CAREfest Heartspring’s Autism CARE Walk and PEDAL Fest
Join all the summer fun on August 26 on the Heartspring campus for our FUNdraising festival, jam-packed with activities for even your pickiest friend or family member. We’ve taken two great events– the FREE Autism CARE Walk and PedalFest bike rides–and put them together on the same day. We also threw in fun family activities, […]
Botanica Events in June
Looking for something to do? Visit Botanica! If you’re looking to get out of the house and be surrounded by lush gardens and family-friendly fun, Botanica has you covered. With a multitude of activities happening the week of June 18-24, there is something new to experience at Botanica. There is something for everyone scheduled at […]
Fathers Day Food Deals & Gift Card Specials
Father’s Day is on Sunday, June 18, 2023! If you are looking for a gift idea or want a good restaurant deal, you are in the right place. Here is a list of Father’s Day gift card specials and restaurant deals for Dad. Remember, not all locations participate, so make sure to double-check. We will […]
Free Outdoor Movie at Riverfront Stadium: Encanto
Have you been to the Wichita Wind Surge stadium in Downtown Wichat? Here is a great event that’s FREE to attend. Enjoy an outdoor Movie Series at Riverfront Stadium. This event is FREE and open to the public. Moviegoers can sit in the lower bowl or bring blankets to enjoy Encanto on the field. *Bug […]
FREE Storytime with Miss Kansas Teen 2023
Join Storytime Village at Naftzger Park this summer. Read along with stories on the big screen and enjoy music, snacks, free books, and an activity for the kids. Admission is FREE, and this event is open to the public. Story Time in the Park is excited to have Miss Kansas Teen 2023 Erin Rolfe as […]
O.K. Kids: Outdoor Kansas Kids at Great Plains Nature Center
The Great Plains Nature Center welcomes the community to its annual O.K. Kids (Outdoor Kansas Kids) event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 3rd at 6232 E. 29th St. North in Wichita. Highlighting our feathered friends has never been so fun! Join us at our annual Outdoor Kansas Kids event! Families will […]
Summertime Q-LINE Free Rides in Downtown Wichita: New Hours
The Q-LINE, a free bus operation typically serving Douglas Avenue from Crown Heights to Delano, will operate a Summertime extension from Saturday, May 27 through Saturday, August 12, 2023. The Q-LINE recently extended further east along Douglas to Edgemoor Street and will now extend west along Museum Blvd to access numerous museums and attractions. The […]
Botanicas Butterfly House 25th Anniversary Event
Botanica the Wichita Garden is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Butterfly house this year with some special activities on June 3rd. Join them in the Main Meadow for fun Butterfly activities, including a photo booth, crafts, games, and more. Leave a message for future generations to find in the commemorative time capsule. This event […]
Botanica’s Dino’s at Dusk event Movie Event
Watch your favorite dinosaur movies in the company of 10 animatronic dinosaurs on August 5th at Botanica’s Dino’s at Dusk event! Bring a blanket or chair to lay back and relax under the stars while enjoying a double feature movie night screening of the Land Before Time and Jurassic World. Doors open at 6 […]
Tunes & Tallgrass at the Wichita Art Museum: Free Outdoor Movie
Tallgrass Film Festival and the Wichita Art Museum are hosting a FREE screening of the classic Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark on Friday, June 16th, 2023. Enjoy a night at the Wichita Art Museum on the Art Garden lawn. WAM and Tallgrass Film Association are partnering for their 11th annual FREE outdoor concert and […]
Wichita Wore What? A Century of Local Fashion: Free Exhibit
Wichita Wore What? A Century of Local Fashion. This FREE exhibit features clothing and accessories worn in Wichita from 1888-1988, surveying changes in both apparel and lifestyle. It also features clothing worn by key figures in Wichita’s history, including the city’s first female mayor, Connie Peters, and civil rights icon Chester I. Lewis. Wichita Wore […]
Free Movie in the Park at O.J. Watson Park: Shrek
Wichita Park & Recreation will host a FREE movie in the park at O.J. Watson Park on May 28th. Kick off your Summer with family-friendly outdoor cinema. Grab your blankets or lawn chairs and bring a little bit of spending money because the concession stand will be open. Did you know that OJ Watson Park […]
Newton Car Show
