Zooper Heroes
Meet the animals, enjoy live entertainment, and spend the evening with a few real-life and comic-book heroes.
Part of Smallville Festival 2026, a three-day community celebration in Hutchinson, Kansas inspired by the legacy of Clark Kent.
Zooper Heroes is a special Friday evening event where families can meet animals up close, enjoy live music, ride the Thunder Prairie Train, and take part in superhero-themed fun.
Event Details:
Date: Friday, June 12, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Hutchinson Zoo
Hosted By: Hutchinson Zoo
What to Expect: Guests can meet the animals up close in the evening, enjoy a live DJ, ride the Thunder Prairie Train, meet Spider-Man and Superman, take part in the Zooper Heroes Scavenger Hunt, and enjoy more family-friendly activities throughout the event.
Tickets: Tickets are $10, or buy 3 and get 1 FREE.
Food: A $5 hotdog cookout will also be available.
How to Get Tickets: Stop by or call 620-694-2672.
Why It Matters: Zooper Heroes gives families a fun way to enjoy the festival after hours while supporting one of Hutchinson’s favorite local attractions. It brings together animals, imagination, music, and community in true Smallville style.
LINKS / ACTIONS
• Full festival schedule: Full Event Schedule
• Festival info: What is Smallville?
• Questions: Contact Us
About Smallville Festival 2026
Smallville Festival 2026 is a three-day community celebration held June 11–13 in Hutchinson, Kansas. Inspired by the legacy of Clark Kent and Smallville, which inspired him to become Superman, the festival brings together local businesses, organizations, artists, and volunteers to create a weekend filled with markets, live music, movies, competitions, family activities, and community events.
Events take place across Downtown Hutchinson, Avenue A Park, Sherman & Main, and partner venues throughout the city. Many activities are free and open to the public.
To explore everything happening throughout the weekend, view the full festival schedule and plan your visit.