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 […]
Apple Jam- 10 Year Anniversary of Meadowlark Farm
Saturday, September 19, from 3 pm to 8 pm enjoy a fun evening at Meadowlark Farm. Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Meadowlark Farm Orchard & Cidery with the acoustic rock and country music performed by Rock n’ Rick. It is just $2 per person for ages 13 and older. Enjoy some Hard Cider, […]
Happy Hour with Your Dog at Bradley Fair
Happy hour in Wichita, but you get to spend it with your dog! It’s called Yappy Hour at Bradley Fair. You and your pooch can explore Bradley Fair and its pet-friendly amenities while visiting dog-friendly restaurant patios and retailers to gather treats, plenty of attention and belly rubs. Yappy Hour will take place on September […]
Free jam sessions at Naftzger Park
Enjoy a family-friendly time of jamming to music in the newly renovated Naftzger Park downtown. During these low-key evenings, you’ll hear a variety of music styles, played both live and by a DJ. The crowd’s vibe will help decide where the music goes! Socially distanced “family squares” will be set up throughout the park, and […]
PaddlePalooza Wichita!
Attention all paddlers, (kayak, SUP, canoe, raft, etc.) Sunday, September 13 is YOUR day. All are welcome to this PaddlePalooza; from pros to first timers. This is a FREE event on September 13, from 1:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Bring your board, kayak, canoe, etc, a cooler with your favorite picnic fixins, […]
Cowtown’s Roaring 20s event for grownups on Sept. 18
On September 18, 2020, Wichita’s Old Cowtown Museum will enter a whole new era. The living history museum will leap forward several decades to transform itself into a Wichita of the Roaring Twenties – complete with speakeasies, gangsters, and jazz. This is an event for adults. You can be 18 or older to attend, but […]