Downtown Cleanup Day in Wichita
They say that “Downtown is everyone’s neighborhood,” and I believe it. Downtown Cleanup Day is a great opportunity to get involved in your neighborhood, get outside with friends and neighbors, and do some good for your community by spending time, not money. Plus, you usually get a free t-shirt and a free lunch. It’s April, […]
Wichita Blues Crawl in Old Town
Get ready for the Wichita Blues Crawl, which will take place at five different venues in Wichita Old Town. It’s a great time with great music, and you won’t want to miss it. What’s the Blues Crawl? It’s a fundraiser for the Wichita Blues Society, an organization of blues fans dedicated to keeping the blues […]
Wichita Jazz Festival 2026
The Wichita Jazz Festival offers a week’s worth of world-class jazz events. It’s one of the longest-running jazz festivals in the country, and it happens right here in Wichita, Kansas! The Wichita Jazz Festival will be held on April 22 – 25, 2026, and will feature live musical performances and jazz-related events at venues around […]
Kansas Aviation Museum Birthday
This Sunday, Kansas Aviation Museum is celebrating its birthday with FREE admission! On Sunday, April 19, 2026, the museum will celebrate 35 years of preserving the heritage of aviation in our city and state. This is a great opportunity to visit, see the building, see all the planes, hear the stories and learn the history […]
Midwest Bicycle Swap
Is it time to get that bike out of the garage? Or maybe buy a new-to-you bicycle? Or maybe you just need a cool bell or basket for your bike! Buy, sell, or browse bikes and bicycle parts at the annual Midwest Bicycle Swap on April 19, 2026. They’ll have all types of bicycles, parts, bicycle-related […]
Wichita Engineering Expo for Kids: Free Event in Wichita
Looking for something educational, entertaining, and inexpensive to do with the kids? A FREE Engineering Expo will be held in Wichita with fun, hands-on activities and workshops this April. This annual Engineering Expo is presented by the Wichita section of the Society of Women Engineers to give kids an opportunity to learn how engineering relates to […]
Earth Day “Party for the Planet” at the Sedgwick County Zoo 2026
Celebrate Earth Day at the Sedgwick County Zoo with a Party for the Planet on Thursday, April 16, 2026! This environmental fair gives everyone the opportunity to learn how to protect and care for the world we live in. They will have hands-on activities and interactive exhibits; children have many learning opportunities. Activities are geared […]
Coupon for Free Document Shredding at Office Depot: April
Need copies of your tax return? Want to get rid of some old returns or documents you no longer need? Print out these coupons from Office Depot and get both services for free. (There’s also a coupon for free downloadable tax forms if you’ve waited until the last minute to do your taxes.) The coupons are good until April 23rd. You can get up to 25 free copies of your tax return and free shredding of up to 35 lbs. (End of post.)
Bel Aire Spring Festival
The Bel Aire Rec Center will host a Spring Festival and Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28, 2026. This is a big hunt with more than 20,000 eggs. This family-friendly special event includes egg hunts, an egg stroll (for the littles), kite flying, demos, a bounce house, food vendors, and more. This is a […]
Garden Tools & Treasures Sale at Sedgwick County Extension
The Sedgwick County Extension’s sale of gardening tools and unique treasures is back! This sale features new and gently used gardening tools, supplies, garden art, landscape décor, and more. Improve your garden or landscape while supporting a worthy cause at the 6th annual Tools & Treasures Sale. This three-day event will run from Thursday, March 26, […]
Free Fishing Weekend in Kansas
Here’s a deal for all you part-time anglers out there (like me) who never know whether this will be the year you actually use your fishing license. On Free Fishing Weekend in Kansas, you won’t need a license to fish any public Kansas waters. That’s right! Free fishing! No license required, no more handing the pole […]
Spring Break at Exploration Place
If you’re looking for an exciting Spring Break Activity in Wichita, Exploration Place needs to be at the top of your list this year. The brand-new Adventure Playscape is opening, and it’s going to be a game-changer for families who want a full day of learning and fun. During Spring Break, Explorations Place will also […]
Spring Break at the Great Plains Nature Center
Make the most of Spring Break this year by bringing the kids to the Great Plains Nature Center in Wichita! It’s the perfect spot for them to explore, learn new skills, and connect with nature, all while spending quality time together. This year, the Nature Center is offering some special Spring Break activities the kids […]
