Wichita Halloween Freebies and Deals
Need something quick and easy for supper Halloween night? If you are thinking of going out, you may be happy to know that Wichita has plenty of Halloween restaurant specials – and other bargains – that should help make up for all that cash you spent on candy! There’s no bad luck for bargain hunters […]
Free O.K. Kids Day event at El Dorado State Park
El Dorado State Park will host a FREE O.K. Kids Day in October. It will be held in the El Dorado State Park Range area beginning at 9 a.m. The event will include outdoor kid friendly games, wildlife programs, archery, trap and black powder shoots, and prizes. It even includes a free lunch! The O.K. […]
Sedgwick County Zoo discounts
Sedgwick County Zoo is one of Wichita’s biggest attractions. With the large enclosures, educational Keeper Chats, large variety of animals (including many rare and endangered species) and more, it is a fun outing for the whole family! The best way to find out about discounts to the Sedgwick County Zoo is to frequently check their […]
County Fair at Old Cowtown Museum in Wichita
Experience the sights and sounds of an old 1870s county fair at Old Cowtown Museum in Wichita on Saturday, October 2, 2021. Although this year’s County Fair will look different (masks are required indoors, and also outdoors in situations where you can’t socially distance), it will still be a great time to experience life in […]
Outdoor Swedish festival at WAM
Wichita Art Museum will host a very festive exhibit opening for Swedish artist Bror Julius Olsson Nordfeldt this Saturday. Välkommen Nordfeldt! will include a day full of activities and educational experiences centering around the artists and the places he lived and worked – including Wichita. Admission to the Wichita Art Museum is FREE on Saturdays, […]
Boo at the Zoo: a Sedgwick County Zoo event
Sedgwick County Zoo is hosting a family-friendly, not-so-scary Boo at the Zoo event! Bring your ghouls and goblins to the Zoo for some not-so-spooky fun! They can wear their costumes, and enjoy Halloween fun at the Sedgwick County Zoo! Regular Zoo admission applies and Members get in FREE with member ID! [sc name=”double-check-reminder” ] Boo […]
FREE Skating at Wichita Ice Center
Thanks to Jena for this tip! The Wichita Ice Center will be hosting a FREE public skate session for all ages this Friday evening, September 24. Get free admission and only pay for skate rental ($3) if you need to use their skates. This will be a great opportunity to try ice skating before […]
Family Jam Fest at CapFed Amphitheater
Local non-profit organization Child Start will be hosting a family-friendly music event at CapFed Amphitheater this October. Family Jam Fest, which will be held October 9, 2021, is a mini music festival for families with young children. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and include story-tellers, clowns/entertainers, musical acts, food […]
BOOtanica 2021
Bootanica, Botanica’s fun family-friendly fall festival, will be held Saturday, October 9, 2021! During BOOtanica the entire 20 acres of gardens will be transformed with fall activities for children of all ages. It’s an opportunity for kids to give their costumes a test drive, make some crafts, play, and enjoy Botanica in the fall. (Costumes […]
Model Train Show in Wichita
Kids under 12 years of age get in FREE with paid adult admission to the Model Train Show and Swap Meet at Cessna Activity Center. The non-profit Wichita Toy Train Club and Museum will be holding this annual fundraiser on Saturday and Sunday, September 25 and 26, 2021. The $7 admission fee (for those 12 […]
Kechi Kite Festival and open house
The Kechi Kite Festival and Open House is on for 2021! For several years now the city of Kechi, KS, has planned a day filled with fun on the third Saturday in September. It’s a Kite Festival, fall festival, outdoor antique market, arts fair, and small-business open house day all rolled into one. This year […]
$3 Thursdays at Botanica
$3 Thursday evenings at Botanica are back in 2021!!! The deal was announced in an email to subscribers on April 12. Enjoy the gardens, including the Downing Children’s Garden, on the cheap at Botanica in Wichita! Admission is only $3 on Thursday nights from 5-8 p.m. from April through September. (Children age 2 and under […]
Clearwater Fall Festival 2021
