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Greater Andover Days Fall Festival 2025

Greater Andover Days is the perfect family-friendly event for all ages, whether it’s for a budget-friendly date night or getting the family out of the house for a weekend. Greater Andover Days 2025 kicks off Friday, September 26 and continues through Sunday, September 28, 2025. The festival is a beloved fall tradition in Kansas and […]

ICT Fest: A Wichita Music Festival

Musicians from across the country come together to play for hundreds of Wichita music lovers at ICT Fest. The annual music festival is held in Wichita each September. It features dozens of bands from all genres of music, including noise rock, punk, and minimal electronic.  The best part is that this year it’s free to […]

National Cheeseburger Day & Burger Specials in Wichita

National Cheeseburger Day is coming up on September 18! On this day, many restaurants are offering free or discounted cheeseburgers. It’s the perfect time to indulge in a tasty deal, so don’t miss out! To help you celebrate, we’ve compiled a list of National Hamburger Day deals, ongoing burger specials around town, and some of […]

Apple and Peach Picking Around Wichita Kansas

Nothing says fall like apple picking in Wichita with your family at a local orchard. With all the city’s hustle and bustle, it’s important to switch things up with the family and get out and enjoy the fresh fall air! There are several great apple and peach orchards within short driving distance from Wichita, Kansas. […]

Dairy Queen Blizzards for 85 cents

Dairy Queen .85

Calling all ice cream lovers! For a limited time, Dairy Queen is running a big DEAL where their small Blizzards will be only .85 cents through the app. They are doing this to promote the debut of their Fall Treat Collection for 2025 and to keep the celebration of their 85th birthday going. See below […]

Sonic BOGO Free Hamburger Deal this September

Football season in Wichita just got a little tastier and a whole lot cheaper. All through September 2025, SONIC is offering a Buy One, Get One Free Double SONIC Smasher deal, available exclusively when you order through the SONIC App. That means you and a friend can enjoy bold, game-day flavor without blowing your budget. […]

ICT Comic Con and Science Fiction Expo

ICT Comic Con & Science 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

Empire House Theater show playbill

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 […]

Central Standard Brewing Anniversary Party in Wichita

CSB Brewery is having its anniversary party in Wichita this August. Central Standard Brewing is celebrating 10 years in Wichita, and they’re throwing a big Block Party to mark the occasion. If you love local beer, live music, and a great community vibe, this is one you won’t want to miss. Live Music at Central […]

Taste of Newton Fall Festival Free Event

The Taste of Newton is an annual event that brings the community to Newton, Kansas, to enjoy a culinary experience featuring food, local vendors, and more. Entry to Taste of Newton and to the Fall Festival is free, but you will have to purchase your food. The fall festival in Newton combines two very popular […]

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 […]

Mulvane Old Settlers Days Celebration

It’s been an annual event since 1873! Mulvane Old Settlers Days returns August 21–24, 2025, celebrating homespun fun in this historic Kansas town. The beloved four-day festival combines small-town charm with big-time community with rodeo nights, a lively parade, arts & crafts, a carnival, and family-friendly contests all centered around Main Street Park. Below you’ll […]

Floatin’ on the River Kayak Events: Paddle & Dine

Summer is the perfect time of year to do some floatin’ on the river! In addition to its kayak rentals on the river, the City of Wichita Park & Recreation office will be offering a series of guided kayak floats along the Arkansas River this summer. This is your chance to paddle the Arkansas River […]

Wichita Ice Center Discounts $2 Tuesdays & Thrusdays

The Wichita Ice Center is the place for indoor ice skating in Wichita. If you want to learn to ice skate or are looking for some activities in Wichita, this is the place to go.   The Wichita Ice Center has had $2 Tuesday for a while, but now they have added Thursday! This deal is […]

Wichita Summer Checklist: Things to Do in Wichita This Summer

Here is our ultimate Summer Checklist of things to do in Wichita this Summer. This list includes all ages summer activities in Wichita. Our city is filled with many things for residents and visitors to do this summer. There is much to explore, from fan-favorite events to some of our Summertime Free activities. Bust the boredom […]

2025 National Ice Cream Day Deals in Wichita, KS – Free & Discounted Treats

What’s better than ice cream? Free ice cream, of course! So don’t miss these National Ice Cream Day/Month freebies.  2025 Update (July 2025): This post has been updated with the latest National Ice Cream Day deals in Wichita, including new offers from Burger King and DQ. We’re not surprised that July is National Ice Cream […]

Free fun, live music, and more at Sedgwick County Fair

Yup, it’s happening. The Sedgwick County Fair organizers announced we’re having a fair this year. And they’ll have free live music on their open-air stage, too! Admission to the county fair is FREE. (Yes, free!). They do have a Ranch Rodeo and Demo Derby that costs to attend, and if you want to ride some […]

Taco Fest in Wichita: Best Taco in ICT 2025

Wichita Taco Festival

It doesn’t have to be Tuesday to have tacos! The Wichita Taco Festival is back! This year’s Taco Fest will be held June 28, 2025, in Downtown Wichita at the Fountains at Waterwalk. It was previously at the Capitol Federal Amphitheater in Andover. Stroll around and savor a variety of tacos, international cuisines, and more, […]

Moonlit Mania at Great Plains Nature Center: Free Event

Moonlit-Mania-

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! […]

Tallgrass Film Center Downtown Wichita

Tallgrass Film Center

The Tallgrass Film Center has a theatre and plays films all year long. Escape the hustle & bustle of the big cinemas and enjoy a fantastic movie-watching experience, just like your home theater – but better! Experience the great atmosphere, fantastic film selection, and friendly smiles at the Film Center. This is truly a hidden […]

National Drive-In Movie Deal at Starlite

National Drive-In Day is a great reminder of what makes drive-in theaters so special. In a time when most people stream movies at home, places like the Starlite Drive-In bring back the fun of watching films under the stars. So, gather your loved ones and head to the Starlite Drive-In on June 6th to celebrate […]

Barks, Brews & Running Shoes: Side Pockets .5 K Beer Run Event

Side Pockets Annual “Barks, Brews & Running Shoes” .5K Beer Run is Back—And Yes, It’s Only 0.5K! Wichita’s most lighthearted and laugh-out-loud “run” returns on Saturday, June 7, 2025, with the annual Side Pockets “Barks, Brews & Running Shoes” 0.5K Beer Run. That’s right—it’s just 0.5K, or about 1/3 of a mile (546 yards). Organizers […]

Top Golf Wichita Deals & Discounts

Top Golf in Wichita is a great activity if you want to practice golf, have a Date Night, or for some fun Kids’ Activities. Topgolf is a game-changing entertainment venue that combines Golf, technology, and a social atmosphere. It’s not your traditional golf experience; it’s a blend of a high-tech driving range, a Sports Bar, […]

Pickleball Open Play at Wichita Parks for $4

Where to play pickleball in Wichita? There are many great options, but this article focuses on pickleball open play at Wichita public parks. The enthusiasm for pickleball is rising in Wichita, and here’s an affordable way to join in on the fun. Wichita Parks and Recreation is organizing open play sessions for pickleball players of […]