National Free Shipping Day December 14, 2024
National Free Shipping Day is an annual event in the United States where participating retailers offer free shipping on orders with guaranteed delivery by Christmas Eve. It’s usually held in mid-December, and its purpose is to encourage online shopping and boost sales during the holiday season. This year its on December 14, 2024. Retailers often […]
Dillions Grocery: 12 Merry Days of Savings Event
If you shop at Dillions in Wichita, you will find that they are running a new deal called the 12 Merry Days Saving Event. From December 4 through December 15, customers can clip a new hot digital deal each day for redemption by December 17. “12 Merry Days of deals are just days away and […]
Holiday Activites & Traditions that are Free & Cheap in Wichita
We have compiled a list of holiday activities you can do for Free or Cheap in Wichita. If you are looking for things to do in Wichita this holiday, we’ve got you covered. These Christmas activities are doable on a budget and can potentially become a holiday tradition for you and your family. Christmas time […]
The Grand Christmas Tree Lighting at Botanica
Botanica will host the Grand Tree Lighting event to kick off Illuminations on November 26, 2024. The Grand Tree is programmed with festive images and set to holiday music. It is one of the largest branched tree displays in the Midwest region. Get ready to step into a world of wonder with all-new immersive light […]
Wichita Holiday Checklist
The holidays are here, and here is a list of great winter activities! Get festive. Embrace the holidays and get out and experience all that Wichita has to offer during the Christmas season. Day by day guide to holiday events – See a list of what’s happening in chronological order. Great if you’re trying to […]
Taylor Swift Laser Show at Exploration Place
Calling all Swifties! Exploration Place is hosting a Taylor Swift Laser show on its 60-foot dome screen with T Swift’s most iconic songs. The screen will project neon images of the iconic star while lasers surround the dome. Get ready to sing and dance along in this unforgettable Dome film experience. This Karma is a […]
Christmas Gift Guide: Wichita Experience Gift Ideas
We have compiled a list of Christmas gift ideas and local experiences for our Wichita Friends. This holiday gift guide will give you unique ideas for this holiday. The idea behind the local experience approach takes a clear path towards quality over quantity! Join us on a Christmas list journey as we unwrap the gift […]
Tanganyika Black Friday Deal
Imagine a world-class, all-inclusive wildlife resort where you don’t have to hop on a plane or drive across the country to give your family an unforgettable experience with animals from around the globe. In 2025, Tanganyika Wildlife Park will be reopening with an immersive, all-inclusive format that will change how you think about family adventures—right […]
Buc-ee’s Coming to Kansas
Buc-ee’s is coming to Kansas! The popular gas station, food court, shop, travel center, destination—whatever you want to call it—is hugely popular. Unfortunately, it’s not coming to Wichita, but it will be in Kansas City. The plans call for a 74,000-square-foot building with 120 gas pumps on 20 acres of land. Exciting news for Kansas […]
See Santa at Cabela’s and get a Free Printed Photo
Santa is making an early visit to Wichita this year; you can see him from November 3 to December 24, 2024, at Cabela’s Wichita at 2427 N. Greenwich Road! Santa’s Wonderland at Cabela’s is a beautiful display where you can visit Santa for FREE and receive a FREE printed photo. We just went with our daughter, […]
Veterans Day Flag Ceremony at Chicken N Pickle
Chicken N Pickle will host a special event to honor the brave men and women who have served our nation. Veterans, active service members, and those who wish to show their support are invited to join in a meaningful celebration. The event will begin with a flag-raising ceremony at 11 a.m. as a tribute to […]
Veterans, military, dependents, and Gold Star Families get FREE National Parks pass
Gold Star Families, U.S. military veterans, and active-duty military personnel and their dependents can receive FREE America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreation Lands Passes. Current active-duty military and their dependents can get an Annual Pass for FREE (an $80 value). And there’s been an exciting update since we originally wrote this. Now, Gold Star […]
Free Bus Rides on Election Day
