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Bel Aire Fall Festival 2025

Bel Aire is hosting its annual fall festival this year.  The fall fun day begins at 10 a.m., October 18, at the Bel Aire Recreation Center, 5251 East 48th St. North in Bel Aire, Kansas, with fun and activities for all ages. Outside they’ll have a car show, petting zoo, inflatables, and yard games. Inside […]

Heritage Square Concert Series 2025

The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum will once again host its annual FREE concerts at Heritage Square in downtown Wichita. These are truly wonderful lunchtime concerts in a fabulous setting during one of the nicest months (weather-wise) we have in Wichita! The Heritage Square Concert Series will be happening at noon every Wednesday this September. Bring […]

Shakespeare in the Park in Wichita 2025: 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 held at various parks in the Wichita area. This September, Shakespeare in the Park returns with one of the most beloved plays of all time, Romeo and Juliet. The […]

ICT Comic Con and Science Fiction Expo

ICT Comic Con & Science Expo

The ICT Comic Con and Science Fiction Expo is super! The Comic-Con promises to be an epic celebration of comics, science fiction, movies, gaming, and, of course, superheroes! The organizers have announced their plans to hold the CT Comic Con and Science Fiction Expo in the Exhibition Hall at Century II on August 30 and […]

Labor Day weekend Events and Deals 2025

Labor Day Events and Deals

This Labor Day weekend in Wichita is a great one, with awesome weather forecast and plenty of fun, frugal (or FREE) things to do. Labor Day 2025 is on Monday, September 1. For many of us, it’s a long weekend, so you might be looking for fun and inexpensive things to do for Labor Day. […]

Floatin’ on the River Kayak Events: Paddle & Dine

Summer is the perfect time of year to do some floatin’ on the river! In addition to its kayak rentals on the river, the City of Wichita Park & Recreation office will be offering a series of guided kayak floats along the Arkansas River this summer. This is your chance to paddle the Arkansas River […]

Sunflower fields near Wichita

Sunflower Fields in Kansas

Seeing row after row of blooming sunflowers – it’s one of the perks of living in Kansas. Many readers have asked me where they could find sunflower fields near Wichita or around the state. In the past, that wasn’t an easy question to answer since only a few were planted specifically to be enjoyed by […]

Deal on Beers and Balls at two Wichita driving ranges

Fore? More like score! Enjoy a nice night out on the cheap thanks to this great deal from Wichita Public Golf Courses with Beers & Balls. You can find this golf deal at the Auburn Hills or Tex Consolver driving range after 5 pm from April through September.  This deal is meant to be shared! […]

The BEST Places to Fly Kites in Wichita

There’s nothing quite like the tug of a kite catching a breeze and pulling up into the sky. Kite flying is a fun and cheap thing to do in Wichita and anyone can do it when you have a little knowledge, a little wind, and a great place to fly your kite! To help you […]

FREE Audacy Summer Concert Series

Looking for something fun and free to do on Friday night in Wichita? The Audacy Summer concerts series is back. It was previously known as the KEYN Summer Concert Series. Enjoy free concerts at Naftzger Park in the heart of downtown Wichita & at the Andover Amphitheater this summer! This concert series offers top-notch bands […]

Museum of World Treasures Customer Appreciation Day

It’s an event we look forward to each year around back-to-school time. The Museum of World Treasures Customer Appreciation Day is an opportunity to explore all the strange, quirky, fascinating, and fun artifacts collected right here in Wichita, Kansas, at a discount with special activities. This event is Sunflower Summer eligible! If you qualify, use […]

Free fun, live music, and more at Sedgwick County Fair

Yup, it’s happening. The Sedgwick County Fair organizers announced we’re having a fair this year. And they’ll have free live music on their open-air stage, too! Admission to the county fair is FREE. (Yes, free!). They do have a Ranch Rodeo and Demo Derby that costs to attend, and if you want to ride some […]

