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Smoke on the Plains, Derby BBQ & Music Fest: Free Event

The annual Derby BBQ & Music Festival in Derby’s High Park is a family favorite! This FREE event will be held June 12 & 13, 2026! This annual family-friendly event includes live music, food, and kid’s activities. Admission is FREE. There are an average of about 50 professional BBQ teams from the Midwest. There will […]

FREE Summer Gym Membership: Planet Fitness Teen Summer Challenge

Planet Fitness just announced the return of its FREE Summer Pass for teens in high school. This has been a great summer program where teens can get a free gym membership. Starting June 1st, high school teens ages 14-19 can work out FREE all summer at participating Planet Fitness locations in Wichita and around the […]

Papa Murphy’s $5 Pizza Friday Deal

Papa Murphy’s offers a $5 Friday pizza deal where you can get a large, thin-crust pizza with sausage, cheese, or pepperoni for $5. This deal is available in stores or online. It’s a simple, no-fuss dinner option that’s perfect for busy families or anyone looking to save a little extra cash. Since the pizzas are […]

READiculous Book Sale at Wichita Art Museum

READiculas Book Sale

Friends of the Wichita Art Museum is hosting another READiculas Book Sale on June 12 – 14, 2026. If you haven’t attended one of these, you must. The best part is it’s FREE to attend and includes general admission to the museum. Of course, you must bring money for the book sale. The READiculous Book […]

Free Family Fun Night at Botanica

Looking for a fun and affordable family night out in Wichita? Mark your calendar for Free Family Fun Night at Botanica on Friday, June 26, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. This is one of those feel-good community events that combines beautiful gardens, family fun, and giving back all in one evening. A big thank […]

ICT Burger Battle in Andover

KETCH Burger Battle Wichita

The KETCH Burger Battle is back! This event is a competition between restaurants around Wichita to determine the best burger in town. Join us for a delightful event that caters to all ages, food enthusiasts, and community supporters! Imagine strolling through Andover Park, enjoying delicious food samples with your family and friends. This event is […]

Brick Street Bazaar Augusta, KS: Free Event

Brick Street Bazaar in Augusta, KS

Downtown Augusta, Kansas, will be the place to be for shopping, food, and drinks on Saturday, June 13, 2026, with the Brick Street Bazaar! Visit the Red Brick District for a day of food, fun, and shopping for the whole family. Over 70 vendors and downtown businesses will be participating in this event, so you […]

Lowe’s Kids Free Workshops 2026

Lowes offers a free kids’ workshop on one Saturday a month. In these workshops, kids participate in a hands-on building project, which is a great way to spend time together, learn to build, and boost creativity. To attend Lowe’s free kids’ workshops, register in advance to reserve your spot. If you forget to sign up, […]

Wichita Flea Market a Monthly Sale with Local & Regional Vendors 2026

The Wichita Flea Market is hosting a “Tour of Wichita.” Each show will be at a different location. This is a monthly Flea Market in and around Wichita, featuring over 200 local and regional vendors. Perfect for “one-stop” shopping.  Shop locally through booths that include antiques, crafts, vintage items, collectibles, primitives, reclaimed items, comics, artwork, […]

4th of July Firework Rules in Wichita Kansas

The Fourth of July is always a big celebration with fireworks. The 4th of July rules and regulations on fireworks in Wichita have changed, so here is a little recap of what is legal. This will be helpful whether you’re planning a backyard celebration or want to know what’s allowed in your neighborhood. Here’s everything […]

Free Outdoor Performances from Metropolitan Ballet: Peter Pan

Metropolitan Ballet will once again host FREE outdoor ballet performances in Wichita-area parks this summer. This year’s annual Park Performances series brings Peter Pan to communities around the Wichita area on June 10–14, 2026, offering families a fun way to kick off summer with a little magic, adventure, and pixie dust. These free performances are […]

Twilight Tunes on the Terrace at Botanica 2026

Twilight Tunes on the Terrace

Botanica is hosting Twilight Tunes on the Terrace this year, formerly known as “Tuesdays on the Terrace.” This concert series, held in the evenings in the gardens, features food, drinks, and live music. Relax and unwind at Botanica with their new concert series this Spring. Twilight Tunes on the Terrace at Botanica is a treat […]

