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Earth Day “Party for the Planet” at the Sedgwick County Zoo 2026

Earth Day at the Sedgwick County Zoo

Celebrate Earth Day at the Sedgwick County Zoo with a Party for the Planet on Thursday, April 16, 2026! This environmental fair gives everyone the opportunity to learn how to protect and care for the world we live in. They will have hands-on activities and interactive exhibits; children have many learning opportunities. Activities are geared […]

$10 off Family memberships to Cowtown in April

Old Cowtown Museum in Wichita is having a membership sale in April! A family/Grandparent membership is suitable for 2 adults and up to 5 children under 18. Seriously! Your membership gets you FREE admission to Cowtown for a year. You’ll also get a 10% discount in the gift shop, so that’s a nice bonus. Guess […]

Free Junior Golf Day Event at Tex Consolver

If you are looking for a fun and FREE Activity for Kids in Wichita, this is a great one to add to your calendar. Junior Golf Day is happening at Tex Consolver Golf Course, and it is all about getting kids excited about golf in a relaxed and fun environment. This free community event is […]

Grow Together Free Event at Great Plains Nature Center

The Grow Together event at Great Plains Nature Center is designed for children of all abilities and their families to discover local resources that support early learning and development. Open to all ages, this free event will include food, games, sensory activities, and more! Great Plains Nature Center Grow Together Event “This event is a […]

Child Safety Fair in Wichita: Free Famiy Event

The Child Advocacy Center is bringing an important and family-friendly event to Exploration Place. They are hosting a Child Safety Fair designed to educate and empower families. This FREE event is a fantastic opportunity to learn about child safety in a fun and interactive way. April is a time to unite for two important causes: […]

Art at the Arb – Music and Art at the Bartlett Arboretum

It must be Spring because Art at the Arb is back for 2026. This event celebrates springtime with a weekend-long celebration featuring local artists, live music, blooming tulips, great food, and the arboretum’s fantastic garden landscapes. On Saturday, April 11, and Sunday, April 12, the Bartlett Arboretum in Belle Plaine will host “Art at the […]

Mothers Day Tea Party in Wichita

Mother’s Day tea is a unique and special way to celebrate Mother’s Day in Wichita. Step into a storybook moment with your little ones at the Mother-Daughter Princess Tea Party, hosted by the beloved Happily Ever After Parties. This enchanting event is more than just tea and tiaras. It’s a full-fledged fairytale experience designed to […]

The Arcade in Downtown Wichita: Half Price Day & Deals

The Arcade in downtown Wichita is a nostalgic blast from the past, featuring classic video games and a laid-back atmosphere perfect for hanging out, playing, eating, and drinking. You pay one price and can stay all day and play as much as you want.  The Arcade is filled with games from 1980 and 1990. It […]

Bartlett Arboretum in Belle Plaine Kansas

Bartlett Arboretum in Kansas

The Bartlett Arboretum is located in Belle Plaine, Kansas, and offers a beautiful escape from the city, featuring gardens and special events. This is truly a hidden gem in Kansas. It has 20 acres of gardens and is located approximately 30 minutes south of Wichita. Fun Fact: Robin and Ken own the Arboretum. Robin was […]

Botanica the Wichita Garden Tulip Festival

Make plans to attend Botanica’s Tulip Festival every day from March 27 to April 26, 2026. This is a Wichita Spring tradition for all ages. It is the perfect spring event to get families and friends outside to experience the gardens and enjoy beautiful spring blooms during the week, and on the weekends, they will have […]

Walters Easter Festival & Egg Hunt

Walters is known as a pumpkin patch, but they put on a fantastic Easter festival. The most exciting part is the EGGsplosion, which is an epic airdrop where eggs rain down from an airplane, and then the kids get to dash off and hunt them. How fun is that?! Walters is hosting its annual Easter […]

Chicken N Pickle Easter Egg Hunt, Easter Bunny & Brunch

Looking for a fun Easter event that is easy, affordable, and keeps the kids busy? Chicken N Pickle Wichita is hosting a Kids Crew Easter Egg Hunt and Brunch that is free to attend and packed with activities. This event is geared toward Kids Crew members (which takes less than a min to sign up, […]

