PBS Kids Play Area in Wichita: Free
Have you heard of the PBS Kids Play area in WIchita? This is a local gem and its FREE to visit. It’s the perfect place to take kids if you are looking for Kid’s Activities in Wichita. The PBS Education Center is located inside the PBS Channel 8 building. Its a children’s play area full […]
Wichita Ice Center: Indoor Ice Skating and Hockey in Wichita
Step into the Wichita Ice Center, your go-to hub for all things icy in Wichita, Kansas, since 1996! Whether you’re a seasoned skater or taking your first glides, we’ve got all the essentials to make your ice-skating experience unforgettable. Continue reading this article to see when you can skate for just $2. Their cutting-edge facility […]
Money Saving Tips: How to Save & Spend Less in Wichita
I have embraced these money-saving strategies for a year now and am excited to share what proved effective in helping my family save money. While not every tip may resonate with your family, they serve as valuable reminders to be conscious of where your hard-earned money goes. These suggestions are practical and accessible, making them […]
How to Save Money at McDonald’s: Specials and Deals
McDonald’s is everywhere; it’s an excellent place to grab a quick bite to eat or get a refreshing cold drink. There are lots of hacks to help you save money at McDonald’s. You can seriously get a McDonald’s deal on every single order you make while racking up rewards points for freebies and more McDonald’s […]
Rock River Rapids Season Pass Discount
Okay, so I know summer seems a million miles away but just imagine how intense that Kansas heat will be when it gets here. You have the picture? Good! Now imagine how great it will be to get a discount on a season pass to the Derby water park, Rock River Rapids. Don’t sleep on […]
$75 Field Station: Dinosaurs Family Membership Sale (plus a super-bonus day pass deal)
For a limited time, Field Station: Dinosaurs is offering a $75 Family Membership for the 2025 season! The $75 discounted Family Membership price is for a family of four. Each additional family member is $25 each, with a limit of 4 additional. Regular Day Passes to Field Station: Dinosaurs in Kansas are (not including tax) […]
Exploration Place Extended Holiday Hours 2024
Exploration Place is staying open until 8 pm from Thursday, December 19 through January 4, 2025 (with the exception of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day). It’s a fantastic option for entertaining out-of-town family or keeping the kids engaged during their winter break from school. The wonderful aspect is that you can immerse yourself in a winter […]
Holiday Activites & Traditions that are Free & Cheap in Wichita
We have compiled a list of holiday activities you can do for Free or Cheap in Wichita. If you are looking for things to do in Wichita this holiday, we’ve got you covered. These Christmas activities are doable on a budget and can potentially become a holiday tradition for you and your family. Christmas time […]
Free Entrance to Kansas State Parks on Black Friday
This year, Kansas State Parks are offering a Black Friday deal everyone can enjoy, and you won’t have to wait in line. (I guess you could camp out the night before though!) Black Friday, is a free entrance day to all Kansas State Parks! Kansas State Park daily vehicle permits, normally about $5, are not […]
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 […]
Christmas Gift Guide: Wichita Experience Gift Ideas
We have compiled a list of Christmas gift ideas and local experiences for our Wichita Friends. This holiday gift guide will give you unique ideas for this holiday. The idea behind the local experience approach takes a clear path towards quality over quantity! Join us on a Christmas list journey as we unwrap the gift […]
Tanganyika Black Friday Deal
Imagine a world-class, all-inclusive wildlife resort where you don’t have to hop on a plane or drive across the country to give your family an unforgettable experience with animals from around the globe. In 2025, Tanganyika Wildlife Park will be reopening with an immersive, all-inclusive format that will change how you think about family adventures—right […]
See Santa at Cabela’s and get a Free Printed Photo
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, […]
Halloween Family Fun Night at El Dorado Lake
The Friends of El Dorado Lake are a friendly bunch! I met them one summer when my family and I spent the day at the lake, and they told me about their big family Halloween shindig coming up. A Halloween party at the lake sounds like so much fun, doesn’t it? This year’s Halloween Family […]
Free Movies at Capitol Federal Amphitheater
Is there anything better than relaxing and watching a movie? Yes! Relaxing and watching a movie outside at the CapFed Amphitheater in Andover for FREE! – Not Confirmed for 2025 Bring your lawn chairs and some snacks, kick back, and relax! The outdoor movie series is back! Free Movies at Capital Federal Amphitheater: In the […]
Botanica’s Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
This is a community favorite Halloween event in Wichita for 2024. Botanica will be hosting the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular again this year from October 9, 10, 11 & 12, 2024. For four days this October, Botanica will be transformed into a family-friendly Halloween haunt,complete with over 1,000 lighted jack-o-lanterns, music from DJ Carbon, food trucks, fire […]
Cheap and Easy Games to Play at Home
Every family should have a game night every once in awhile. We have compiled some of our favorite easy games to play at home. Getting together as a family and playing games together teaches kids simple social skills like taking turns, following rules, teamwork, and being able to win or lose. It is also an […]
Free Things to do in Wichita in October
Happy October! We have compiled a FREE checklist of ideas and things to do in October in Wichita. With the crisp air and Fall Foliage, we are ready for Fall Events in Wichita. There’s so much to enjoy this fall, from Pumpkin Patches and Oktoberfests to Fall Bazaars and Holiday Markets. You won’t want to […]
Free Covid Tests Sent to Your Home
The free COVID tests are back! Residential households in the U.S. are eligible for another order of free at-home tests starting September 26, 2024. Each order includes four individual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests. Your order of COVID tests is completely FREE—you won’t even pay for shipping. They will start shipping tests the week of September […]
Wichita Children’s Business Fair
Here’s your chance to support local child entrepreneurs. This is a one day Business Fair. These kids came up with a business idea, created a product or service, and built a marketing strategy. Now they will get the opportunity to sell their products to customers at this one-day marketplace. You can support these children as […]
Walters Pumpkin Patch flash sale ticket discount!
One of the favorite pumpkin patches in Wichita, Walter’s Pumpkin Patch, is offering a special discount before its opening weekend! In addition to picking pumpkins, kids and families can play on some really fun playground “equipment.” This is no ordinary playground though! They have hay bales to climb, giant jumping pillows, a gerbil wheel (but […]
Museum of World Treasures Homeschool Family Day
Homeschool families, head over to Wichita’s most awesome Museum of World Treasures for its annual Homeschool Family Day 2024. Not only will they have special themed learning opportunities, crafts, and activities, but admission is discounted too. Tickets will be just $6 (plus tax) for kids, and teaching parents get in free when they present one […]
Tanganyika Wildlife Park – Pumpkins at the Park
Tanganyika Wildlife Park is NOT hosting Pumpkins at the Park in 2024! Get into the Fall spirit with five nights of fun. From toddlers to grandparents and everyone in between, they have something for everyone this Halloween! Older kids and teens may like the Cage Maze of Doom or participate in the Zombie Task Force […]
Half-price admission for grandparents at Klausmeyer Pumpkin Patch
Klausmeyer Dairy Farm & Pumpkin Patch will celebrate Grandparents Day with half-price admission for grandmas and grandpas with at least one paid grandchild admission. The owners, Debbie and Dave, are grandparents themselves, so they know just how special it is to spend a day with the grandkids. That’s why, on September 21 and 22, 2024, […]
Discover Your Superpower: Super Heroes Exhibit at Exploration Place
Explore Exploration Place’s newest attraction, the Superpowers Exhibit, featuring iconic superheroes like Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, and more! This educational showcase will run from May 24 to September 22, 2024. One of the many reasons we adore Exploration Place is its constant stream of fresh exhibits, ensuring there’s always something new to discover. With our […]