Start the New Year with WSU’s Community Education!
Looking for fun and affordable activities to kick off 2021? Wichita State’s Community Education has you covered. We offer a variety of exciting classes for this season. Categories include, arts and crafts, culinary, home and DIY, recreation, health and fitness. Here are some of the fun and educational courses offered this semester! How to Finance […]
Free and cheap things for teens to do in Wichita
So you want to hang out with your friends, but “there’s nothing to do in Wichita,” right? Well, you would be surprised. There are so many fun, free, and cheap things for teens and young adults to do in Wichita. Here are some of our top picks, compiled by a Wichita teen! The list includes […]
Free and Cheap Things to Do with Kids in Wichita
Our updated list is here! Keep the whole family busy year-round with these inexpensive and free kids activities in Wichita and the surrounding areas. This list is fantastic for toddlers and young kids, but take note – some offer activities for big brothers and sisters too. To keep up with all the latest things to […]
Drive Thru Christmas and Scavenger Hunt
Although some of our normal traditions might not happen this year, there are so many ways to have fun and stay safe! Sunday, December 20, 2020 Gracepoint Church on West Central will be hosting a Drive Thru Christmas and Scavenger Hunt. Drive through the Church’s parking lot from 3-5pm to see Santa, real reindeer, grab […]
Free Bicycle Lights and Installation
Safety first! On Friday, November 6 and Friday, November 13, 2020 the Wichita Police Department Broadway Corridor Team and Bike Walk Wichita will distribute free bicycle lights. Kansas law requires that anyone riding a bicycle at night must have at least a front light and a rear reflector. Bike Walk Wichita has received a generous […]
Kansas Road Trip: Lindsborg, Kansas
Just an hour north of Wichita is the quaint Swedish town of Lindsborg, Kansas. It is nicknamed “Little Sweden USA” and if you are looking to get out and explore, this cute town has something for everyone. How to Get There Lindsborg is about an hour north of west Wichita and easily accessible from Interstate […]
Outdoor Play for Preschoolers at the GPNC
There is no better space for kids to learn than the outdoors, and there is no better play resource than nature. On Thursdays in August, preschoolers will PLAY in nature, guided by the staff at the Great Plains Nature Center. Naturalists and volunteers will be your guides to model interaction with nature; preschool children will […]
Meritrust Virtual Financial Camp for students
For more than a decade, Meritrust has offered free financial camps every summer for kids in the community that were open to the public. The goal of the camps are to help students become Financially Fearless as they grow and move into adulthood. (How important is that?!) Over the years, the camps have helped teach […]
Free summer meals for kids extended to August 31
Free, nutritious meals are available to children this summer through a variety of programs in the Wichita area. USD259 Summer Food Program Wichita Public Schools, USD 259, provides free grab-and-go meals with breakfast and lunch items for any child ages 1-18 during the Summer Food Program, which is from June 1 through July 31, […]
Kids and Family Events Calendar
We love raising a family in Wichita – it’s such a kid-friendly place. In fact, there are so many things for kids to do it can be a challenge keeping track of them all. In an effort to make it easier on us and other parents in the area, we’re separating out our Wichita events […]
Free week of summer camp – scholarships available from Wichita Park & Recreation
The City of Wichita Department of Park and Recreation has announced they have a limited number of summer camp scholarships available for 2020! There are two types of scholarship available. One is need-based, but the other is open to anyone for one week of summer camp for FREE. The free week is even good for […]
Groupon for the Kansas Aviation Museum
The Kansas Aviation Museum is currently running a Groupon that makes for a great deal on admission. Groupon for single-day admission for one, two, or four; OR membership to Kansas Aviation Museum The museum will open to the public starting Wednesday, July 8th, so you can purchase this Groupon now and use it when it […]
Groupon for mini-golf at Field Station: Dinosaurs
