AMC Theater 50% off Tickets
AMC Theaters is running a great Movie Discount deal on Tuesdays & Wednesdays! You can get 50% off tickets if you are a Stubs Member. That’s right, this deal is in addition to the Discount Tuesdays deal we have all come to love, so you can now score savings on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at AMC. […]
Learn to Swim: Affordable Lessions & Swimming Scholarships
If you’ve been thinking about swim lessons in Wichita but weren’t sure about the cost, this is worth looking into. Wichita Park & Recreation offers already affordable swim lessons starting around $35, and I recently learned they also have scholarships that can make them completely free for qualifying families. Learning how to float, tread water, […]
Great Plains Renaissance Festival in Wichita: Ticket Discounts
The Great Plains Renaissance Festival and Wichita Scottish Festival is happening at Sedgwick County Park in Spring 2026. This beloved local event, known as the Wichita Renaissance Fest, offers a wide array of exciting activities and entertainment. At the Wichita Great Plains RenFest, you’ll find what the organizer’s dub “jests and jousts, fire-breathing daredevils, aerial […]
Wichita Engineering Expo for Kids: Free Event in Wichita
Looking for something educational, entertaining, and inexpensive to do with the kids? A FREE Engineering Expo will be held in Wichita with fun, hands-on activities and workshops this April. This annual Engineering Expo is presented by the Wichita section of the Society of Women Engineers to give kids an opportunity to learn how engineering relates to […]
Open Street ICT at WSU and Shocker Neighborhood 2026
Open Streets ICT is back this spring in the WSU and Shocker neighborhood, and it’s one of those events I always look forward to. They shut down nearly two miles of 17th Street just south of Wichita State, turning it into a completely car-free space where families can walk, bike, scooter, and just enjoy being […]
Blood Orchard Vintage Market & South Side Food Truck Rally
The Blood Orchard Vintage Market and Southside Food Truck Rally have joined forces to create an extra special monthly event. These events are free to attend unless they are special events like Cheese Fest or Picklefest, in which case there might be an entry fee. Visitors are invited to the Vintage Market, held on the first […]
Earth Day “Party for the Planet” at the Sedgwick County Zoo 2026
Celebrate Earth Day at the Sedgwick County Zoo with a Party for the Planet on Thursday, April 16, 2026! This environmental fair gives everyone the opportunity to learn how to protect and care for the world we live in. They will have hands-on activities and interactive exhibits; children have many learning opportunities. Activities are geared […]
Kids Bowl Free, Grown-ups Bowl Cheap All Summer Long
When it’s too hot to play outside, bring the kids inside for free bowling this summer. Grown-ups get a special price too!
$10 off Family memberships to Cowtown in April
Old Cowtown Museum in Wichita is having a membership sale in April! A family/Grandparent membership is suitable for 2 adults and up to 5 children under 18. Seriously! Your membership gets you FREE admission to Cowtown for a year. You’ll also get a 10% discount in the gift shop, so that’s a nice bonus. Guess […]
Storytime at Naftzger Park in Downtown Wichita 2026
Storytime in the Park is FREE at Naftzger Park in downtown Wichita. 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. Storytime Village helps put on these storytimes with Wichita Parks & Recreation. They […]
Free Junior Golf Day Event at Tex Consolver
If you are looking for a fun and FREE Activity for Kids in Wichita, this is a great one to add to your calendar. Junior Golf Day is happening at Tex Consolver Golf Course, and it is all about getting kids excited about golf in a relaxed and fun environment. This free community event is […]
Grow Together Free Event at Great Plains Nature Center
The Grow Together event at Great Plains Nature Center is designed for children of all abilities and their families to discover local resources that support early learning and development. Open to all ages, this free event will include food, games, sensory activities, and more! Great Plains Nature Center Grow Together Event “This event is a […]
Child Safety Fair in Wichita: Free Famiy Event
The Child Advocacy Center is bringing an important and family-friendly event to Exploration Place. They are hosting a Child Safety Fair designed to educate and empower families. This FREE event is a fantastic opportunity to learn about child safety in a fun and interactive way. April is a time to unite for two important causes: […]
