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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 […]

Celebrate America at Old Cowtown Museum

Happy 4th of July! Get ready to celebrate America like its 1875 with Old Cowtown Museum’s annual Independence Day celebration. This year, Cowtown is hosting the 4th of July fun on Saturday, July 5. Enjoy old-time patriotic activities at this living history museum, which will be decorated with patriotic flags and buntings to mark the […]

Mount Hope Prairie Festival

The Mount Hope Prairie Festival 2025 is bringing family fun, live entertainment, and community support to Mount Hope, KS. This year’s theme is Pirates on the Prairie, and it sets sail on Saturday, August 16, 2025. As the town’s largest annual fundraiser, this one-day fall event at the city park is a local favorite for […]

Rock River Rapids Waterpark in Derby

Derby Water Park Rock River Rapids

Rock River Rapids, the water park in Derby, is a premier water park in south-central Kansas! Rock River Rapids is a full-service Aquatic Park with Concessions, Lockers (provide your own lock), a Bathhouse, and a Gift Counter. Numerous areas at the park are liberally equipped with lounge chairs for relaxing. The Park is staffed with […]

Kansas Aviation Museum: Little Aviators

Wichita has a museum that’s particularly fitting for The Air Capital of the World, and one highlight offered by the Kansas Aviation Museum is their weekly kids’ program, where children can enjoy FREE admission. Keep reading for all the details! The Kansas Aviation Museum, in Wichita, Kansas, is an excellent destination for people of all […]

O.J. Watson Park in Wichita

OJ Watson Park is a fantastic place for families, teens, and anyone who wants to get outside and enjoy some outdoor activities. This is the Wichita park with the yellow brick road! The park operates year-round, but the opening weekend—when all rides and special activities resume—takes place just before Wichita schools’ spring break. The ride season wraps […]

Late Night at the Museum of World Treasures: Ticket Deal

The Museum of World Treasures is open late on the last Friday of most months. From 5 to 7 p.m., the special evening hours are available for a special admission price of only $7 per person plus tax, so you can spend a couple of evening hours exploring all the displays at a discount! Regular admission to the […]

Moonlit Mania at Great Plains Nature Center: Free Event

Moonlit-Mania-

The Great Plains Nature Center welcomes the community to a FREE event called Moonlit Mania, where, for one night only, they will be open late. Grab your flashlight and join them for a night of exploration under the stars!  Explore the park by moonlight from 9 pm-11 pm,  just as our favorite nocturnal creatures do! […]

Kansas Aviation Museum Block Party

Kansas Aviation Museum 2025 Block Party flyer

Gather up a big group of friends or relatives and squeeze everyone in the car! The Kansas Aviation Museum Block Party will be a summer day of Flight, Fun, and Family … and carload admission pricing! Sunday, June 22, our favorite art deco airport-turned-museum will host a family-friendly block party from 1-6 p.m. It will […]

Sunflower Summer App 2025- Free Admission to Kansas Attractions

The Sunflower Summer App provides various ways for families to get out, explore something new, and enjoy time together. Kansas families can visit museums, zoos, historic landmarks, and more for FREE! YES, You can visit attractions around KANSAS for FREE!!! The Sunflower Summer Program benefits Kansas families with school-aged children, encouraging them to explore and […]

Carousel Skate Roller Skating: Deals and Discounts

Carousel Skate Center is a popular roller skating rink located in Wichita, Kansas. It has been a staple in the community, providing a fun and safe environment for roller skating enthusiasts of all ages. Below we have the inside info on when Carousel Skate has the best deals and cheapest time to skate. The rink […]

Brick Street Bazaar Augusta, KS: Free Event

Brick Street Bazaar in Augusta, KS

Downtown Augusta, Kansas, will be hopping with shopping on Saturday, June 21, 2025, with the Brick Street Bazaar! Visit the Red Brick District for a day of food, fun, and shopping for the whole family. Over 70 vendors and downtown businesses will be participating in this event, so you are sure to find something you […]

Free Activities on Wednesdays at Botanica: Wonder Wednesdays

Botanica is hosting different special activities on Wednesdays from April to October. 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 Botanica, the front desk will have more information for each Wonder Wednesday. All of […]

Senior Wednesdays in Wichita

Senior Wednesdays in Wichita are fun, informative, and low-cost, if not free, activities in collaboration with various local venues. These events include a nice variety of activities for people 55 and up. Senior Wednesdays are an important activity for older adults in Wichita because they provide social engagement, lifelong learning, and entertainment at an affordable […]

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 […]

READiculous Book Sale at Wichita Art Museum

READiculas Book Sale

Friends of the Wichita Art Museum is hosting another READiculas Book Sale on June 13 – 15, 2025. If you haven’t attended one of these, you must. The best part is it’s FREE to attend and includes general admission to the museum. Of course, you must bring money for the book sale. The READiculous Book […]

Fathers Day BOGO at Kansas Cosmosphere

On Father’s Day, Sunday, June 15, Kansas Cosmosphere in Hutchinson is offering BOGO Mission Passes if you bring your dad along. Purchase one All-Access Mission Pass and Dad gets one for FREE! The All-Day Mission Pass includes a documentary in the Carey Digital Dome Theater, a planetarium show, admission to Dr. Goddard’s Lab, and access […]

Fathers Day Car Show at the Zoo and Dads get in Free

Fathers Day at the Sedgwick County Zoo

Dads get in free to the Sedgwick County Zoo again this year on Father’s Day with an additional paid admission. Plus, just for dad’s special day, the Sedgwick County Zoo also hosts its annual Father’s Day Car Show. When is Father’s Day this year? It’s on June 15, 2025, so mark your calendar.  You can […]

RiverFlix: Free Outdoor Movies at Exploration Place

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 […]

$5 Zoo Admission for Twilight Tuesdays in July

Twilght Tuesdays at the Sedgwick County Zoo

You will want to mark your calendars for Twilight Tuesdays at the ZOO! On Tuesdays in July, the Sedgwick County Zoo stays open late and gives us a special admission discount. And yes – Cox Twilight Tuesdays at the Zoo are happening this year! This year, the concerts are back for Twilight Tuesdays at the […]

Walk with Wildlife at the Great Plains Nature Center

Walk with Wildlife

This is an activity that could easily become an annual family tradition. Get up close and personal with wildlife at the annual Walk with Wildlife at the Great Plains Nature Center here in Wichita on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Experience nature up close! Wildlife experts and enthusiasts from around Kansas set up around Chisholm Creek […]

Art Together at Mark Arts

Mark Arts Art Together

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. Join Mark Arts and community partners for […]

Free Yoga at Exploration Place on Saturdays in Wichita

Exploration Place is hosting Riverside Yoga, which is a free yoga class on Saturdays! That’s right, you can take a yoga class on Saturday mornings along the Arkansas River in the Exploration Place amphitheater. This is for everyone, whether you are a beginner or a regular yogi. Certified YMCA instructors will teach these Riverside Yoga […]

Chicken N Pickle on a Budget & Free Events

Chicken N Pickle on a Budget

Want to visit Chicken N Pickle Wichita but on a budget? We have made it easy for you. Below is a list of what you can do at Chicken N Pickle that’s completely Free; what days and times can you get the best deals on court times, happy hours, and more? Chicken N Pickle is […]

Mothers Day Weekend in Wichita: Events and Deals

Mother Day Weekend Wichita

Mother’s Day in Wichita will be fun if the weather cooperates! We have the ultimate list of Mother’s Day activities, Mother’s Day brunches, events, and more. We will help you find the perfect thing to do with the mother figure in your life in Wichita.  We’re continually adding to the list of things to do for […]