Shift Happens – Become a Gearing Guru
Bike Walk Wichita is gearing up for a bicycle clinic… You know those spiky things around your pedals and rear wheel must have been put there for a reason, but all you’ve been able to do is to make grinding noises with them. Besides, the one gear you’re in is just fine for everything … […]
Discount Day at Exploration Place this Sunday!
Admission at Exploration Place will be discounted this Sunday, July 17th. Admission will be only $2.98 for ages 3 and up. This includes all exhibits, as well as admission into one film in the Dome Theater and Planetarium. Dinosaurs in Motion is the current traveling exhibit at EP, and there’s a new Dome movie called Flying Monsters […]
EngageICT: Democracy on Tap
Engage in your community on Tuesday night, July 12 with KMUW’s Engage: ICT discussion about issues that impact our lives here in Wichita. Planes, trains and automobiles: transportation is a critical part of any community. Join KMUW’s July Engage ICT to learn about transportation, with experts who will discuss roads, buses, bridges, government funding for […]
Downtown Diversity Jam Concert
The Downtown Diversity Jam is a new community event with the goal of showcasing the diversity of musical talent in Wichita. It’s a large-scale concert that will be happening on the plaza outside of Museum of World Treasures, and admission is FREE. This is a wonderful, community event that dovetails perfectly with the MOWT’s core value […]
Artist Talk: Mika Holtzinger
Art & Frame will host a casual evening of art, coffee, dessert, and fun with artist Mika Holtzinger, and everyone is invited. The event will be held Thursday evening, July 14, 2016, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Art & Frame shop on North Maize Road. Mika’s closing exhibit will include a hands-on art […]
Free GSKH Camp for all Girls K-12 (Girls do not have to be a registered Girl Scout member to participate)
Supporting girls and their families during the summer, Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland is offering a FREE camp opportunity for all girls, grades K-12. Girls do not have to be Girl Scouts in order to participate! Related: Wichita Summer Camps FREE DAY CAMP FOR GIRLS: On Friday, June 9th, The Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland […]
Free Outdoor Movie Night
Grab your lawn chairs, blankets, coolers, family, friends and head to Primrose School of Wichita East on Friday, July 8th for an outdoor movie night. They’ll be showing Zootopia starting at 8:30 p.m. and serving popcorn! Date: 07/08/2016 Time: 08:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Location: Primrose School of Wichita East Cost: Free For more information: […]
Reverie Coffee Roasters Third Anniversary
Reverie Coffee Roasters is celebrating their third anniversary on Saturday, June 25th from 8 a.m.to 8 p.m. They will have food vendors, live music, ice cream and of course coffee available, as well as FREE talks/tours. You can find the schedule of events and vendors here.
New Exhibit Event at Mid-America All-Indian Center
On Friday evening, June 24th the Mid-America All Indian Center will be opening their newest exhibit: Elements: Fire. This is the second in a four-part series featuring the elements of the medicine wheel. The event is from 7-9 p.m. and includes making s’mores around the fire, campfire storytelling, a visit from the Wichita Fire Department, bracelet craft […]
East Wichita Neighborhood Movie Night
Celebration Baptist Church in east Wichita is hosting a free outdoor movie the evening of Friday, June 24, 2016. The church is at 9th and Armour. (If I’m not mistaken, that is very near Price-Harris Magnet School.) If you’re in the neighborhood, bring your lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy a showing of The Incredibles beginning […]
Free Chinese Mandarin Class
Canaan Community Church is offering a free Conversational Chinese Class every Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. The church is located at 1650 S. Meridian Ave., Suite 4, in Wichita. After the class is over, a time of fellowship with native Chinese speakers will be held and snacks will be provided. Date: Tuesday evenings […]
Paddle Battle on Sand Creek
Do you enjoy river paddling and have access to a canoe or kayak? You won’t want to miss the second annual Paddle Battle at Sand Creek on Saturday, April 9, 2016. This canoe and kayak race will be held on Sand Creek in Newton, KS. Paddlers can choose between 1-mile and 2-mile courses. Registration is $25 […]
Slow Art Day at the Ulrich Museum
In our fast-paced digital world, slowing down is almost a lost art. Slow Art Day is an annual event that was designed to encourage museum-goers to slow down and spend more time looking at individual pieces of art. Art lovers around the world join in this international movement to stop and savor special moments with their favorite […]
Museum of World Treasures Coffee with the Curator
On the third Thursday of every month, visit the Museum of World Treasures for a light breakfast and an educational lecture. Enjoy coffee from The Spice Merchant, pastries, and new friendships. Although the program is designed for seniors, everyone is welcome to attend! Admission is FREE for Museum members and $4 (+tax) for non-members. Since […]
Flatland Fly Fishers Winter Program with Landon Mayer
The Flatland Fly Fishers are hosting a an all-day winter program with Landon Mayer, professional fly-fishing guide and author. Mayer will be doing presentations on fly-tying and fishing for trout in Colorado, as well as answering questions from the audience. Several of his books will be available for purchase at the event, and Mayer will be […]
Mike Seltzer Jewelers 50% off, $50 coupon, plus enter to win free diamond earrings
Mike Seltzer Jewelers is running a big Christmas sale right now and also giving away a pair of diamond stud earrings. Until Dec. 24, receive 50% off an item, $50 off an item, and enter to win free diamond ear rings. Everyone who enters the giveaway will receive a coupon good for $50 off any […]
FREE: Learn to Crochet!
