Don’t miss Despicable Me & Shrek on the big screen at Boulevard Theaters at Town West Mall. For a limited time every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday you can enjoy these movies for just $2. Showtimes at 11am. Summer might be coming to an … [Read more...] about Kids Movies $2 Town West Mall: Shrek & Despicable Me
Family & Kids -
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:
- Free or Cheap Activities for Kids in Wichita
- Wichita Kid-Friendly Attractions
- Kids Eat Free (or Cheap!) in Wichita
- Big List of Indoor Playgrounds in Wichita, KS
- Coming soon: Seasonal Fun for Kids in Wichita, KS
Free carousel rides at Botanica Tuesday & Thursday nights
Botanica announced that visitors on Tuesday & Thursday nights will get an extra perk with the price of admission: FREE carousel rides! Happening now through September! - rides on the Khicha Family Carousel at Botanica (a … [Read more...] about Free carousel rides at Botanica Tuesday & Thursday nights
2022 Sunflower Summer app – Free admission to Kansas attractions for families
It's back for 2022! Kansas kids and their parents can have an unforgettable Sunflower Summer again this year thanks to a grant from the U.S. Department of Education and the Kansas State Department of Education. The program includes … [Read more...] about 2022 Sunflower Summer app – Free admission to Kansas attractions for families
Mulvane Old Settlers Days Celebration
It's been an annual event since 1873! The 2022 Mulvane Old Settlers Days celebration is back and will be held Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, August 19, 20, and 21 this year. Events will include a road race, rodeo, arts and crafts fair, … [Read more...] about Mulvane Old Settlers Days Celebration
Water Ski National Championships at Mystic Lakes in Maize, KS
This is an event you would never believe is happening in little ol' Maize, Kansas: the National Championships for water skiing! Mystic Lakes will host the Water Ski National Championships from August 7-13, 2022, and for the most part, it is … [Read more...] about Water Ski National Championships at Mystic Lakes in Maize, KS
Sedgwick County Zoo Back to School Bash
You could call this a "Teacher Preparedness Event," but the Zoo calls it their annual Back-to-School Bash - and it's when they let everyone in for just $3! You'll get zoo admission for only $3 on Saturday, August 6, … [Read more...] about Sedgwick County Zoo Back to School Bash
Free movie night at Capitol Federal Amphitheater
Capitol Federal Amphitheater in Andover is hosting free movie nights again in 2022. This is so exciting. Spring has really sprung and we're heading outdoors for some summer fun! Bring your blankets, chairs, and favorite movie … [Read more...] about Free movie night at Capitol Federal Amphitheater
Museum of World Treasures Customer Appreciation Day
It's an event we look forward to each year around back to school time. The Museum of World Treasures Customer Appreciation Day is an opportunity to explore all the strange, quirky, fascinating and fun artifacts collected right here in … [Read more...] about Museum of World Treasures Customer Appreciation Day
Tanganyika Wildlife Park Birthday Deal
We love to celebrate especially when there is a deal! Tanganyika Wildlife Park in Goddard, Kansas is having a 14th birthday special. In honor of the birthday, admission will be $14 for the first week of August (1st-7th, 2022) where … [Read more...] about Tanganyika Wildlife Park Birthday Deal
FREE Movie at Naftzger Park
We love FREE events, and this is a fun on happening on August 4th at Naftzger Park. The popular movie Encanto will be playing at 7pm on the lawn. This Disney favorite will have you singing along and not talking about Bruno, … [Read more...] about FREE Movie at Naftzger Park
Derby Water Park, Rock River Rapids Summer Deals
Rock River Rapids water park in Derby, Kansas is having some end of summer fun deals and activities. Have you ever been to this water park? If not, it's worth the drive. Check out these deals below. August 2: National Night Out, … [Read more...] about Derby Water Park, Rock River Rapids Summer Deals
$3 zoo admission Twilight Tuesdays
You will want to mark your calendars! On Tuesdays in July, the Sedgwick County Zoo stays open late and gives us a special admission discount. And yes - Cox Twilight Tuesdays at the Zoo are happening in 2022! This year, 2022, CONCERTS ARE … [Read more...] about $3 zoo admission Twilight Tuesdays
Free fun, live music, and more at Sedgwick County Fair 2022
