Goddard Fall Festival: Carnival Rides, Fireworks & More
The Goddard Fall Festival is back! If you’re looking for a fun, affordable fall tradition close to home, the 2025 Goddard Fall Festival is the place to be. Happening October 10–12, this annual event is full of small-town charm, free activities, and all the classic fall fun your family could want. As a Wichita mom, […]
Sedgwick County Zoo: free admission for first responders
The Sedgwick County Zoo will offer FREE admission to all law enforcement, fire, EMS, and 911 operators. They are running this special for First Responders Day on July 22, 2025. First responders play a crucial role in our communities, often putting their lives on the line to help others in times of need. They are […]
Open Streets ICT 2025 in Downtown Wichita is FREE
Wichita Parks and Recreation will host another Open Streets ICT – a FREE event in Wichita, KS. Over 100 vendors will be in attendance. Open Streets ICT brings Wichitans of all ages downtown for an active, fun, community-building afternoon on Wichita’s iconic Douglas Avenue. Open Street is one of my favorite community events. The city […]
Wichita Flea Market a Monthly Sale with Local & Regional Vendors
The Wichita Flea Market is doing a “Tour of Wichita”. Each show will be at different locations for 2025. This is a monthly Flea Market in and around Wichita with typically over 200 local and regional vendors. Perfect for “one-stop” shopping. Shop locally through booths that include antiques, crafts, vintage items, collectibles, primitives, reclaimed items, […]
Sunflower Summer App 2025- Free Admission to Kansas Attractions
The Sunflower Summer App provides various ways for families to get out, explore something new, and enjoy time together. Kansas families can visit museums, zoos, historic landmarks, and more for FREE! YES, You can visit attractions around KANSAS for FREE!!! The Sunflower Summer Program benefits Kansas families with school-aged children, encouraging them to explore and […]
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 […]
FREE Audacy Summer Concert Series
Looking for something fun and free to do on Friday night in Wichita? The Audacy Summer concerts series is back. It was previously known as the KEYN Summer Concert Series. Enjoy free concerts at Naftzger Park in the heart of downtown Wichita & at the Andover Amphitheater this summer! This concert series offers top-notch bands […]
Free Admission to Old Cowtown Museum on Sundays 2025
Yes! Free Sundays at Cowtown is back. Thanks to a generous donation by Colby Sandlian, everyone gets FREE ADMISSION to Cowtown on Sundays from April through October. There are some exclusions, such as when the Museum is closed and for certain special events, they’ll be held on Sundays. (Members get in free to most special […]
Orpheum Theater Film Series 2025
Here’s an experience you can’t get anywhere else, and it’s not too expensive. Wichita’s Orpheum Theater shows a classic film one Thursday night every month in its one-of-a-kind, beautifully renovated theater for $8 a ticket. The Orpheum Theater features beautiful and ornate architecture that reflects the style of the time it was built. We have […]
The Big Float on the Arkansas River
The Big Float is a river float and beach party on the Arkansas River in downtown Wichita. The goal of the Big Float is to build support for improving river access and creating a river habitat for Wichitans. Because this is a fundraiser to fund the River’s water quality improvements and education opportunities, refunds are […]
Kansas Maze Sunflower Festival
The Kansas Maze is located on the Gaebbert family farm in Buhler, KS, which is about 50 min from Wichita. They have more than 600,000 Sunflowers for you to see. Each year, they have a multi-week festival whenever the Sunflowers bloom, so the dates are never exactly set until the flowers are in bloom. Who […]
Adult Sports Leagues in Wichita: Softball, Golf, Kickball & Valleyball
Are you looking for an adult sports league to join in Wichita? This year, consider participating in adult athletics with the Wichita Parks and Recreation Department. They offer affordable, organized sports, such as adult kickball, golf, sand volleyball, and softball. Participating offers a multitude of benefits. Firstly, it provides an avenue for physical activity, promoting […]
Live Music at Chicken N Pickle: Free Concerts this Summer
Chicken N Pickle Summer Music Series will be back for 2025! Enjoy FREE concerts and live DJ events throughout the summer. The best part is that all of these performances are FREE!! If you want to try pickleball we recommend reserving an outdoor court Monday – Friday or Late at Night to get the best […]
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 […]
NBC World Series Tournament in Wichita: Free Tickets & Deals
The National Baseball Congress World Series will be held at Wichita State University from July 24 to August 3, 2025. Here’s where to find discounted or free tickets to the NBC tournament in Wichita this year. Throughout the series, several local merchants sponsor giveaways or give out free or discounted General Admission passes to the […]
O.J. Watson Park in Wichita
OJ Watson Park is a fantastic place for families, teens, and anyone who wants to get outside and enjoy some outdoor activities. This is the Wichita park with the yellow brick road! The park operates year-round, but the opening weekend—when all rides and special activities resume—takes place just before Wichita schools’ spring break. The ride season wraps […]
Storytime at Naftzger Park in Downtown Wichita
Storytime in the Park is FREE at Naftzger Park in downtown Wichita. Read along with stories on the big screen and enjoy music, snacks, free books, and an activity for the kids. Admission is FREE, and this event is open to the public. Storytime Village helps put on these storytimes with Wichita Parks & Recreation. They […]
Wichita Wind Surge Baseball Games Tips and Deals
What is the Wichita Wind Surge? They are a minor league baseball team and the Double-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins. They play at the Riverfront Stadium in downtown Wichita, KS. We have Wind Surge deals and promotions to help you enjoy the ballgame on a budget. Going to a baseball game can be a […]
Advanced Learning Library in Downtown Wichita
The Advanced Learning Library at 711 W. 2nd Street in Wichita replaced the old Central Branch location. This library is a great addition to Downtown Wichita, with neat indoor and outdoor spaces. It has cool new features that will make this library a place for the community to gather and collaborate. Although the library looks […]
RiverFlix: Free Outdoor Movies at Exploration Place
Riverflix at Exploration Place is a free outdoor movie series in Wichita. It will be held in the Exploration Place amphitheater right outside its downtown location, near the iconic Keeper of the Plains. The best part is that Riverflix is FREE. This outdoor event will be held in the Wichita Foundation Amphitheater, where everyone is […]
Wichita Summer & Fall Concerts
One of the best things about summer is the music! When the weather warms up, Wichita puts on some great community gatherings with music as the focal point, and they’re almost always affordable, family-friendly, and outside! This is where we’ll keep track of the outdoor and free concerts we hear of. It will update automatically […]
Wichita Summer Checklist of Activities on a Budget
Here is our ultimate Summer Checklist of things to do in Wichita this Summer. This list includes things to do with kids’ and Adults’ activities in Wichita. Our city is filled with many things for kids and adults to do this summer. There is much to explore, from fan-favorite events to some of our Summertime Free […]
Starlite Drive In Theater Wichita
It is definitely one of the best movie deals in town (not to mention a great family fun event). The Starlite Drive In in Wichita, KS is gives you the experience of going to an old-fashioned drive-in movie – something that many cities don’t offer anymore – but with upgraded sound and video. Movie goers […]
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 […]
4th of July in El Dorado, Kansas Fireworks and Events
El Dorado, KS, has a great list of 4th of July activities and fireworks. You can expect a bike parade, turtle races, a veterans ceremony, a free swim, and, of course, fireworks. There are lots of activities taking place throughout the day in El Dorado. El Dorado is a great small town approximately 30 minutes northeast […]