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The annual Derby BBQ Festival in Derby's High Park will be lots of fun! Mark your calendars for June 10 & 11! The annual festival is a family friendly event with live music, food, kids activities. And admission is FREE. The … [Read more...] about Smoke on the Plains Derby BBQ & Music Fest
Teens ages 14-19 can work out FREE all summer at participating Planet Fitness locations in Wichita and around the country. Beginning May 16, teens can sign up for the Teen Summer Challenge in person at their preferred location. Plus, … [Read more...] about Teens work out FREE all summer: Planet Fitness Teen Summer Challenge
Summer is the perfect time of year to do some floatin' on the river! In addition to its kayak rentals on the river, The City of Wichita Park & Recreation office will be offering a series of guided kayak floats along the Arkansas River … [Read more...] about Floatin’ on the River kayak events with Wichita Park & Recreation
Cool off this summer at one the interactive fountains (aka water playgrounds, aka splash parks) in Wichita. Now you can easily find a splash pad near you with our new interactive map of Wichita-area splash parks and spray grounds! Our … [Read more...] about Splash parks in and around Wichita
I remember when I first heard about Wichita's FREE swimming days! They have them for each of the city's pools throughout the summer. Can you believe that? Also see: Where to Swim in Wichita City of Wichita Pools have been undergoing … [Read more...] about FREE Swimming Days at Wichita Pools
Beat the summer heat with these local Wichita area swimming pools, water parks, and lakes. Dive right in to summer fun with our big list of pools, beaches, and water parks in the Wichita area! Also, be sure to check out our list of FREE … [Read more...] about Where you can swim in Wichita this Summer
What was once the beloved West Side Bait Shop & Beer is now The Outpost at Cheney Lake. This is the shop where you go if you run out of something while camping on the southwest end of the lake. It looks like they're going to have … [Read more...] about The Outpost at Cheney Lake grand opening
Wichita Art Museum will once again host FREE Yoga in the Art Garden in 2022. Guest instructor Kelsea Wright from Limitless Yoga will lead an all-levels flow class for ages 16 and older. The free yoga class will provide a great workout, … [Read more...] about FREE Yoga in the Art Garden
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. … [Read more...] about Spring Garden Fair at Sedgwick County Extension
Bike Walk Wichita is hosting "Walking Wednesdays" again in 2022. The regularly scheduled walks began with the last Wednesday in March and will continue for eight total weeks. Some fun places are scheduled for this year's walks. These … [Read more...] about Walking Wednesdays
Bike Walk Wichita is a local non-profit organization that promotes safe active transportation in Wichita and South Central Kansas. They host several events throughout the year that are open to the public, so feel free to … [Read more...] about Bike/Walk Wichita activities
This is the perfect thing to do on a nice day, and you have lots and lots of space to spread out. Read on for our list of 2022 Kite Flying Events around Wichita. And even without a kite-flying event, you can still enjoy this fun and FREE … [Read more...] about Kite-Flying Events in the Wichita area
Wichita Park and Recreation is holding FREE dance fitness classes at the Evergy Pavilion in the newly remodeled Naftzger Park. The free classes are open to everyone ages 8 and up. (Those 18 and younger will need an adult accompanying … [Read more...] about Free Dance Fitness at Naftzger Park
A kite-flying event is planned at Chapin Park for Saturday, May 7, 2022. "Come Fly a Kite" is FREE and fun for all ages! Twice a year - in the spring and in the fall - the Wichita Parks and Recreation Department and Wings of the Wind … [Read more...] about FREE Event: Come Fly a Kite!
Wichita Park & Recreation and William A. Stofer will host the Wichita Festival of the Arts Saturday, May 7, in Central Riverside Park. This event is FREE and open to all ages. Enjoy the beautiful park and get fresh air while … [Read more...] about Wichita Festival of the Arts
The City of Wichita has a fun and FREE community event planned for Sunday afternoon, May 1, 2022 in the North Market neighborhood. It's going to be fun! It's open to everyone and will include a full day of fun physical activities, … [Read more...] about Open Streets ICT – NoMar
Enjoy the beauty of Wichita's Great Plains Nature Center while chatting with fellow book enthusiasts. Each first Friday of the month, Great Plains Nature Center welcomes people to a relaxed environment for learning something new and … [Read more...] about Walking Book Club- Great Plains Nature Center
Have you been to Chicken N Pickle yet? It's a Wichita restaurant with fun built in! It's an indoor/outdoor entertainment venue and fast-casual restaurant that started in Kansas City. Wichita was its second location to open, and now they … [Read more...] about Fun events at Chicken N Pickle
Wichita State University Shocker Rowing hosts the 3rd annual Plains Regional Regatta on May 1, 2022 this year. The racing will take place on the Big Arkansas River beginning at 8 a.m. They'll race from just north of the Lincoln … [Read more...] about Shocker Rowing Plains Regional Regatta (FREE for spectators!)
Join YMCA instructor Alyssa Cameron in Naftzger Park on Saturday, May 7, 2022 for a FREE yoga class and introduction to YMCA360. The Greater Wichita YMCA will host this free yoga event as a way to showcase the additional … [Read more...] about YMCA yoga in the park
Haysville Recreation has a fun spring festival planned for April 23, 2022. Party in the 060 will be held in Riggs Park, Haysville and include many super fun activities. To participate in the Cornhole Tourney, Chili Cookoff, or … [Read more...] about Party in the 060 (Haysville KS)
The Wichita Junior Golf Foundation will offer an eight-week program this summer for beginning golfers ages 9-18. The entire eight weeks only costs $25, which makes it a very low-cost way to get your kids started with … [Read more...] about Wichita Junior Golf Foundation summer program registration opens April 4
During the Women's basketball championship, NCAAW fans can get together to watch the tournament at Naftzger Park. On Saturday, March 26, 2022, Wichita Park and Recreation will host a NCAAW Fan Fest from noon to 8 p.m. at Naftzger Park in … [Read more...] about NCAAW Fan Fest at Naftzger Park
Bike Walk Wichita hosts regularly-scheduled bicycle repair volunteer opportunities every week. And if you need a bicycle, volunteering at ReCycle is a way to earn one! This is something older kids, teens or adults can … [Read more...] about ReCycle Bike Repair volunteer opportunity with Bike Walk Wichita
Ride season will begin at OJ Watson Park on March 11, 2022. OJ Watson Park is such a fantastic place for families, and it's even fun for teens or anyone who wants to get outside and enjoy some outdoor activities. This is the Wichita park … [Read more...] about OJ Watson Park rides opening day
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