Wichita Attractions
Wichita has more to offer than most people realize — and that goes double for locals who think they’ve seen it all. From world-class museums and wildlife parks to axe throwing and choreographed fountains, there’s genuinely something here for everyone. This is your starting point for exploring what makes Wichita worth a visit (even if […]
Wichita Craft Shows, Fall Bazaars, and Holiday Markets 2026
Shop for one-of-a-kind gifts and handmade items at these upcoming holiday bazaars, Christmas craft shows, artisan markets and other holiday shopping events in and around Wichita. Local artists and crafters have been hard at work throughout the year making awesome, unique items for the craft fairs. Enjoy their handiwork and support your local artists at […]
Winter Wednesdays at the Sedgwick County Zoo: $5 Admission
Winter Wednesdays at the Sedgwick County Zoo are back, and admission is just $5 for everyone! Bundle up with coats and hats, or take advantage of the beautiful weather we sometimes have during the winter months and enjoy your Zoo Discount! The Sedgwick County Zoo is one of Wichita’s favorite Family Attractions, but regular admission […]
Spring Break at Museum of World Treasures
The Museum of World Treasures is hosting a week of Spring Break Fun for every age again this year. Visit the Museum during Spring Break and enjoy all the exhibits. Spring break wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the Museum of World Treasures! We almost always set aside at least one day to explore […]
Spring Break at Botanica
When I think of spring in Wichita, I think of getting outdoors, and Botanica, the Wichita Gardens, is the perfect spot to visit this Spring Break! The gardens will be alive with color, excitement, and outdoor adventure. They have not released any special activities this year, but it is a great place to visit if […]
Regal Value Days – Discount Tuesdays in Wichita
If you like movies at a discount, Regal Warren Theatres in Wichita has just the deal for you! The Regal Values Days deal gets loyalty members discounted tickets on Tuesday. Not only that, but you can also get 50% off popcorn. The loyalty club is free to join. There’s no catch, and this deal is […]
Free Naturally Crafty Program at Great Plains Nature Center
Looking for something free and educational for the kids to do? The Great Plains Nature Center offers kids a FREE nature-based craft activity on Tuesday mornings from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Naturalists at the Great Plains Nature Center have designed activities that combine learning and crafting. The free craft time is primarily geared toward elementary […]
Carousel Skate Roller Skating: Deals and Discounts
Carousel Skate Center is a popular roller skating rink located in Wichita, Kansas. It has been a staple in the community, providing a fun and safe environment for roller skating enthusiasts of all ages. Below, we have the inside info on when Carousel Skate has the best deals and the cheapest time to skate. The […]
Free Shred Days around Wichita, KS
You know you’re not supposed to just throw confidential information into the trash, but sometimes the shred pile gets pretty high if you don’t have a paper-chewing monster of a shredder *like mine. If you’ve been putting off the inevitable, you’ll have an opportunity to get the job done – for free – at the […]
Where to go Sledding & Snow Day Fun in Wichita
Snow day ideas and where to go sledding in Wichita. The first order of business is to make a snow fort or have a snowball fight or sled down the stairs on the back deck, but once our hands are frozen, what’s there to do? Here are some ideas. Please add some of your own […]
Kansas Day Celebration at Wichita-Sedgwick Historical Museum
Happy birthday, Kansas! The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum is hosting a FREE event for Kansas Day 2026. Over the past several years, it has become a tradition at the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum to celebrate Kansas statehood with live performances of song and verse, harkening back to Kansas’s cowboy years. Kansas joined the Union in […]
Winter Break Programs at Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum
The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum will be holding FREE programs during Winter Break. These fun and educational programs are open to kids and their families. Each of December’s Winter Programs will include a tour of a different area of the museum and a take-home craft. Saturday, December 20: Scrapbooking Workshop RSVPs are encouraged because space is […]