The Adventure Playscape is six acres of climb-higher, run-farther, stay-longer energy designed for all ages. This is outdoor play at a whole new scale. You don’t just visit once. You explore it differently every time and the adventure grows with your child.

Save the DateDeath by Chocolate
2026 Award Winners
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Kobe Steakhouse
People's Choice Award -

WSU Tech's Niche
Most Creative Use of Chocolate -

Greatness Vodka
Best Beverage -

Kobe Steakhouse
Best Savory -

Peace, Love & Cake Pops
Best Sweet Treat -

Blue Moon Catering
Most Creative Use of Theme
2026 Food & Beverage Vendors
- 86 Cold Press
- American Institute of Wine and Food, Wichita Chapter
- Argentina’s Empanadas
- Artichoke Sandwichbar
- Bagatelle Bakery
- Bakers Haus ICT
- Blue Moon Caterers
- Boards and Blessings Charcuterie
- Candle Club & LaVela
- Cheri’s Bakery
- The Cookie Guy
- Crested Crane Cafe
- Culver’s
- Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
- Fizz Burgers and Bottles
- Flint Hills National Golf Club
- Flint Hills Pints
- Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers
- Fuzzy's Taco Shop
- Graze at Exploration Place
- Graze by Liza
- Greatness Vodka
- INTRUST Bank Arena
- Jamba Auntie Anne's
- Kobe Steak House of Japan
- Los Compadres Mexican Grill
- Mulligans Pub
- M. Y. Snackies
- Newk's Eatery
- N&J Cafe
2026 Sponsors
Party Hosts
- Veronika Brandon
- Stephanie Patrick and Kevin Brauning
- Jennifer and Todd Clark
- Diana Claudio
- Comfort Care Homes
- Kathie and Shaker Dakhil
- Linda and Joe Davison
- Rachelle and James Depew
- Jill Docking
- Colleen and Tom Dondlinger
- Ginny and Tim Ellis
- Laura and Daniel Ferdman
- Judy and Phil Frick
- Paulette and Patrick Goebel
- Lori and Dan Hamel
- Sherri and Josh Hamilton
- Helen and Ed Healy
- Amy and Richard Holt
- Hutchinson Clinic
- David Hufford
- Gayle and Doug Malone
- Jamil Malone
- Becca and Colin Marsh
- Mindy McPheeters
- Kristopher Miller
- Erin and Trey Miser
- Kathy and John Mosley
- Donna and Martin Perline
- Betsy and Scott Redler
- Alicia Sanchez and Michael Intfen
- Amy Seery
- Winter Snell
- Adam Smith
- Erin and Collin Stieben
- Paula and Wayne Van Andel
- Joanna and Curtis Whittit
- Alexandra Winslow

Top Five Reasons to Attend
- It’s a Food Festival in Disguise – There’s zero guilt, and calories don’t count when you’re tasting and sampling the best food and drink Wichita has to offer in support of a great cause. Come hungry, leave happy.
- Music and Dancing – Enjoy a party playlist by our house DJ or make your own music at karaoke.
- Exclusive Early Access to Playscape – Be among the first in Wichita to explore this 6+ acre expansion!
- Unrestricted Access to All Exhibits – No need to miss out on playing in the exhibits because a line of kids is waiting. Death by Chocolate is 21+, and you are highly encouraged to explore!
- Party for a Purpose – The support we receive through ticket sales and sponsorships helps provide programming to thousands of kids across Kansas each month.
If you would like to become a sponsor for Death by Chocolate, please contact Laura Roddy at [email protected].
Ticket Details and Return Policy
General Admission tickets include unlimited food and beverages, as well as access to all experiences. VIP guests receive one hour of early access, entry to the VIP Lounge, specialty cocktails and more.
Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. All tickets for Death by Chocolate are sold directly through Exploration Place and never through a third-party platform. If you have questions regarding tickets or if you have a situation where you feel an exception should be made, please contact us online. Thank you!
















































