Family Camp Out at Camp Hyde
The Wichita YMCA will host a Family Camp Out June 23, at 7 p.m. through 4 p.m. Saturday, June 24, 2017. Looks like fun, and pretty affordable considering all of the activities included. Here’s their description of the event: Bring your tent and sleeping bags or sleep under the stars for this exciting family getaway. Begins […]
Summer Fun at the Great Plains Nature Center

Need something fun to do with the kids this summer? Stop by the Great Plains Nature Center and tour the Koch Habitat Hall, with hands-on, interactive displays for all ages. It’s always free. While you’re there, pick up a free copy of the latest Pocket Guide. These are excellent publications that help you understand and […]
Free Admission for Military on Armed Forces Day at Rolling Hills Wildlife Zoo and Museum
On Saturday, May 19, 2012, Rolling Hills Wildlife Adventure will recognize Armed Forces Day with free admission to the zoo and wildlife museum for active and retired military and their immediate families. The day will be filled with wild activities throughout the park, including an inflatable obstacle course, bounce house, giraffe feeding, and “Keeper Encounters” […]
FREE Little Explorers Preschool Playgroup at Exploration Place
Each Tuesday Exploration Place offers free “Little Explorers” preschool playgroups. These weekly playgroups are free with admission (or membership) and no registration is required. Upcoming Little Explorers playgroups in February 2012: All About Me February 7: What are our five senses? See, smell, feel, taste and hear your way through Exploration Place! February 14: Celebrate […]
FREE Play Day at O.J. Watson Park
The Wichita Parks and Recreation Department will hold its 3rd annual Play Day this year on Saturday, September 17, 2011 at O.J. Watson Park. Enjoy some time playing together as a family, with kayaking or canoeing, parachute games, Frisbees, pedal boats, mini golf, music and more available from 1-4 p.m. at this free event. Wichita […]
Free subscription to Lego Magazine!
If you have LEGO fans in the family, they might be interested in a free subscription to Lego Life. It is a magazine subscription for children between the ages of 5 and 10. This magazine is replacing the free LEGO Club, Jr. magazine and Club LEGO magazines that were previously offered. If your child was receiving the […]
Camp Hyde Family Day
Here’s an inexpensive day of fun for members of the Wichita YMCA, but open to non-members too (and still a bargain). Family Day at Camp Hyde will get everyone in the family outside and having a great time. Bring a picnic basket and enjoy a jam-packed family day filled with fun, adventure and the great […]