Great Plains Nature Center: Free Events and Info
Great Plains Nature Center in Wichita is always FREE to visit. They provide opportunities for the public to investigate, understand, and develop an appreciation for wildlife. They have weekly FREE events and no registration is needed! Great for homeschoolers, kiddos who aren’t quite in school yet, or anyone else available in the morning hours. […]
Best Hikes and Scenic Drives for Fall Color in Kansas
Best Hikes and Scenic Drives for Fall Color in Kansas I’m falling in love with all of the free and cheap things to do this fall in Wichita. From our pumpkin patches to our scary movies at the drive-in, there’s so much fall fun to be had. There’s so much going on, but don’t forget […]
O.J. Watson Park Wichita
OJ Watson Park is a fantastic place for families, teens, and anyone who wants to get outside and enjoy some outdoor activities. This is the Wichita park with the yellow brick road! The park operates year-round, but the opening weekend—when all rides and special activities resume—takes place just before Wichita schools’ spring break. The ride season wraps […]
Free Dance Fitness at Naftzger Park
Wichita Park and Recreation is holding FREE dance fitness classes at the Evergy Pavilion in Naftzger Park. The free classes are open to everyone ages 8 and up. (Those 18 and younger will need an adult accompanying them.) Here’s a description of the upcoming SHiNE Dance Fitness classes: “Enjoy this unique workout rooted in traditional […]
Places to Play Mini Golf in Wichita
Are you looking for a family-friendly activity or a new date activity? Look no further than mini golf in Wichita. Mini golf is an underappreciated leisure activity designed for everyone, no matter what your age, from toddlers to teenagers to senior citizens. It’s an enjoyable way to be competitive while getting to know one another, […]
Wild & Wet Wednesdays at Tanganyika – Kids Get in Free
Wild & Wet Wednesdays are back in June and July 2023 at Tanganyika Wildlife Park. This is an opportunity to bring the whole family at a BIG discount. If you’re looking for a fun and affordable summer activity for the whole family, you need to head to Tanganyika Wildlife Park. Every Wednesday is Wild Wednesday […]
FREE WAM exhibit opening, Beth Lipman: All in Time
This summer WAM has a new exhibit: All in Time by Beth Lipman. The exhibit opens on June 25 with a fun and FREE event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Lipman’s work has been described as ethereal, substantial, captivating, and calming. Her exhibit includes her work titled Living History, which animates the museum’s vast […]
Sunset Summerfest at McAdams Park
Celebrate summer and enjoy the sunset while listening to live music and eating food from local food trucks. Wichita Park & Recreation are hosting Sunset Summerfest at McAdams Park from 6-10 p.m. on June 25, 2022. Earlier in the day, Wichita Symphony Orchestra will perform a free concert for the kids; here’s the info. Sunset […]
FREE Donut & Coffee for Dads at Lamar’s
Nothing says “Happy Father’s Day” like free donuts and coffee. On Sunday June 19, 2022 Lamar’s Donut will be offering one free donut and small coffee (or fountain drink) to Dads. Lamar’s has two Wichita locations: 10051 W 21st St 3130 N Rock Rd Lamar’s Donuts is open from 5 a.m. until 1 p.m. and […]
FREE Movie Night in the Park, Goddard, KS
Goddard neighbors, join the City of Goddard Friday, June 10, 2022 for a FREE movie night in the park at Linear Park. [sc name=”subscribe-link” ] They’ll be showing the movie Spiderman: No Way Home, which some folks have told me is the best Spiderman movie ever. Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets, as seating […]
FREE Yoga in the Art Garden
Wichita Art Museum will once again host FREE Yoga in the Art Garden in 2022. Guest instructor Kelsea Wright from Limitless Yoga will lead an all-levels flow class for ages 16 and older. The free yoga class will provide a great workout, stretching out common problem areas in the body, and connecting your breathing to […]
Mid-America All Indian Museum- Social Dance
2022 Blackbear Bosin Social Dance at the Mid-America All Indian Museum. Celebrate the 101st anniversary of Blackbear Bosin’s birth at the Indian Center with a social dance from 1-8 p.m. The dance will take place in the Keeper Zone at the museum. This event is FREE to the public. Admission to the museum will be […]
Free Flags from Ace Hardware for Memorial Day
Ace Hardware pledges to give away 1 million 8″ x 12″ American flags this Saturday, May 28, 2022 to celebrate Memorial Day. Visit a participating Ace store on that date to receive a free 8” x 12” American flag.* American flags will also be donated to local VFW Posts to be used for marking and […]
