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Ask The Readers: What Are the Top 5 Free Things to Do in Wichita?

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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?

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