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Kids Sports Leagues & Lessons in Wichita

Are you looking for sports for kids in Wichita that are affordable? We have listed sporting orginiztaions that offer kids athletic leagues and lessons. We have even found some free wichita sports for kids. Youth sports can be a fantastic way to keep your kids active, teach them teamwork, and build confidence—all while they have […]

Adult Sports Leagues in Wichita: Softball, Golf, Kickball & Valleyball

Are you looking for an adult sports league to join in Wichita? This year, consider participating in adult athletics with the Wichita Parks and Recreation Department. They offer affordable, organized sports, such as adult kickball, golf, sand volleyball, and softball. Participating offers a multitude of benefits. Firstly, it provides an avenue for physical activity, promoting […]

City Crew Kids Club in Wichita is FREE: Free Events & More

Have you heard? City Crew (formerly known as Barry’s Crew) is a completely FREE program for kids to join. What is City Crew in Wichita? It’s a program for kids to connect with their community and learn more about city services. Managed by the City of Wichita, this program offers free activities, events, behind-the-scenes tours, […]

FREE Admission to America’s National Parks 2025

Free Admission to US National Parks

Here’s a big deal: The National Park Service offers five fee-free days in 2025. On these FREE days at U.S. National Parks, you’ll pay nothing to get in to more than 100 national parks across the country that normally charge a fee. During the fee-free days, the parks waive entrance fees, commercial tour fees and […]

Exploration Place Parkrun

Wichita’s Parkrun is an excellent event for outdoor enthusiasts and a fantastic free activity for our community. This event is every Saturday at Exploration Place, Parkrun welcomes both runners and walkers for an organized and enjoyable experience. If you’re looking for a free, active weekend activity in Wichita, this is for you! Joining a group […]

First Day Hikes on New Years Day in Kansas, Wichita

Take a hike on the first day of 2024 to start your new year off right! Numerous Kansas State Parks – and a Wichita city park – are offering First Day Hikes, which are guided hikes on New Year’s Day, January 1. Bring the family – bundled up, of course, and wearing comfortable, sturdy hiking […]

Rock River Rapids Season Pass Discount

Rock River rapids Derby water park

Okay, so I know summer seems a million miles away but just imagine how intense that Kansas heat will be when it gets here. You have the picture? Good! Now imagine how great it will be to get a discount on a season pass to the Derby water park, Rock River Rapids. Don’t sleep on […]

Winter Wonderland Event at Naftzger Park: Free Event

Winter Wonderland at Naftzger Park

Winter Wonderland at Naftzger Park is a FREE event courtesy of Wichita Park & Recreation. It is the best FREE event with s’mores, Santa, hot cocoa, holiday lights, and more. This event is crafted to spread holiday joy throughout the community. Wander through the park while enjoying the brilliant lights and whimsical decorations. Immerse yourself […]

All aboard: Watson Park Christmas Express Train Ride

Watson Christmas Express

Watson Park has a fun and affordable Christmas train ride experience in Wichita. Explore the magic of Watson’s Christmas Express in two fantastic ways! Opt for the VIP package by registering in advance to indulge in EVERYTHING, or join them during the general admission timeframe without any registration and tailor your perfect experience. Whichever option […]

Free Entrance to Kansas State Parks on Black Friday

This year, Kansas State Parks are offering a Black Friday deal everyone can enjoy, and you won’t have to wait in line. (I guess you could camp out the night before though!) Black Friday, is a free entrance day to all Kansas State Parks! Kansas State Park daily vehicle permits, normally about $5, are not […]

Tanganyika Black Friday Deal

Imagine a world-class, all-inclusive wildlife resort where you don’t have to hop on a plane or drive across the country to give your family an unforgettable experience with animals from around the globe. In 2025, Tanganyika Wildlife Park will be reopening with an immersive, all-inclusive format that will change how you think about family adventures—right […]

