Spring Break at Exploration Place
If you’re looking for an exciting Spring Break Activity in Wichita, Exploration Place needs to be at the top of your list this year. The brand-new Adventure Playscape is opening, and it’s going to be a game-changer for families who want a full day of learning and fun. During Spring Break, Explorations Place will also […]
Wichita Public Library Spring Break Activities for Kids and Teens
Are you looking for affordable things to do over Spring Break in Wichita? Once again, the Wichita Public Library offers plenty of fun, FREE spring break activities for kids in Wichita. This list includes events for both kids and teens. All of these events are totally FREE, but some do require advance registration. Check out […]
Spring Break Activities and Things to Do in Wichita
This is your Wichita Spring Break on the Cheap guide to activities for families and kids. We have listed free Spring break ideas along with other deals on things to do in Wichita. This article includes a mix of indoor and outdoor activities, including museum deals, exploring local parks, special spring break activities, attraction discount […]
Mark Arts 6×6 Art Sale
I look forward to the Mark Arts Six by Six art sale in Wichita every year. I have a passion for original art but a limited budget, and this event lets me collect unique pieces at affordable prices. Over the years, I’ve been able to purchase works from some of my favorite local artists that […]
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 at a discounted admission price of only $8 per person plus tax, so you can spend a couple of hours exploring all the displays! Regular admission to the Museum of World Treasures […]
Winter Wednesdays at the Sedgwick County Zoo: $5 Admission
Winter Wednesdays at the Sedgwick County Zoo are back, and admission is just $5 for everyone! Bundle up with coats and hats, or take advantage of the beautiful weather we sometimes have during the winter months and enjoy your Zoo Discount! The Sedgwick County Zoo is one of Wichita’s favorite Family Attractions, but regular admission […]
Spring Break at Museum of World Treasures
The Museum of World Treasures is hosting a week of Spring Break Fun for every age again this year. Visit the Museum during Spring Break and enjoy all the exhibits. Spring break wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the Museum of World Treasures! We almost always set aside at least one day to explore […]
Spring Break at Botanica
When I think of spring in Wichita, I think of getting outdoors, and Botanica, the Wichita Gardens, is the perfect spot to visit this Spring Break! The gardens will be alive with color, excitement, and outdoor adventure. They have not released any special activities this year, but it is a great place to visit if […]
The Wichita Explore Card – Save $2 on admission to many Wichita area attractions
One of our favorite Wichita “coupons” is back again this year! Get a discount on admission to several great Wichita-area attractions with the FREE Wichita Explore Card. If you plan to visit any Wichita museums or attractions where you don’t have a membership, take advantage of the Visit Wichita (Wichita Convention and Visitors Bureau) Explore […]
Mini Used Book Sales at the Wichita Art Museum 2026
The Wichita Art Museum book sale is back and will occur throughout the year. Admission is FREE, but bring some money to purchase books. The Friends of the Wichita Art Museum puts on this event. The Used Book Sale at the Wichita Art Museum is always exciting, offering fantastic deals on a wide range of […]
Tot Tuesdays at the Sedgwick County Zoo
Tot Tuesdays at the Sedgwick County Zoo are back, and if you have little ones ages 3 to 5, this is one of the best free activities for families in Wichita. As a Wichita mom of two girls, I’m always looking for something hands-on, fun, and educational that doesn’t cost a fortune, and Tot Tuesdays […]
Kansas Day Event at Great Plains Nature Center
Celebrate Kansas Day at the Great Plains Nature Center. They are hosting an event that is FREE to attend! My daughter and I attended a previous Kansas Day celebration and really enjoyed this indoor event. We still have the birdhouse they gave out for FREE. Great Plains Nature Center will host a fun day to […]
Celebrate Kansas Day at Exploration Place
Happy Birthday, Kansas! Celebrate Kansas Day this year with a visit to Exploration Place‘s Dome Theater for a screening of Kansas: An Immersive Dome Experience. Filmed by Drone-tography, and with music by Trevor Stewart, Kansas: An Immersive Dome Experience presents the beauty and wonder of the Sunflower State in the giant dome theater at Exploration Place. […]