Easter Egg Hunts, Easter Bunny Photos and Activities in Wichita 2026

It’s time for a round-up of the best Easter Egg Hunts & Events in Wichita, Kansas! You have come to the right spot if you are looking for family-friendly Easter events, activities for Easter Break, and egg hunts near you.  This year, Easter is on Sunday, April 5, 2026, but many of these Easter events will […]

Easter Eggstravaganza at Sedgwick County Zoo

There’s no extra charge (but regular admission fees apply) to attend the Easter Eggstravaganza at the Sedgwick County Zoo on Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you’re a zoo member, you get in free with your membership card and photo ID. This is one of the many Egg Hunts around […]

Free Photo with Easter Bunny at Bass Pro Shop 2026

Free Photos with the Easter Bunny at Cabela's

The Easter Bunny is coming to the Wichita Bass Pro Shop/Cabela’s! The Bunny will be there on several dates leading up to Easter Day. We have done this almost every year, and it’s a great FREE way to get a photo with the Easter Bunny.  You’ll need to reserve your spot in advance, but you’ll […]

Free Car Show in Goddard

2026 Goddard Lions Car Show near Wichita, KS

The Goddard Lions Club hosts a FREE car show for spectators again this spring. The 5th Annual Larry Lee Memorial Car Show in Goddard, KS, is on April 4, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This will be a fun day for all ages. The car show will be held on Main Street in […]

Cowtown Birthday Party & Start of the Season Party

Old Cowtown Museum is kicking off a historic season to celebrate its anniversary, and it’s a deal worth marking on the calendar. This special event invites guests to step back into the 1870s with immersive historical reenactments, hands-on activities, and family-friendly entertainment that brings the Old West to life. This year is extra special because […]

Wichita Junior Golf Foundation Summer Program for $25

Junior Golf Summer Lesson in Wichita

The Wichita Junior Golf Foundation will offer an eight-week summer program for beginning golfers ages 9-18. The eight weeks only cost $25, making it a very low-cost way to get your kids started with golf. This eight-week summer program is held in June and July. Registration for Junior Golf opens on April 1. This popular […]

March Madness Restaurant Deals, Where & How to Watch

Score big with some of these great deals and tips for March Madness. Restaurants are offering deals and promotions during the tournament. It’s the best time of the year for basketball fans. You can still take advantage of these great food deals even if you aren’t a basketball fan. If you are looking to catch […]

Eggsplore Easter Event and Egg Hunt in Andover, Kansas 2026

The City of Andover is hosting its annual Eggsplore: Andover Easter Egg Hunt, a fun, free event at Central Park in Andover, Kansas. Open to the public, this family-friendly celebration is a perfect way to welcome spring and enjoy the Easter season together. This is just one of many Easter Events near Wichita this year. […]

Bel Aire Spring Festival

The Bel Aire Rec Center will host a Spring Festival and Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28, 2026. This is a big hunt with more than 20,000 eggs. This family-friendly special event includes egg hunts, an egg stroll (for the littles), kite flying, demos, a bounce house, food vendors, and more. This is a […]

Roller City Wichita

If you’re looking for a fun night out that won’t wreck the weekly budget, Roller City is one of those classic Wichita spots that still delivers. It’s been around for years, and for many local families, it’s a place full of birthday parties, school events, and “just because” fun. It’s a great Indoor Activity for […]

Wichita Activites this Spring on a Budget

Spring in Wichita! This is my ultimate guide to springtime events and activities in Wichtia. I am considering Spring March, April, and May. In this article, you will find: Things to do this Spring in Wichita, National Holiday Deals, Spring Events & Deals, Food Deals, and Date Night Ideas. Activites in Wichita this Spring National […]

Free Fishing Weekend in Kansas

Here’s a deal for all you part-time anglers out there (like me) who never know whether this will be the year you actually use your fishing license. On Free Fishing Weekend in Kansas, you won’t need a license to fish any public Kansas waters. That’s right! Free fishing! No license required, no more handing the pole […]

Free Cone Day at Dairy Queen is March 19, 2026

Free Cone at Dairy Queen

Oh my word…this really does my heart good. Free Cone Day is back again at DQ in 2026. Dairy Queen is celebrating Spring with this great deal! Customers get a FREE small vanilla cone with no purchase necessary. I have gone with my girls the past 2 years when they run this deal. For several years […]