Wichita Transit will offer FREE bus rides on Election Day. In honor of Election Day, on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 Wichita Transit will offer free bus rides on all traditional bus routes and paratransit service. Free rides are valid for everyone riding to or from polling locations as well as any other trip during the […]
Wichita Sports Forum Fall Festival
The Wichita Sports Forum is hosting a Fall Festival this year, and it promises to be a fantastic experience for the whole family! This year’s event encourages everyone to dress up in their Halloween costumes for an added layer of festive fun, with exciting prizes available for the best-dressed attendees. With around 70 diverse vendors […]
Wichita Flag History and Fun Info
We all love the Wichita Flag, and it is a beautiful symbol of our city. The Wichita Flag has become very popular and you can purchase shirts, hats, mugs, and much more to show your pride in our city. Wichita, the largest city in Kansas, has a rich history shaped by Native American heritage, the […]
Haunted Hops at Botanica: Craft Beer Event this Halloween
Botanica Haunted Hops is not happening this year! Info about his previous event. We hope they bring it back—it was a fun one. This event is held in the beautiful Botanica gardens and offers a unique atmosphere. Guests can enjoy an evening of craft beer tastings, live music, and delicious food samples. With an impressive […]
Free Movies at Capitol Federal Amphitheater
Is there anything better than relaxing and watching a movie? Yes! Relaxing and watching a movie outside at the CapFed Amphitheater in Andover for FREE! – Not Confirmed for 2025 Bring your lawn chairs and some snacks, kick back, and relax! The outdoor movie series is back! Free Movies at Capital Federal Amphitheater: In the […]
Botanica’s Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
This is a community favorite Halloween event in Wichita for 2024. Botanica will be hosting the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular again this year from October 9, 10, 11 & 12, 2024. For four days this October, Botanica will be transformed into a family-friendly Halloween haunt,complete with over 1,000 lighted jack-o-lanterns, music from DJ Carbon, food trucks, fire […]
Cheap and Easy Games to Play at Home
Every family should have a game night every once in awhile. We have compiled some of our favorite easy games to play at home. Getting together as a family and playing games together teaches kids simple social skills like taking turns, following rules, teamwork, and being able to win or lose. It is also an […]
Free Things to do in Wichita in October
Happy October! We have compiled a FREE checklist of ideas and things to do in October in Wichita. With the crisp air and Fall Foliage, we are ready for Fall Events in Wichita. There’s so much to enjoy this fall, from Pumpkin Patches and Oktoberfests to Fall Bazaars and Holiday Markets. You won’t want to […]
Wine Walk at Chicken N Pickle
Chicken N Pickle is hosting a Wine Walk benefiting Victory in the Valley. Try various wines, vendors, and specialty Chicken N Pickle food samples—$30 per person- including a souvenir cup. My family has attended this event for the past two years, and it’s an incredible value for the price. Strolling around the Chicken N Pickle […]
Free Covid Tests Sent to Your Home
The free COVID tests are back! Residential households in the U.S. are eligible for another order of free at-home tests starting September 26, 2024. Each order includes four individual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests. Your order of COVID tests is completely FREE—you won’t even pay for shipping. They will start shipping tests the week of September […]
Prairieland Beer and Music Festival
Wichita Beer and Music lovers! This is usually in September, but the 2025 date has not been released yet. It’s not on the cheap side at $45 per ticket but you could get your money’s worth if you take full advantage of everything this event has to offer. Enjoy unlimited samples of 100+ beers with […]
National Quesadilla Day: Free Quesadillas at Chipotle
National Quesadilla Day is getting extra cheesy this year! Chipotle is celebrating with a series of exciting giveaways for quesadilla lovers. On September 23, 2024, the popular restaurant is launching a digital scavenger hunt on its social media channels and through three TikTok creators to give away up to $1 Million in FREE quesadillas. For […]
Tanganyika Wildlife Park – Pumpkins at the Park
Tanganyika Wildlife Park is NOT hosting Pumpkins at the Park in 2024! Get into the Fall spirit with five nights of fun. From toddlers to grandparents and everyone in between, they have something for everyone this Halloween! Older kids and teens may like the Cage Maze of Doom or participate in the Zombie Task Force […]