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Taylor Swift Laser Show at Exploration Place

Calling all Swifties! Exploration Place is hosting a Taylor Swift Laser show on its 60-foot dome screen with T Swift’s most iconic songs. The screen will project neon images of the iconic star while lasers surround the dome. Get ready to sing and dance along in this unforgettable Dome film experience. This Karma is a […]

Wichita Veterans Day Parade 2024

Veterans Day Parade

Wichita’s annual Veteran’s Day parade is scheduled for November 9, 2024. It’s one of the events in Wichita our family hardly ever misses. Keep reading to find the route and where to go to find all of the fun and events after the parade! Veterans Day is on November 11th so make sure to put […]

2024 Veterans Day Events and Deals in Wichita, KS

Veterans and active-duty members of the U.S. military are worthy of our respect and gratitude every day (see Military Discounts in Wichita), but on Veterans Day we can do one better and take them out for a free meal, attend an event that honors them, visit one of the Wichita attractions that offer free admission […]

Kids Konnection & Specialty Camps for Kids over Winter Break

Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained during Winter Break or on those teacher in-service days? Look no further than Kids Konnection or Signup for Winter Break Specialty Camps! Both are provided for those of us who work and need somewhere fun for the kids to go while they are out of school. These […]

City of Derby Christmas Tree Lighting

Within Wichita, we have the Bradley Fair tree lighting and the City of Wichita tree lighting. But our friends to the south will be lighting their city tree soon as well. The City of Derby tree lighting will take place on Tuesday, November 21 at 6 p.m. What fun! The mayor will kick off the […]

Friends University Christmas Clock Tower Lighting

Friends University illuminates the historic Davis clock tower on Nov. 24, 2024 at 6 p.m. This time-honored tradition on the Friends University campus at Rose Window Plaza is a symbol of the start of the holiday season for the campus and the Wichita community. Whether you attend Friends University or just live in Wichita, you […]

Winfield Isle of Lights Christmas Display

Winfield, KS, has a beautiful mile-long Christmas display that’s a must-see for your yearly family tradition! Isle of Lights was formed in 1993 as a not-for-profit organization with the vision to create a Christmas lighting display in Winfield’s beautiful Island Park. Every year since, new displays have been added to the park. Money for new displays and expenses comes from gate […]

Wichita Ice Center Discounts $2 Tuesdays

Wichita Ice Center $2 Tuesdays

The Wichita Ice Center is the place for indoor ice skating in Wichita. If you want to learn to ice skate or are looking for some activities in Wichita, this is the place to go.   $2 Tuesday is back for 2024! This deal is good from 7:30 – 9:30 pm for public skating. Remember that […]

Winter Wonderland Event at Naftzger Park: Free Event

Winter Wonderland at Naftzger Park

Winter Wonderland at Naftzger Park is a FREE event courtesy of Wichita Park & Recreation. It is the best FREE event with s’mores, Santa, hot cocoa, holiday lights, and more. This event is crafted to spread holiday joy throughout the community. Wander through the park while enjoying the brilliant lights and whimsical decorations. Immerse yourself […]

Cookie Decorating Party at Exploration Place

Cookie Decorating at Exploration Place

Exploration Place cookie decorating party is a DEAL this holiday. For a flat rate, you can bring your whole family to decorate cookies and take them home for Santa, meet Santa, tell Santa you wishes, take pictures, and enjoy other Holiday activities.  It’s a festive experience for everyone! Celebrate this holiday season by ditching the […]

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 2024 Feztival of Trees will be held several dates throughout late November. See below for the whole schedule. Admission is $5 and […]

Wichita Flea Market a Monthly Sale with Local & Regional Vendors

The Wichita Flea Market is doing a “Tour of Wichita” Each show will be at different locations for 2024. This is a monthly Flea Market in and around Wichita with typically over 200 local and regional vendors. Perfect for “one-stop” shopping.  Shop locally through booths that include antiques, crafts, vintage items, collectibles, primitives, reclaimed items, […]

Wichita Mayor’s Tree Lighting at Union Station Wichita

The Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting will be at Union Station 2024, and it’s called Merry & Bright. This is a completely FREE event in Wichita, and there will be lots of holiday activities to get you into the Holiday Spirit!  Union Stations Merry & Bright event and Christmas tree lighting has become one of my […]

