Free Wichita Art Museum Holiday Open House for Families
Looking for free holiday activities in Wichita? The Wichita Art Museum is hosting its annual Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 5, 2026. Families can enjoy festive entertainment, hands-on art activities, holiday characters, and more without spending a dime! This is a great way to celebrate the holidays while introducing kids to art and creativity. […]
Christmas Tree Lightings and Christmas Parades in Wichita 2026
Feeling nostalgic for some old-fashioned hometown holiday fun? We’ve rounded up a Santa-pack full of Christmas tree lightings in Wichita and in our neighboring communities. Wichita is surrounded by wonderful small communities that have their own traditions and events for the holiday season. These festive events will have you exploring beyond your immediate neighborhood and enjoying […]
Veterans Day Events and Deals in Wichita, KS
Veterans and active-duty members of the U.S. military are worthy of our respect and gratitude every day (see Military Discounts in Wichita), but on Veterans Day we can do one better and take them out for a free meal, attend an event that honors them, visit one of the Wichita attractions that offer free admission […]
Christmas Tree Farms near Wichita 2026: Cut Your Own Tree
Looking for a Christmas tree farm near Wichita, Kansas? Several family-owned farms around Wichita offer fresh Christmas trees, including places where you can choose and cut your own. Some even have Santa visits, wagon rides, hot cocoa, and other holiday activities! There are plenty of places to buy a real Christmas tree, but if you […]
City of Derby Christmas Tree Lighting 2026: Santa & Holiday Fun
The City of Derby Christmas Tree Lighting is back for 2026! This FREE holiday celebration takes place on Thursday, November 19, at Madison Avenue Central Park in Derby, Kansas. Families can enjoy photos with Santa, hot cocoa, cookies, kettle corn, kids’ crafts, and holiday music. This is a great way to kick off the Christmas […]
Friends University Christmas Clock Tower Lighting 2026
Friends University will illuminate its historic Davis Clock Tower on Sunday, November 22, 2026. This FREE Wichita Christmas tradition, called the Ceremony of Lights, is a beautiful way to kick off the holiday season with live music, Santa Claus, hot cocoa, cookies, and a Christmas Market. Whether you attend Friends University or just live in […]
Andover Hometown Christmas 2026
Andover Hometown Christmas is back on Thursday, December 10, 2026 and its a family favorite of ours! This FREE holiday celebration at Andover Central Park, just east of Wichita, includes a Christmas tree lighting, photos with Santa, s’mores, hayrack rides, holiday crafts, and lots of festive fun. Bring the whole family to enjoy this small-town […]
El Dorado Tree Lighting & Old Fashioned Christmas Parade
Get in the Christmas spirit with El Dorado’s Old Fashioned Christmas celebration! Just east of Wichita, El Dorado, Kansas, is celebrating this holiday season with a FREE lighted Christmas parade on Saturday, December 5, along with downtown holiday lighting, shopping, and other festive activities throughout November and December. I love these small-town Christmas celebrations because […]
Merry & Bright: Wichita Mayor’s Tree Lighting at Union Station 2026
The Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting will be at Union Station 2026, and it’s called Merry & Bright. This completely FREE event in downtown Wichita includes carriage rides, photos with Santa, fireworks, hot cocoa, cookies, and live holiday entertainment. Union Station’s Merry & Bright celebration has become one of my favorite FREE holiday events in Wichita. […]
Passport to Santa at Exploration Place 2026
Exploration Place is bringing a brand-new Christmas experience to Wichita! Passport to Santa takes families on a North Pole adventure filled with holiday activities, interactive games, science experiments, Christmas lights, and a special visit with Santa. The event runs on select evenings from November 12 through December 23, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m. And […]
Wichita Veterans Day Ceremony 2026: Free Event
Wichita Veterans Memorial Park will host its annual FREE Veterans Day ceremony on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 11 a.m. This meaningful event brings our community together to honor the brave men and women who have served in the United States military. While the Wichita Veterans Day Parade takes place the weekend before, this ceremony […]
Sedgwick County Zoo Veterans Day Free Admission 2026
The Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita is honoring our military with FREE admission on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2026! All veterans, active-duty military personnel, and their immediate families can enjoy a day at the zoo at no cost. This is a wonderful way for the zoo to thank military families for their service while […]
Military Discounts in Wichita, KS: Local Attractions, Restaurants, Shopping & More