Field Station: Dinosaurs in Derby, KS has a Groupon right now for its Jurassic Mini Golf. This would be a fun thing to do this summer with the kids, or might even make a good inexpensive date night! Groupon for mini golf for one, two, or four players at Field Station Dinosaurs At Jurassic Golf, […]
FREE Preschool Reading Program from the Wichita Public Library
1000 Books Before Kindergarten is a FREE reading program for preschool age and younger kids sponsored by the Wichita Public Library. This program challenges parents to read to their kids starting at an early age with a goal -as the name suggests- of reading 1000 books before they start kindergarten. If your kid isn’t a […]
Local organizations bring fun and educational activities online
Several local organizations in Wichita are making the best of a tough situation and holding spring break and other activities online! I love that people in our communities are making things like this happen. You guys are the best! Have I missed any great local live streaming events? Please let me know in the comments. […]
Read Along with Wichita Schools Superintendent Alicia Thompson
Superintendent of Wichita Public Schools, Alica Thompson, has been making Read Along videos since January of this year. Dr. Thompson reads a children’s book geared toward ages 4-8. She received permission from the books’ authors and publishers. Seven of the Read Along videos are already available on the USD 259 website. Future Read Along videos […]
Free lunch for kids when school is out
This program was available during spring break and is usually available during the last weeks of summer. For continuing free meals throughout summer, read our article about Free meals for kids during the summer. Filling the Gap Lunches for Kids is a program of Partners for Wichita that provides free lunches for kids ages 18 […]
Activities for kids & families at home (fun, free, and cheap)
The ideas we originally compiled for spring break don’t necessarily fit in a time like this! For example, an indoor play place is probably the least appealing option for a rainy day right now. And the zoo is closed so that won’t help you on a sunny day. Bear with us as we try to […]
Event Cancellations and Closures in Wichita, KS
Sadly – but perhaps wisely – numerous public events in Wichita will be canceled or postponed because of recent health concerns. The City of Wichita and Sedgwick County both made announcements on March 13 that large public gatherings with expected attendance of 250 or more are postponed or canceled until further notice. On March 16, […]
Free Outdoor Movie Night Series at Exploration Place
Gather your blankets, lawn chairs and family and friends for a fun free outdoor movie night at Exploration Place. (Note: This event is now called RiverFlix and is in the new Exploration Place Outdoor Amphitheater!) During the month of May, Exploration Place will be hosting a series of classic films projected on the building’s wall-near […]
Spring Break Critter Camp at the Kansas Humane Society
Critter Camp is a fun way for kids in grades K-5 to learn about animals and have lots of fun with activities that include games, tours, fun crafts, and more. The Kansas Humane Society’s Spring Break Critter Camp will be held March 16-20, 2020. On hold until further notice. You can register your kids for […]
2022 Entertainment Book
The new year is approaching so this is a great time for a reminder about the Entertainment app for Wichita. Wichita no longer has a printed Entertainment book, but we do have access to the digital app which has great discounts on restaurants and attractions in our area. If you purchase the app, which […]
Disney On Ice discount code: get 25% off for all performances!
Calling all families and anyone who loves Disney! Disney On Ice is coming to INTRUST Bank Arena beginning March 5, and we’ve managed to swing a special promo code for you to use! About the Show Your favorite Disney stories come to life at Disney On Ice presents Celebrate Memories! Sail along with Moana on […]
Bob Ross Festival
What better way to beat the winter doldrums than a Bob Ross-themed day at the Wichita Art Museum? For February’s Family Artventure, the Museum is hosting a Bob Ross festival! It’s free and open to all ages. Ross was an American painter, art instructor, and television host of “The Joy of Painting” that aired from […]
Tenth Street Orchard Vintage Market and You-Pick Strawberries
You could spend the whole day picking strawberries, listening to music, and shopping the vintage market. Kid-friendly event! Food vendors onsite. Vintage, architectural salvage, repurposed furniture, antiques, home decor, jewelry, handcrafted items, and more!