A big welcome back to the Clearwater Fall Festival! Enjoy a weekend of homespun parades, carnivals, live music, and plenty of family fun that fits in the family budget. The town of Clearwater, Kansas, holds its annual Fall Festival the third weekend of September every year, complete with all the classic festival events. The Clearwater […]
FREE: Rhythm & Blues and BBQ
OJ Watson Park and Wichita Park and Recreation will host a FREE music and food event, Rhythm & Blues and BBQ, at the park on Saturday evening, September 11, 2021. [sc name=”double-check-reminder” ][/sc] The fun kicks off with live music from Bag of Blues at 5 p.m. then Lady Dee and the Boyz from 6:30-8 […]
Bel Aire Fall Festival 2021
Bel Aire is hosting its annual fall festival this year. The fall fun day begins at 11 a.m., October 16, at the Bel Aire Recreation Center, 5251 East 48th St. North in Bel Aire, Kansas, with fun and activities for all ages. Costumes are welcomed! They’ll have a car show, music, vendor fair, family fun, […]
Walters Pumpkin Patch opening weekend discount
One of the favorite pumpkin patches in Wichita, Walter’s Pumpkin Patch, is offering a special discount for it’s 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 […]
Labor Day weekend fireworks at Cheney State Park
The Ninnescah Sailing Association will celebrate the end of the summer season and beginning of fall with its annual fireworks display at Cheney Lake on Sunday, September 5, 2021 according to the NSA calendar. They’ve been doing this for over 20 years. The fun starts at 9 p.m. on Sunday. Beginning at dusk, sailboats leave […]
People of the Plains at Old Cowtown Museum
Make your way back in time on this August to visit the People of the Plains at Old Cowtown Museum. “Come join us as we celebrate the different groups that populated the plains and helped to shape this area into what it was! The Great Plains have changed much since settlement pushed west. Over time, […]
Exploration Place membership deal for Kansas families
Families who have the Sunflower Summer app can get 50% off a family membership for Exploration Place in Wichita! But act quickly — the deal ends when the Sunflower Summer program ends, August 15, 2021. Deal details Regular price for a family membership at Exploration Place is $85 and includes free unlimited admission for a […]
This is Love Documentary Screening
On Sunday, July 25, 2021 we’ll all have the opportunity to see a screening of This is Love – a feature music documentary that follows Wichita soul singer Rudy Love through his experiences over decades of struggling in the music industry. Included at the event will be special performances by Rudy Love Jr. and DJ […]
Free school supplies from Ibotta
Back-to-school time is around the corner and that means one thing for lots of families: Getting ready for the new school year. It’s time to start shopping for school supplies. And, of course, parents want to find the best deals on pencils, paper, notebooks and more. Well, thanks to Ibotta, families can get some of […]
Live music and food trucks on Thursdays at Exploration Place
Fun! Food! Keeper of the Plains. Cheap admission price! What more could we ask for? It’s like the ultimate Wichita experience. This summer, Exploration Place will host Food Truck Thursdays in the evenings outside the museum. Admission to the food trucks and live music is FREE, and they’ll have discounted Exploration Place admission. Museum admission will […]
Girls Rock Science virtual camp starts this week
Girls Rock Science is going to have both virtual and in person camps this year. Does your daughter like to ask questions and solve problems with creative thinking? Does she know there are tons of jobs out there that will allow her to leave a lasting impression by using creative problem-solving skills? Help her pursue […]
Splash Aqua Park ICT
You’ve probably heard of the brand new Splash Aqua Park that opened last summer in Wichita, Kansas. It’s a totally new summer entertainment option for our city, and should help keep the kids busy all summer long. The new water park in Wichita plans to be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day […]
Free and cheap summer fun for kids in Wichita
Welcome to our kids’ guide to summer! Below are some ideas of inexpensive summer fun with kids in Wichita – summer activities for kids, fun things to do, and family-friendly ideas that will help keep them busy and happy all summer long. Our guide has tons of ideas for summer family outings, summer events, and […]