Wednesday, September 24th
One day, all the gooey fun! In this hands-on workshop, teens will mix and create their own custom slimes — from fluffy to glitter to glow-in-the-dark. Along the way, we’ll explore a little kitchen chemistry and what makes slime stretch, squish, and sparkle. Everyone leaves with multiple slime creations and a whole lot of sticky fun memories!
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Fee: $30
Ages: 10 years - 14 years
Registration Deadline: Thursday, September 18th
Minimum Enrollment: 5
Friday, October 10th
Designed to prepare students in grades 6-8 to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings or babysitting. The instructor-led class is filled with fun games and role-playing exercises. Students even get to use manikins to practice rescue skills like choking rescue and CPR (certifications not given in first aid/CPR).
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Fee: $50
Ages: 6th - 8th Graders
Instructor: Candice Egizi-Sifuentez
Location: NRC Cottonwood Room
Registration Deadline: Thursday, September 25th
Minimum Enrollment: 6 Maximum Enrollment: 8
Note: **Please bring a sack lunch and water bottle.**
Thursday, November 6th
Drop in for a fizzy good time! In this one-day class, teens will learn how to make their own bath bombs using skin-safe ingredients, custom scents, and vibrant colors. We’ll cover the basics of what makes them fizz and foam, and each participant will go home with their handcrafted bath bombs — perfect for self-care or gifting!
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Fee: $30
Ages: 10 years - 14 years
Registration Deadline: Sunday, November 2nd
Minimum Enrollment: 5
Saturday, November 8th
SAVE THE DATE!
Kick off your holiday shopping with us! Join us for our 37th Annual Christmas Market - a festive shopping tradition filled with handmade crafts, unique gifts, and popular direct sales vendors like Paparazzi Jewelry, Color Street, and Scentsy. Shop local, enjoy the holiday spirit, and listen for door prize giveaways announced throughout the day!
Time: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: NRC Gymnasium
Admission: FREE
Note: Contact Candice Egizi-Sifuentez at cegizi@newtonrec.org or (316) 283-7330 for more information on reserving a booth. **Direct sales vendors MUST speak with Candice before registering for the event as space is limited and multiples of companies will not be allowed.** All vendors are expected to stay for the full duration of the event. Vendor registration deadline Sunday, October 26th. Don’t wait—booths fill quickly, and space is limited! Be sure to register soon.
Mondays, December 8th or December 15th
Wednesdays, December 10th or December 17th
All aboard! Join us on the NRC Express for a special Christmas Light Tour! The bus will be decked out in Christmas lights and the music will be festive. Our driver knows the BEST places in Wichita to visit for a magical evening filled with millions of twinkling lights! We will visit several places including Reindeer Road, Candy Cane Lane, Lights on Texas, Faulkner Street and more! What better way to get into the Christmas spirit than to sightsee as a family or with friends!
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Loading will begin at approximately 5:50 PM. The bus will depart promptly at 6:00 PM - please arrive early to ensure you don’t miss it.
Fee: 4 yrs and Under: FREE; 5 yrs and Up: $12 per person; Family of 4: $35 (each additional person $6)
Ages: All Ages (All youth must be with an adult 18 or older)
Location: Newton Rec Center, 415 N. Poplar St. (light tour will be out of town)
Registration Deadline: Mondays, December 1st and December 8th
Minimum: 15 Maximum: 35
Note: Participants MUST pre-register. Tour is approximately 3 hours, including drive time. If a restroom break is needed this may add 30 minutes to our tour. There are NO restrooms on the bus.