Yup, it's happening. The Sedgwick County Fair organizers announced the dates for 2022. And every night they'll have free live music on their open air stage, too! Admission to the county fair is FREE. (Yes, free!) We're so ready for the … [Read more...] about Free fun, live music, and more at Sedgwick County Fair 2022
Where you can swim in Wichita this Summer
Beat the summer heat with these local Wichita area swimming pools, water parks, and lakes. Dive right in to summer fun with our big list of pools, beaches, and water parks in the Wichita area! Also, be sure to check out our list of FREE … [Read more...] about Where you can swim in Wichita this Summer
4th of July fireworks and fun in Wichita
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Happy Independence Day! We have lots to celebrate this 4th of July and you might be wondering, "Where can I see fireworks near me?" Below, we are listing some of the upcoming 4th of July fireworks in Wichita and surrounding communities that … [Read more...] about 4th of July fireworks and fun in Wichita
4th of July at El Dorado Lake
Friends of the El Dorado Lake are throwing their annual Independence Day shindig on Saturday, July 2nd. Gather at the Bluestem Bait and General Store in the morning for an affordable biscuits and gravy breakfast, Independence Day … [Read more...] about 4th of July at El Dorado Lake
FREE children’s concert from WSO
Musicians from the Wichita Symphony Orchestra will perform a FREE children's concert at the Carl G Brewer Community Center on Saturday, June 25, 2022. The concert starts at 2 p.m. and will feature selections from Disney favorites … [Read more...] about FREE children’s concert from WSO
Celebrate America at Old Cowtown Museum
Get ready to celebrate America like its 1875! On July 3, 2021, Cowtown is celebrating America by throwing an old-fashioned Independence Day celebration. Related: Wichita 4th of July Celebrations There will be ice cream, hot dogs … [Read more...] about Celebrate America at Old Cowtown Museum
Kechi Fair: Fun, food, fireworks, and fine arts
The annual Kechi Fair combines good old-fashioned small town fun with live entertainment, a street dance, fireworks, and more! This year it will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at the park. A fair button covers the cost of almost … [Read more...] about Kechi Fair: Fun, food, fireworks, and fine arts
Fathers Day Car Show at the Zoo and dads get in free
Dads get in free to the zoo again this year on Father's Day with a paid child's* admission. Plus, just for dad's special day, the Sedgwick County Zoo is also hosting its annual Father's Day Car Show. See all sorts of classic cars, … [Read more...] about Fathers Day Car Show at the Zoo and dads get in free
Fathers Day BOGO at Kansas Cosmosphere
On Father's Day, Sunday, June 19, Kansas Cosmosphere in Hutchinson is offering BOGO Mission Passes if you bring your dad along. Purchase one All-Access Mission Pass and Dad gets one for FREE! The All-Day Mission Pass includes a … [Read more...] about Fathers Day BOGO at Kansas Cosmosphere
Stearman Field Fathers Day Fly-In
Fun family day! The annual fly-in at Stearman Field in Benton, Kansas will be held this year the day before Fathers Day, June 18, 2022. This is a time when you get to walk around on the tarmac and get close to the aircraft! You'll get to … [Read more...] about Stearman Field Fathers Day Fly-In
Dads Get Free Admission to Botanica for Father’s Day
Botanica is celebrating Father's Day on June 19, 2022 with free admission for fathers. Dads get in free from 1-5 p.m. Everyone else pays regular admission. Free Fathers Day event at Botanica, 1-5 p.m. on Sunday. Date: June 19, … [Read more...] about Dads Get Free Admission to Botanica for Father’s Day
Summer concert series at Capitol Federal Amphitheater with Chris Janson and Melissa Etheridge!!
This post is sponsored by our awesome community partner, the CapFed Amphitheater in Andover. Woot!
These summer concerts at Capitol Federal Amphitheater just keep on being great! Everyone loves their lineup of awesome performers each year, and 2022 is no exception! We have two concerts to look forward to: Chris Janson on June 24 and … [Read more...] about Summer concert series at Capitol Federal Amphitheater with Chris Janson and Melissa Etheridge!!
FREE Movie Night in the Park, Goddard, KS
Goddard neighbors, join the City of Goddard Friday, June 10, 2022 for a FREE movie night in the park at Linear Park. They'll be showing the movie Spiderman: No Way Home, which some folks have told me is the best Spiderman movie … [Read more...] about FREE Movie Night in the Park, Goddard, KS