Runway Show: ICT Fashion Tour
It may not be fashion week in NYC, but it sure can be fashion night in ICT! Swing by CityArts for ICT Fashion tour’s first pop-up fashion show. Enjoy live music, art on the walls, and art on the people. This fashion show features live music from yae, Dark Unicorn, and Marrice Anthony. ICT Fashion […]
Art After Hours: Wichita Art Museum
Calling all cool cats! WAM welcomes everyone to make a jazzy night out of this last-chance-look at the exhibition American Art Deco: Designing for the People, 1918–1939 before it closes at the end of May. Enjoy Art After Hours on Friday, May 20 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Wichita Art Museum. Spend the […]
FREE STEAM Kits from Wichita Public Library
Wichita Public Library has STEAM kits to-go. STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. These fun and educational STEAM boxes are meant for grades 4+ but they can be fun for almost any age. Wichita Public Library has a wide variety of kits to choose from; the fun is inevitable! STEAM Kits […]
Lindsborg Midsummer’s Festival
Plan a trip to Lindsborg for June 11 to participate in the Lindsborg Midsummer’s Festival! In Lindsborg, Kansas, “Little Sweden” young and old alike gather to enjoy a long-time celebrated Swedish tradition. The Midsummer’s Festival, a traditional Swedish festival celebrated worldwide, celebrates the arrival of the summer solstice. Participants enjoy a day full of music, […]
Walking Book Club- Great Plains Nature Center
Enjoy the beauty of Wichita’s Great Plains Nature Center while chatting with fellow book enthusiasts. [sc name=”subscribe-link” ] Each first Friday of the month, Great Plains Nature Center welcomes people to a relaxed environment for learning something new and getting outdoors with other nature (and book) enthusiasts. January through May and October through December, the […]
Creature Feature at Great Plains Nature Center
Enjoy learning about different creatures outside with the Great Plains Nature Center! This event is great for kids of all ages! The naturalist-led programs will spotlight a different animal each month. They usually last about 40 minutes and are appropriate for all ages! Great Plains Nature Center asks that children are accompanied by an adult. […]
FREE: Family movie at OJ Watson Park
Enjoy a family-friendly, FREE movie in Watson park. What a fun way to start your spring break, watching a movie outdoors under the stars! The Park will show Despicable Me on Saturday, April 2, 2022. “Gru a criminal mastermind uses a trio of orphan girls as pawns for a grand scheme, he finds their love […]
Free Summer Movie Matinee at Haysville Library
Thank goodness, it’s Tuesday?! This summer, Haysville library will have your family saying “thank goodness, it’s Tuesday” with their FREE matinee movies. The movies will start at 3 p.m. and popcorn and bottled water will be provided. The movies will be shown in the Haysville Library Community Room. This is a great way to beat […]
Cheap Queso and Margaritas for March Madness at Carlos O’Kelley’s
Whether you are a basketball fanatic or just a queso fanatic, this deal is for you. Carlos O’Kelley’s is celebrating March Madness and 40 years of business March 18 & 19 with special deals on margaritas and queso! Dine-in only, you can get small queso for $2 and $4 jumbo Lemon-Lime Rock margaritas. The Margs […]
$1 Hamburger at Wendy’s during March
Slam dunk! This month, Wendy’s is the Official Hamburger of March Madness. And, if you love Wendy’s hamburgers, get ready for a big, juicy deal from the popular fast-food restaurant — perfect for burger lovers and bargain hunters alike. Through April 10, customers can bite into Dave’s Single Hamburger for just $1 when they order in the […]
Ticket Discount at Regal for Oscar Nominated Films
Regal Cinemas is hosting its Must-See Nominees film series for 2022 at select locations from March 18 to 27. Tickets are only $5 each. This is an exciting discount because these are films that I’ve heard chatter about, so getting to watch them for $5 is quite the deal. You can watch these movies at Regal Warren West, or […]
Art That Touches Your Heart at City Arts
During the month of February 2022, you can find Art That Touches Your Heart on the walls of City Arts. The 11th annual Art That Touches Your Heart (ATTYH) exhibit returns to CityArts until February 25, 2022. The exhibit features work by 19 artists that convey a wide range of personal expressions about the contemporary […]