Wichita 4th of July Fireworks, Parades, Events and Fun 2025

Happy Independence Day! We have lots to celebrate this 4th of July and you might be wondering, “Where can I see 4th of July fireworks near me?” Below, we are listing some of the upcoming 4th of July fireworks in Wichita, KS and small town Independence Day community celebrations that are planned for 2025. Some […]

Wichita 4th of July: Red, White, and Boom: Downtown Wichita

Celebrate the 4th of July with Wichita’s biggest Independence Day party, Red, White & BOOM, in downtown Wichita. This FREE event is open to the public. The festivities will begin at 6 p.m., and food trucks will surround the area of Century II. Then, enjoy the fireworks in downtown Wichita. This spectacular event, presented by […]

FREE Automobilia Moonlight Car Show and Street Party

Automobilia Wichita

Automobilia Moonlight Car Show and Street Party will be happening again in Wichita, and the best part is the outdoor car show is FREE to the public.  “Automobilia Car Show is One of the Largest Car Shows In The State of Kansas. They block off approximately 2 miles of Wichita streets. We have seven bands […]

Stearman Field Fathers Day Fly-In & Car Show

The annual Fly-In at Stearman Field in Benton, Kansas, returns on June 14, 2025. This unique event features a full day of aircraft flying into the restaurant’s runway, giving guests a front-row seat to the action and a chance to check out some awesome cars. Walk the tarmac, get up close to various planes, and […]

Free Fishing Weekend in Kansas

Here’s a deal for all you part-time anglers out there (like me) who never know whether this will be the year you actually use your fishing license. On Free Fishing Weekend in Kansas, you won’t need a license to fish any public Kansas waters. That’s right! Free fishing! No license required, no more handing the pole […]

Barks, Brews & Running Shoes: Side Pockets .5 K Beer Run Event

Side Pockets Annual “Barks, Brews & Running Shoes” .5K Beer Run is Back—And Yes, It’s Only 0.5K! Wichita’s most lighthearted and laugh-out-loud “run” returns on Saturday, June 7, 2025, with the annual Side Pockets “Barks, Brews & Running Shoes” 0.5K Beer Run. That’s right—it’s just 0.5K, or about 1/3 of a mile (546 yards). Organizers […]

Free Party at the Net Tennis Event

Riverside Tennis Center in Wichita is serving up fun with Party at the Net, a getting-to-know-you day of fun Ralph Wulz Riverside Tennis Center is owned by the City of Wichita and offers tennis and pickleball courts, as well as lessons and leagues. Party at the Net will be fun for all skill levels. They […]

Tulip Bulb Sale at Botanica

Botanica will soon begin its spring tulip bulb sale. Get ready to add a burst of color to your garden! Botanica will kick off its annual Spring Tulip Bulb Sale on Friday, April 25, 2025, and it’s one of the best gardening deals around. The bulbs available were part of Botanica’s stunning seasonal displays and […]

Watermark Books & Cafe: Free Storytime & Events

A bookstore is terrific, and Wichita has an excellent bookstore, the locally owned Watermark Books. They have a cafe, a great community, and, of course, all kinds of books for every age and interest.  One of the things that makes Watermark Books so special is its ability to bring authors and the community together. They […]

Wichita First Friday Art Show

The First Friday Art Crawl has been an ongoing free event in Wichita for years and years. The Art Crawl allows the public to enjoy art and light refreshments at art galleries, museums, restaurants, and other venues all over Wichita. Other cities also have monthly art crawls, and over the years a tradition has developed […]

Great Clips Haircut Deal: $10 Off

 Great Clips is offering a great deal this March: $10 off a haircut. To redeem the coupon, fill out the form and check your email. The email might take up to 24 hours to arrive, so be patient. This deal is good for any haircut at participating Great Clips, so call your Wichita store before […]

Kansas Aviation Museum Deals and Discounts

There’s so much to explore with the Kansas Aviation Museum in Wichita, Kansas! This historic and wonderful building is actually Wichita’s old airport. The Kansas Aviation Museum in Wichita is a great museum to visit, situated as it is here in the heart of the United States. Wichita proudly holds the esteemed title of the […]