Wichita's annual Veteran's Day parade is scheduled for November 6, 2021. It's one of the events in Wichita our family hardly ever misses. Last year, the parade had to be cancelled. I'm glad to hear it's coming back! We're also … [Read more...] about Wichita Veterans Day Parade
Fall
$1 Mums at Botanica, The Wichita Gardens
"Mums" the word! If you are looking for an inexpensive way to fill in your fall flower beds, Botanica has you covered with its annual mum sale. According to the Botanica email newsletter, on Friday, November 5, mums will be available … [Read more...] about $1 Mums at Botanica, The Wichita Gardens
Craft Shows and Holiday Markets
Shop for one-of-a-kind gifts and handmade items at these upcoming fall bazaars, Christmas craft fairs, open houses, artisan markets and other holiday shopping events in and around Wichita. Local artists and crafters have been hard at … [Read more...] about Craft Shows and Holiday Markets
FREE Candy Crawl at Clapp Park
The Wichita Police Department and Wichita Park & Recreation are teaming up this Halloween to bring a fun, kid-friendly trick-or-treating event to Clapp Park in 2021. This FREE family-friendly Halloween event encourages everyone to … [Read more...] about FREE Candy Crawl at Clapp Park
Wicked Island trick or treat (Sunday afternoon)
Tricks and Treats for kids at Wicked Island For the first time ever, Wicked Island at O.J. Watson Park is offering a family-friendly trick or treat event. The normally scary haunted attraction is a favorite in Wichita with the older … [Read more...] about Wicked Island trick or treat (Sunday afternoon)
Haunted Houses and Wichita Halloween Events for Adults
Just in case you like terrifying yourself, here are some Halloween events and attractions for the older or more scare-proof crowd - not for the little kiddos. (See the list of kid-friendly Halloween events here.) Wichita has … [Read more...] about Haunted Houses and Wichita Halloween Events for Adults
Haysville Fall Festival 2021
The Haysville Fall Festival, which offers a fun assortment of events, entertainment and activities for everyone in the family, is on for 2021. Many activities are free, and some require a small fee. The festival is scheduled for … [Read more...] about Haysville Fall Festival 2021
Fall festivals near Wichita (2021)
It’s the season for small-town fall festivals in the Wichita area. Last year, every small town had to do their best to make a good call, which meant most of them didn't happen. So, too, this year is proving to be a challenge for fall … [Read more...] about Fall festivals near Wichita (2021)
County Fair at Old Cowtown Museum in Wichita
Experience the sights and sounds of an old 1870s county fair at Old Cowtown Museum in Wichita on Saturday, October 2, 2021. Although this year's County Fair will look different (masks are required indoors, and also outdoors in situations … [Read more...] about County Fair at Old Cowtown Museum in Wichita
Greater Andover Days Fall Festival 2021
The theme for this year's Greater Andover Days Fall Festival couldn't be more appropriate: Forward Together. So set aside October 14-17, 2021, to do just that. Greater Andover Days (GAD) typically includes a parade, … [Read more...] about Greater Andover Days Fall Festival 2021
Boo at the Zoo: a Sedgwick County Zoo event
Sedgwick County Zoo is hosting a family-friendly, not-so-scary Boo at the Zoo event! Bring your ghouls and goblins to the Zoo for some not-so-spooky fun! They can wear their costumes, and enjoy Halloween fun at the Sedgwick County … [Read more...] about Boo at the Zoo: a Sedgwick County Zoo event
Botanica’s Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
This will be yet another fun Halloween event in Wichita for 2021. Botanica will be hosting the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular again this year from October 13 through 16. There's even a way you can get in FREE to this event if you … [Read more...] about Botanica’s Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes near Wichita
Thank goodness for agricultural tourism in Kansas. Pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and fun farms are all enjoyed outdoors, so go have some fun in 2021! Every year we see wonderful family-owned farms near Wichita that offer pumpkin patches, … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes near Wichita
Taste of Newton and Bethel College Fall Festival 2021
The fall festival in Newton combines two very popular and long-running events. Taste of Newton is September 30, and the Bethel College Fall Festival continues with special events during the weekend. Entry to Taste of Newton and to the … [Read more...] about Taste of Newton and Bethel College Fall Festival 2021
LatinFest ICT
Mark your calendars for September 18, 2021. That's when Wichita will celebrate LatinFest in Old Town Plaza! Latinfest-ICT is a cultural enrichment experience. They'll have authentic Latino food vendors, live performances, two live bands, … [Read more...] about LatinFest ICT
Clearwater Fall Festival 2021
A big welcome back to the Clearwater Fall Festival! Enjoy a weekend of homespun parades, carnivals, live music, and plenty of family fun that fits in the family budget. The town of Clearwater, Kansas, holds its annual Fall Festival the … [Read more...] about Clearwater Fall Festival 2021
Bel Aire Fall Festival 2021
Bel Aire is hosting its annual fall festival this year. The fall fun day begins at 11 a.m., October 16, at the Bel Aire Recreation Center, 5251 East 48th St. North in Bel Aire, Kansas, with fun and activities for all … [Read more...] about Bel Aire Fall Festival 2021
ICT Bloktoberfest
Celebrate your love of beer (or bier), sausage, and all things German at this year's ICT Bloktoberfest. It's a little bit Oktoberfest combined with a Wichita Block Party. The festivities for this all ages event will begin on Friday, … [Read more...] about ICT Bloktoberfest
Wichita Blues Crawl
Get ready for the 2019 Fall Blues Crawl in Wichita, happening Sunday evening, September 29. The annual event is one you won't want to miss. A $10 wristband gets you into all the venues plus the After Party. The Wichita Blues … [Read more...] about Wichita Blues Crawl
Oktoberfest Wichita
In Germany, throngs of people will pack the beer halls and streets of Munich to celebrate Oktoberfest from late September through the first week of October. But don't worry, you won't have to travel that far to eat brats, dance the polka, … [Read more...] about Oktoberfest Wichita
$1 off admission on opening weekend of Klausmeyer Pumpkin Patch
Klausmeyer Dairy Farm and Pumpkin Patch will open for the Fall 2018 season on September 15, 2018, and they're offering an admission discount for you all weekend! This is a working dairy farm with lots of extra fun things for visitors to … [Read more...] about $1 off admission on opening weekend of Klausmeyer Pumpkin Patch