundown. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket to enjoy the show. There will be outdoor activities and a discounted admission into the museum during this event.
PUBLIC GHOST HUNT
MAY 26, 2018
Time: 7 p.m. Admission: $30
Location: Old Cowtown Museum, 1865 W. Museum Blvd., Wichita, KS 67203
Tall tales of hauntings and ghost sightings at Old Cowtown Museum have led the Wichita Paranormal Research Society to explore the area and they are inviting you to come along on a public ghost hunt. Tickets are limited, so get yours today. You never know what kind of paranormal activity you might experience at one of Wichita’s most unique museums!
FIELD STATION: DINOSAURS GRAND OPENING WEEKEND
MAY 25-27, 2018
Time: 10 a.m.
Admission: Day Pass Kids (2-11) $13.50; Day Pass Adult (12+) $16.50 plus add-on options
Location: Field Station: Dinosaurs, 2999 N. Rock Road, Derby, KS 67037
Don’t miss the opening of the largest dinosaur theme park in the country when Field Station: Dinosaurs opens its doors for the first time ever! A VIP Grand-Opening Event takes place Friday, May 25 for those who have purchased a $100 Discoverers Pass. The park opens to the general public on May 26 at 10 a.m. Catch more than 40 life-size, animatronic dinosaurs, more than 30 live shows and performances and endless fun at this new attraction.
STONE TEMPLE PILOTS
MAY 27, 2018
Time: 7-11 p.m. Admission: Advance $35; Day of Show $40
Location: The Cotillion Ballroom, 11120 W. Kellogg Drive, Wichita, KS 67209
With a mix of grunge and American rock sounds, Stone Temple Pilots will rock The Cotillion Ballroom with old favorites and songs off their new record. Every ticket purchased online will include a digital copy of the band’s new, soon-to-be-released album.