Kayak Rentals on the Arkansas River
The City of Wichita Park and Recreation is bringing back this awesome service! Oops – this has been postponed. I believe you can still rent kayaks on the river from Boats and Bikes. And you can definitely rent kayaks at O.J. Watson Park during regular business hours. Enjoy a nice day on the water with […]
Events at Augustino Brewing Company
Have you been to Augustino Brewing Company yet? This local neighborhood craft brewery is in west Wichita at 756 N. Tyler Road. It’s a nice place to stop in for a drink and gather with friends. Augustino’s often hosts fun events, including live music, Shocker watch parties, and tasting tours. They also have some weekly […]
A Night At The Fountains
Step out of the ordinary and into “A Night At The Fountains.” Enjoy an evening food truck rally in the beautiful downtown Wichita Waterwalk area with eats, treats, and entertainment. Get dinner, drinks, and dessert from local area food trucks while enjoying the fountains, live entertainment (or a DJ), and camaraderie with friends and other […]
Live music, chocolates, and drinks at Cocoa Dolce
Get a sitter for the kids and enjoy this perfect date-night activity in Wichita. Cocoa Dolce has live music planned throughout the summer at two of its three locations. This local Wichita company offers hand-crafted artisan chocolates – made right in here in its production facility in the old Coleman building downtown – along with […]
Riverfest downtown Slow Roll + Stroll
Bike Walk Wichita has a fun activity planned for Sunday afternoon for cyclists and walkers. They’re meeting at A Price Woodard Park (near Douglas and Waco) at 4 p.m. for a Slow Roll & Stroll designed for all ages and abilities. You can ride your bike or walk, whichever you choose. The ride/walk should be […]
IHOP offers IHOPPY Hour with daily specials
This IHOP deal is fantastic for a cheap dinner with friends. In a twist on “happy hour,” the IHOP menu offers “IHOPPY Hour” every day from 2 p.m. until 10 p.m. IHOP $5 Menu The popular diner launched its IHOP 5 dollar menu (they’re calling them IHOPPY Hour specials) in October, available at select dining […]
Free movie on Main Street in Valley Center
The Main Street Valley Center is hosting a free outdoor movie night, Movie on Main, on Friday, June 4, 2021. It will be shown on the 200 block of West Main Street beginning at 8:45 p.m. The movie they’ll be showing is Iron Mask (rated PG-13) starring Jackie Chan and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Since this is […]
Art Chatter
In May, the Wichita Art Museum will host its Art Chatter event online via Zoom. Art Chatter is part open mic, part “thought cocktail.” Each Art Chatter features a lineup of local artists, musicians, and designers who talk about what’s up and what’s on their minds. The virtual Art Chatter event is Friday, May 14, […]
Sculpture Glow at Ulrich Museum of Art
The Ulrich Museum on the WSU campus is hosting a free family-friendly and community-friendly evening stroll through its outdoor sculpture collection. The Sculpture Glow will begin at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. It will also include a showing of the Pixar movie Soul at 9 p.m., free popcorn from Storytime Village, youth entrepreneur […]
Free outdoor performance by Wichita Symphony Youth Orchestra
The Wichita Symphony Youth Orchestras will present a FREE outdoor performance on April 25 at Naftzger Park. The event, Playing in the Parks – Youth Edition, will feature winners of the Youth Talent Competition and student chamber groups. The performance begins at 1 p.m. Bring your blankets and chairs to the park to listen to […]
Free outdoor orchestra concert at Friends University
Friends University’s Community Orchestra will present a public concert for the first time since 2019 on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at 2 p.m. UPDATE: Due to a chilly weather forecast, the orchestra concert location has been changed to the Garvey Athletic Gymnasium – still on the Friends Campus, and the time is still the same! […]
Free virtual performance of The Importance of Being Earnest
Friends University will present the classic comedy The Importance of Being Earnest, Thursday, March 11 through Saturday, March 13 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 14 at 2 p.m. The tickets for these virtual performances are FREE. (Donations are encouraged.) The spring Theatre production was written Oscar Wilde and is produced by special arrangement with […]
Free movie for grownups from AARP
AARP offers occasional free movie screenings in Wichita as part of its “Movies for Grownups” feature. This year, the free movie events are going virtual. Movies for Grownups celebrates film and television that speak to the 50-plus audience. The free screenings are sometimes just for AARP members, and sometimes for the general public. You do, […]
Start the New Year with WSU’s Community Education!
