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ICT Culture Festival 2023

ICT Culture Event

ICT Culture Festival is a beautiful way to celebrate diversity; the cool thing is that this event is entirely student-led. They have a BIG lineup of food trucks and performances. This event is FREE to attend!  Food Vendors: Noble House Thai Village El Tapatio Kung Fu Tea Wichita Cheesecake Company T- Swirl Crepes Thao’s Bistro […]

Rootstock Wichita: Music, Art, Food Tucks and Plants

Rootstock 2023

Have you heard of Rootstock? It’s an afternoon of art, music, food trucks, plants, and spring fun at Prairie Hill Vinyard at Stockemer Farm. This event is in Colwich on Sunday, April 30th, from 1 pm – 8 pm. Make sure to get your tickets early to save $5. Pre-sold tickets are $10, and at […]

Exploration Place celebrates Earth Day

Earth Day Exploration Place

Earth Day is on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Wichita has lots of great events happing around town. Exploration Place is having an Earth Day event filled with science and fun! They are offering FREE screenings of Kansas: An Immersive Dome Experience and a variety of activities. From hands-on activities to interactive exhibits, there’s something for […]

Kansas Homeschool Expo at Century II

Kansas Homeschool Expo

The Kansas Homeschool Expo has been Kansas’ biggest homeschool convention for over 35 years!  This event is put on by Kansas Home Educators which is here to encourage, educate and support homeschooled families throughout the state of Kansas. They have been helping parents educate their children for over 35 years! The Kansas Homeschool Expo is the place […]

2023 Women SCORE Higher Conference is BOGO

The 2023 Women SCORE Higher Conference will be held on April 20, 2023, at the WSU Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex in Wichita, KS and via remote PODs in Kansas, Missouri & Australia!   This year’s ‘Learn, Earn, Return’ themed conference will feature opening keynote speaker Anita Oberwortmann of Wichita, 6 interactive breakout sessions, a […]

Free: O.K. Kids Day at Watson Park

OK Kids Day at OJ Watson Park

Be sure to mark your calendars for OK Kids Day at OJ Watson Park in April! This fun outdoor event is yet another awesome entry in the category of Free Stuff for Kids to Do in Wichita. OK Kids stands for Outdoor Kansas for Kids. Its mission is to provide multiple outdoor recreation opportunities for […]

Lets Get Crafty at Botanica

Lets Get Crafty Botanica

Botanica, the Wichita Garden, is starting a new come-and-go series for kiddos 5 and under. They are hosting a fun and educational craft on the second Wednesday of the month from April through October in the Downing Children’s Garden. Let’s Get Crafty will be from 10 – Noon.  These craft days are FREE with general […]

Travel Expo Wichita Deals, Giveaways, Food Trucks

Travel Expo Wichita

Are you wanting to take a vacation soon but on a budget? Check out this Travel Expo in Wichita.  In addition to having special on-site booking discounts from most of the vendors, Expo attendees can register for a Branson giveaway with the hotel, museum tickets, restaurant vouchers, and more. Also, they are giving away a […]

How visit Tanganyika Wildlife Park for Free

How to go to Tanganyika for Free

Did you know you can visit the Goddard Public Library and check out Tanganyika passes for FREE? Yes, that’s true! You can visit the zoo entirely for free. This is a great resource and an opportunity to visit the animals. Another FUN FACT, you can also rent kindles, iFixIt kits, medical equipment, early literacy kits, […]

Easter Bunny Picture with you Dog, Cat or Animal

Easter Bunny Animal Photo

Easter is all about bunnies, chicks, and just about any baby animal. However, it doesn’t mean our beloved dogs, cats, goats, or even horses can’t get into the springtime fun with a picture with the Easter Bunny. Unfortunately, Pet Smart always had FREE Easter Bunny photos for our animals, but they are NOT doing it […]

Easter Eggstravaganza at O.J. Watson Park 2023

OJ Watson Park Egg Hunt

Wichita Park and Recreation will host an Easter Eggstravaganza for the whole family on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at O.J. Watson Park, 3022 S. McLean Blvd. They’ll have egg hunts, a jelly bean guessing contest, Easter basket giveaways, photos with the Easter Bunny, and more fun.  Admission is only $5 per carload (cash only), but […]

ICT Block Party with Food Trucks, Vendors and DJ

ICT Block Party Wichita

Wave is hosting a Block Party outside. This event is FREE for all ages and you can even bring your dog to the Block Party in Wichaits outdoor music venue. You can shop local vendors, purchase beverages and listen to music from DJ Cadence. Auto Zone will have a car show by Superior Custom Wheels.  […]

