Sports & Recreation

Groupon: extra 20% off local deals for Wichita, KS

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Getting a Groupon for a local place is already going to be a good deal, but you can get an even better deal when Groupons go on sale, like they are right now. You can take an extra percent off local Groupon deals using a promo code. These … [Read more...] about Groupon: extra 20% off local deals for Wichita, KS

Free Wichita Snow Day!

School’s out and there’s going to be a SNOW DAY in Wichita on February 1! The City of Wichita Park & Recreation is hosting their second free Snow Day at the Mid-America All-Indian Center. Bring a sled (but not a metal one) and enjoy … [Read more...] about Free Wichita Snow Day!

Wichita Park and Recreation Winter Activities Guide

Registration is open for winter activities and classes through the City of Wichita Park and Recreation department! A link to their new guide is below. The Wichita Park and Recreation Department offers a large variety of affordable … [Read more...] about Wichita Park and Recreation Winter Activities Guide

First Day Hikes on New Years Day in Kansas, Wichita

Take a hike on the first day of 2020 to start your new year off right. Numerous Kansas State Parks - and one Wichita city park - are offering First Day Hikes, which are guided hikes on New Year's Day, January 1. Bring the family - … [Read more...] about First Day Hikes on New Years Day in Kansas, Wichita

Public tours of the new ballpark

The Wichita Wind Surge baseball team is hosting tours of the new ballpark in Wichita. There are three time slots: 10 a.m., noon, and 3 p.m. Meet at the Merchandise Shop and Ticket Office, which is located at 608 W. Texas Ave. … [Read more...] about Public tours of the new ballpark

Ice Skating at Chicken n Pickle

Chicken n Pickle is bringing outdoor ice skating to Wichita! Starting this Friday, November 22, 2019, if the weather cooperates Chicken n Pickle will open its highly anticipated outdoor ice skating rink in East Wichita. They are located … [Read more...] about Ice Skating at Chicken n Pickle

Free Archery Club at Great Plains Nature Center

Have you always wanted to learn how to shoot a bow like Robin Hood? Are you already a pro at archery? Then the Great Plains Nature Center has just the club for you! The GPNC now offers a free archery club for novices and pros alike. You … [Read more...] about Free Archery Club at Great Plains Nature Center

The BIG list of military discounts in Wichita KS

When I'm paying for a purchase, you'll likely hear me ask, “Do you offer a military discount?” My husband, a 20-year Air Force veteran, taught me that line. Judging from the input when I asked a Facebook group of military spouses for … [Read more...] about The BIG list of military discounts in Wichita KS

Non-Toy Gift Ideas for Kids and Families

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Toys, toys, toys. My home is full of toys. Cars and trucks, baby dolls, books, stuffed animals, play clothes, toy dishes, building blocks, and more. You name it, we probably have it. It's not that we don't purge on a regular … [Read more...] about Non-Toy Gift Ideas for Kids and Families

Inexpensive dance class from Wichita Swing Dance Society

The Wichita Swing Dance Society hosts a swing dance every Sunday night at the Sway Ballroom (formerly known as Care to Dance) in Delano. This is an inexpensive way to try a new hobby or learn a new dance. The drop-in Swingin' Sundays … [Read more...] about Inexpensive dance class from Wichita Swing Dance Society

FREE Teen late-night program at two Wichita YMCAs

Looking for a fun, FREE safe place for your teenagers to go on a Saturday night? Your search is over! The Wichita South YMCA, and now the North YMCA, have a FREE Late Night Program every Saturday after the Y closes from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 … [Read more...] about FREE Teen late-night program at two Wichita YMCAs

Operation Firefly: Free Bicycle Lights and Installation

Safety first! This Saturday, November 2, the Wichita Police Department Broadway Corridor Team and Bike Walk Wichita will distribute free bicycle lights. The bicycle lights will be handed out on the east side of the 700 block of S. … [Read more...] about Operation Firefly: Free Bicycle Lights and Installation

ReCycle Bike Repair volunteer opportunity with Bike Walk Wichita

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

FREE Chiefs watch party at Starlite Drive-In

Be a part of the biggest football watch party in town at the Starlite Drive In. Admission is FREE! Should be a fun time since this will be on the biggest big-screen ever! Gates will open at approximately 6 p.m. and spaces are first-come, … [Read more...] about FREE Chiefs watch party at Starlite Drive-In

Jeep Rounup Car Show at O.J. Watson Park

If you have a Jeep - or if you just love Jeeps - then O.J. Watson Park is where you want to be on Saturday, October 19. The Wichita Park and Recreation Department is holding a fun Jeep car show from 10 a.m. to 2 … [Read more...] about Jeep Rounup Car Show at O.J. Watson Park