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Free admission to Kansas Aviation Museum for veterans and active military

KAM Kansas Aviation Museum photos

Active-duty military and veterans will get FREE admission to the Kansas Aviation Museum during the week of Veterans Day.   The museum will actually be closed on Monday, November 11, since it is always closed on Mondays. But the free admission is valid for all open days from November 10-16, 2019.  KAM is open Sunday […]

FREE story time at the Keeper of the Plains: A Burro’s Tale

Free story time at the Keeper: A Burro's Tale

The Wichita Park and Recreation Department will be joining P.J. Day and his burro Pedro as he reads his book A Burro’s Tale at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, November 27 at the Keeper of the Plains, 650 N. Seneca. P.J. and Pedro are embarking on a 10-state tour to spread holiday cheer, and Wichita is […]

FREE fall flute concert at Friends University

Friends University flute concert November 2019

Here’s another awesome FREE entertainment opportunity in Wichita. The Friends University Flute Choir will present “Fall, Friends and Flutes: A Celebration” Monday, Nov. 25, at 7:30 p.m. The flute choir is comprised of ten talented students and community members. “Fall, Friends and Flutes: A Celebration” concert will include a variety of repertoire from Bach, to rag, […]

FREE fall chamber orchestra concert at Friends University

Fall chamber orchestra at Friends University

The Friends University Sinfonietta Orchestra, formally known as the Chamber Orchestra, will present its Fall Concert Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 7:30 p.m. The orchestra’s concert will feature new faculty percussionist Andrew Slater on vibraphone along with his student Marleah Mullen on marimba in a piece titled Ambient Music, by Kees Schoonenbeek. Ambient music, as well […]

Winter Luminary Walk at Dyck Arboretum

Winter luminaries lighting up Dyck Arboretum in Hesston KS

This will be a fun holiday event in Hesston, KS. Dyck Arboretum will host its annual Winter Luminary Walk on four dates during the holiday season this year: November 29 & 30, 2019 (Thanksgiving weekend)  December 6 & 7, 2019 Enjoy the natural beauty of the gardens in the winter as you walk through thousands […]

4 wings for $1 with entree purchase at Chick N Max Wichita

Chick n max wichita wings

Chick N Max in Wichita will have a Veterans Day promotion that everyone can enjoy (not just military or veterans) on Monday, November 11.  The Wichita-born fast-casual chicken chain will offer 4 of its smoked or fried wings for $1 with any entree purchase. (Limit one order per person.) This offer is available at all […]

Piatto Neapolitan Pizzeria’s 3 Year Anniversary Party

  I can’t think of a better way to celebrate the three year anniversary of a pizza establishment than by eating discounted pizza and cannolis.  That is exactly what Piatto Neapolitan Pizzeria is offering this weekend! Piatto Neapolitan Pizzeria wants to thank Wichita for its love and support. They are doing this by offering the […]

A Night with Santa (FREE)

Letters to Santa

Enjoy a fun and free evening out with the family for the annual A Night with Santa in downtown Wichita. Wichita Park & Recreation will host the annual Night with Santa event on Thursday, December 5, 2019, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Century II. This free holiday event is for children 12 and under […]

Free appetizer or dessert for veterans at Red Lobster

Red Lobster Veterans Day Wichita, KS 2019

Take your favorite veteran out for seafood! In honor of Veterans Day, Red Lobster will be offering a free appetizer or dessert to veterans, active-duty military and reservists with a valid military ID  on Monday, November 11, 2020. You can see your choices below the picture.  Check out our roundup of Veterans Day events, freebies […]

Peter Pan the Musical

Music Theater for Young People will perform Peter Pan, the Musical in March 2020 at Century II’s Mary Jane Teall Theatre.  Based on J.M. Barrie’s classic tale and featuring an unforgettable score by Morris “Moose” Charlap and Jule Styne with lyrics by Carolyn Leigh and Betty Comden and Adolph Green, Peter Pan is one of the […]

BJ’s Restaurant honors military vets November 11

free veterans day meal at bjs brewhouse

In honoring past and present military members, BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse is offering a free meal for them on Veteran’s Day this year. BJ’s Brewhouse Free Meal for Military and Veterans On Monday, November 11, all current and former military can enjoy a free entree up to $14.95 and a free Dr. Pepper beverage. You just […]

Bret Michaels tickets $10.31 today only

today only! Bret Michaels concert tickets only $10.31

Hartman Arena sent out an email this morning with a fun deal. Today only – October 31 – a limited number of tickets to Wichita’s Bret Michaels concert are only $10.31. As you would expect, these are for select seats only but it is a great deal if you can get tickets at that price! […]

