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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

Kansas Wildlife Zoo

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 […]

Kansas State Fair List of Discounts and Sponsored Days

Kansas State Fair Discounts and Deals

The Kansas State Fair is back at the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson, Kansas. Enjoy this Kansas tradition for less with some deals and discounts that make entry affordable for everybody! Be sure to buy tickets online here before Sept 10. 2026 for discounted prices, and keep in mind that any concert tickets you purchase […]

Bartlett Arboretum in Belle Plaine Kansas

Bartlett Arboretum in 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, […]

Easter Egg Hunts, Easter Bunny Photos and Activities in Wichita 2026

It’s time for a round-up of the best Easter Egg Hunts & Events in Wichita, Kansas! You have come to the right spot if you are looking for family-friendly Easter events, activities for Easter Break, and egg hunts near you.  This year, Easter is on Sunday, April 5, 2026, but many of these Easter events will […]

Easter Eggstravaganza at Sedgwick County Zoo

There’s no extra charge (but regular admission fees apply) to attend the Easter Eggstravaganza at the Sedgwick County Zoo on Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you’re a zoo member, you get in free with your membership card and photo ID. This is one of the many Egg Hunts around […]

Free Photo with Easter Bunny at Bass Pro Shop 2026

Free Photos with the Easter Bunny at Cabela's

The Easter Bunny is coming to the Wichita Bass Pro Shop/Cabela’s! The Bunny will be there on several dates leading up to Easter Day. We have done this almost every year, and it’s a great FREE way to get a photo with the Easter Bunny.  You’ll need to reserve your spot in advance, but you’ll […]

Home Depot Free Kids Workshops 2026

Home Depot Kids Free Workshops

Give your children a hands-on experience with Home Depot’s FREE in-store Kids Workshops. Every first Saturday of the month, from 9 a.m. to noon, Home Depot offers workshops for kids that include a kit with all materials needed to complete the project, totally free! This activity is a unique opportunity to spend quality time with […]

Free Car Show in Goddard

2026 Goddard Lions Car Show near Wichita, KS

The Goddard Lions Club hosts a FREE car show for spectators again this spring. The 5th Annual Larry Lee Memorial Car Show in Goddard, KS, is on April 4, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This will be a fun day for all ages. The car show will be held on Main Street in […]

Cowtown Birthday Party & Start of the Season Party

Old Cowtown Museum is kicking off a historic season to celebrate its anniversary, and it’s a deal worth marking on the calendar. 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. This year is extra special because […]

Wichita Junior Golf Foundation Summer Program for $25

Junior Golf Summer Lesson in Wichita

The Wichita Junior Golf Foundation will offer an eight-week summer program for beginning golfers ages 9-18. The eight weeks only cost $25, making it a very low-cost way to get your kids started with golf. This eight-week summer program is held in June and July. Registration for Junior Golf opens on April 1. This popular […]

March Madness Restaurant Deals, Where & How to Watch

Score big with some of these great deals and tips for March Madness. Restaurants are offering deals and promotions during the tournament. It’s the best time of the year for basketball fans. You can still take advantage of these great food deals even if you aren’t a basketball fan. If you are looking to catch […]

Eggsplore Easter Event and Egg Hunt in Andover, Kansas 2026

The City of Andover is hosting its annual Eggsplore: Andover Easter Egg Hunt, a fun, free event at Central Park in Andover, Kansas. Open to the public, this family-friendly celebration is a perfect way to welcome spring and enjoy the Easter season together. This is just one of many Easter Events near Wichita this year. […]

Bel Aire Spring Festival

The Bel Aire Rec Center will host a Spring Festival and Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28, 2026. This is a big hunt with more than 20,000 eggs. This family-friendly special event includes egg hunts, an egg stroll (for the littles), kite flying, demos, a bounce house, food vendors, and more. This is a […]

WAM Nights at the Wichita Art Musuem

Looking for an easy, affordable way to kick off your Weekend in Wichita? WAM Nights might be your new Friday tradition. The Wichita Art Museum is open late on Fridays until 9 pm, giving you after-hours access to the galleries and a relaxed way to explore art at your own pace. One of the best […]

Roller City Wichita

If you’re looking for a fun night out that won’t wreck the weekly budget, Roller City is one of those classic Wichita spots that still delivers. It’s been around for years, and for many local families, it’s a place full of birthday parties, school events, and “just because” fun. It’s a great Indoor Activity for […]

Wichita Activites this Spring on a Budget

Spring in Wichita! This is my ultimate guide to springtime events and activities in Wichtia. I am considering Spring March, April, and May. In this article, you will find: Things to do this Spring in Wichita, National Holiday Deals, Spring Events & Deals, Food Deals, and Date Night Ideas. Activites in Wichita this Spring National […]

Free Fishing Weekend in Kansas

Here’s a deal for all you part-time anglers out there (like me) who never know whether this will be the year you actually use your fishing license. On Free Fishing Weekend in Kansas, you won’t need a license to fish any public Kansas waters. That’s right! Free fishing! No license required, no more handing the pole […]