Shakespeare in the Park in Wichita 2026: Free

The Wichita Shakespeare Company is back for Shakespeare in the Park. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and bug spray to enjoy one of the many free performances at parks across the Wichita area. This September, Shakespeare in the Park returns with one of the most beloved plays of all time, As You Like It. The best […]

Live Music Summer Series at Grace Hill Winery

Grace Hill Winery will host a live Summer Concert Series. If you’re looking for a relaxing weekend getaway that doesn’t require a long Road Trip, consider heading to Grace Hill Winery in Whitewater. Located about 30 minutes from Wichita, Grace Hill feels like a countryside escape with beautiful vineyard views, award-winning wines, and live music […]

Toddler Tuesdays at Towne East Mall: Free Family Event

Towne East Square Toddler Tuesdays will start this May. Bring your little one to the play area outside of Scheeld from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for a free event each week. The mall has partnered with some local businesses to bring the community kid-friendly entertainment, hands-on crafts, and tasty snacks—all for free! Toddler Tuesday […]

Wichita Restaurant Specials, day by day

Wichita Restaurant Specials

It’s been a long time coming, but if you’re wondering where to find dinner specials tonight, we have you covered! Here is our much-requested guide to daily Wichita restaurant specials. You’ll find food and drink deals for every day of the week, giving you lots of options for eating out on the cheap! And we’re […]

Bradley Fair Summer Concert Series 2026

The summer concerts at Bradley Fair are among our favorite events of the year, and the best part is that they’re completely FREE! Here are the details for the 2026 Summer Concert series.  This summer’s Bradley Fair Summer Concert series begins June 11, 2026. In the past, the concerts have been solely jazz, but this […]

Senior Wednesdays in Wichita

Senior Wednesdays in Wichita are fun, informative, and low-cost, if not free, activities in collaboration with various local venues. These events include a nice variety of activities for people 55 and up. Senior Wednesdays are an important activity for older adults in Wichita because they provide social engagement, lifelong learning, and entertainment at an affordable […]

Free Summer Meals for Kids: Summer Food Program 2026

This summer, kids can receive free breakfast and lunch at locations across Wichita. This wonderful Summer Food Program is back for 2026!  The program is open to any kid ages 18 and under. There are no qualifying guidelines or paperwork to complete—just a free meal provided by the WPS Summer Food Program.  Wichita Public Schools […]

Picklefest at Blood Orchard in Wichita 2026

Picklefest at Blood Orcahard is back this year. This is one of those events where you just have to lean into the fun… because yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like… a full day dedicated to pickles in Wichita. If you’re looking for something totally different to do (and honestly, pretty affordable for a full […]

ICT Artisan Expo in Wichita

If you’re looking for a fun way to kick off the holiday shopping season while supporting local businesses, mark your calendar for the ICT Artisan Expo. This family-friendly event brings together local makers, artists, food vendors, and small businesses from across the Wichita area for a weekend of shopping, food, and fun. One of the […]

National Donut Day Deals in Wichita

National Donut Day — or National Doughnut Day, as some spell it — is the first Friday in June. According to a press release from LaMars, the observance was started in 1938 by the Chicago Salvation Army in honor of the women who brought donuts to soldiers behind the front lines in World War I. This […]

Wichita Summer Concerts 2026

One of the best things about summer is the music! When the weather warms up, Wichita puts on some great community gatherings with music as the focal point, and they’re almost always affordable, family-friendly, and outside! This is where we’ll keep track of the outdoor and free concerts we hear of. It will update automatically […]

Carlos O’Kelly’s .05 Cent Queso Deal

If you’re a queso lover in Wichita, this is one deal you don’t want to miss. Carlos O’Kelly’s is known for its cheesy Cinco tradition: a bowl of their famous golden queso for only a nickel. Yes, just 5 cents! In the past, this deal didn’t always fall on the 5th of the month, but […]

Chicken N Pickle Free Kids Crew

Chicken N Pickle in Wichita has launched a new Kids Crew, a free monthly meetup designed for families with children ages 12 and under. Each Kids Crew event features a different theme and includes hands-on activities such as crafts, games, and interactive experiences. Depending on the month, families may find face painters, bounce houses, special […]