This May, there will be the Newton Car Show in Newton, Kansas, just north of Wichita. They usually have between 350-450 cars that line our historic Main Street. The car show is FREE to attend. This is the 19th year of the car show and it’s grown each year. They are a charity car show […]
Tallgrass Film: Take a Movie and Leave a Movie
The first FREE “Blockbuster” is here in Wichita. Thanks to Tallgrass Film Association for making this happen. They have placed an old newspaper dispenser outside of the Lux, filled with movies. A Free Blockbuster is a place where people can leave movies so others can borrow them, like those Little Free Libraries where you can […]
Free Family Concerts this Summer 2023
Are you looking for FREE summer fun for the kids? Wichita Public Libraries has a great lineup of family concerts scheduled this June. The best part is all four shows are FREE! 4 FREE Family Concerts Dates – June 2023: Little Miss Ann, Thursday, June 8, 11:30 a.m. at Walters (4195 E. Harry St.) […]
ICT Culture Festival 2023
ICT Culture Festival is a beautiful way to celebrate diversity; the cool thing is that this event is entirely student-led. They have a BIG lineup of food trucks and performances. This event is FREE to attend! Food Vendors: Noble House Thai Village El Tapatio Kung Fu Tea Wichita Cheesecake Company T- Swirl Crepes Thao’s Bistro […]
Rootstock Wichita: Music, Art, Food Tucks and Plants
Have you heard of Rootstock? It’s an afternoon of art, music, food trucks, plants, and spring fun at Prairie Hill Vinyard at Stockemer Farm. This event is in Colwich on Sunday, April 30th, from 1 pm – 8 pm. Make sure to get your tickets early to save $5. Pre-sold tickets are $10, and at […]
Exploration Place celebrates Earth Day
Earth Day is on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Wichita has lots of great events happing around town. Exploration Place is having an Earth Day event filled with science and fun! They are offering FREE screenings of Kansas: An Immersive Dome Experience and a variety of activities. From hands-on activities to interactive exhibits, there’s something for […]
Kansas Homeschool Expo at Century II
The Kansas Homeschool Expo has been Kansas’ biggest homeschool convention for over 35 years! This event is put on by Kansas Home Educators which is here to encourage, educate and support homeschooled families throughout the state of Kansas. They have been helping parents educate their children for over 35 years! The Kansas Homeschool Expo is the place […]
Free: O.K. Kids Day at Watson Park
Be sure to mark your calendars for OK Kids Day at OJ Watson Park in April! This fun outdoor event is yet another awesome entry in the category of Free Stuff for Kids to Do in Wichita. OK Kids stands for Outdoor Kansas for Kids. Its mission is to provide multiple outdoor recreation opportunities for […]
Lets Get Crafty at Botanica
Botanica, the Wichita Garden, is starting a new come-and-go series for kiddos 5 and under. They are hosting a fun and educational craft on the second Wednesday of the month from April through October in the Downing Children’s Garden. Let’s Get Crafty will be from 10 – Noon. These craft days are FREE with general […]
Travel Expo Wichita Deals, Giveaways, Food Trucks
Are you wanting to take a vacation soon but on a budget? Check out this Travel Expo in Wichita. In addition to having special on-site booking discounts from most of the vendors, Expo attendees can register for a Branson giveaway with the hotel, museum tickets, restaurant vouchers, and more. Also, they are giving away a […]
How visit Tanganyika Wildlife Park for Free
Did you know you can visit the Goddard Public Library and check out Tanganyika passes for FREE? Yes, that’s true! You can visit the zoo entirely for free. This is a great resource and an opportunity to visit the animals. Another FUN FACT, you can also rent kindles, iFixIt kits, medical equipment, early literacy kits, […]
Easter Bunny Picture with you Dog, Cat or Animal
Easter is all about bunnies, chicks, and just about any baby animal. However, it doesn’t mean our beloved dogs, cats, goats, or even horses can’t get into the springtime fun with a picture with the Easter Bunny. Unfortunately, Pet Smart always had FREE Easter Bunny photos for our animals, but they are NOT doing it […]
Easter Eggstravaganza at O.J. Watson Park 2023
Wichita Park and Recreation will host an Easter Eggstravaganza for the whole family on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at O.J. Watson Park, 3022 S. McLean Blvd. They’ll have egg hunts, a jelly bean guessing contest, Easter basket giveaways, photos with the Easter Bunny, and more fun. Admission is only $5 per carload (cash only), but […]