Free take-home entrée at Olive Garden
The Olive Garden’s Buy One, Take One deal is back for a limited time. The popular Italian restaurant is giving customers a FREE take-home entrée at participating locations. That’s right, you can enjoy two dishes for the price of one. This is a good option for families, Date Nights, or even solo diners who want leftovers ready […]
Spring Work Day at Great Plains Nature Center & Free Lunch
The Great Plains Nature Center welcomes the community to its free Spring Work Day in the Park. This annual event is a crowd favorite in anticipation of the warmer months. Spring Work Day is a chance for people of all ages and abilities to get outside and help prepare Chisholm Creek Park for the warmer […]
Great Plains Renaissance Festival in Wichita: Ticket Discounts
The Great Plains Renaissance Festival and Wichita Scottish Festival is happening at Sedgwick County Park in Spring 2026. This beloved local event, known as the Wichita Renaissance Fest, offers a wide array of exciting activities and entertainment. At the Wichita Great Plains RenFest, you’ll find what the organizer’s dub “jests and jousts, fire-breathing daredevils, aerial […]
Open Street ICT at WSU and Shocker Neighborhood 2026
Open Streets ICT is back this spring in the WSU and Shocker neighborhood, and it’s one of those events I always look forward to. They shut down nearly two miles of 17th Street just south of Wichita State, turning it into a completely car-free space where families can walk, bike, scooter, and just enjoy being […]
Tax Day Freebies and Deals in Wichita
If you’re a little grumpy and sleep-deprived this time of year, you’re not alone. But as soon as the paperwork is neatly filed away (or hurtled across the room – whatever your filing method), take yourself out for some tax day freebies and deals to celebrate the end of the tax season. Some of the […]
Wichita Happy Hour Specials and Deals
Happy hour deals in Wichita throughout the week make us reallyhappy! Alcoholic beverages at restaurants and bars can REALLY add up. Just 3 drinks and 1 appetizer deep, and you’ll be looking at your tab, wondering if you blacked out! To better enjoy yourself, use our happy hour specials guide so you can indulge guilt-free […]
$10 off Family memberships to Cowtown in April
Old Cowtown Museum in Wichita is having a membership sale in April! A family/Grandparent membership is suitable for 2 adults and up to 5 children under 18. Seriously! Your membership gets you FREE admission to Cowtown for a year. You’ll also get a 10% discount in the gift shop, so that’s a nice bonus. Guess […]
Pints with a Purpose Event & Fundraiser
If you are looking for a fun night out that also gives back to the community, this is one of those events that checks all the boxes. Chicken N Pickle Wichita is hosting Pints with a Purpose, and it’s a great mix of drinks, food, and supporting a local cause. For just $30, guests can […]
Free Junior Golf Day Event at Tex Consolver
If you are looking for a fun and FREE Activity for Kids in Wichita, this is a great one to add to your calendar. Junior Golf Day is happening at Tex Consolver Golf Course, and it is all about getting kids excited about golf in a relaxed and fun environment. This free community event is […]
Grow Together Free Event at Great Plains Nature Center
The Grow Together event at Great Plains Nature Center is designed for children of all abilities and their families to discover local resources that support early learning and development. Open to all ages, this free event will include food, games, sensory activities, and more! Great Plains Nature Center Grow Together Event “This event is a […]
Child Safety Fair in Wichita: Free Famiy Event
The Child Advocacy Center is bringing an important and family-friendly event to Exploration Place. They are hosting a Child Safety Fair designed to educate and empower families. This FREE event is a fantastic opportunity to learn about child safety in a fun and interactive way. April is a time to unite for two important causes: […]
The Workroom Artisan Market: 13th Anniversary Free Event
The Workroom is hosting an Artisan Market this year to celebrate its 13th anniversary. The market features local products, art, food, and live music. This event is free to attend and will be held at Naftzger Park in downtown Wichita, next to the Workroom storefront. This Artisan Markets is free to attend, but you’ll want […]
Art at the Arb – Music and Art at the Bartlett Arboretum
