BOOtanica Family Halloween Event in Wichita
BOOtanica at Botanica is happening this year. This is one of Wichita’s best family-friendly Halloween events in town. When fall arrives in Wichita, it’s not just about cooler weather and pumpkin spice; it’s also the season for BOOtacnia, a festival celebration at Botanica, The Wichita Gardens. The event will take place on October 10, 17, […]
Drone Light Festival at Exploration Place 2025
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 400 synchronized drones, fully choreographed to […]
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 2025 About Great Plains Transportation […]
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 16 – 20, 2025. […]
Fiesta Hispana Free Event at Exploration Place
Exploration Place will celebrate Hispanic heritage and culture with the annual Fiesta Hispana event on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. 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. […]
Heritage Square Concert Series 2025
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 Heritage Square Concert Series will be happening at noon every Wednesday this September. Bring […]
Mark Arts Classes & Galleries in Wichita
Mark Arts in East Wichita regularly features free art exhibitions that are open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and they offer a wide variety of classes for youth and adults. Visiting the museum is fun and free in Wichita, or consider picking up a new hobby by taking […]
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 30 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 this September. This will be a fun, all-ages theatrical performance, and priced very reasonably for a night out on the town! What is a Melodrama? Fun Fact: Empire House Players are volunteers. Proceeds from performances and any […]
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 […]
Exploration Place in Wichita
Exploration Place in Wichita is a popular destination and, personally, one of our family’s favorites. It offers a dynamic and ever-changing range of activities, ensuring each visit is a unique experience. The facility features a rotation of exhibits, allowing visitors to explore new adventures regularly. It is situated along the scenic Arkansas River, providing a […]
Sunflower fields near Wichita
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 […]
Van Gogh Exhibit in Wichita: Immersive Art Experience
Van Gogh Immersive Experience Comes to Wichita. Have you ever wished you could step right into a painting and feel what the artist felt? Now you can. Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience is coming to Wichita, and it’s one of the most talked-about art exhibitions in the country and for good reason. This award-winning 360-degree […]
Night at Cowboy Camp at Cowtown
Here’s a fun item for your summer agenda before the kids go back to school! Cowtown Wichita has an event called Night at Cowboy Camp. The price includes dinner, unique activities, and an evening learning how to be a Cowboy. This event is recommended for kids ages 4-12. It’s a fundraiser for the museum that’s […]
Museum of World Treasures Customer Appreciation Day
It’s an event we look forward to each year around back-to-school time. The Museum of World Treasures Customer Appreciation Day is an opportunity to explore all the strange, quirky, fascinating, and fun artifacts collected right here in Wichita, Kansas, at a discount with special activities. This event is Sunflower Summer eligible! If you qualify, use […]
Sedgwick County Zoo: free admission for first responders
The Sedgwick County Zoo is honoring First Responders Day on July 22, 2025, with FREE admission for all law enforcement, fire, EMS personnel, and 911 operators. Families can also enjoy free entry that day by using the Sunflower Summer App, making it a great time to visit the zoo without spending a dime. First responders […]
Visit Exploration Place for Free and $50 Off a Membership
Exploration Place is running a fantastic deal with the Sunflower Summer App this summer. You can get an annual membership for 50% off, and Kansas students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade and up, along with one adult, can visit for FREE with the Sunflower Summer app. When visiting, each person registered to your Sunflower Summer […]
Free Ice Cream Social & Birthday Celebration at the Wichita Historical Museum
Can you think of anything better to do when the weather is so warm than getting together with friends and neighbors for an old-fashioned ice cream social? Our grandparents really knew what they were doing when they invented this kind of gathering! And this summer, it comes with a birthday cake too! Visit the museum that […]
Kansas Aviation Museum Memberships Deal
The Kansas Aviation Museum is running a membership deal with the Sunflower Summer App this year. This is a great deal on an already-affordable membership to the Kansas Aviation Museum. When you show the Sunflower Summer app, you can get a 50% discounted membership, giving you free admission all year long. The Crew Membership is […]
8 Wonders of Kansas Quick Review: Road Trip
Ever wondered where to find the 8 Wonders of Kansas? Some of these places I have been to, others I have never heard of. Most of the “Wonders” on this list are close to Wichita, making them an easy day trip. The furthest location on this list is four hours away (Monument Rocks). I highly […]
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 […]
Moonlit Mania at Great Plains Nature Center: Free Event
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
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 […]