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Family fun in Wichita!

Free and affordable things to do with kids in Wichita, Kansas.

Below you'll find our most recent articles in the Family & Kids category. You can also check out the Wichita kids & family events calendar to find upcoming kid-friendly events in and around Wichita.

These are some of readers' favorite posts from the Family & Kids category:

Santa is coming to town for family pet photos as a fundraiser for Kansas Humane Society

Santa will be in town for Family Pet Photos thanks to the Kansas Humane Society and Downtown Wichita. Bring your furry friends to Naftzger Park this December for holiday photos with the man in red. While this is not a free event, all … [Read more...] about Santa is coming to town for family pet photos as a fundraiser for Kansas Humane Society

Breakfast with Santa at Cowtown

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Join Santa for breakfast at Old Cowtown Museum on Saturday, December 4th or the 11th, 2021! This is a perfect holiday tradition for Wichita kids. Tickets go fast for this event, so get them asap if you want to go at … [Read more...] about Breakfast with Santa at Cowtown

Non-Toy Gift Ideas for Kids and Families

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Toys, toys, toys.  My home is full of toys. Cars and trucks, baby dolls, books, stuffed animals, play clothes, toy dishes, building blocks, and more. You name it, we probably have it. It's not that we don't purge on a regular … [Read more...] about Non-Toy Gift Ideas for Kids and Families

Village Christmas: Tree lighting and holiday fun in Haysville KS

Haysville, KS will kick off the holiday season with Village Christmas - a festive event that includes a tree lighting, photos with Santa, warm food, fun activities, live music, a vendor market, and more.    Village Christmas … [Read more...] about Village Christmas: Tree lighting and holiday fun in Haysville KS

Christmas lights Wichita KS 2021

    Over the years, readers have asked where they can see Christmas light displays in Wichita, and that's a great idea for a post because driving around looking at the lights is not only a fun family tradition, it's also … [Read more...] about Christmas lights Wichita KS 2021

Two days of post-Thanksgiving family fun during Winter Art Mania

Need something to do besides (or after) Black Friday shopping? The Wichita Art Museum will be buzzing with FREE activities and admission over Thanksgiving weekend. Just bring your family and friends after turkey day to WAM for a few … [Read more...] about Two days of post-Thanksgiving family fun during Winter Art Mania

Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides in Wichita

Designed to bring in shoppers, I'm sure. But oh what fun it is! Every year, we have several places in Wichita that usually offer free horse-drawn carriage rides in Wichita. Look below for all the dates and times of the free … [Read more...] about Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides in Wichita

Midian Shrine Feztival of Trees

Midian Shrine’s annual Fezitval of Trees event will provide a fun walk through dozens of fully decorated Christmas trees on display, along with festive activities and swag packages to be raffled off.  The 2021 Feztival of Trees will … [Read more...] about Midian Shrine Feztival of Trees

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