Cardboard Carnage has teamed up with three FLGS (Friendly Local Game Shops) in Wichita to teach beginners how to play tabletop games. In an effort to grow the local tabletop gaming community, Cardboard Carnage invites anyone age 12 and up … [Read more...] about Free Tabletop University from three Friendly Local Game Shops in Wichita
Family & Kids
FREE Story Time at the Great Plains Nature Center in Wichita
Need something fun (and free) to do with the kids on Wednesday mornings? The Great Plains Nature Center has a free story time on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. The weekly story time is geared toward preschool and kindergarten-age kids, but all … [Read more...] about FREE Story Time at the Great Plains Nature Center in Wichita
FREE: Food in Kansas Cookbook for Kids
Get a free download of the Food in Kansas Kids' Cookbook offered by the Kansas Historical Society. Originally published in 1986, this colorful pdf cookbook highlights both historical and nutritional information, and includes lots of … [Read more...] about FREE: Food in Kansas Cookbook for Kids
Michael’s Kids Club Craft Workshops in Wichita
Craft store Michaels will help keep your kids busy while you shop with weekly low-cost Kids Club craft workshops. Stop in to a local Wichita Michael's store on Saturdays between 10 a.m. and noon for the weekly kids' craft session, which … [Read more...] about Michael’s Kids Club Craft Workshops in Wichita
Wichita Riverfest Child Button is now $5
The Wichita Riverfest button is always a bargain, but this year the Child button has seen a price increase. It's now $5. Kids ages 6 - 12 can wear the button for admission to the river festival. Children 5 years old and younger get in to … [Read more...] about Wichita Riverfest Child Button is now $5
FREE Little Nature Lovers Program at Great Plains Nature Center
Little Nature Lovers is a free weekly program especially for 3-5 year-olds and their caregivers. Kids will learn about nature through crafts, games, and children's literature. Related: The Ultimate List of Free Children's Story Times in … [Read more...] about FREE Little Nature Lovers Program at Great Plains Nature Center
Free Lowe’s Build And Grow Clinics in Wichita
Here’s something fun and free for the kids to do on Saturdays. Lowe's home improvement stores in Wichita offer free Build and Grow clinics featuring make-it/take-it projects for children in grades 1-5. Clinics begin at 10 a.m. on select … [Read more...] about Free Lowe’s Build And Grow Clinics in Wichita
Free Movies in the Park in Park City
The Park City PRIDE organization will host a series of FREE movies in the park this summer! The free family movies will be shown in Hap McLean Park at sundown on all three dates. They'll also have free popcorn and lemonade for all … [Read more...] about Free Movies in the Park in Park City
FREE Printable Party Invitations from Disney
Thanks to my friend Amy for sending me this tip. The Disney website Spoonful has a whole section of free printable party invitations, thank you cards, and Disney-themed crafts, recipes, and games for your next children's birthday … [Read more...] about FREE Printable Party Invitations from Disney
Family Camp Out at Camp Hyde
The Wichita YMCA will host a Family Camp Out June 23, at 7 p.m. through 4 p.m. Saturday, June 24, 2017. Looks like fun, and pretty affordable considering all of the activities included. Here's their description of the event: Bring your … [Read more...] about Family Camp Out at Camp Hyde
Summer Fun at the Great Plains Nature Center
Need something fun to do with the kids this summer? Stop by the Great Plains Nature Center and tour the Koch Habitat Hall, with hands-on, interactive displays for all ages. It's always free. While you're there, pick up a free copy of the … [Read more...] about Summer Fun at the Great Plains Nature Center
FREE Books from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Guest post by Cynthia Erickson. UPDATE: I've heard from some readers that this program is not available for all zip codes. Thanks to @Abreer on Twitter who let me know that the United Way of the Plains facilitates this program in … [Read more...] about FREE Books from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Free Admission for Military on Armed Forces Day at Rolling Hills Wildlife Zoo and Museum
On Saturday, May 19, 2012, Rolling Hills Wildlife Adventure will recognize Armed Forces Day with free admission to the zoo and wildlife museum for active and retired military and their immediate families. The day will be filled with wild … [Read more...] about Free Admission for Military on Armed Forces Day at Rolling Hills Wildlife Zoo and Museum
Wichita 2012 Summer Programs for Kids
A couple of readers have recently asked about all-day summer programs for kids in Wichita. Since summer breaks are one of the primary reasons I work from home, finding good summer programs is not my area of expertise. However, I was able to … [Read more...] about Wichita 2012 Summer Programs for Kids
The Wichita WATER Center
The Wichita WATER Center is a hands-on learning experience for kids and adults, complete with an aquarium. Officially the "Wichita Area Treatment, Education & Remediation (WATER) Center," it was built to house the equipment necessary … [Read more...] about The Wichita WATER Center
