Exploration Place Wichita Summer 2023 Exhibits
Kansas families with kids in pre-K through 12th grade can download the Sunflower Summer app to receive free All- Access Passes for one visit funded through the Kansas state Department of Education to keep learning going over the summer. Sunflower Summer starts May 26 and runs through August 13. All-Access Passes include all permanent exhibits, […]
CAREfest Heartspring’s Autism CARE Walk and PEDAL Fest
Join all the summer fun on August 26 on the Heartspring campus for our FUNdraising festival, jam-packed with activities for even your pickiest friend or family member. We’ve taken two great events– the FREE Autism CARE Walk and PedalFest bike rides–and put them together on the same day. We also threw in fun family activities, […]
Tropical Escape at Chicken N Pickle
Chicken N Pickle is hosting a Tropical Escape event on June 22. This event is FREE to attend, but if you want to participate in the Barcardi Tasting, there is an extra cost. This event benefits the Alzheimer’s Association, so consider participating in the .5K “Rum to Remember”. The fire dancer performance and face painting […]
Father Daughter Dance at Chicken N Pickle in Wichita
Chicken N Pickle is hosting a NEW event! Join them for an unforgettable Father-Daughter Dance! Did you know the Chick-fil-A Father-Daughter Dance sold out in one day? I would recommend getting your tickets to this event asap! I know County Clubs host Father Daughter Dances, but if you are like the majority of the City […]
Botanica Events in June
Looking for something to do? Visit Botanica! If you’re looking to get out of the house and be surrounded by lush gardens and family-friendly fun, Botanica has you covered. With a multitude of activities happening the week of June 18-24, there is something new to experience at Botanica. There is something for everyone scheduled at […]
Fathers Day Food Deals & Gift Card Specials
Father’s Day is on Sunday, June 18, 2023! If you are looking for a gift idea or want a good restaurant deal, you are in the right place. Here is a list of Father’s Day gift card specials and restaurant deals for Dad. Remember, not all locations participate, so make sure to double-check. We will […]
Free Outdoor Movie at Riverfront Stadium: Encanto
Have you been to the Wichita Wind Surge stadium in Downtown Wichat? Here is a great event that’s FREE to attend. Enjoy an outdoor Movie Series at Riverfront Stadium. This event is FREE and open to the public. Moviegoers can sit in the lower bowl or bring blankets to enjoy Encanto on the field. *Bug […]
FREE Storytime with Miss Kansas Teen 2023
Join Storytime Village at Naftzger Park this summer. Read along with stories on the big screen and enjoy music, snacks, free books, and an activity for the kids. Admission is FREE, and this event is open to the public. Story Time in the Park is excited to have Miss Kansas Teen 2023 Erin Rolfe as […]
O.K. Kids: Outdoor Kansas Kids at Great Plains Nature Center
The Great Plains Nature Center welcomes the community to its annual O.K. Kids (Outdoor Kansas Kids) event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 3rd at 6232 E. 29th St. North in Wichita. Highlighting our feathered friends has never been so fun! Join us at our annual Outdoor Kansas Kids event! Families will […]
Summertime Q-LINE Free Rides in Downtown Wichita: New Hours
The Q-LINE, a free bus operation typically serving Douglas Avenue from Crown Heights to Delano, will operate a Summertime extension from Saturday, May 27 through Saturday, August 12, 2023. The Q-LINE recently extended further east along Douglas to Edgemoor Street and will now extend west along Museum Blvd to access numerous museums and attractions. The […]
Botanicas Butterfly House 25th Anniversary Event
Botanica the Wichita Garden is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Butterfly house this year with some special activities on June 3rd. Join them in the Main Meadow for fun Butterfly activities, including a photo booth, crafts, games, and more. Leave a message for future generations to find in the commemorative time capsule. This event […]
Botanica’s Dino’s at Dusk event Movie Event
Watch your favorite dinosaur movies in the company of 10 animatronic dinosaurs on August 5th at Botanica’s Dino’s at Dusk event! Bring a blanket or chair to lay back and relax under the stars while enjoying a double feature movie night screening of the Land Before Time and Jurassic World. Doors open at 6 […]
Tunes & Tallgrass at the Wichita Art Museum: Free Outdoor Movie
