FREE Art Start Program for Preschool Age Kids at the Wichita Art Museum
Here’s something fun, free, and educational for the younger set. Art Start is an hour-long interactive program for preschoolers ages 3–5 from the Wichita Art Museum. Each month, a new theme is presented that relates to the making and meaning of works of art in the museum’s collection. Preschoolers participate in visual arts activities emphasizing […]
Steampunk Days at Old Cowtown Museum in Wichita
It’s Old West meets science fiction at Old Cowtown’s Steampunk weekend event, May 21 and 22, 2022. Victorian-inspired science fiction will take over the old cow town for the day. You’ll see lots of costumes, zany inventions, and futuristic 19th century marvels. They’ll also have food available for purchase, vendors, and lots of fun. […]
FREE live, family-friendly concerts in the park
Wow! What a fun complement to the summer reading program in Wichita, KS this year. The Wichita Public Library announced that they’ll present a series of FREE family-friendly outdoor concerts this summer at Naftzger and Riverside Parks in Wichita. You’ll want to bring your own blankets and lawn chairs and whatever else you need for […]
Kansas Aviation Museum Play on a Plane
Play on a Plane is the Kansas Aviation Museum’s once-a-year family event when they open up several planes on the ramp and let you look inside, or even walk inside them! This is an all-ages event Saturday, May 21. Admission is just $3 per person (all ages) OR just $8 per carload! Some of the […]
School’s Out Powwow at Mid-America All-Indian Center
On Saturday, May 14, the Mid-America All-Indian Center will host the annual “School’s Out Powwow” put on by Wichita Public Schools Title VI Native American Indian Education Program. Native American students in the Wichita Public School district help to organize this event each year. Students in the Native American Program participate in several ways including […]
Spring Garden Fair at Sedgwick County Extension
Sedgwick County Extension Master Gardeners have teamed up with area garden clubs to bring a new event to the community. The first-ever Spring Garden Fair will combine two popular events: the Tools & Treasures Sale and the Plant Sale. They’ll also have other activities that will make this fair one not to miss. The inaugeral […]
FREE Early Learning Backpacks at Wichita Public Library
The Wichita Public Library has “backpacks of fun” for your little ones to encourage reading and development, and they are TOTALLY FREE! Each Early Learning Backpack rallies around a different theme and includes several picture books, two to four educational toys, and a guide with activities and games to encourage literacy and learning in your […]
FREE STEAM Kits from Wichita Public Library
Wichita Public Library has STEAM kits to-go. STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. These fun and educational STEAM boxes are meant for grades 4+ but they can be fun for almost any age. Wichita Public Library has a wide variety of kits to choose from; the fun is inevitable! STEAM Kits […]
Events for kids and teens at the Wichita Public Library
It’s no secret that the Wichita Public Library is an awesome resource for children’s books and storytimes. But some folks don’t know that the library also has a ton of fun things for kids and teens to do in addition to reading. (Note: In-person events at the library have been temporarily suspended or modified to […]
Wichita Festival of the Arts
Wichita Park & Recreation and William A. Stofer will host the Wichita Festival of the Arts Saturday, May 7, in Central Riverside Park. This event is FREE and open to all ages. Enjoy the beautiful park and get fresh air while visiting over 100 vendor booths that will be onsite. The local vendors showcase our […]
Wichita Art Museum Book Fair
2022 marks the return of the Wichita Art Museum’s annual Book Fair. This year, it’s a three-day extravaganza, a bibliophile’s dream, and the largest fundraising event for the Friends of the Wichita Art Museum from April 29 to May 1, 2022. The theme this year is “Books & All That Jazz,” which comes from a […]
Symphony of Spring, Friends University Singing Quakers
The Friends University Singing Quakers will present the Symphony of Spring concert featuring the theme Feelin’ Alright, April 22-24. The show has been a Wichita favorite for more than 50 years. Disney favorites, pop standards and Broadway tunes from around the world will be featured from shows ranging from Fiddler on the Roof, The Phantom […]
WSU Spring Family Carnival
