Nomar International Market Fall Open House Saturday
The Nomar International Market Plaza is holding a fall open house with a free exercise class, free children’s games, and a free $25 gift certificate for the first 25 attendees who fill out a survey. The focus of the Fall Open House is individual and family health with booths relating to the theme. You’ll get […]
Friends of the Library Book Sale at the Andover Public Library
The Friends of the Andover Public Library Book Sale is this Saturday, October 22, 2011 at the library at 1511 E. Central Ave. in Andover. The sale is open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Purple Heart 4-H club will be selling baked goods outside the library during the sale. 🙂 For more information, […]
Fall Festival at The Kansas African-American Museum
This Saturday, October 22, join your neighbors and friends for a fall festival at The Kansas African-American Museum. There will be a bake-sale, food vendors, live music, activities for the kids, prize-drawings and more. Admission is free. The event begins at noon and continues until 4 p.m. The museum is located at 601 N. Water […]
WSU Center for Entrepreneurship Forum Series: The Service Industry (Free)
The WSU Center for Entrepreneurship continues its forum series Thursday, October 20, 2011. Admission is free and the event is open to the public. The topic this Thursday is “The Service Industry.” Speakers include Norman Arensdorf of Village Tours & Travel, Ben Arnold of Corporate Caterers of Wichita, and Bill Maness of Syndeo Outsourching. Find […]
Final Friday Family & Kids Torchlight Tour of the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum
Submitted by Abby Miller. (This looks like fun. Thanks, Abby!) Just in time for Halloween, join us for Final Friday Night in the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, for a fun, family-friendly tour of the Museum in the dark! Flashlights will be provided for participants who will be guided through the Museum, to enjoy four floors […]
Trunk-or-Treat at Wichita State University
Saturday, October 22, 2011, the WSU Student Activities Council is sponsoring Trunk-or-Treat in the parking lot of the Rhatigan Student Center. Activities for kids include pumpkin-painting, a costume contest, and a scavenger hunt. Adults are free with a paying child. Admission is $3 for the general public; $1 for children of WSU students, faculty, or […]
Autumn Powwow at the Indian Center and Book and Art Sale
Submitted by Angela Cato. Thanks, Angela! The Autumn Benefit Powwow will be held on Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Mid-America All-Indian Center at 650 N. Seneca near downtown Wichita. The powwow will include gourd dancing from 1-5 p.m. and a grand entry of intertribal dancers at 6:30 p.m. The closing song is scheduled for 10 […]
Free Moon Observation Event at Exploration Place
In honor of International Observe the Moon Night, the Kansas Astronomical Observers will guide participants in viewing the moon through telescopes Saturday evening, October 8, 2011 in the outdoor plaza at Exploration Place. They’ll point out notable features, share some newly-discovered information about the moon, and answer questions. The event is free. By the Light of […]
Storytime Village at the Kansas African American Museum
Storytime Village is a free program from the Kansas African American Museum for kids in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. on the third Saturday of every month, guest presenters will bring a book to life for the kids, following up with themed activities and games. Call the Kansas African American […]
Fire Prevention Week Activities
These should be fun and educational. October 8 – 15 is Fire Prevention Week in Sedgwick County and a number of activities are scheduled throughout the county: Fire Station 37 Open House October 8, 2011, 1 to 4 p.m., 4343 North Woodlawn, Bel Aire. Activities include demonstrations, games, tours, food, refreshments, moon-walk, Bel Aire Police […]
Free Admission to the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum Saturday
The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum will be open on Saturday, October 8, from 1-5 p.m. with free admission as part of the city’s celebration of the Kansas Sesquicentennial. Enjoy dozens of exhibits, including “WHAT TO WEAR . . . To the Kansas Sesquicentennial?” that highlights Kansas history through fashion. What we wear reflects where we’ve […]
Practical Entrepreneur Training Tools – Inexpensive Workshops from WSU
WSU’s Center for Entrepreneurship has begun its Fall 2011 series of workshops for business owners. Each workshop is designed to give both established businesses and start-ups the skills and knowledge to succeed in these current economic times. Workshops are held on Fridays in Devlin Hall at WSU from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost […]
Kansas 150 Festival in Downtown Wichita