Looking for fun and affordable activities to kick off 2021? Wichita State’s Community Education has you covered. We offer a variety of exciting classes for this season. Categories include, arts and crafts, culinary, home and DIY, recreation, health and fitness. Here are some of the fun and educational courses offered this semester! How to Finance […]
FREE budget-friendly cooking classes
The Wichita YMCA will once again offer a series of adult cooking classes for parents and caregivers. These hands-on classes, called Cooking Matters, are focused on helping parents, pregnant women, or caregivers of kids learn how to make healthy, nutritious meals on a budget. It’s especially helpful for parents or caregivers from lower-income households because […]
Live Music at Hurricane Sports Grill
Live music and food are the perfect combination for a relaxing night out. Hurricane Sports Grill on West 13th Street in Wichita is now offering live music on select evenings. On the nights they have performers scheduled, you can enjoy your meal while listening to local musicians. The performances are free, but of course the food […]
Wyldewood Cellars Sip & Shop
Join Wyldewood Cellars for a Sip & Shop event on select Sundays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. You can stop in, enjoy free wine samples, and browse and shop a variety of products. NO ENTRY FEE; Free to attend. (Just bring money to buy some treasures!) Here are the dates for 2020 Sip & […]
Live Music: Playing in the Park
This outdoor live music event is music to our ears. Enjoy the Wichita Symphony Orchestra live in Naftzger Park for several performances this season. On Wednesday, October 28, Thursday, November 5, and Friday, November 6 musicians from the Wichita Symphony will be playing music at Naftzger park! Venture to this recently renovated park to hear […]
Wreath Festival at Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum
37th Annual Wreath Festival A Wichita tradition, the Wreath Festival at the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum features holiday decorations and gift items, delicious packaged fresh baked items and festive music in the Historical Museum (the original Wichita City Hall building) fully dressed for the holidays. During the event the Museum Gift Shop will be expanded […]
Yoga in Naftzger Park for Young Professionals
Enjoy a cool morning of yoga at Naftzger park. This FREE 45 minute relaxing yoga flow will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 17th. This is a great time to spend time with other HR and Young Professionals in the community. Registration is available here. There will be marked spots on the lawn […]
Starbucks BOGO Free Beverage on October 8
Grab a friend and you can both sip on big savings at Starbucks thanks to its popular Happy Hour special. On Oct. 8, Starbucks is offering its popular Happy Hour special — buy-one-get-one FREE on any handcrafted beverage (Grande or larger.) That’s one for you, and a free one for a friend… or vice versa. Whoever’s broke-er, I guess! 🙂 […]
Live Music at Central Standard Brewing on Wednesday nights
Live music at Central Standard brewing is back on Wednesday nights. Central Standard Brewing plans on having live music from the Central Standard Bluegrass Band every Wednesday from 6 pm to 9:30 pm. The Central Standard Bluegrass Band is of up of well-known local musicians from the bands Pretend Friend and The DeWayn Brothers. Tables […]
Trail of Tears Memorial Walk at Mid-America Indian Center
On Saturday, October 3, the Mid-America All-Indian Center will host the Trail of Tears Memorial Walk and recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The free event will begin at 10 a.m. on the museum’s back grounds with the playing of a ceremonial drum. Those attending will be invited to walk around the drum in remembrance of those […]
FREE Chiefs watch party at Starlite Drive-In
Be a part of the most fun football watch party in town at the Starlite Drive In. Admission is FREE! Should be a fun time since this will be on the biggest big-screen ever! Gates will open at approximately 6 p.m. and spaces are first-come, first-served. You can bring your lawn chairs, and a cooler […]
Free dance production in the park
Amira Dance Productions is putting on a Fall Festival in the Park at West Douglas Park, 3201 W. Douglas. Watch dance troupes performing various styles of dance, including various bellydance and fusion styles along with ballroom. As an outdoor event, this will offer an opportunity to be entertained by ADP’s colorful fun dancers with social […]