Teddy Bear Clinic at Town East Square

Teddy Bear Clinic

Join Wesley Children’s Hospital staff on Saturday, March 18, from 10AM-2PM in the lower level center court for a free teddy bear clinic. This event is designed to help kids become more comfortable with medical procedures, reduce anxiety, and put smiles on kids’ faces by providing treatment to their animal friends. Each child will receive […]

Meet Madrigal Miracle and Ice Queen Super Car Guys event

Get ready for a whimsical adventure as you come face to face with the Frozen Queen and Madrigal Miracle! Best of all, this event is entirely FREE to attend, perfect for families looking for a fun and unforgettable time. Don’t forget to bring your camera because you’ll want to snap some pictures with these enchanting […]

Pickleball Tournament, Big Dill Party to support Law Enforcement

Big Dill Pickleball Party

You’re invited to the 3rd Annual Pickleball Tournament, Big Dill Party, and Silent Auction hosted by the Wichita Metro Crime Commission Law Enforcement Committee to support the Commission’s law enforcement initiatives and the Law Enforcement Memorial of Sedgwick County. Big Dill Party and Silent Auction: Sunday, June 25, 2023 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Tickets: […]

1400 By Elderslie at Wichita Art Museum

1400 By Elderslie

1400 By Elderslie is now closed as of January 2024.  A new restaurant will open at the Wichita Art Museum on March 9th, 2023. It’s called 1400 By Elderslie. With the new restaurant, opening brings some new hours. Wichita Art Museum will be open Friday evening until 9pm. You can enjoy meals, drinks, pop-up performances, […]

NuWay is closing two locations in Wichita

NuWay Closed Two Locations Wichita

We are sad to hear that NuWay is closing two of its stores in Wichita. We love “Cumbly is Good.” Our family has celebrated many birthdays and Father’s Day at NuWay. My father-in-law is a walking advertisement for their chili. My husband’s grandparents went every week and sat in the same booth. When my husband […]

United States Navy Band from D.C. Free Concert

The Navy concert band will have a free performance in Wichita this year.  The Navy Band is the Navy’s premier musical organization. The band performs frequently at the White House and Pentagon ceremonies and tours annually throughout the country.  Select local high school band students will join the Navy Band on stage to perform John […]

FREE Black-Eyed Susan and Butterfly Milkweed Seeds

Due to the importance of pollinators in our changing climate, Alt National Park Service is taking the initiative to help restore bee and butterfly populations by offering FREE Black-Eyed Susan and Butterfly Milkweed seed packs.  Helping Restore Pollinator Populations: Check out this website to see what pollinator-friendly plants are native to your region. Avoid using pesticides in […]

Affordable Connectivity Program to help with internet, computers and more

Affordable Connectivity Program

Enroll for Affordable Connectivity Program at Libraries. Wichita Public Library is working to help build awareness about the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program. ACP helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more. The ACP provides: • A discount of up to $30 […]

Tax Forms and Help with your Taxes 2023 Wichita

Tax Help 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. Tax Forms are […]

Understanding Taxes Terms

Understanding Tax Terms

The word TAX scares me and I wanted to learn more but the first step is to learn the terminology and meaning of “Tax Talk” Here is a list of some of the terms often used when dealing with taxes.  Understanding Tax Talk:  Audit – As if you didn’t know, this is a review of […]

Wichita Community Children’s Choir Showcase

Showcase Wichita Community Children's Choir

Join Wichita Community Children’s Choir for their 3rd annual fundraiser featuring WCCC members as they SHOWCASE their talents. From singing to comedy to magic and everything in between, WCCC members want to share with you! Saturday, March 4th, 7:00pm Risen Savior Lutheran Church – 6770 E 34th N, Wichita, 67226 $10 per ticket, children 3 […]

Sledding with your Dog at Dog Days of Winter

Dog Days of Winter Sledding with your Dog

Get ready for a DOGGY SLEDDING PARTY!! Be sure to register your dog for a 1 hour sledding time for some paw-some winter fun! All you need to do after registering is bring your dog and a non-metal sled, and you’re ready for a snowy blast! We ask for a $10 donation per dog, and […]

Botanica, the Wichita Garden’s Garage Sale

Rummage Sale Botanica

Botanica the Wichita Garden is cleaning out some of its storage sheds and having a Pop Up Rummage sale Thursday, January 26th, and Friday, January 27th from 10a to 2p (while supplies last). Its FREE to attend.  Pop-Up Rummage Sale at Botanica Details:  Thursday, January 26th and Friday, January 27th 10a to 2p In Lotus Hall […]