School’s Out Powwow at Mid-America All-Indian Center
On Saturday, May 14, the Mid-America All-Indian Center will host the annual “School’s Out Powwow” put on by Wichita Public Schools Title VI Native American Indian Education Program. Native American students in the Wichita Public School district help to organize this event each year. Students in the Native American Program participate in several ways including […]
Spring Garden Fair at Sedgwick County Extension
Sedgwick County Extension Master Gardeners have teamed up with area garden clubs to bring a new event to the community. The first-ever Spring Garden Fair will combine two popular events: the Tools & Treasures Sale and the Plant Sale. They’ll also have other activities that will make this fair one not to miss. The inaugeral […]
Free adult classes and events at the Wichita Public Library
Our awesome Wichita Public Library has great events and classes for adults on a regular basis. They include seminars and workshops on tons of topics, book discussions, crafting clubs, sessions to help you in your career or business, and more. You won’t believe how many things there are to do, and the best part is […]
Free Technology Classes and Demos at the Wichita Public Library
The Wichita Public Library has so many free and inexpensive classes and seminars that it’s hard to keep up with them all. But our library is a great resource and you will want to know about these free technology classes or demos! Here are a few things you need to know about classes at the […]
FREE: Kansas Aviation Museum special event with NASA astronaut and Space Force Colonel Nick Hague
Kansas native, NASA astronaut, and Space Force officer Nick Hague will be speaking at a special FREE event at Kansas Aviation Museum Monday, April 4, 2022. Tickets are required (but they are free). Go to the Eventbrite website here to register and get your ticket before they’re all gone. Col. Hague will speak about his […]
Events at Mulvane Public Library
The Mulvane Public Library has so many awesome free and inexpensive events that are open to the community. Be sure to check them out in the list below! DIY Monday Date: March 14th @ 6:30 PM Cost: Free Location: Mulvane Public Library Website: www.mulvanelibrary.org Description: March DIY: Come to the Mulvane Public Library for a […]
Spring activities guide for Wichita
Registration is open for activities and classes through the City of Wichita Park and Recreation department! A link to their new guide is below. The new guide, Evolve, combines events, activities, and classes from CityArts, the Wichita Public Library – making this a fantastic resource for free & cheap activities in Wichita, KS! […]
Youth Lawn Mowing Clinic – early registration discount
If you know any 5th through 9th graders who want to earn a summer income mowing lawns, be sure to set aside a few hours during Spring Break for them to take the Youth Lawn Mowing Clinic at the Sedgwick County Extension. The clinic will be held this year on March 16, 2022. Sign up […]
Badass Women of Wichita Alliance upcoming events
The Finishing School for Modern Women and PourHouse by Walnut River Brewing Company are joining forces to form an alliance of Badass Women in Wichita! They’re inviting women of all ages to join the inclusive society for discussions and actions that build community, empower women, and develop badassery. Other women’s organizations are also invited to […]
Wichita Old Cowtown Lecture Series
Wichita’s Old Cowtown Museum will once again offer a lecture series on various aspects of our town’s history. In 2021, the lectures are being held online via Zoom webinar from 2-3 p.m. The cost is $3 per person plus tax. Cowtown volunteers and members get in FREE. The Old Cowtown Museum lectures will be available […]
Free two hours of college credit with Newman University’s STEM program
Okay, this looks amazing. It’s for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. If you know someone who would like this, share it with them and let them know their application is due no later than February 16, 2022. Check out all the details they submitted below: Newman University STEM Exploration Program Free Two Hours Of […]
FREE K-State’s Garden Hour Webinar Series 2022
K-State Research and Extension will continue its FREE series of gardening webinars in 2022. “K-State Garden Hour” is held live online over the lunch hour. Organizers of the K-State Garden Hour say the 2022 lineup is charging full speed ahead, starting with the first Wednesday in January – Vegetable Varieties for Bountiful Harvests. You can […]
2021 Kansas Orchid Society Fall Show & Sale
Visit Botanica for the Kansas Orchid Society fall show on November 6, 2021. Get tips and information on growing orchids, see gorgeous table-top displays of individual plants and flowers, and find the perfect orchids for you to grow. At the show, you’ll be able to meet and mingle with orchid experts and pick up an […]
Girls Rock Science virtual camp starts this week
Girls Rock Science is going to have both virtual and in person camps this year. Does your daughter like to ask questions and solve problems with creative thinking? Does she know there are tons of jobs out there that will allow her to leave a lasting impression by using creative problem-solving skills? Help her pursue […]
Investigative Summer STEM Program for high school students from Newman University
Newman University is offering a summer STEM program for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. The deadline to apply is June 7, 2021. Participants can receive 1 college credit, and lunch is included in the very affordable program fee. See below for all the information they submitted to us! Check out the spring STEM Exploration […]
FREE Historic Wichita Walking Tour
You may or may not know that years ago the Wichita Public Library teamed up with Bike/Walk Wichita to make an app that lets you take self-guided historic walking tours of three different areas in Wichita. If you haven’t made time yet to try it, here’s an opportunity to use the app along with a […]
Get One Month Free Trial: One Day University Now Helps You Get Smarter Year-round With New Online Format.
Want to go on a virtual tour of the Met Museum with a top-tier Columbia art professor? Or learn about the history of the Olympics from a professor at UNC Chapel Hill? How about discover the science of intelligence with Amherst’s top professor of psychology? Now you can whenever the mood strikes through One Day […]
Ignite Kindness virtual service project meeting
AARP’s volunteer organization, Create the Good, is teaming up with The Kindness Rocks Project this Thursday, February 25, for the Ignite Kindness service project in honor of Black History month. Anyone is welcome to join in the virtual meeting, which will be held via Zoom as well as Facebook Live. At the event, “participants will […]
Urban Chickens class at MakeICT
Ever thought about raising chickens in your backyard? It’s really becoming a popular thing to do! If this is something you’re interested in, you might want to check out the upcoming Urban Chickens class from MakeICT. They have it on their calendar for Sunday, February 28 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. “Now more than […]
FREE Homebuyers’ Lunch and Learn
Before you start your hunt for a home to buy, find out everything you need to know at the FREE First-Time Homebuyers’ Lunch and Learn on Sunday, February 21 from noon to 3 p.m. If you’re thinking about buying a home this year, you’re invited. The event will be presented by Bailey Hayden and her […]
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 Local Coloring Pages from Wichita Businesses, Organizations
If there’s been anything positive from 2020 (and there has been, definitely), one of the positives is that local organizations brought a lot more of their resources online for Wichita residents – and for the whole world – to enjoy and learn from. What started to catch my attention were free printable coloring sheets that […]
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 and Inexpensive Fitness Events in Wichita
Who doesn’t love a fitness class…especially when it’s free?! Wichita has a wide variety of free fitness classes and inexpensive fitness events throughout the year for you to try. Some of those classes include Zumba, Barre, Yoga and Bootcamp classes just to name a few. We have gathered all of those classes into one convenient […]
Groupon for Wichita Eagle Sunday paper or digital edition!
There’s a Groupon right now for a subscription to the Wichita Eagle. This will save you so much money on the paper. Especially if you use the promo code that’s available right now. There are four options you can choose from, but one is better than all the others! Get the Sunday paper delivered to […]