Spring Creek Nature Trail at Cheney Reservoir
My family and I recently discovered an awesome nature trail at Cheney Lake. I couldn’t wait to tell you about it and show you all the pictures and video clips I took while we were there. Notice from the KWPT website: “Kansas state parks, fishing lakes and wildlife areas are currently open to the public. […]
Local organizations bring fun and educational activities online
Several local organizations in Wichita are making the best of a tough situation and holding spring break and other activities online! I love that people in our communities are making things like this happen. You guys are the best! Have I missed any great local live streaming events? Please let me know in the comments. […]
Event Cancellations and Closures in Wichita, KS
Sadly – but perhaps wisely – numerous public events in Wichita will be canceled or postponed because of recent health concerns. The City of Wichita and Sedgwick County both made announcements on March 13 that large public gatherings with expected attendance of 250 or more are postponed or canceled until further notice. On March 16, […]
2022 Entertainment Book
The new year is approaching so this is a great time for a reminder about the Entertainment app for Wichita. Wichita no longer has a printed Entertainment book, but we do have access to the digital app which has great discounts on restaurants and attractions in our area. If you purchase the app, which […]
Starlite Drive In reopens this weekend
The Starlite Drive-In opens for the season on Friday, March 6, 2020. Plenty of time before the start of spring break! According to its website, the drive-in theater will be open on weekends until May, when they switch to being open seven days a week. Tickets for the drive-in will be $8 per person […]
Free Docent-Led Tours at Wichita Art Museum
On exhibition now at Wichita Art Museum is a dynamic, theatrical gallery experience that tells the Native American story of Raven, the white bird in darkness that brings light to the world. During the months of February, March, and April, the museum will be offering free docent-led tours of the exhibit, “Preston Singletary: Raven and the […]
FREE Prom alternative for teens at Wichita Art Museum
On the Saturday before spring break, March 7, 2020, the Wichita Art Museum will host a FREE prom alternative they call MORP. (That’s “prom” spelled backwards.) Local teens in grades 9-12 will enjoy a special night of artmaking featuring guest teaching artists, music, dancing, food, and fun. The event goes from 6 p.m. to 10 […]
Half price admission to the Sedgwick County Zoo for the rest of the year!
Well this is a big deal! The Sedgwick County Zoo is feeling festive, so they’re offering HALF PRICE ADMISSION between Monday, December 23, 2019 and January 3, 2020! Regular admission to the zoo for adults is $15.95 and for kids ages 3-11 it’s $11.95. Winter Wednesdays is still a steal at $3, but if you […]
Upcoming events at Wave Venue
Wichita has a downtown concert and event venue called WAVE, which normally has a tons of events, concerts, and fun and games scheduled. This is a fairly recent addition to Wichita’s entertainment and nightlife scene. WAVE is unique in that it has both an indoor and outdoor stage and concert area. WAVE Indoor Venue The […]
The Bethlehem Experience
Experience the sights and sounds of Bethlehem, and enjoy some fun, hands-on activities with your family as you walk through our live, reenactment of the town marketplace. Then warm up indoors with cookies, hot chocolate and family photos before you enjoy an exciting, twenty minute stage production, highlighting the events leading up to the birth […]
Where to Find Old Joyland Amusement Park Memorabilia and Rides
In honor of the opening of the restored Joyland Carousel at Botanica, we decided to do a round-up of places around Kansas where you can still ride old Joyland rides and see Joyland memorabilia. If you are feeling nostalgic for the days gone by of Joyland Amusement Park like I am and wishing you could […]
Groupon for Holly Jolly Jurassic Holiday at Field Station: Dinosaurs
Have yourself a merry little prehistoric holiday this season at Field Station: Dinosaurs’ Holly Jolly Jurassic Holiday events! There’s even a Groupon deal right now that makes admission as low as $5-something per person when there’s a promo code. The dinosaur theme park will open its doors for a special winter season event from November […]
Teen Sketch-a-Rama at Wichita Art Museum
All Wichita-area high schoolers are invited to enjoy an evening of art, food, music and fun at the Wichita Art Museum this November. This is a FREE event for teens, but advance registration is necessary to participate. The fall Sketch-a-Rama features guest teaching artists, engaging art sessions, music with DJ Alex Hunt, food, and fun. […]
