Free Fall Work Day at Great Plains Nature Center in Wichita
Looking for a FREE way to get outside, give back to Wichita, and make a difference? Great Plains Nature Center and Wichita Parks and Recreation are teaming up for a Fall Work Day at Chisholm Creek Park! This is a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, meet new people, earn volunteer hours, and help keep […]
Tanganyika Community Day Deal 2026: $20 Admission
Looking for discounted admission to Tanganyika Wildlife Park near Wichita, Kansas? Here’s a deal worth checking out! Tanganyika Community Day is happening Sunday, November 1, 2026, and families can enjoy the wildlife park for just $20 per person, with FREE admission for children under 2! That is a huge discount compared to their regular admission. […]
Candy Crawl at the Park in Wichita: Free Trick or Treating
The Candy Crawl at Planeview Park (which used to be at Clapp Park) is a family favorite. This free, family-friendly event encourages everyone to dress up, grab a candy bag or bucket, and visit park and recreation staff, local businesses, and organizations for candy and prizes. This free, Family-Friendly Halloween Event takes place on October […]
$1 Mums at Botanica, The Wichita Gardens
“Mums” the word! If you are looking for an inexpensive way to fill in your fall flower beds, Botanica has you covered with its annual $1mum sale. This sale typically takes place in November, though the specific date varies each year. Be sure to check back regularly for updates, as the event schedule may shift […]
Art on the Trail at the Great Plains Nature Center
Great Plains Nature Center is having a FREE event for adults 21 and over on October 17, 2026 called Art on the Trail. This annual event offers those who appreciate art and wine the opportunity to enjoy both in a beautiful outdoor setting. This is one of the many great Fall Events in Wichita. Wichita […]
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. Join Mark Arts and community partners for […]
Twilight Tales at Musuem of World Treasures this October
Ever wondered what the Museum of World Treasures is like after dark? This October, visitors can grab a flashlight and discover the past during Twilight Tales, an after-hours experience where history comes alive with a bit more mystery. Guests will explore dimly lit galleries guided by lantern light as museum docents share eerie stories and […]
Drone Light Festival at Exploration Place 2026
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 unforgettable experience. The festival offers breathtaking views of 500 synchronized drones, fully choreographed to […]
WAM Nights at the Wichita Art Musuem
Looking for an easy, affordable way to kick off your Weekend in Wichita? WAM Nights might be your new Friday tradition. The Wichita Art Museum is open late on Fridays until 9 pm, giving you after-hours access to the galleries and a relaxed way to explore art at your own pace. One of the best […]
Great Plains Renaissance Festival in Wichita: Ticket Discounts 2026
The Great Plains Renaissance Festival and Wichita Scottish Festival is happening at Sedgwick County Park this Fall 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 acrobatics, […]
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 […]
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. This is a great event to kick off the many Fall Festivals around Wichita. Kansas Railfest in Wichita 2026 About Great […]
Exploration Place Destination Playscape and Water Play: Now Open
Exploration Place is developing a 6.5-acre outdoor playscape along the Arkansas River, featuring a variety of play and learning elements, scheduled to open March 13, 2026. This new addition will include a Water Play Park, multiple Playgrounds, and unique experiences, such as the Exploration Place Outdoor Amphitheater, which offers views of the Keeper of the Plains […]
Crave Foodie Fair at Mark Arts: Culinary Festival
Crave is a foodie’s dream, and it’s a five-day festival right here in Wichita at Mark Arts. Local culinary experts will lead various culinary and libation workshops. The foodie fair is probably the most popular, where guests can sample food from local foodie fair vendors. Crave Culinary Festival will be September 15 – 19, 2026. […]
Trail Tots: Free Kids Activity in Wichita at Great Plains Nature Center
If you’re looking for a fun and FREE way to get the kids outside this fall, Great Plains Nature Center is bringing back Trail Tots! This weekly program gives young explorers a chance to learn about nature while walking the trails at Chisholm Creek Park. Trail Tots takes place every Wednesday in September and October […]
Heritage Square Concert Series 2026
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! Heritage Square turns 50 this year, and to mark the milestone, the Museum is planning […]
Botanica The Wichita Gardens
Botanica is one of our favorite attractions in Wichita. It’s open year-round, and repeat visits offer new surprises as the gardens change with the seasons. The 20 acres of ever-changing botanical wonderland house more than 30 themed areas and over 4,000 plant species — including more than 50,000 tulip bulbs that bloom in spring, followed […]
Free Yoga and Zumba at Exploration Place, Saturdays in Wichita
Exploration Place is hosting free Yoga and Zumba classes in Wichita on Saturdays! That’s right, you can take a yoga and/or Zumba 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 […]
Labor Day weekend Events and Deals 2026
This Labor Day weekend in Wichita is great, with plenty of fun, frugal (or FREE) things to do. Labor Day 2026 is on Monday, September 7. For many of us, it’s a long weekend, so you might be looking for fun, inexpensive things to do for Labor Day in Kansas. Labor Day is a yearly […]
Dome Theater: Lord of the Rings at Exploration Place
Exploration Place presents another exciting interactive Dome experience: Food & Film with The Lord of the Tings. I love attending their screenings or special events in the Dome theater. You never know what surprises Exploration Place has in store to enhance your dome experience, but they’re always entertaining. The Dome Theater at Exploration Place features […]
Mark Arts Concerts at the Corner Music Series
Mark Arts is hosting Concerts at the Corner this Fall, a two-week concert series featuring local musicians. Tickets are reasonable at $3 for Mark Arts members and $5 for the General Public. The series will be held outside in the Mark Arts sculpture garden and is open to the public. The venue will also offer […]
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 29 and […]
Melodrama at Cowtown at the Empire House Theater
The Old Cowtown Museum’s theatrical troupe, Empire House Players, is presenting a melodrama at Cowtown Empire House Theater diffrent times throuout the year. This will be a fun, all-ages theatrical performance, and priced very reasonably for a date night, family outing or just somthing differnt to do in Wichita. Pro Tip: Empire House Players are […]
Fiesta Hispana Free Event at Exploration Place
Exploration Place will celebrate Hispanic heritage and culture with the annual Fiesta Hispana event on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2026. The festival features a 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. It’s […]
Family & Kid Yoga at Wichita Art Museum: Free
Looking for a fun and Free Activity to do with your little one in Wichita? The Wichita Art Museum offers a playful and relaxed yoga experience designed especially for young children and their grown-ups. Held every second Friday of the month, this free class is led by local instructor Christine Vumai and blends simple yoga […]