FREE Family Board Game Nights at Sedgwick County Extension
Need something fun (and free) to do with the kids? Bonding Through Board Games is a FREE family board game event held at the Sedgwick County Extension Center. Even if you regularly play board games with the family, these free events will give you an opportunity to try new games, meet new people, and do […]
Kansas Road Trips & Scenic Drives
Now is a great time to explore natural areas near us here in Wichita by taking a nice scenic drive with the family. Over the past couple of years, we’ve been writing about fantastic places to see in our Kansas Road Trips series. I thought it would be a good time to reshare these since […]
Wichita Gem and Mineral Show
The 70th annual Wichita Gem & Mineral Show will showcase Unbelievable Rocks, Minerals, and Fossils again this year! The show is April 26-28, 2024 at the Cessna Activity Center, 2744 George Washington Blvd. in Wichita. Tickets are only $5 at the door for adults, and kids age 12 and younger get in for only $1 […]
FREE Event: Come Fly a Kite!
A kite-flying event is planned at Chapin Park for Saturday, May 4, 2024. “Come Fly a Kite” is FREE and fun for all ages! The Wichita Parks and Recreation Department and Wings of the Wind Kites team up to promote the joy of flying kites. At the event, kits of all sizes and shapes fill […]
Free E-Waste Collection for Sedgwick County Residents
If you’re like me, you might have old computers, televisions, or other electronic devices gathering dust in your home. (And boy – they really do get dusty, don’t they?) Sedgwick County has the perfect excuse to clean them out for spring with its free e-waste collection event. The 2024 E-Waste collection events will be held […]
Kansas Road Trip: Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
Here’s a free family getaway you’ll be remembering long after its done. If you live in Wichita or nearby, you have an easy drive to see and experience something rare and unique. This is also a really fun and educational day trip! At the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve in Kansas, you can see what the […]
Sunflower Boogiedown at CSB
Another fun summer affair, Central Standard Brewing in Wichita is bringing back it’s fun all-afternoon and evening event, the Sunflower Boogiedown. The event will include collaborative beer releases with Free State Brewing Co., a block party, and bands playing all day at the CSB location at 156 S. Greenwood. Music Lineup: Rudy Love and the […]
Getaways on the Cheap: FREE Kansas Guide Books, Map
Here’s one of my best tips for saving money on summer vacations: Check out the state and local tourism resources at your destination and pick up free travel guides. It seems obvious, but it’s often overlooked. Those organizations work hard to attract travelers, many times offering coupons or special discounts. TravelKS has released its […]
Disc Golf Courses in Wichita
Disc golf, also known as frisbee golf, is a fun and accessible sport that combines elements of traditional golf and the popular recreational activity of throwing a frisbee. Instead of using clubs and balls, players use specialized flying discs to navigate a course and complete each hole with the fewest throws possible. Believe it or […]
Carousel Skate Center Spring Break Sessions and Discounts
Looking for something to do with the kids over spring break? Carousel Skate Center will have open skate sessions every day and offer deals every day. This would be an excellent activity for the kids if the weather isn’t great (or even if it is). The average price is around $10 for skating and $4 […]
Things For Adults to do in Wichita, KS
Wichita might be one of the best places to raise a family, filled with local attractions perfect for children. However, ICT is also teeming with incredible hot spots and unique experiences for adults too! From unique bars to one-of-a-kind activities – we’ve got you covered in our extensive list of things for adults to do […]
Leap Day Deals in Wichita KS
Happy Leap Year, Wichita! This month, you get a FREE additional day, at no extra charge. How will you spend your extra Thursday? We’ve rounded up Leap Day deals for you on February 29, 2024. And if you were actually born on a Leap Day… happy birthday, you youngster you! Here is a list of […]
Save on Summer Vacation Travel – How to Save Money on Road Trips
It’s almost summer travel season, when many of us are looking for options to get out of town. After 4 years of staycationing here in the ICT, I think I’m ready to go on a road trip. Of course, if we do that it’s going to have to be one of my patented “on the […]