Tallgrass Film Festival and the Wichita Art Museum are hosting a FREE screening of the classic Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark on Friday, June 16th, 2023. Enjoy a night at the Wichita Art Museum on the Art Garden lawn. WAM and Tallgrass Film Association are partnering for their 11th annual FREE outdoor concert and […]
John Cusack is coming to the Orpheum
Actor John Cusack will host an intimate screening of one of his most popular motion pictures, Sixteen Candles, followed by a live conversation about his career and the making of the film, followed by a Q&A. This event isn’t cheap but I wanted to share it anyways because I love 16 candles. The event is Sunday, September 17th, […]
Wichita Wind Surge College Night Deal
College students -now that school is almost out for the year, there is no better place than Riverfront Stadium to enjoy your summer nights! They are running a great deal just for you! This would be something fun to do this summer. Every Thursday for the remainder of the season, college students can purchase […]
Summer Third Thursday in Downtown Newton
Summertime means longer daylight hours, warmer weather, and the return of Third Thursdays in Downtown Newton! Every Third Thursday of May-August, many of your downtown merchants and restaurants will be open until 7:30 or 8:00 PM! Some locations will be planning special activities and promotions, so be on the lookout for more details on […]
Wichita Sky Kings FREE Game at Koch Arena
That’s right; you can go to Koch Arena to see the Wichita Sky Kings on May 28th, completely FREE! To add to the excitement of such a fantastic FREE event, they are having some meet and greets with BIG names from the University of Kansas, NBA players, and former Wichita State Shocker basketball players. Meet […]
Wichita Wore What? A Century of Local Fashion: Free Exhibit
Wichita Wore What? A Century of Local Fashion. This FREE exhibit features clothing and accessories worn in Wichita from 1888-1988, surveying changes in both apparel and lifestyle. It also features clothing worn by key figures in Wichita’s history, including the city’s first female mayor, Connie Peters, and civil rights icon Chester I. Lewis. Wichita Wore […]
Free Family Fun Day at OJ Watson Park
Free fun for the whole family brought to you by StopSuicideICT, the Coonrod Family, Liz McGinness, and Therapy Corner. O.J. Watson Park is a beautiful 119-acre park with a 40-acre lake for fishing and pedal boats. This park offers a rustic setting for fishing and picnicking. Sunday, June 11th at 11am at OJ Watson Park: […]
Artist Talk with Tallgrass Film Association: The Mesquite Mile
Free talk on May 30th at 5:30 pm at Tallgrass Film Center at the Lux – 120 East 1st street North Unit 113. THE MESQUITE MILE The Mesquite Mile is a multi-phase project that aims to relocate regionally historic mesquites from commercial agricultural land (where they are routinely removed) to Lubbock’s urban core. The project […]
GreenAcres Market Free Summer Kick-Off Event
Visit GreenAcres Market West Wichita for their Summer Kick-Off Event on May 20th from 11 am-2 pm! Bring the whole family and enjoy FREE samples, savings, kid-oriented demos, giveaways, and more. Stay in touch with GreenAcres on social media for the latest healthy living research and information from nationally-recognized wellness experts. Click HERE to follow […]
Free Movie in the Park at O.J. Watson Park: Shrek
Wichita Park & Recreation will host a FREE movie in the park at O.J. Watson Park on May 28th. Kick off your Summer with family-friendly outdoor cinema. Grab your blankets or lawn chairs and bring a little bit of spending money because the concession stand will be open. Did you know that OJ Watson Park […]
Tallgrass Film Festival “TALLPass” discount
The Tallgrass Film Association is preparing for its big Film Festival in Wichita for 2023. The festival will be October 5 – 8, 2023. The “all-access pass” to the festival, which they’ve dubbed the TALLPass, usually is $259. But early birds can get a HUGE discount on the TALLPass on May 16th from 6:30 – […]
Tallgrass Film: Take a Movie and Leave a Movie
The first FREE “Blockbuster” is here in Wichita. Thanks to Tallgrass Film Association for making this happen. They have placed an old newspaper dispenser outside of the Lux, filled with movies. A Free Blockbuster is a place where people can leave movies so others can borrow them, like those Little Free Libraries where you can […]
Free Family Concerts this Summer 2023
Are you looking for FREE summer fun for the kids? Wichita Public Libraries has a great lineup of family concerts scheduled this June. The best part is all four shows are FREE! 4 FREE Family Concerts Dates – June 2023: Little Miss Ann, Thursday, June 8, 11:30 a.m. at Walters (4195 E. Harry St.) […]