Bike Trails in Wichita Kansas
When the weather is nice, and you want to get outside for a ride on your bike, you have a lot of options. Discover some of Wichita’s favorite biking trails, along with free or inexpensive cycling resources in south central Kansas, here. Top Outdoor Parks for Bike Riding in Wichita, Kansas Not all parks are […]
Art at the Arb – Music and Art at the Bartlett Arboretum
It must be Spring because Art at the Arb is back for 2026. This event celebrates springtime with a weekend-long celebration featuring local artists, live music, blooming tulips, great food, and the arboretum’s fantastic garden landscapes. On Saturday, April 11, and Sunday, April 12, the Bartlett Arboretum in Belle Plaine will host “Art at the […]
Mothers Day Tea Party in Wichita
Mother’s Day tea is a unique and special way to celebrate Mother’s Day in Wichita. Step into a storybook moment with your little ones at the Mother-Daughter Princess Tea Party, hosted by the beloved Happily Ever After Parties. This enchanting event is more than just tea and tiaras. It’s a full-fledged fairytale experience designed to […]
Exploration Place Destination Playscape and Water Play: Now Open
Exploration Place is developing a 6.5-acre outdoor playscape along the Arkansas River, featuring a variety of play and learning elements, scheduled to open March 13, 2026. This new addition will include a Water Play Park, multiple Playgrounds, and unique experiences, such as the Exploration Place Outdoor Amphitheater, which offers views of the Keeper of the Plains […]
The Arcade in Downtown Wichita: Half Price Day & Deals
The Arcade in downtown Wichita is a nostalgic blast from the past, featuring classic video games and a laid-back atmosphere perfect for hanging out, playing, eating, and drinking. You pay one price and can stay all day and play as much as you want. The Arcade is filled with games from 1980 and 1990. It […]
Riverside Park Zoo called the Kansas Wildlife Exhibit is FREE
It’s officially named the “Kansas Wildlife Exhibit” but is fondly known by Wichitans as the Riverside Park Zoo. Did you know they feed animals at noon every day? Yes, you can go see FREE animal feeding every day. We love consistent FREE activities in Wichita. This zoo is near the wonderful Central Riverside Park, which […]
Best Arcades in Wichita, Kansas for Budget-Friendly Fun
Arcades in Wichita are a fun way to entertain the kids, hang out with friends, or just relive your glory days. There are lots of Arcades near you. Wichita’s arcade scene has really improved over the years. We now have many choices, from retro classics to full-blown entertainment centers, and many of them offer specials […]
Bartlett Arboretum in Belle Plaine Kansas
The Bartlett Arboretum is located in Belle Plaine, Kansas, and offers a beautiful escape from the city, featuring gardens and special events. This is truly a hidden gem in Kansas. It has 20 acres of gardens and is located approximately 30 minutes south of Wichita. Fun Fact: Robin and Ken own the Arboretum. Robin was […]
Botanica the Wichita Garden Tulip Festival
Make plans to attend Botanica’s Tulip Festival every day from March 27 to April 26, 2026. This is a Wichita Spring tradition for all ages. It is the perfect spring event to get families and friends outside to experience the gardens and enjoy beautiful spring blooms during the week, and on the weekends, they will have […]
Pizza Ranch: Half Price Games on Mondays in Wichita
Enjoy half-price games every Monday at Pizza Ranch! Head to the FunZone Arcade, where all your favorite games are 50% off. It’s the perfect way to start the week with fun and savings. Keep reading to find out what day Kids Eat FREE. Play the most exciting games and win sweet prizes at the Wichita […]
Walters Easter Festival & Egg Hunt
Walters is known as a pumpkin patch, but they put on a fantastic Easter festival. The most exciting part is the EGGsplosion, which is an epic airdrop where eggs rain down from an airplane, and then the kids get to dash off and hunt them. How fun is that?! Walters is hosting its annual Easter […]
Chicken N Pickle Easter Egg Hunt, Easter Bunny & Brunch
Looking for a fun Easter event that is easy, affordable, and keeps the kids busy? Chicken N Pickle Wichita is hosting a Kids Crew Easter Egg Hunt and Brunch that is free to attend and packed with activities. This event is geared toward Kids Crew members (which takes less than a min to sign up, […]