Interested in learning how to crochet so you can make your own afghans and scarves? The Common Thread Needlecraft Group is offering a FREE class and one-on-one help to learn this super-popular craft. Just bring your own yarn and a size H crochet hook. These are really inexpensive and available at any craft store. When you’re […]
Free Photo & File Management class
Wondering what to do with all those photos on your camera or phone? Yes! Me too! This FREE class at the Alford library branch will cover downloading and organizing photos on your PC or device. Participants must have basic keyboard and mouse skills. This is part of the Wichita Public Library’s Technology Training. All programs […]
Star Wars Reads Day events for kids and grown-ups
Feel the “Force” at Star Wars Reads Day, an event that celebrates reading and Star Wars. Children will feel like they’re in a galaxy far, far away with fun crafts, games and activities. For children ages 2-12. Later in the same day, attend a special Star Wars event for adults: William Shakespeare Does Star Wars! Imagine […]
Schubert, Brahms, and Brews at Century II
The Wichita Symphony Orchestra invites young Wichita professionals to a unique Symphony experience on October 24, 2015. For just $35, enjoy a pre-concert cocktail hour on the balcony of the Century II Concert Hall, then a remarkable performance by the Wichita Symphony and guest pianist Lukas Vondracek, followed by an after-party at Central Standard Brewing Company […]
Free: Learn to Knit Slipper Socks
This is free! Get ready for winter by knitting some cozy slipper socks for yourself or for a gift. The Common Thread Needlecraft Group will offer instruction and help at the Alford library branch on October 7 and 14, 2015. Call or stop by for a materials list before class starts. Date: October 7 and […]
FREE Ancestry Research at the Library and How-To Workshop
Did you know you can access the Ancestry Library Edition for free at the Wichita Public Library? (The library has such great resources!) And not only can you search for free, you learn how to do it. On October 8, visit the Central branch for a special how-to with Michelle Enke, Manager of the Genealogy […]
Big Read Event for Kids: Hispanic Heritage Crafts & Stories
Can you make a snowflake out of a tortilla? Come to the Library for one of these great children’s events as part of Big Read Wichita. Enjoy Hispanic Heritage Month with fun stories that celebrate the Hispanic culture, including the Big Read companion book Green Is a Chile Pepper. For children ages 3 and up […]
Free Tabletop University from three Friendly Local Game Shops in Wichita
Cardboard Carnage has teamed up with three FLGS (Friendly Local Game Shops) in Wichita to teach beginners how to play tabletop games. In an effort to grow the local tabletop gaming community, Cardboard Carnage invites anyone age 12 and up to participate in what they call “Tabletop University”. Tabletop University is held on various days […]
Princess Story Time at Watermark Books
Watermark Books & Cafe will be hosting a princess story time for kids ages 4-8 on Saturday, September 26, 2015. Princess Pros Entertainment will be bringing two special guests! Kids will meet the Ice Queen and her sister, the Ice Princess, and enjoy an ice-themed story time. They’ll also be able to take photos with the […]