It must be Spring because Art at the Arb is back for 2026. This event celebrates springtime with a weekend-long celebration featuring local artists, live music, blooming tulips, great food, and the arboretum’s fantastic garden landscapes. On Saturday, April 11, and Sunday, April 12, the Bartlett Arboretum in Belle Plaine will host “Art at the […]
Mothers Day Tea Party in Wichita
Mother’s Day tea is a unique and special way to celebrate Mother’s Day in Wichita. Step into a storybook moment with your little ones at the Mother-Daughter Princess Tea Party, hosted by the beloved Happily Ever After Parties. This enchanting event is more than just tea and tiaras. It’s a full-fledged fairytale experience designed to […]
Exploration Place Destination Playscape and Water Play: Now Open
Exploration Place is developing a 6.5-acre outdoor playscape along the Arkansas River, featuring a variety of play and learning elements, scheduled to open March 13, 2026. This new addition will include a Water Play Park, multiple Playgrounds, and unique experiences, such as the Exploration Place Outdoor Amphitheater, which offers views of the Keeper of the Plains […]
The Arcade in Downtown Wichita: Half Price Day & Deals
The Arcade in downtown Wichita is a nostalgic blast from the past, featuring classic video games and a laid-back atmosphere perfect for hanging out, playing, eating, and drinking. You pay one price and can stay all day and play as much as you want. The Arcade is filled with games from 1980 and 1990. It […]
Riverside Park Zoo called the Kansas Wildlife Exhibit is FREE
It’s officially named the “Kansas Wildlife Exhibit” but is fondly known by Wichitans as the Riverside Park Zoo. Did you know they feed animals at noon every day? Yes, you can go see FREE animal feeding every day. We love consistent FREE activities in Wichita. This zoo is near the wonderful Central Riverside Park, which […]
Midwest WineFest Wichita Wine Walkabout in Oldtown
Midwest Winefest Old Town Walk About is Wichita’s premier wine and food festival, benefiting the Guadalupe Health Foundation. While it’s on the pricier side, it’s worth mentioning because the ticket offers great value. For $75, you get unlimited wine and food samples from some of Wichita’s best spots—all while supporting a great cause. We’ve attended […]
Best Aldi Shopping Tips and Tricks
Aldi, is my go-to grocery store in Wichita. The store is known as the first discount grocer in the world. With over 2,000 stores across the US, they are the third largest grocer. There are limited options, which makes for a quicker shopping experience. Most brands are equal to or better than the nationwide brands […]
Bartlett Arboretum in Belle Plaine Kansas
The Bartlett Arboretum is located in Belle Plaine, Kansas, and offers a beautiful escape from the city, featuring gardens and special events. This is truly a hidden gem in Kansas. It has 20 acres of gardens and is located approximately 30 minutes south of Wichita. Fun Fact: Robin and Ken own the Arboretum. Robin was […]
Botanica the Wichita Garden Tulip Festival
Make plans to attend Botanica’s Tulip Festival every day from March 27 to April 26, 2026. This is a Wichita Spring tradition for all ages. It is the perfect spring event to get families and friends outside to experience the gardens and enjoy beautiful spring blooms during the week, and on the weekends, they will have […]
Pizza Ranch: Half Price Games on Mondays in Wichita
Enjoy half-price games every Monday at Pizza Ranch! Head to the FunZone Arcade, where all your favorite games are 50% off. It’s the perfect way to start the week with fun and savings. Keep reading to find out what day Kids Eat FREE. Play the most exciting games and win sweet prizes at the Wichita […]
Walters Easter Festival & Egg Hunt
Walters is known as a pumpkin patch, but they put on a fantastic Easter festival. The most exciting part is the EGGsplosion, which is an epic airdrop where eggs rain down from an airplane, and then the kids get to dash off and hunt them. How fun is that?! Walters is hosting its annual Easter […]
Chicken N Pickle Easter Egg Hunt, Easter Bunny & Brunch
Looking for a fun Easter event that is easy, affordable, and keeps the kids busy? Chicken N Pickle Wichita is hosting a Kids Crew Easter Egg Hunt and Brunch that is free to attend and packed with activities. This event is geared toward Kids Crew members (which takes less than a min to sign up, […]
Easter Egg Hunts, Easter Bunny Photos and Activities in Wichita 2026
It’s time for a round-up of the best Easter Egg Hunts & Events in Wichita, Kansas! You have come to the right spot if you are looking for family-friendly Easter events, activities for Easter Break, and egg hunts near you. This year, Easter is on Sunday, April 5, 2026, but many of these Easter events will […]