Winter Wednesdays at the Sedgwick County Zoo: $5 Admission

dsdays at the Sedgwick County Zoo

Winter Wednesdays at the Sedgwick County Zoo is back for 2024, when admission is just $5 for everyone! Take advantage of the beautiful weather we sometimes have during the winter months, or just bundle up well and enjoy your zoo discount! Sedgwick County Zoo is one of the most popular attractions in Wichita, but it […]

Indoor Play Places and Activities for Kids in Wichita

Indoor Place Places for Kids in Wichita

If you are looking for things to do indoors in Wichita, we’ve got you covered. If it’s too cold or too hot out, sometimes you just need to get out of the house. Are you tired of being cooped up inside? Check out all the fun things you can do indoors in Wichita! From bowling […]

Watson Park Christmas Express

Watson Christmas Express

Explore the magic of Watson’s Christmas Express in two fantastic ways! Opt for the VIP package by registering in advance to indulge in EVERYTHING, or join them during the general admission timeframe without any registration and tailor your perfect experience. Whichever option you choose, a delightful time awaits you at Watson Park! All Aboard for […]

Prairie Pines Christmas Tree Farm

Prairie Pines Tree Farm

Prairie Pines Christmas Tree Farm opens for the season on the day after Thanksgiving in November with holiday fun for families until mid-December. And the popular dinner theater opens before that, on November 15. If you want the traditional family experience of going out and finding your tree, they have some beautiful pines growing on […]

Gingerbread Village Event at Exploration Place

Gingerbread Village Exploration Place

The annual Gingerbread Village is BACK for 2024! Gingerbread Village is one of Wichita’s favorite holiday traditions at Exploration Place on Saturday, November 16, and Sunday, November 17, 2024. This event is one of the best DEALS for the Holiday Season. For the ticket price, you get so much! This event is perfect for families, offering […]

See Santa at Cabela’s and get a Free Printed Photo

Free Santa Photos at Cabela's

Santa is making an early visit to Wichita this year; you can see him from November 3 to December 24, 2024, at Cabela’s Wichita at 2427 N. Greenwich Road!  Santa’s Wonderland at Cabela’s is a beautiful display where you can visit Santa for FREE and receive a FREE printed photo. We just went with our daughter, […]

City Crew Kids Club in Wichita is FREE: Free Events & More

City Crew Wichita

Have you heard? City Crew (formerly known as Barry’s Crew) is a completely FREE program for kids to join. The City Crew, Barry the Bison, Beatrice, Sgt. Justice, Sparky, and Webster are looking forward to seeing you at awesome events around Wichita! Crew Members get invited to community sporting events, Dave and Buster’s, pool parties, […]

Art Together at Mark Arts

Mark Arts Art Together

Art Together is a free recurring event that happens every second Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at the Mary R. Koch Arts Center (MarkArts). Art Together provides opportunities for families to create and appreciate art through storytime, art projects, and performances. It’s all completely FREE to attend. Upcoming Art Together for 2024:  Art Together: […]

Cici’s $4.99 adult buffet pizza deal

Wow, what a deal. Cici’s budget-friendly buffet offer flies in the face of inflation. With a CiCi’s coupon, you can get yourself and up to 3 other adults a delicious deal on Monday or Tuesday nights. The price at Cici’s pizza is always good for the all-you-can eat pizza, salad, and dessert buffet, but it’s […]

Wichita Halloween Freebies and Deals

Need something quick and easy for supper Halloween night? If you are thinking of going out, you may be happy to know that Wichita has plenty of Halloween restaurant specials – and other bargains – that should help make up for all that cash you spent on candy! There’s no bad luck for bargain hunters […]

Free Halloween Displays to visit & Spooky Light Shows in Wichita

Halloween Displays to see in Wichita

When I think of Halloween displays in Wichita, I first think of the College Hill neighborhood. It has been a family favorite for years and is known for being one of the best neighborhoods for Halloween decor. All over the neighborhood, houses take Halloween decorating to the extreme. The community spirit is strong, with many […]