Chicken n Pickle has brought outdoor ice skating back to Wichita. Grab your skates (or rent them there) and take a few turns around the pond. Don't forget to bundle up with a warm coat, thick socks, and gloves! Keep reading for … [Read more...] about Ice Skating at Chicken N Pickle
Krispy Kreme Day of the Dozens: Get BOGO $1 Dozen Original Glazed Doughnuts
Unwrap the nicest deal of the season on the “Day of the Dozens” at Krispy Kreme. As if there weren’t enough sweets during the holidays, the popular doughnut shop is sweetening the season with its popular Original Glazed … [Read more...] about Krispy Kreme Day of the Dozens: Get BOGO $1 Dozen Original Glazed Doughnuts
Creature Feature at Great Plains Nature Center
Enjoy learning about different creatures outside with the Great Plains Nature Center! As of September 2021, Great Plains Nature Center announced that this event can be enjoyed on Facebook Live, as their in-person events have been … [Read more...] about Creature Feature at Great Plains Nature Center
Walking Book Club- Great Plains Nature Center
Enjoy the beauty of Wichita's Great Plains Nature Center while chatting with fellow book enthusiasts. Starting July 9, each first Friday of the month, Great Plains Nature Center welcomes people to a relaxed environment for learning … [Read more...] about Walking Book Club- Great Plains Nature Center
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. … [Read more...] about Best Hikes and Scenic Drives for Fall Color in Kansas
Boo at the Zoo: a Sedgwick County Zoo event
Sedgwick County Zoo is hosting a family-friendly, not-so-scary Boo at the Zoo event! Bring your ghouls and goblins to the Zoo for some not-so-spooky fun! They can wear their costumes, and enjoy Halloween fun at the Sedgwick County … [Read more...] about Boo at the Zoo: a Sedgwick County Zoo event
FREE Yoga in the Art Garden
Wichita Art Museum will once again host FREE Yoga in the Garden on Saturday morning, August 21, 2021. Guest instructor Kelsea Wright from Limitless Yoga will lead an all-levels flow class for ages 16 and older. The free yoga class … [Read more...] about FREE Yoga in the Art Garden
Arby’s offers 2 For $6 Everyday Value menu
Arby’s has the meats! Luckily, for bargain hunters, they also have the savings. The fast-food restaurant offers a hunger-busting deal on a few of its most popular menu items with its 2 for $6 Everyday Value menu. (The value menu … [Read more...] about Arby’s offers 2 For $6 Everyday Value menu
FREE Automobilia Moonlight Car Show and Street Party (and fireworks) 2021
Automobilia Moonlight Car Show and Street Party will be happening again in Wichita from 4 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, July 10. It's FREE to the public. And this year, they're having fireworks! This classic Wichita … [Read more...] about FREE Automobilia Moonlight Car Show and Street Party (and fireworks) 2021
Free and cheap summer fun for kids in Wichita
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Welcome to our kids' guide to summer! Below are some ideas of inexpensive summer fun with kids in Wichita - summer activities for kids, fun things to do, and family-friendly ideas that will help keep them busy and happy all summer … [Read more...] about Free and cheap summer fun for kids in Wichita
Derby Plaza Theater Cheap Summer Kids’ Movies
The fun is back for 2021. You can once again find cheap summer kids' movies in the Wichita area! (Thanks, Sherry B., for alerting us to this deal!) When it gets too hot to play outside, bring the kids to the Derby Plaza Theater for some … [Read more...] about Derby Plaza Theater Cheap Summer Kids’ Movies
Kayak Rentals on the Arkansas River
Starting Saturday, June 26, 2021 the City of Wichita Park and Recreation is bringing back this awesome service! Oops - this has been postponed. I believe you can still rent kayaks on the river from Boats and Bikes. Enjoy a nice … [Read more...] about Kayak Rentals on the Arkansas River
Rose Hill O.K. Kids Day
Saturday June 26, 2021 is Rose Hill's O.K. Kids Day! Outdoor Kansas for Kids Day is designed to give kids of all ages an opportunity to experience the outdoors. This FREE event in Rose Hill will do just that. The O.K. Kids Day … [Read more...] about Rose Hill O.K. Kids Day
FREE STEAM Kits from Wichita Public Library
Summer is all about popsicles, swimming, watermelon, and STEAM! Starting this summer, Wichita Public Library has STEAM kits to-go. STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. These fun and … [Read more...] about FREE STEAM Kits from Wichita Public Library
FREE Prairie Adventure Backpacks from Great Plains Nature Center
One of my favorite activities as a kid was digging in the ground making mud pies or going on long walks through nature. Thanks to Great Plains Nature Center you can get a FREE Prairie Adventure Backpack to help you explore nature even … [Read more...] about FREE Prairie Adventure Backpacks from Great Plains Nature Center
