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Postponed: Naftzger Park Grand Opening

Naftzger Park architect's illustration

We are really excited about the big plans Wichita has for the newly-renovated Naftzger Park, but unfortunately the grand opening event scheduled for Thursday has been postponed. Here’s the official press release: “Due to ongoing concerns…the City has made the determination to postpone the Naftzger Park and Evergy Pavilion Grand Opening Celebration previously planned for […]

Spring Break Critter Camp at the Kansas Humane Society

Critter Camp is a fun way for kids in grades K-5 to learn about animals and have lots of fun with activities that include games, tours, fun crafts, and more. The Kansas Humane Society’s Spring Break Critter Camp will be held March 16-20, 2020. On hold until further notice.  You can register your kids for […]

Free Family Fun Day at Ulrich Museum of Art

Ulrich Museum

Canceled due to public health concerns: The March 14 Family Fun Day event and two other public events at the Ulrich Museum have been canceled. The announcement said, however, that the Ulrich Museum will maintain regular operating hours for the foreseeable future. (So the museum itself is still open.) Bring the whole family to Ulrich […]

2022 Entertainment Book

Entertainment Book and app

The new year is approaching so this is a great time for a reminder about the Entertainment app for Wichita.    Wichita no longer has a printed Entertainment book, but we do have access to the digital app which has great discounts on restaurants and attractions in our area.  If you purchase the app, which […]

Backstreet Boys ticket discount

Backstreet Boys concert ticket discount INTRUST Bank Arena

Heads up! If you’re a fan of the Backstreet Boys you’ll want to know about this discount for their Wichita, KS concert! Groupon has the deal: you can get 200-level seating for only $55.  The Backstreet Boys are performing in Wichita at INTRUST Bank Arena on August 21, 2020.  If you want to sit with […]

FREE Shocker Watch Party at Starlite Drive In

Starlite drive in Wichita KS

The Starlite Drive-In Theater opens for the season this Friday, but on Thursday night, March 5, the theater will host a FREE Shocker watch party beginning at 7:30 p.m. The Starlite announced the event on Facebook: “Join us to cheer on Wichita State University versus Memphis, Tennessee. Entry is free and the box office will […]

Starlite Drive In reopens this weekend

Starlite drive in Wichita KS

The Starlite Drive-In opens for the season on Friday, March 6, 2020. Plenty of time before the start of spring break! According to its website, the drive-in theater will be open on weekends until May, when they switch to being open seven days a week.     Tickets for the drive-in will be $8 per person […]