The annual WSU Spring Family Carnival will be held this month on campus. The Family Carnival is a much anticipated tradition at Wichita State University, hosted every year by the WSU Student Activities Council. This fun family event features inflatables, a petting zoo, and tons of carnival games, food trucks, activities, and treats! Admission is FREE and […]
Civil War Day at Old Cowtown Museum
Head to Cowtown this weekend for Civil War Days. An Old Cowtown Museum special annual event, Civil War Days will have Cowtown bursting at the seams with Confederate and Union soldiers in a Civil War re-enactment. https://www.facebook.com/OldCowtownMuseum/posts/352784530220066 The re-enactment is scheduled for April 23 & 24, 2022. On Saturday, the event goes from 10 a.m. […]
Pet photo with Easter Bunny at PetSmart
They are NOT doing this for 2023 Easter is all about bunnies, chicks and just about any baby animal. However, it doesn’t mean our beloved dogs and cats can’t get into the springtime fun. Pet parents will want to hop over to PetSmart for a memorable photo with the Easter Bunny. It’s also the perfect time to […]
Party in the 060 (Haysville KS)
Haysville Recreation has a fun spring festival planned for April 23, 2022. Party in the 060 will be held in Riggs Park, Haysville and include many super fun activities. To participate in the Cornhole Tourney, Chili Cookoff, or Beerfest, you’ll want to register online in advance. The other activities happening that afternoon, starting at 3 […]
FREE: Family movie at OJ Watson Park
Enjoy a family-friendly, FREE movie in Watson park. What a fun way to start your spring break, watching a movie outdoors under the stars! The Park will show Despicable Me on Saturday, April 2, 2022. “Gru a criminal mastermind uses a trio of orphan girls as pawns for a grand scheme, he finds their love […]
FREE: Kansas Aviation Museum special event with NASA astronaut and Space Force Colonel Nick Hague
Kansas native, NASA astronaut, and Space Force officer Nick Hague will be speaking at a special FREE event at Kansas Aviation Museum Monday, April 4, 2022. Tickets are required (but they are free). Go to the Eventbrite website here to register and get your ticket before they’re all gone. Col. Hague will speak about his […]
Earlybird discount for Museum of World Treasures summer camps
This week only, Museum of World Treasures is offering a special discount on its three summer camps! Sign up by Sunday, March 27 at 11:59 p.m. and use the special promo code below to save $10 off registration. Museum members will get an even better discount of $20 off each camp registration, and if you’re […]
NCAAW Fan Fest at Naftzger Park
During the Women’s basketball championship, NCAAW fans can get together to watch the tournament at Naftzger Park. On Saturday, March 26, 2022, Wichita Park and Recreation will host a NCAAW Fan Fest from noon to 8 p.m. at Naftzger Park in Old Town. Food trucks and yard games will be available while the park’s big […]
Once Upon a Time at Old Cowtown just $5
Have you ever wanted to chat with your favorite storybook characters? Maybe take a picture on the yellow brick road? For one day only, join your favorite storybook characters at Cowtown’s Once Upon a Time. Cowtown will be filled with pirates, princesses and classic characters from the Wizard of Oz, Alice in Wonderland, Little Red […]
Season Launch Party at Old Cowtown Museum
Old Cowtown Museum in Wichita will be kicking off its 2025 season with a 75th Anniversary Season Launch Party! This special event invites guests to step back into the 1870s with immersive historical reenactments, hands-on activities, and family-friendly entertainment that brings the Old West to life. In honor of the museum’s founding in 1950, the […]
St. Mary’s Mediterranean Festival 2022
A tradition for 90 years and counting in Wichita, the St. Mary’s Mediterranean Festival celebrates the culture, heritage, and food that the church’s founders brought with them when they came to the United States. The St. Mary Orthodox Christian Church Mediterranean Festival will be held May 14, 2022. Admission is FREE and this is a […]
Spring activities guide for Wichita
Registration is open for activities and classes through the City of Wichita Park and Recreation department! A link to their new guide is below. The new guide, Evolve, combines events, activities, and classes from CityArts, the Wichita Public Library – making this a fantastic resource for free & cheap activities in Wichita, KS! […]
Youth Lawn Mowing Clinic – early registration discount
If you know any 5th through 9th graders who want to earn a summer income mowing lawns, be sure to set aside a few hours during Spring Break for them to take the Youth Lawn Mowing Clinic at the Sedgwick County Extension. The clinic will be held this year on March 16, 2022. Sign up […]