Wichita is known for being an affordable place to live with great quality of life for residents. And it’s true: some of the best things to do in Wichita are completely free!
I’ve been asking readers for suggestions on the Top 5 Free Things to Do in Wichita, and I’d like to ask you the same question. You can respond in the comments, on Facebook, or on Twitter. (Oh — and feel free to mention activities in towns like Derby, Newton, Haysville, Goddard, Maize, Andover, and other nearby towns!)
Here are the responses I’ve received so far:
- Keeper of the Plains during the lighting of the “Ring of Fire”
- Great Plains Nature Center
- Final Friday Art Crawl
- Riverside Park zoo/fountain
- Old Town Farmers Market
- Bradley Fair Jazz Concerts
- Shakespeare in the Park
- Eagle Valley Raptor Center
- Woofstock
- Art Museum on Saturdays
- Interactive Fountains at many of Wichita’s Parks
- Gallery exhibits at City Arts
- Bike paths around the city
- MorningStar Community Church Family Movie Night
- Horse and carriage ride in Bradley Fair during holidays
- Wichita Shakespeare Company
- Looking for outdoor sculptures around town
- Chisholm Creek Park
- The WATER Center’s aquariums in Herman Hill Park
- Rumble in Delano
- Watching the Sun Set from Anywhere
- Window shop in Old Town
- Sedgwick County Park
- Great Plains Renaissance Festival
- Blacktop Nationals
- Wichita WaterWalk Summer Concert Series
- Themed Walking Paths in downtown Wichita
Which are your 5 favorites? Do you have any to add to the list?