Come to the statewide birthday party for Kansas! The Kansas 150 Festival celebrating the Sunflower State’s sesquicentennial takes place in downtown Wichita, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011. The “Kansas Sunflower Parade” starts at 11 a.m. along Main St. onto Douglas Avenue in front of Century II Performing Arts and Convention Center. More than 100 entries from […]
FREE Admission to First Friday Exhibit Opening at the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum
The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum will open the new exhibit, “Wichita’s Smith Guitars – 18 Strings over Sedgwick County,” on Friday, October 7, 2011. As part of the Wichita’s First Friday Music Crawl, you’ll get free admission (donations accepted) to see the new exhibit and enjoy live music at the museum downtown. “Kansas has a […]
Party in Old Town! 20th Birthday Bash All This Week in Wichita
Happy 20th birthday to Old Town Wichita! To celebrate its second decade, the Old Town district in Wichita will be having a week-long birthday bash starting today, Monday, September 19, 2011. You’ll find shopping and dining specials, along with live entertainment in the streets, every day from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and again from […]
$5 Tickets to See Chris Botti and the Wichita Symphony Orchestra
What a spectacular deal! Enjoy an evening with acclaimed jazz trumpeter Chris Botti this Saturday night when he performs with the Wichita Symphony Orchestra at Century II. Ticket prices start at only $5 for balcony seats! An Evening with Chris Botti and the Wichita Symphony Orchestra Date: Saturday, September 24, 2011 Time: 8:00 pm […]
Free Wichita Audubon Program on “Birds of Kansas”
Tuesday, September 20, 2011, the Wichita Audubon Society will present a free program about the birds of Kansas. Professor emeritus Max Thompson, and Great Plains Nature Center Director Bob Gress will spend time discussing research and photography that went into the newly-published “Birds of Kansas” publication. The talk will take place at the Great Plains […]
Green Acres Market FREE Tasting Fair
If you’ve been looking to make the health- or natural-food plunge but aren’t sure if you’ll like it, visit Green Acres Market Saturday between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. for the 18th annual Tasting Fair. Admission is free and you’ll be able to sample new products and old favorites from local and national producers. Green […]
FREE Play Day at O.J. Watson Park
The Wichita Parks and Recreation Department will hold its 3rd annual Play Day this year on Saturday, September 17, 2011 at O.J. Watson Park. Enjoy some time playing together as a family, with kayaking or canoeing, parachute games, Frisbees, pedal boats, mini golf, music and more available from 1-4 p.m. at this free event. Wichita […]
Get a Free Dark Ride at the Underground Salt Museum
Between now and November 20, 2011 you can save $3 on your experience at the Kansas Underground Salt Museum in Hutchinson. Print a coupon or show it on your phone and you’ll get a free dark ride (aka tram tour) with each admission ticket purchased. Reservations are recommended. You’ll need to present the coupon at […]
2nd 2 None Formal Wear Consignment Sale: Weddings, Proms, and Pageants
Formal wear and wedding decor items are perfect for consignment sales, since they’re usually used once and put away. If you need a formal gown, wedding or formal event centerpieces, flower arrangements, and more, make sure you attend the 2nd 2 None Formal Wear Consignment Sale August 30 through September 3, 2011 before you pay […]
FREE Back-to-School Bash at the Wichita Ice Center
This event is free with the donation of one school-supply item*. You’re invited this Saturday, August 27, 2011 to a Back-to-School Bash at the Wichita Ice Center. The bash begins at 12:15 p.m. and goes until 3:15 p.m. There will be a free 30-minute group lesson at 12:15, free skate rental and prizes. This is […]
Riders in the Sky Concert – BOGO Tickets!
If you’ve been looking for a cheaper way to go to the Riders In The Sky concert at the Orpheum on Friday, August 19, this is it: Purchase tickets through SelectaSeat.com and use the code BOGO to get one of them FREE. This offer is good for ALL price levels! The offer is valid from […]
Handmade in the Heartland Craft Fair Saturday
The third HandMade in the Heartland Craft Fiar is Saturday, August 13, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sedgwick County Extension Center. Admission to the craft fair is free. There will be over 50 booths of hand-made art and homemade treats. For more information, visit the Handmade in the Heartland Facebook page or […]
Free: Acoustic Arts in the Park
On Saturday, Acoustic Arts in the Park will feature live music from Craig Steward; Stumpwater; Kings of the Earth. Find them in Central Riverside Park, just north of the zoo, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., August 13th, 2011. The concerts, presented by the Kansas Acoustic Arts Association, are free and open to the public. […]