Exploration Place Exhibit that Brings Wichita’s Aviation Industry to Life
The permanent exhibit, Design, Build, Fly is always open at Exploration Place! The exhibit encompasses all that makes Wichita the “Air Capital of the World”. This hands-on experience is a great way for generations to bond and feel a sense of pride in our community. I envision parents and grandparents enjoying the exhibit and telling their children and […]
Where you can swim in Wichita this Summer
Beat the summer heat with these local Wichita area swimming pools, water parks, and lakes. Dive right in to summer fun with our big list of pools, beaches, and water parks in the Wichita area! Also, be sure to check out our list of FREE swimming days at Wichita pools! Table of Contents: If swimming […]
Wichita Baseball Museum at Riverfront Stadium: FREE
The Wichita Baseball Museum is at the Riverfront Stadium, where the Wichita Wind Surge play. This museum is FREE to the public! The Museum Features: Trivia and historical artifacts showcasing Wichita’s baseball history, including Wichita’s all-black baseball team the Monrovians, the National Baseball Congress (NBC), along with preserved components of Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. Visitors are welcome […]
City Arts in Downtown Wichita
City Arts is a museum in downtown Wichita. It has a free museum for the community and excellent art classes for all ages. This is where you can be creative and allow everyone to express themselves through art. CityArts offers the opportunity to participate in diverse art programming throughout the year. Since it began in […]
Ulrich Museum of Art at Wichita State
The Ulrich Museum of Art is a FREE museum in Wichita. As the region’s source for modern and contemporary art, the Ulrich Museum of Art at Wichita State University connects viewers with artists and artworks that reflect our world today. Visitors can explore and enjoy 20th and 21st-century art with exhibitions that feature emerging and […]
McCormick School Museum
Wichita’s McCormick School building, designed by architects Proudfoot and Bird, is the oldest school building in Wichita. It’s now a museum that showcases the history of Wichita Public Schools. The McCormick School was built in 1890 and was the seventeenth elementary school in the Wichita Public School system. Tours of the McCormick School Museum are […]
Free and Discount Museum Days in Wichita
Whether you’re a visitor or a resident, Wichita’s museums provide lots of educational fun and entertainment. Most are moderately priced to begin with, but Wichita also has FREE museum days at times during the year. (And some of our museums are always completely free!) Sometimes the free days are part of a bigger national program […]
African American Musicians in Kansas
African American Musicians in Kansas 1860-1920. FREE Event at the Wichita Public Library-Advanced Learning Center for Black History Month. African Americans in Kansas participated in a wide variety of music ensembles. Lemuel Sheppard’s presentation will introduce the audience to these musicians and the songs they performed in Kansas from 1860 to 1919. Some of the […]
Museums in Wichita
Wichita has some great Museums to visit and Museums are a great way to get out of the house to learn about history. By attending these museums, I have listed, you’re not only supporting the building and their preservation, but you are supporting the community. Who knows, maybe you’ll find out something you didn’t know […]
Wichita’s FREE Q-Line Trolley
Wichita Transit’s FREE downtown Q-Line bus service has a whole new look. The Q-line in Wichita has been and still will be a great FREE way to get around downtown – it just won’t keep the nostalgic trolley look anymore. The Q-Line trolley is a great, and FREE, way to explore Downtown Wichita. It is […]
The Original Pizza Hut in Wichita
Did you know that Pizza Hut was started in Wichita? In 1958 two brothers started a restaurant in a building on the corner of Bluff and Kellogg. They sold pizza, a dish that was beginning to gain popularity. They staffed it with family, friends, and fraternity brothers (from Wichita State University) and called it Pizza […]
Wichita Murals
Have a fun and totally FREE day exploring Wichita’s murals. Over the past few years, we’ve seen dozens of colorful murals adorning the sides of buildings, fences, and underpasses. Sometimes you just catch a glimpse of them as you drive by; others we have only seen in pictures. But there’s nothing like getting out and […]
25 Days of Holiday Activities: Free & Cheap Events in Wichita
