Fiesta Hispana Free Event at Exploration Place
Exploration Place will celebrate Hispanic heritage and culture with the annual Fiesta Hispana event on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. The festival includes an exciting day of traditional entertainment, regional Mexican cuisine, and family activities. Fiesta Hispana is free to attend but does not include admission to Exploration Place exhibits, Live Science Shows, or Dome Movies. […]
Mini Used Book Sale at the Wichita Art Museum
The Wichita Art Museum book sale is back and will occur each month. Admission is FREE, but bring some money to purchase books. This event is put on by The Friends of the Wichita Art Museum. The Used Book Sale at the Wichita Art Museum is always an exciting event, offering fantastic deals on a […]
Art Together at Mark Arts
Art Together is a free recurring event that happens every second Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at the Mary R. Koch Arts Center (MarkArts). Art Together provides opportunities for families to create and appreciate art through storytime, art projects, and performances. It’s all completely FREE to attend. Upcoming Art Together for 2024: Art Together: […]
Free Activities on Wednesdays at Botanica: Wonder Wednesdays
Botanica is hosting different special activities on Wednesdays from April to October 2024. The best part is that the activities are FREE with general admission. Wonder Wednesdays are geared toward children pre-K and under, but all ages are welcome. Once you enter Botniaca, the front desk will have more information for each Wonder Wednesday. All […]
Top Golf Wichita Deals & Discounts
Top Golf in Wichita is a great activity if you want to practice golf, have a date night, or take the kids for some fun. Topgolf is a game-changing 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, […]
Museum of World Treasures Homeschool Family Day
Homeschool families, head over to Wichita’s most awesome Museum of World Treasures for its annual Homeschool Family Day 2024. Not only will they have special themed learning opportunities, crafts, and activities, but admission is discounted too. Tickets will be just $6 (plus tax) for kids, and teaching parents get in free when they present one […]
Kansas Railfest
The Great Plains Transportation Museum will hold another Kansas Railfest this September. This one-of-a-kind event celebrates the history of railroads in Kansas and beyond and will feature lots of activities for the whole family. About Kansas Railfest 2024: The day will be filled with fun from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $10 for […]
Pumpkin Patches in and around Wichita 2024
Thank goodness for agricultural tourism in Kansas. Pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and fun farms are all enjoyed outdoors, so go have some fall fun in 2024! Every year, we see lovely family-owned farms near Wichita that offer pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and other fall fun for families. These are some of the best pumpkin patches […]
Heritage Square Concert Series 2024
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 2024 Heritage Square Concert Series will be happening over the noon hour every Wednesday […]
Concerts at the Corner Music Series at Mark Arts
Mark Arts is hosting Concerts at the Corner this Fall, a three-week concert series featuring local and regional musicians. Tickets are reasonable at $3 for Mark Arts members and $5 for General Public. The series will be held outside in the Mark Arts sculpture garden and is open to the public. The venue will also […]
PBS Kids Play Area in Wichita: Free
Have you heard of the PBS Kids Play area in WIchita? This is a local gem and its FREE to visit. It’s the perfect place to take kids if you are looking for Kid’s Activities in Wichita. The PBS Education Center is located inside the PBS Channel 8 building. Its a children’s play area full […]
Half-price admission for grandparents at Klausmeyer Pumpkin Patch
Klausmeyer Dairy Farm & Pumpkin Patch will celebrate Grandparents Day with half-price admission for grandmas and grandpas with at least one paid grandchild admission. The owners, Debbie and Dave, are grandparents themselves, so they know just how special it is to spend a day with the grandkids. That’s why, on September 21 and 22, 2024, […]
Drone Light Festival at Exploration Place
The Drone Light Festival at Exploration Place will take place this Fall. The Drone Show in Wichita is a family favorite, but tickets to the Drone Festival tend to sell out every year. This event combines three incredible experiences into one. The festival offers breathtaking views of 300 synchronized drones, fully choreographed to music. You’ll […]
Dinosaurs After Dark at Field Station: Dinosaurs in Derby
Field Station: Dinosaurs is back this year with some spooky Halloween fun for the family. Its Dinosaurs After Dark event is scheduled for four nights in October. Visitors are treated to a spooky-not-scary tour of 10 acres of dinosaurs with a spectral glow. Go at your own pace as you move among 40 true-to-size dinosaurs, […]
Discover Your Superpower: Super Heroes Exhibit at Exploration Place
Explore Exploration Place’s newest attraction, the Superpowers Exhibit, featuring iconic superheroes like Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, and more! This educational showcase will run from May 24 to September 22, 2024. One of the many reasons we adore Exploration Place is its constant stream of fresh exhibits, ensuring there’s always something new to discover. With our […]
Botanica’s Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
This is a community favorite Halloween event in Wichita for 2024. Botanica will be hosting the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular again this year from October 9 through 12. There’s even a way you can get in FREE to this event if you want to volunteer. They have indoor and outdoor volunteer opportunities, along with helping the in […]
Kid-Friendly Attractions in Wichita
Wichita has so many wonderful things to do for kids. Here is a collection of just a few of the kid-friendly attractions in Wichita. We really could just keep going and going… So what are you waiting for? Start checking these places off your list and see what Wichita has to offer for kid-friendly family […]
Sunflower fields near Wichita, KS – Where can you see sunflowers in bloom?
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 […]
ICT Comic Con and Science Fiction 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 31 & […]
Nature Pop Exhibit at Botanica
Botanica, the Wichita Gardens’ new exhibit, is called Nature Pop. This traveling exhibit will be on display here in Wichita starting May 18, 2024. It features a series of nature-inspired sculptures built entirely with over 850,000 LEGO bricks. You will see big, big, colorful sculptures throughout the 20-acre garden, and the best part is that […]
The Wedding Singer Interactive Dome Movie at Exploration Place
Exploration Place presents another exciting interactive Dome movie experience: The Wedding Singer. I love attending their interactive screenings because it’s where audiences can engage with the film through singing, shouting, and other activities. You never know what surprises Exploration Place has in store to enhance their interactive movies, but they’re always entertaining. The Dome Theater […]
Great Plains Renaissance Festival in Wichita Ticket Discounts!
The Great Plains Renaissance Festival and Wichita Scottish Festival is happening at Sedgwick County Park in Fall 2024. This beloved local event, known as the Wichita Renaissance Fest, offers a wide array of exciting activities and entertainment. At the Wichita Great Plains RenFest, you’ll find what the organizer’s dub “jests and jousts, fire-breathing daredevils, aerial […]
Wichita-Sedgwick Historical Museum Free Admission Sundays
Wichita Historical Museum is one of my favorite Wichita museums and is now FREE on Sundays in 2024! The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum got even more affordable with FREE Sunday admission thanks to a gift from the Ruth Spooner Stone Charitable Trust. Visiting a museum for FREE is like getting a double treat—you get to […]
Haunted Houses in Wichita KS and Scary Halloween Attractions
If you’re a thrill seeker, here are some haunted houses and scary Halloween attractions around Wichita for the older or more scare-proof crowd – not for the little kiddos. (But if you’re looking for that, see the list of kid-friendly Halloween events here.) The Wichita area has lots of top-notch haunted houses, scary tree farms, […]
Wichita Trick or Treat and Fall Fun Events for Halloween 2024
Here it is! Our big list of Trick-or-Treats and Trunk-or-Treat near Wichita 2024 is in progress. As always, we have the ultimate list of Halloween events for kids in Wichita for your Halloween fun! Leave the tricks at home, you’re in for a treat! Below we have compiled great family-friendly Halloween and fall places to […]