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Party in the 060: Haysville, Kansas Free Event

Party in the 060 is a FREE springtime festival at Riggs Park in Haysville filled with activities for all ages. This event is free and features a variety of great activities, including a petting zoo and a car show. Wichita to Haysville is just a short drive, making it the perfect quick trip when something […]

Free Fries at McDonalds Every Friday in 2026

Free Fries Friday is back at McDonald’s. Get a free medium French fry with any $1 minimum purchase at McDonald’s on Fridays in 2026! This offer is only available on the McDonald’s app. Who can resist McDonald’s fries, especially if they are FREE? Grab what I think is the best fountain drink out there, and […]

Playing Across the Park: Wichita Symphony Free Concert

Musicians from the Wichita Symphony have partnered with Wichita Park & Recreation to bring you a FREE, family-friendly, all-ages event called Playing Across the Parks, and everyone is welcome. Musicians will play on April 25, 2026. Enjoy beautiful music with the entire family while you relax outdoors. You will be mesmerized by the Symphony musicians […]

Earth Day Events & Activites to do in Wichita 2026

Earth Day in Wichita! Our planet is fantastic, but it needs our help to thrive! Each year, on April 22, more than a billion people celebrate Earth Day. You can typically find special Earth Day activities in Wichita at the Great Plains Nature Center, Botanica, Sedgwick County Zoo, and more. Keep reading for all the […]

Discounted Zoo Admission for Twilight Tuesdays in July 2026

You will want to mark your calendars for Twilight Tuesdays at the ZOO! 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 this year! This year, the concerts are back for Twilight Tuesdays at the […]

Toddler Tuesdays at Towne East Mall: Free Family Event

Towne East Square Toddler Tuesdays will start this May. Bring your little one to the play area outside of Scheeld from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for a free event each week. The mall has partnered with some local businesses to bring the community kid-friendly entertainment, hands-on crafts, and tasty snacks—all for free! Toddler Tuesday […]

Downtown Cleanup Day in Wichita

They say that “Downtown is everyone’s neighborhood,” and I believe it. Downtown Cleanup Day is a great opportunity to get involved in your neighborhood, get outside with friends and neighbors, and do some good for your community by spending time, not money. Plus, you usually get a free t-shirt and a free lunch. It’s April, […]

Earth Day Celebration at Botanica

Celebrate Earth Day at Botanica at Wichita Gardens this year. All week long, activities, fun crafts, and more will be included with general admission.   Pack your own picnic and enjoy one of the many great outdoor dining spots while you take in their Earth Day festivities. Earth Day Celebration at Botanica Celebrate Earth Day […]

Junior Football in Wichita

Tackle football in Wichita is back with the Wichita Junior Football League. If your kids are interested in football, this is a great opportunity to get involved in one of the Midwest’s most recognized youth leagues. The Wichita Junior Football League continues to be a strong program for developing young athletes while keeping costs affordable […]

Asian Night Market in Wichita

The Asian Night Market is an evening where people can come together to enjoy local food, drinks, and the arts of Asian cuisine. This is an ideal opportunity to socialize and explore downtown Wichita in a new light. The Asian Night Market at Equity Bank aims to unite and empower the community by serving as […]

AMC Theater 50% off Tickets

AMC Theaters is running a great Movie Discount deal on Tuesdays & Wednesdays! You can get 50% off tickets if you are a Stubs Member. That’s right, this deal is in addition to the Discount Tuesdays deal we have all come to love, so you can now score savings on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at AMC. […]

Wichita Wind Surge Baseball Schedual and Deals 2026

What is the Wichita Wind Surge? They are a minor league baseball team and the Double-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins. They play at the Riverfront Stadium in downtown Wichita, KS. We have Wind Surge deals and promotions to help you enjoy the ballgame on a budget.  Going to a baseball game can be a […]

Learn to Swim: Affordable Lessions & Swimming Scholarships

If you’ve been thinking about swim lessons in Wichita but weren’t sure about the cost, this is worth looking into. Wichita Park & Recreation offers already affordable swim lessons starting around $35, and I recently learned they also have scholarships that can make them completely free for qualifying families. Learning how to float, tread water, […]

Brick Street Bazaar Augusta, KS: Free Event

Brick Street Bazaar in Augusta, KS

Downtown Augusta, Kansas, will be the place to be for shopping, food, and drinks on Saturday, June 13, 2026, with the Brick Street Bazaar! Visit the Red Brick District for a day of food, fun, and shopping for the whole family. Over 70 vendors and downtown businesses will be participating in this event, so you […]

Great Plains Renaissance Festival in Wichita: Ticket Discounts

The Great Plains Renaissance Festival and Wichita Scottish Festival is happening at Sedgwick County Park in Spring 2026. This beloved local event, known as the Wichita Renaissance Fest, offers a wide array of exciting activities and entertainment. At the Wichita Great Plains RenFest, you’ll find what the organizer’s dub “jests and jousts, fire-breathing daredevils, aerial […]

Wichita Flea Market a Monthly Sale with Local & Regional Vendors 2026

The Wichita Flea Market is hosting a “Tour of Wichita.” Each show will be at a different location. This is a monthly Flea Market in and around Wichita, featuring 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, comics, artwork, […]

Wichita Engineering Expo for Kids: Free Event in Wichita

Looking for something educational, entertaining, and inexpensive to do with the kids? A FREE Engineering Expo will be held in Wichita with fun, hands-on activities and workshops this April. This annual Engineering Expo is presented by the Wichita section of the Society of Women Engineers to give kids an opportunity to learn how engineering relates to […]

Open Street ICT at WSU and Shocker Neighborhood 2026

Open Streets ICT is back this spring in the WSU and Shocker neighborhood, and it’s one of those events I always look forward to. They shut down nearly two miles of 17th Street just south of Wichita State, turning it into a completely car-free space where families can walk, bike, scooter, and just enjoy being […]

Blood Orchard Vintage Market & South Side Food Truck Rally

The Blood Orchard Vintage Market and Southside Food Truck Rally have joined forces to create an extra special monthly event. These events are free to attend unless they are special events like Cheese Fest or Picklefest, in which case there might be an entry fee. Visitors are invited to the Vintage Market, held on the first […]

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 […]

Free admission to the Sunflower Balloon Festival in Anthony, Kansas

Sunflower Balloonfest Anthony KS

The annual Sunflower Balloon Festival in Anthony, Kansas, is happening this May. Admission is FREE, and they have fun activities planned for everyone. The 2026 Sunflower Balloon Festival is a three-day event, May 15-17, 2026, and always includes tons of fun activities, like hot air balloon rides, a parade, helicopter rides, a kite festival, car […]

Free Swimming at McAfee Pool in Wichita

Great news, Wichita! The City of Wichita’s Park & Recreation Department just made your summer a little cooler (and cheaper). McAfee Pool is offering FREE swim every other Saturday all summer long! Whether you’re looking for a way to beat the heat, entertain the kids, or just enjoy a relaxing afternoon by the water, McAfee […]

Wichita Riverfest in Wichita Guide: May 29- June 6, 2026

Wichita River Fest is the biggest festival in the Wichita community. This massive event is the region’s largest, longest-running, and most anticipated festival. The Wichita Riverfest is an annual festival held in Wichita, Kansas, celebrating the city’s vibrant culture and community. When is Riverfest 2026? It will start May 29 – June 6, 2026.  There’s […]

$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 […]