Looking for military discounts in Wichita, Kansas? From the Sedgwick County Zoo and Exploration Place to restaurants, shopping, auto repairs, and everyday expenses, there are some great ways for military members, veterans, and their families to save money around town. I’ve put Wichita attractions and locally available discounts at the top of this guide because […]
Winter Wednesdays at the Sedgwick County Zoo: $5 Admission
Winter Wednesdays at the Sedgwick County Zoo are back, and admission is just $5 per person! From November 4, 2026, through February 24, 2027, you can enjoy one of Wichita’s favorite family attractions at a fraction of the regular admission price. This is one of the many ways to get a Discount to the Sedgwick […]
Exploration Place Newest Traveling Exhibit: Scooby-Doo & Curious George
Exploration Place is one of my favorite attractions in Wichita, KS, offering an ever-changing lineup of traveling exhibits that keep me coming back for more. This interactive science museum brings hands-on learning, exciting discoveries, and family-friendly activities to life, making it one of the best places to go with kids in Wichita. One of the […]
Top Golf Wichita Deals & Discounts
Topgolf in Wichita is a great place to practice golf, have a Date Night, or enjoy some fun Kids’ Activities. Topgolf is an entertainment venue that combines Golf, technology, and a social atmosphere. It’s not your traditional golf experience; it’s a blend of a high-tech driving range, a Sports Bar, and a party venue. Overall, Topgolf […]
Bradley Fair Holiday Stroll & Christmas Tree Lighting 2026
Bradley Fair is bringing back two favorite Wichita Christmas traditions for 2026! The annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday Stroll are great ways to get into the holiday spirit, enjoy festive activities, and make some family memories while staying within your budget. Located at 21st and Rock Road in east Wichita, Bradley Fair is already […]
Winfield Isle of Lights 2026: Free Christmas Lights
Looking for free Christmas lights near Wichita? Winfield Isle of Lights is back for 2026! This beautiful, mile-long drive-through Christmas light display in Island Park in Winfield, Kansas, is completely FREE to enjoy, although donations are appreciated. The display will be open nightly from November 15 through December 30, 2026, from 6 to 10 p.m. […]
Haunted Houses in Wichita KS and Scary Halloween Attractions
Looking for the scariest haunted houses in Wichita? You’ve come to the right place! Wichita has some seriously impressive haunted attractions, from creepy islands and haunted fields to terrifying barns and indoor haunts. I’ve rounded up the Wichita-area haunted houses for 2026, including dates, prices, locations, and what makes each one different. And if paying […]
Pumpkin Patches and Fall Fun Farms around Wichita
Thank goodness for agricultural tourism in Kansas. These Wichita-area pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and fun farms are among our favorite fall attractions, so gather the family to have some outdoor fun in 2026! Every year, we see lovely family-owned farms near Wichita that offer pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and other fall fun for families. These […]
Wichita Trick or Treat and Fall Kids Events for Halloween 2026
Happy Halloween! Here’s our big list of Kids and Family-Friendly Halloween events in Wichita. This page includes constantly updated info about Trunk-or-Treat events, Trick-or-Treating, and Kid-Friendly Halloween events around Wichita. As always, we have the ultimate list of Halloween events for kids in Wichita for your Halloween fun! Below, we have compiled great family-friendly Halloween […]
Halloween Nights at Exploration Place Wichita 2026
Exploration Place is going all out for Halloween this year with a brand-new event called Halloween Nights! Instead of just adding a few Halloween decorations to the regular museum experience, they’re transforming the museum, Dome Theater, and six-acre Adventure Playscape after dark with lights, skeletons, science experiments, shows, Halloween surprises, and more. And for my […]
BOOtanica Family Halloween Event in Wichita
BOOtanica at Botanica is back for 2026! This is one of Wichita’s fun family-friendly Halloween events and a great way to celebrate the season with the kids. When fall arrives in Wichita, I love finding activities that get the whole family into the Halloween spirit. BOOtanica brings Halloween fun to the beautiful setting of Botanica, […]
RiverFlix: Free Outdoor Movies at Exploration Place 2026
Riverflix at Exploration Place is a free outdoor movie series in Wichita. It will be held in the Exploration Place amphitheater right outside its downtown location, near the iconic Keeper of the Plains. The best part is that Riverflix is FREE. This outdoor event will be held in the Wichita Foundation Amphitheater, where everyone is […]
Hay, Hooves and Halloween at Old Cowtown
Hay Hooves and Halloween at Cowtown is back this year. This is a great, family Trick or Treating event at the Old Cowtown Museum in Wichita. Ghouls haunt the streets, dancing in costumes, zombie cowboys, ghost haunting the historic house, and of course, candy. They’ll get to enjoy a kid-friendly Halloween in a fun and […]