We’ve compiled a list of Wichita’s favorite FREE or Cheap holiday activities and events in our ’25 Days of Holiday Fun’ list. There is so much happening around town; this is only a little taste of what’s happening. You can visit our community calendar for the complete list. If you’re searching for budget-friendly entertainment with […]
Ultimate List of Holiday Events & Deals in Wichita: December
We have made the ultimate list of deals and events in Wichita this December. This Holiday is filled with exciting events, Christmas movies, shopping deals, and Christmas light displays. ‘Tis the season for Christmas cheer and fantastic deals! Dive into the festive spirit with our curated selection of Christmas deals and a sleigh-full of fun […]
Lights at Ability Point formerly known as Arc’s Lights on St. Paul
Looking for a fantastic holiday light display to drive through? Unfortunately, after 27 years, the Lights at AbilityPoint is coming to an end. The last show was in 2023. Fulton Valley Farms has some of the former AbilityPoint lights and scheduled a give-back night on December 6 for the organization. You’ll love this Wichita classic. […]
First Fridays Under the Stars at Cowtown 2023
Here’s a unique opportunity to see Cowtown in a different light – and at a reduced admission price! Old Cowtown Museum will be open at night on First Fridays. Each month starting in April, they will feature all-ages entertainment and experiences. Admission is just $7 per person. You can catch a mini-melodrama by the Empire […]
September Events at Botanica
Welcome to a New Season at Botanica! Fall is quickly approaching, and Botanica has plenty for you to do and experience. This September don’t forget to squeeze in a final peek at their exhibit, “Dinosaurs Around the World: The Great Outdoors.” You can also celebrate the Monarch butterfly’s migration with student interactives and tours. Music […]
Botanica Thursday Nights: $5 Admission
Botanica, the Wichita Gardens, is open late on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This deal is no longer Happeing! This is a great option to get outside for all of us that work or if you want to enjoy the gardens when it’s a bit cooler out. On Thursday nights, you can get in for just $5. […]
How to Visit Exploration Place on a Budget
Exploration Place in downtown Wichita is a big attraction in our city. It’s a premier Science Center with activities for all ages. In addition to their many permanent exhibits, they have numerous special exhibits, Live Science Shows, and shows in The Dome theater. How to Visit Exploration Place on a Budget: FREE admissions are offered […]
Botanica the Wichita Gardens Summer & Fall Events
If you haven’t been to Botanica in a while, it’s about time to experience Wichita’s finest botanical attraction again. This Summer and Fall are full of events and programs at Botanica, bringing you a whole new experience every time you visit. These events are reoccurring, so you have plenty of time to visit Botanica. In […]
End of Summer Events & Deals at Botanica
Before the hustle and bustle of the school year begins, enjoy the last bit of summer at Botanica! Their calendar is full of fun events and unique programs, bringing you a whole new experience every time you visit. This August, don’t forget to squeeze in another peak at Botanica’s newest exhibit, “Dinosaurs Around the World: […]
National Day of the Cowboy Event at Cowtown
Old Cowtown Museum in Wichita is celebrating the National Day of the Cowboy which is an annual celebration of the workers who created the American West and their impact on the history of Wichita. There will be demonstrations of the many skills that were required to do this tough, demanding and unpredictable work, including branding, […]
Wild & Wet Wednesdays at Tanganyika – Kids Get in Free
Wild & Wet Wednesdays are back in June and July 2023 at Tanganyika Wildlife Park. This is an opportunity to bring the whole family at a BIG discount. If you’re looking for a fun and affordable summer activity for the whole family, you need to head to Tanganyika Wildlife Park. Every Wednesday is Wild Wednesday […]
Exploration Place Wichita Summer 2023 Exhibits
Kansas families with kids in pre-K through 12th grade can download the Sunflower Summer app to receive free All- Access Passes for one visit funded through the Kansas state Department of Education to keep learning going over the summer. Sunflower Summer starts May 26 and runs through August 13. All-Access Passes include all permanent exhibits, […]
Botanica Events in June
Looking for something to do? Visit Botanica! If you’re looking to get out of the house and be surrounded by lush gardens and family-friendly fun, Botanica has you covered. With a multitude of activities happening the week of June 18-24, there is something new to experience at Botanica. There is something for everyone scheduled at […]