No kidding! ALL kids 17 and younger can play golf for free at any Wichita Public Golf Course this summer! You might have seen our post about the Junior Golf Program, which is an introduction to golf for kids. That program is now … [Read more...] about FREE golf for juniors at all Wichita Public Golf Courses
Family & Kids
FREE: Ballet in the Park
One of my favorite free events in Wichita every summer and fall is back for 2019. Bring blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy the FREE Wichita Ballet in the Park again this year! The Wichita Ballet will perform a re-imagined production of … [Read more...] about FREE: Ballet in the Park
Free admission to Old Cowtown Museum on Sundays!
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Yes! It's true! Thanks to a really generous donation by Colby Sandlian, everyone gets FREE ADMISSION to Cowtown on Sundays beginning in April through October 2019. There are some exclusions. They'll be closed on Easter Sunday, so don't … [Read more...] about Free admission to Old Cowtown Museum on Sundays!
Celebrate America at Old Cowtown Museum
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Get ready to celebrate America like its 1875! On June 29, 2019, Cowtown is celebrating America by throwing an old-fashioned Independence Day party. Related: Wichita 4th of July Celebrations There will be ice cream, hot dogs and … [Read more...] about Celebrate America at Old Cowtown Museum
Splash parks, fountains, and water playgrounds in Wichita
Cool off this summer at the interactive fountains (aka water playgrounds, aka splash parks) in Wichita. Our family has visited several of these water playgrounds over the past few summers. They're perfect for a fun, spontaneous (and FREE) … [Read more...] about Splash parks, fountains, and water playgrounds in Wichita
Rock River Rapids Slide & Dive Movie Series
Sit back, relax and float on the water as you watch movies under the stars at Rock River Rapids Dive-In movie nights. For only $5 per person, you can watch hit movies while you float in a tube at the Rock River Rapids Aquatic … [Read more...] about Rock River Rapids Slide & Dive Movie Series
Kansas Critters at the Riverside Park “Zoo”
Naturalists from the Great Plains Nature Center will be at the Kansas Wildlife Exhibit in Riverside Park (also known by locals as the Riverside Park Zoo) on Fridays during the lunch hour this summer to talk about Kansas Critters. They'll … [Read more...] about Kansas Critters at the Riverside Park “Zoo”
World’s Largest Swimming Lesson in Wichita
This year we have even more opportunities in Wichita to participate in the World's Largest Swimming Lesson! Help break a Guinness World Record at city pools and at Rock River Rapids this June. It's FREE to … [Read more...] about World’s Largest Swimming Lesson in Wichita
Dive In Movies from Wichita Park and Recreation
Whoop! Two of our favorite summer activities in one: summer movies and swimming! The Wichita Park and Recreation Department will be hosting three inexpensive dive-in movies this summer - and they aren't just for kids! The movies will be … [Read more...] about Dive In Movies from Wichita Park and Recreation
FREE Summer Reading Programs in Wichita 2019
There are loads of free summer reading programs in Wichita, in neighboring communities, and online that will help kids stay in practice and avoid that “summer slide.” All of the programs listed below include rewards for accomplishing summer … [Read more...] about FREE Summer Reading Programs in Wichita 2019
Free meals for kids during the summer
Free breakfasts, lunches and snacks will be offered to children 18 years old and younger at 41 locations in Wichita as part of the Kid Power Café Summer Food Service Program, May 29 – August 2. The free meals are available to all … [Read more...] about Free meals for kids during the summer
FREE Swimming Days at Wichita Pools
I remember when I first heard about Wichita's FREE swimming days! They have them for each of the city's pools throughout the summer. Can you believe that? Also see: Where to Swim in Wichita Although City of Wichita Pools are … [Read more...] about FREE Swimming Days at Wichita Pools
Movie Nights at the Pop-Up Park
Hurray! More free Summer Movies in Wichita! Downtown Wichita will be hosting free movie nights at the ICT Pop-Up Park on Douglas Ave. downtown. These are all family-friendly, so bring the kids and bring your lawn chairs along with a … [Read more...] about Movie Nights at the Pop-Up Park
2019 Entertainment Book on sale
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There's some good news and some bad news with this latest Entertainment Book sale. The good news is that for Memorial Day, Entertainment.com is slashing prices on books to only $9.99. AND you can get an additional 25% off if you buy two … [Read more...] about 2019 Entertainment Book on sale
Botanica’s Take Flight & Butterfly Festival
This will be Botanica's big summer family event. Formerly known as the Butterfly Festival, because it's when Botanica's Butterfly House officially opens, this event will celebrate all things "flight." The Take Flight Festival is on … [Read more...] about Botanica’s Take Flight & Butterfly Festival