Black History Month FREE Outdoor Display at Exploration Place
Exploration Place is collaborating with the Kansas African American Museum to celebrate Black History Month with a large-scale outdoor display, and it’s FREE to see! Each night during February, Exploration Place will honor African-American scientists by projecting giant portraits onto the side of its iconic island building. The display will be freely viewable from the […]
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 the cheapest time to skate. The […]
Kansas Day Celebration at Wichita-Sedgwick Historical Museum
Happy birthday, Kansas! The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum is hosting a FREE event for Kansas Day 2026. Over the past several years, it has become a tradition at the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum to celebrate Kansas statehood with live performances of song and verse, harkening back to Kansas’s cowboy years. Kansas joined the Union in […]
Riverfront Amphitheater at Exploration Place Wichita
The Wichita Foundation Amphitheater at Exploration Place is now open. The groundbreaking was on March 6, 2024. The outdoor theater is located along the Arkansas River outside Exploration Place. The theater will showcase the nightly Ring of Fire show at Wichita’s iconic Keeper of the Plains sculpture. It will also provide a stunning venue for […]
Winter Break Activites in Wichita
The holidays sure can put a dent in your wallet, but don’t let that ruin your Christmas break fun! There are lots of free and cheap things to do during winter break in Wichita that will keep you and the kids from getting bored! These are a few of our favorites, but feel free to […]
Winter Break Programs at Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum
The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum will be holding FREE programs during Winter Break. These fun and educational programs are open to kids and their families. Each of December’s Winter Programs will include a tour of a different area of the museum and a take-home craft. Saturday, December 20: Scrapbooking Workshop RSVPs are encouraged because space is […]
Bradley Fair Holiday Stroll
Join in the fun at the festive events at Bradley Fair this holiday season in Wichita. Bradley Fair’s annual Christmas tree lighting looks like it will be a fun family event packed with activities, followed by four Sundays in December of the popular Bradley Fair Holiday Stroll. Bradley Fair Holiday Stroll on Sundays Next […]
Winter Break Activities at Kansas Aviation Museum
Don’t get bored and don’t go broke keeping the kids busy when school’s out for the holiday break! Wichita has a ton of fun and Free or Cheap Things to do During Winter Break, and the Kansas Aviation Museum is one of the local places bringing it for kid-friendly fun this December with a discount […]
Clock Tower Carillon Concert at Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum
Wichita will have more opportunities to enjoy FREE concerts on the new carillon installed in the clock tower at the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum. All you need to do to hear the Carillon concert is be in the vicinity of the museum’s clock tower on the day of the performance between noon and 1 p.m. […]
Botanica Illuminations 2025: Light Show & Santa
Botanica’s Illuminations is an annual tradition in Wichita, which fills the night sky with holiday lights (up to two million of them!) and Christmas music. In addition to the amazing displays, show, and carousel rides, Illuminations will have live carolers each night, hot cocoa and treats, and the opportunity to visit Santa. Illuminations Dates: November […]
Christmas Shows and Holiday Concerts
We have so many holiday shows, Christmas pageants, concerts, and other holiday entertainment in Wichita, and it’s difficult to keep track of them all! Here’s where we’ll be posting new ones as we find them. In this list you’ll find productions from community theaters, concerts from local musical groups, student performances, Christmas movies on the […]
Andover Hometown Christmas 2025
Welcome, Santa! Enjoy fun activities for the whole family at the Andover Hometown Christmas celebration on December 11, 2025. The Andover Hometown Christmas holiday event will be held at Central. Bring the whole family to enjoy Christmas festivities at the park. Central Park will be transformed into a winter wonderland with luminaries lining the sidewalks, […]