Exploration Place Newest Traveling Exhibit: Barbie
Exploration Place is Wichita’s premier science museum, offering an ever-changing lineup of exhibits that keep visitors coming back for more. This interactive museum brings hands-on learning experiences to life, making it a favorite destination for families, science lovers, and curious minds of all ages. One of the highlights of Exploration Place is its rotating traveling […]
Sunflower Summer App 2025- Free Admission to Kansas Attractions
The Sunflower Summer App provides various ways for families to get out, explore something new, and enjoy time together. Kansas families can visit museums, zoos, historic landmarks, and more for FREE! YES, You can visit attractions around KANSAS for FREE!!! The Sunflower Summer Program benefits Kansas families with school-aged children, encouraging them to explore and […]
Storytime at Naftzger Park in Downtown Wichita
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 […]
Advanced Learning Library in Downtown Wichita
The Advanced Learning Library at 711 W. 2nd Street in Wichita replaced the old Central Branch location. This library is a great addition to Downtown Wichita, with neat indoor and outdoor spaces. It has cool new features that will make this library a place for the community to gather and collaborate. Although the library looks […]
Kansas Aviation Museum: Little Aviators
Wichita has a museum that’s particularly fitting for The Air Capital of the World, and one highlight offered by the Kansas Aviation Museum is their weekly kids’ program, where children can enjoy FREE admission. Keep reading for all the details! The Kansas Aviation Museum, in Wichita, Kansas, is an excellent destination for people of all […]
Moonlit Mania at Great Plains Nature Center: Free Event
The Great Plains Nature Center welcomes the community to a FREE event called Moonlit Mania, where, for one night only, they will be open late. Grab your flashlight and join them for a night of exploration under the stars! Explore the park by moonlight from 9 pm-11 pm, just as our favorite nocturnal creatures do! […]
Carousel Skate Roller Skating: Deals and Discounts
Carousel Skate Center is a popular roller skating rink located in Wichita, Kansas. It has been a staple in the community, providing a fun and safe environment for roller skating enthusiasts of all ages. Below we have the inside info on when Carousel Skate has the best deals and cheapest time to skate. The rink […]
Lowe’s Kids Free Workshops
Lowes offers a free kids’ workshop on one Saturday a month. In these workshops, kids participate in a hands-on building project, which is a great way to spend time together, learn to build, and boost creativity. To attend Lowe’s free kids’ workshops, register in advance to reserve your spot. If you forget to sign up, […]
Free Activities on Wednesdays at Botanica: Wonder Wednesdays
Botanica is hosting different special activities on Wednesdays from April to October. The best part is that the activities are FREE with general admission. Wonder Wednesdays are geared toward children pre-K and under, but all ages are welcome. Once you enter Botanica, the front desk will have more information for each Wonder Wednesday. All of […]
New Market Square Free Kids Summer Series
The New Market Square free Summer kids series is happening this year in Wichita! New Market is more than just a place to shop; they are hosting some fun Summer Kids Events. If you aren’t familiar with New Market, it’s a large shopping area located at 2441 N. Maize Road, between 21st and 29th streets. […]
Senior Wednesdays in Wichita
Senior Wednesdays in Wichita are fun, informative, and low-cost, if not free, activities in collaboration with various local venues. These events include a nice variety of activities for people 55 and up. Senior Wednesdays are an important activity for older adults in Wichita because they provide social engagement, lifelong learning, and entertainment at an affordable […]
READiculous Book Sale at Wichita Art Museum
Friends of the Wichita Art Museum is hosting another READiculas Book Sale on June 13 – 15, 2025. If you haven’t attended one of these, you must. The best part is it’s FREE to attend and includes general admission to the museum. Of course, you must bring money for the book sale. The READiculous Book […]
FREE Summer Reading Program in Wichita and Reading Resources
There are numerous free summer reading programs in Wichita and neighboring communities, designed to help kids stay engaged and avoid the “summer slide.” Programs include a reading goal of some sort, a way to track your progress, and freebies for accomplishing summer reading goals. All of the ones we have listed here are free! Wichita-area […]
Gallery Groves at Mark Arts with Music Together: $5 Class
Mark Arts is partnering with Music Together of Wichita to present Gallery Grooves, a new 45-minute program that combines creativity and music in a fun-filled experience for children. The event will start with an interactive music class by Music Together, where kids can sing, dance, and explore rhythm. Then, the kids will take an age-appropriate […]
The Ultimate List of Free Story Times in Wichita
Wichita has many free indoor story times to fuel your child’s imagination and keep you out of the ever-changing Kansas weather. We have scoured the city and created the Ultimate List of Free Story Times in Wichita and the surrounding area! (We also have a great big list of other free and cheap things […]
Free Yoga at Exploration Place on Saturdays in Wichita
Exploration Place is hosting Riverside Yoga, which is a free yoga class on Saturdays! That’s right, you can take a yoga class on Saturday mornings along the Arkansas River in the Exploration Place amphitheater. This is for everyone, whether you are a beginner or a regular yogi. Certified YMCA instructors will teach these Riverside Yoga […]
“Evolve” with the City of Wichita’s Activities Guide: Summer 2025
Do you want to find a hobby, pick up another career skill, improve your fitness or help your kids learn something new? Maybe you’d like to make some friends who share your interests? The City of Wichita’s Evolve activities guide is your answer! Hard copies of the activity guide are available at CityArts, City Hall, […]
Home Depot Free Kids 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 […]
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 […]
Great Plains Nature Center: Free Events and Info
Great Plains Nature Center in Wichita is always FREE to visit. They provide opportunities for the public to investigate, understand, and develop an appreciation for wildlife. They have weekly FREE events and no registration is needed! Great for homeschoolers, kiddos who aren’t quite in school yet, or anyone else available in the morning hours. This […]
Earth Day Events & Activites to do in Wichita
Our planet is fantastic, but it needs our help to strive! Each year, on April 22, more than a billion people celebrate Earth Day. You can typically find special Earth Day activities in Wichita at the Great Plains Nature Center, Botanica, Sedgwick County Zoo, and more. Earth Day is all about celebrating our planet. This […]
Learn to Swim Scholarships in Wichita
We just learned about this excellent scholarship offered by Wichita Park & Recreation to help you receive affordable swimming lessons in Wichita. Learning how to float, tread water, and swim can save lives. Plus, swimming is an excellent form of exercise, and once you learn to swim, you can enjoy swimming in pools, lakes, rivers, and more. Whether […]
Earth Day Celebration at Botanica
Celebrate Earth Day at Botanica, the Wichita Gardens this year. All week long, activities, fun crafts, and more will be included with general admission. Pack your own picnic and enjoy one of the many great places to eat outside while you enjoy their Earth Day festivities. What to expect at the Earth Day Celebration […]
Earth Day “Party for the Planet” at the Sedgwick County Zoo
Celebrate Earth Day at the Sedgwick County Zoo with a Party for the Planet on Thursday, April 17, 2025! 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 […]
Wichita Trick or Treat and Fall Fun Events for Halloween 2025
Here it is! Our big list of Trick-or-Treats and Trunk-or-Treat near Wichita 2025 is in progress. As always, we have the ultimate list of Halloween events for kids in Wichita for your Halloween fun! Leave the tricks at home, you’re in for a treat! Below we have compiled great family-friendly Halloween and fall places to […]