Outlet, Off-Price and Discount Stores in Wichita
Are you in search of discounted stores or outlets in Wichita? We’ve compiled a roster of wholesale, liquidation, and off-price establishments where you can find great savings. You don’t have to travel as far as Kansas City or Oklahoma to shop outlet malls for name-brand merchandise at bargain prices. Where to find the best shopping […]
Where you can swim in Wichita this Summer
Beat the summer heat with these local Wichita area swimming pools, water parks, and lakes. Dive right in to summer fun with our big list of pools, beaches, and water parks in the Wichita area! Also, be sure to check out our list of FREE swimming days at Wichita pools! Table of Contents: If swimming […]
OK Kids Days near Wichita
Outdoor Kansas Kids (O.K. Kids) is a statewide program coordinated by Kansas Wildscape, and we usually see several O.K. Kids Day events near Wichita each year. These are always so much fun – and FREE! The mission of O.K. Kids is “To provide multiple outdoor recreation opportunities for Kansas youth with adult partnering and mentoring […]
McCormick School Museum
Wichita’s McCormick School building, designed by architects Proudfoot and Bird, is the oldest school building in Wichita. It’s now a museum that showcases the history of Wichita Public Schools. The McCormick School was built in 1890 and was the seventeenth elementary school in the Wichita Public School system. Tours of the McCormick School Museum are […]
Free and Discount Museum Days in Wichita
Whether you’re a visitor or a resident, Wichita’s museums provide lots of educational fun and entertainment. Most are moderately priced to begin with, but Wichita also has FREE museum days at times during the year. (And some of our museums are always completely free!) Sometimes the free days are part of a bigger national program […]
2nd Saturday Shopping Event in Wichita 2023
Save big at your favorite local retailers and restaurants in central Wichita. On the second Saturday of every month, local Wichita businesses in the Delano, Downtown, Old Town and Douglas Design districts offer special bargains and discounts as part of the 2nd Saturday shopping event in Wichita. Purchase a reusable shopping bag for $8 […]
Homeschool Resources
Did you know Wichita has a wealth of free educational resources homeschoolers can use? While many were intended for teachers in public or private schools, most of these free resources may be adaptable for your homeschool lesson plans. Most of Wichita’s museums and other educational organizations have educational resources online and are easily accessible to […]
Lights at Ability Point formerly known as Arc’s Lights on St. Paul
Looking for a fantastic holiday light display to drive through? Unfortunately, after 27 years, the Lights at AbilityPoint is coming to an end. The last show was in 2023. Fulton Valley Farms has some of the former AbilityPoint lights and scheduled a give-back night on December 6 for the organization. You’ll love this Wichita classic. […]
Hulu Black Friday deal: 99 cents per month for 12 months!
Wowza! The best deal on Hulu 2023 is happening NOW! New subscribers or eligible returning subscribers can get Hulu for only 99 cents per month for a year. This is the best streaming deal of the year. For .99 per month you can get the basic Hulu subscription. If you’ve been thinking about cutting cable […]
BOGO Film Series Passes at the Wichita Orpheum Theater
Looking for a great gift idea for someone who loves classic movies? This one keeps on giving all year long, and with this BOGO free deal it’s super inexpensive. The Wichita Orpheum Theater offers classic films once per month throughout the year. These are generally on the third Thursday of every month and they always […]
Old Town Farm & Art Market Wichita
Wichita’s Old Town Farm and Art Market reopens for the 2023 season on Saturday, April 1, 2023! The market opens as early at 8 a.m. for fresh food and other shopping. Enjoy live music from 10 a.m. to noon-ish. This event is FREE to attend! The Old Town Farmers Market has been a staple of […]
Book-a-holic Fill a Bag Event
A book hoarder’s dream! One of Wichita’s favorite second-hand bookstores is holding an incredible sale, on July 21st & 22nd. Get a bag, fill it to the brim, and pay just $10! Here’s what you need to know: Only their warehouse sale books are available for bag stuffing The store will provide the bags 9am […]