FREE “Glorious Glass Show” at Karg Art Glass
Karg Art Glass will have a new show on display this winter with a special FREE opening night reception you won’t want to miss. The Glorious Glass Show will be on display at Karg Art Glass from November 8, 2019 through January 3, 2020 during normal store hours. The FREE opening night festivities will […]
Trick or Treat on the Lake at Watson Park
Here’s a NEW fun and family-friendly trick-or-treating event in Wichita. Wichita Park and Recreation is hosting Trick-or-Treat on the Lake October 19, 2019 – and you’ll literally be on the lake! You’ll float on the lake in either a pedal boat or kayak as creatures lurk on the shoreline waiting to give you a treat. […]
Museum of World Treasures events for adults 21+
The Museum of World Treasures is hosting a series of fun evening events for adults 21 and over. Enjoy a casual evening, relax and visit with friends (or make new ones!) and enjoy drinks, conversation, and light appetizers. You will be able to immerse yourself in local treasures, vendors, and interactive experiences. The Museum […]
$5 admission for last day of Nature Connects at Botanica
Be sure to get to Botanica on Thursday evening, September 19 from 6-8 p.m., if you want to see the LEGO-sculpture exhibit called Nature Connects. Artist Sean Kenney makes nature-themed sculptures from the tiny building bricks. The exhibit opened at Botanica in May this year. The pictures I’ve seen look amazing! Thursday is the last […]
FREE Zoo Admission for the Red, White, and You Blood Drive
Here’s a patriotic way to spend your 4th of July: Give blood and help save someone’s life. The Red, White, and You Blood Drive will be held July 4-6, 2019 at the Sedgwick County Zoo. Presenting donors will receive FREE admission to the Sedgwick County Zoo. Red, White & You is the largest community blood […]
Tanganyika Independence Day deal: 1/4 off admission
If you don’t already have a membership, here’s a rare opportunity to get a discount on admission to Tanganyika Wildlife Park in Goddard! On July 4, Tanganyika is celebrating Independence Day with 1/4 off the regular admission price. Since adult admission is $19.99, that’s just a penny under $5 off! Tanganyika is a wonderful park […]
FREE admission to Georgia O’Keeffe exhibit
The Wichita Art Museum has a special exhibit right now from the Brooklyn Museum on Georgia O’Keeffe. The regular price for viewing this special exhibition is $20 for adults, but in May the Museum is offering a FREE admission day to Georgia O’Keeffe: Art, Image, Style. “Georgia O’Keeffe: Art, Image, Style is the first exhibition […]
Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum: 80 Years of History in the Making
The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum celebrates its 80th anniversary this year! To mark the occasion, it will have a special exhibit called 80 Years of History in the Making, which tells the story of how five generations worked to collect, preserve, and educate through the interpretation of our own local history. The exhibit opening on […]
Events at Ulrich Museum of Art
Did you know that admission to the Ulrich Museum of Art on the WSU campus is always free? That makes it a great place to explore any time you’re out looking for awesome things to do. The museum’s galleries are open Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on weekends from 1 […]
EP21 event for adults over 21 at Exploration Place
Exploration Place has a series of events planned for grownups ages 21 and up where you can spend time with friends and “sip your science.” EP21 events will be held on several dates this year and allow participants to mingle, enjoy adult beverages, get exclusive access to all of Exploration Place’s exhibits, learn from special […]
Kansas Day at McPherson Museum
It’s a Kansas Day deal! Enjoy free cookies from 1-3 p.m., and $1.05 admission all day at the McPherson Museum on January 29, 2019. The $1.05 admission is in reference to Kansas’ 105 counties! McPherson Museum and Arts Foundation is a local history museum with an eclectic collection of fossils, meteorites, Americana, art, and more. […]
Kansas Aviation Museum membership BOGO
The Kansas Aviation Museum has a membership special that is perfect for holiday gift-giving! From now until 5 p.m. on December 31, 2018, purchase one Kansas Aviation Museum membership and you will be able to give a FREE membership to someone else. Holiday shopping accomplished. This offer is only valid for NEW memberships. Here are […]