Sip & Build Adult LEGO Nights Return to Exploration Place

The Wichita museum's popular adults-only events feature themed LEGO kits, drinks, and snacks.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 10:10pm

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A brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen-style illustration of a LEGO Simba minifigure repeated in a grid pattern, capturing the playful and vibrant energy of the Sip & Build events at Exploration Place.Exploration Place's Sip & Build events offer adults a chance to unleash their creativity by assembling LEGO sets inspired by beloved pop culture franchises.Wichita Today

Exploration Place in Wichita, Kansas is bringing back its Sip & Build events, where adults 21 and over can enjoy drinks, snacks, and build LEGO kits with themed options like Disney and Harry Potter characters. The museum has hosted these sold-out events for the past 2-3 years, providing a fun social experience for LEGO and Disney fans.

Why it matters

The Sip & Build events at Exploration Place offer a unique adult-focused experience that combines the creativity of LEGO building with social interaction and entertainment. These events tap into the growing popularity of LEGO building among older audiences and provide an opportunity for the museum to engage the community in a novel way.

The details

Guests at the Sip & Build events will receive a LEGO kit to assemble, along with drinks and snacks. For the upcoming events, the LEGO kit options include Disney-themed characters like Simba, Lightning McQueen, Daisy Duck, and Stitch, as well as Harry Potter-themed kits featuring Hedwig, Cornish pixies, Hagrid's motorcycle, and the flying car. Tickets are priced based on the LEGO kit selected.

  • The first Sip & Build event of 2026 will take place on Thursday, April 10.
  • On Thursday, April 23, the LEGO kits will be Harry Potter-themed.

The players

Exploration Place

A science and discovery center located in Wichita, Kansas that hosts educational and interactive exhibits, programs, and events for all ages.

Erin Manning

A representative from Exploration Place who appeared on KSN News at Noon to promote the upcoming Sip & Build events.

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What they’re saying

“It's a great chance to get to meet other people, sit at a table and kind of find people with similar interests, treat it as a date night, or with your friends.”

— Erin Manning, Exploration Place Representative

“We've been doing this for about two or three years now, and they have sold out every time. So if you're interested now, grab a ticket.”

— Erin Manning, Exploration Place Representative

What’s next

Tickets for the upcoming Sip & Build events at Exploration Place are on sale now and are expected to sell out quickly based on past attendance.

The takeaway

The Sip & Build events at Exploration Place provide a unique and engaging social experience for adults who enjoy LEGO building, allowing them to connect with others who share their interests while enjoying drinks, snacks, and the creativity of constructing themed LEGO sets.