HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Recreation picked the perfect day, National Superhero Day to announce the 2025 Smallville Festival, June 19 – 21.
June 19: Smallville Festival Kick-Off On Third Thursday | 6 – 9 p.m.
The festival will kick off on Third Thursday! Saint Francis Ministries is sponsoring this year’s Smallville Kids Costume Contest. The contest is a free walk-up registration. For costume guidelines, awards and more, click here: SMF-Kids-Costume-Contest-Guidelines.pdf
June 19 – 21: DC Movie Marathon showing The Dark Knight Trilogy hosted by Hutch Rec, The Cosmosphere and The Kansas State Fair
- 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟗: 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 | George Pyle Park/Third Thursday | 8:30 p.m.
- 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐊𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 | Cosmosphere’s Planetarium| 8:30 p.m.
- 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟏: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐊𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 | KS State Fair Midway | 8:30 p.m.
June 20: Family ZOO’perheroes Night at the Hutchinson Zoo! | 6 p.m.
Experience animal encounters, ride trains, talk to zookeepers, feed animals and more! Admission is only $10/person — or buy 3 get one FREE! Meal tickets are also available — all proceeds support our Hometown Hutchinson Zoo.
June 20-21: Two Big Action-Packed Days at Hutch Comic Con | 10a.m.
Spend two action-packed days diving into the world of superheroes, sci-fi, fantasy, and gaming. Browse through rows of classic comics, collectibles, and art from talented vendors. Snap epic selfies with amazing cosplayers and maybe even suit up yourself! Don’t miss the second annual Hutch Con hosted by NaCl Comic Cons.
June 21: Smallville 5K at Strataca | 7 a.m.
Show off your superpowers Saturday morning in the 5K 650 feet below ground at Strataca! Register at runsignup.com/Race/KS/Hutchinson/MineRun5KSmallville 5k
The Most Clark Kents in One Place Photo Op! Saturday, June 21 | 6:15 p.m. | KS State Fair Midway
Break the record from the 10th anniversary photo by having the most Clark Kents in one photo! Dress up in honor of Clark, meet on the Midway and be prepared for a drone photo taken by Seth Farley, with the Hutchinson Chamber. Meet on the Midway!
Check out all the exciting first-look details in Hutch Rec’s brand-new podcast episode produced by NaCl Studios! Available wherever you stream your podcast, and on YouTube!