Free (Wichita Baseball) Tshirt Friday

In anticipation of the new Wichita Baseball Stadium coming this spring, Wichita Baseball 2020 will be giving away free t-shirts this Friday to the first 100 people! This Friday, November 1,  you will have a chance to get a free t-shirt at the First Friday Party at the Wichita Boathouse. (Say that 10 times fast! […]

Applebees boneless wings 25 cents each

applebees boneless wings special wichita

Boneless wings fans, rejoice! Applebee’s Grill + Bar is offering some saucy savings.  For a limited time, the popular restaurant chain is offering boneless wings for just 25 cents each at participating restaurants — while supplies last.  The chain’s boneless wings are made with crispy breaded pieces of juicy, tender boneless chicken tossed in classic Hot Buffalo sauce. Whether […]

Free kids’ meal at Carrabbas Halloween & discount on to-go orders

carrabbas spaghetti

Carrabbas Italian Grill is offering a treat to parents and kids this Halloween, in the form of a FREE kids’ meal. (Get a little real food in their tummies to counteract all that candy.) From open to close on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019 Carrabba’s is offering a FREE kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult […]

Día de los Muertos, Day of the Dead Events in Wichita, KS

Día de los Muertos, or “Day of the Dead”, is traditionally a Mexican holiday that begins on October 31st and goes through November 2nd. Although we typically view death as a somber time, Día de los Muertos gives us an opportunity to celebrate the lives of our deceased relatives and pray for their souls. Celebrations […]

Family Fall Festival at Chick fil A Maple & Ridge

Family Fall Festival at Chick fil A on Maple and Ridge

Chick fil A on Maple and Ridge in west Wichita is hosting a Family Fall Festival on Saturday, October 26, 2019! They’ll have a petting zoo, activities like pumpkin painting and sand art, face painting, balloon twisting, a bounce house, plus games and prizes. All activities during the Family Fall Festival at Chick fil A […]

FREE Family-Friendly Torchlight Tour at Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

The lights will be off in the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum on the night of Friday October 25, but that doesn’t mean it’s closed! Enjoy a fun Halloween torchlight tour of the dark museum – including taking a trip up to the rarely-seen inside of the Clock Tower! Flashlights provided by the Coleman Company will […]

Kids in costume eat free at McAlister’s Deli in Wichita

McAlister Deli kids eat free in costume halloween week

Bring the family to McAlister’s Deli in Wichita October 26 – 31, 2019. Kids 12 and under in costume will get a FREE kids meal with adult meal purchase! Of course, this kids eat free deal is good at participating McAlister’s locations for dine-in and carryout orders only. The hours it’s available will vary by […]

Sugar Free Allstars perform at Wichita Public Library

Kids Rock duo Sugar Free Allstars perform at the Wichita Public Library in November 2019

Sugar Free Allstars, Oklahoma City’s Grammy-featured family funk super duo, is coming to Wichita to play for children registered in the Wichita Public Library’s 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program. The two concerts will take place Saturday Nov. 9 at the following times and locations: 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Advanced Learning Library, 711 W. 2nd St. […]

Halloween in the Park – FREE Trick or Treating Event for Kids

Wichita Halloween in the Park

Wesley Children’s Foundation is sponsoring a free trick-or-treat event at Edgemoor Park that will teach kids how to have a fun and safe Halloween. Halloween in the Park will be held Friday, October 25 at Edgemoor Park. Parents can bring their costumed kiddos from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. for a variety of kid-friendly Halloween activities. […]

Camp Cedar Creek Fall Fling for Adults 21+

Why should kids get to have all the Halloween fun? Wichita’s newest pumpkin patch, Cedar Creek, is hosting an adults only event. (21 and older) Cedar Creek says, “It’s time for the Adults to have some campfire fun! Grab your Flannel, Uggs and head over to our Family Farm & enjoy the FALL weather!!! There […]

Movie Nights at the Pop-Up Park

Movie Nights at the Pop-Up Park ICT

This is an older post. See Summer Movies in Wichita for the latest information.  Hurray! More free Summer Movies in Wichita! Downtown Wichita will be hosting free movie nights at the ICT Pop-Up Park on Douglas Ave. downtown. These are all family-friendly, so bring the kids and bring your lawn chairs along with a little cash […]

Spooky Science at Exploration Place

exploration place

Included with admission on Saturday October 19, Exploration Place will hold a new family-friendly “Spooky Science” event. Kids can wear their costumes and enjoy Halloween-themed science experiments, along with all the regular exhibits. Spooky Science will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. that day. You can visit their website for more details about […]