Wicked Island at OJ Watson Park

Wicked Island Wichita KS OJ Watson Park

Wicked Island, the haunted attraction at Watson Park. It’s back every Friday and Saturday in October for another wicked season! Enter the Island if you dare…you’ll find spooky scenes, ghosts, ghouls and more!   Look forward to an ever-changing treacherous. Walk through a wooded island where nightmares become a reality. Plan ahead and purchase tickets […]

Art on the Trail at the Great Plains Nature Center

Great Plains Nature Center is having a FREE event for adults on October 19, 2024 called Art on the Trail. This annual event gives those with an appreciation for art and wine an opportunity to enjoy both in a beautiful outdoor setting. More than 25 Wichita artists will use the medium of their choice to […]

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 […]

Derby’s Third Thursday Free Event: Music, Art, Food Trucks

Third Thursdays in Derby KS

Have you heard about Derby’s Third Thursday? It’s a fantastic FREE event with live music, artist exhibits, adult beverages, food trucks, and more! Third Thursday in Derby, Kansas, happens in the Spring and Fall. Hop in your car, take Rock Road and head South, and you will run right into Derby. Derby is only about […]

Candy Crawl at the Park in Wichita: Free Trick or Treating

The Candy Crawl at Planeview Park (which used to be at Clapp Park) is a family favorite. This free, family-friendly event encourages everyone to dress up, grab a candy bag or bucket, and visit park and recreation staff, local businesses, and organizations for candy and prizes. This FREE, family-friendly Halloween event is on October 18, 2024, […]

Free Movies at Capitol Federal Amphitheater

Is there anything better than relaxing and watching a movie? Yes! Relaxing and watching a movie outside at the CapFed Amphitheater in Andover for FREE! Bring your lawn chairs and some snacks, kick back, and relax! The 2024 outdoor movie series is back!  Free Movies at Capital Federal Amphitheater 2024: In the past, food trucks […]

Free Outdoor Movies at Exploration Place Amphitheater

Exploration Place has a new amphitheater right outside its downtown Wichita location, near the iconic Keeper of the Plains. The best part is they are hosting a FREE Movie series called RiverFlix. The outdoor theater hosts the FREE films under the stars at the Wichita Foundation Amphitheater. This is the perfect way to spend quality […]

2024 Open Streets ICT in Downtown Wichita is FREE

Wichita Parks and Recreation will host another Open Streets ICT – a FREE event in Wichita, KS. Over 100 vendors will be in attendance. Open Streets ICT brings Wichitans of all ages downtown for an active, fun, community-building afternoon on Wichita’s iconic Douglas Avenue.  Open Street is one of my favorite community events. The city […]

Woofstock Wichita 2024

Woofstock Wichita

Wichita-area dogs are invited to bring their humans to Woofstock is the annual dog-friendly fundraising event that benefits the Kansas Humane Society and the pets they care for. Join thousands of pet lovers and animal enthusiasts at KHS’s biggest fundraising event and festival—Woofstock! As one of the largest events of its kind in the Midwest. […]

Great Plains Renaissance Festival in Wichita Ticket Discounts!

Fall Renaissance Festival

The Great Plains Renaissance Festival and Wichita Scottish Festival is happening at Sedgwick County Park in Fall 2024. 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 […]

Splash Parks in and around Wichita

Splash Pads In and Around Wichita

Splash pads in Wichita are a big attraction during the summer months. These splash parks (aka water playgrounds, splash pads, or play fountains) are a great way to enjoy summer for free. They are cost-effective and require less maintenance. Therefore, several have been funded by the city in the past few years. In fact, a […]

Monarch Migration in Wichita this September

Every year, thousands of Monarch butterflies take flight on a remarkable journey, leaving the United States and migrating to the mountains of central Mexico. This remarkable migration usually passes through Wichita in early September, with the butterflies traveling up to 3,000 miles in search of warmer climates. The best part is that it’s FREE—just keep […]

Best Playgrounds and Parks for kids in and around Wichita

Cool Free parks in and around Wichita

I learned my lesson early one July morning when I took my toddler to the zoo. All she did was pick up pretty rocks on the ground! I realized she didn’t care (yet) that there was a giraffe standing a few feet away.After that experience, I began thinking about her perspective rather than my own […]