FREE Skating at Wichita Ice Center
Thanks to Jena for this tip! The Wichita Ice Center will be hosting a FREE public skate session for all ages this Friday evening, September 24. Get free admission and only pay for skate rental ($3) if you need to use their skates. This will be a great opportunity to try ice skating before […]
Model Train Show in Wichita
Kids under 12 years of age get in FREE with paid adult admission to the Model Train Show and Swap Meet at Cessna Activity Center. The non-profit Wichita Toy Train Club and Museum will be holding this annual fundraiser on Saturday and Sunday, September 25 and 26, 2021. The $7 admission fee (for those 12 […]
Clearwater Fall Festival 2021
A big welcome back to the Clearwater Fall Festival! Enjoy a weekend of homespun parades, carnivals, live music, and plenty of family fun that fits in the family budget. The town of Clearwater, Kansas, holds its annual Fall Festival the third weekend of September every year, complete with all the classic festival events. The Clearwater […]
Live music at the lake
Yes! Head to the lake with your friends for some free live country music. The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism and the El Dorado State Park Shooting Range will host FREE outdoor concerts each month this summer. The FREE Music in the Park series will feature different artists each month in the beautiful […]
Labor Day weekend fireworks at Cheney State Park
The Ninnescah Sailing Association will celebrate the end of the summer season and beginning of fall with its annual fireworks display at Cheney Lake on Sunday, September 5, 2021 according to the NSA calendar. They’ve been doing this for over 20 years. The fun starts at 9 p.m. on Sunday. Beginning at dusk, sailboats leave […]
FREE Game of Bowling for National Bowling Day
To celebrate National Bowling Day, GoBowling.com and centers around the country – including several here in the Wichita – are giving away a FREE game of bowling. National Bowling Day is observed yearly on the second Saturday in August, but the free bowling offer is available through the end of the month. This promo does […]
Get Fit Wichita: Free Yoga in the Park
FREE yoga event! Enjoy yoga in the great outdoors courtesy of Wichita Park & Recreation. The free outdoor yoga class is being provided as part of Get Fit Wichita, a campaign to promote living a healthy, active life in the city. You can bring a towel or mat and stretch, breath, and relax in […]
Splash Aqua Park ICT
You’ve probably heard of the brand new Splash Aqua Park that opened last summer in Wichita, Kansas. It’s a totally new summer entertainment option for our city, and should help keep the kids busy all summer long. The new water park in Wichita plans to be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day […]
Kayak Rentals on the Arkansas River
The City of Wichita Park and Recreation is bringing back this awesome service! Oops – this has been postponed. I believe you can still rent kayaks on the river from Boats and Bikes. And you can definitely rent kayaks at O.J. Watson Park during regular business hours. Enjoy a nice day on the water with […]
Riverfest downtown Slow Roll + Stroll
Bike Walk Wichita has a fun activity planned for Sunday afternoon for cyclists and walkers. They’re meeting at A Price Woodard Park (near Douglas and Waco) at 4 p.m. for a Slow Roll & Stroll designed for all ages and abilities. You can ride your bike or walk, whichever you choose. The ride/walk should be […]
Shocker Baseball Kids Day – FREE admission for kids
Wichita State Baseball will be hosting Kids Day on Saturday, May 22nd at noon. All children, 8th grade and under, receive free admission with the purchase of an adult ticket! Adult tickets for the grandstand/outfield start at $8 (or you can get discounted tickets for a group of 10 or more). The game is being […]
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 […]
The Park at Carousel Grand Opening
Carousel Skate Center is opening a new outdoor space for the community for family-friendly fun. The Park at Carousel will celebrate its grand opening on May 8, 2021. Admission is FREE to this celebration. They’ll have yard games, a DJ, free facepainting, and prizes. You can also get a selfie with the family in front […]
Bradley Fair Sweat
Bradley Fair is back with a five-week outdoor fitness class series beginning Aug. 29, 2021. The fall lineup includes yoga, barre, mommy & me classes and more with varying prices. Classes are held outdoors on Bradley Fair Plaza except where otherwise noted. Bradley Fair Sweat Schedule Here’s the schedule for the upcoming fitness sessions at […]
WSU Shocker Baseball promotions
Grab the family, pocket some hot dog money, and head out to Eck Stadium on the WSU campus for Shocker Baseball this season. Wichita State Athletics has released its 2021 promotional schedule for baseball games played at home this April and May. Here are the Shocker baseball deals. Be sure to see the FREE kids’ […]
Bike Month Events in Wichita
May is National Bike Month, and we’ve found cycling events in the Wichita area to help you get out and enjoy it. Most of these Bike Month events are free or very inexpensive, and – bonus! – you’ll definitely save on fuel as you pedal around town. Bike Walk Wichita has a wealth of information […]
Free and cheap things for teens to do in Wichita
So you want to hang out with your friends, but “there’s nothing to do in Wichita,” right? Well, you would be surprised. There are so many fun, free, and cheap things for teens and young adults to do in Wichita. Here are some of our top picks, compiled by a Wichita teen! The list includes […]
Free Bicycle Lights and Installation
Safety first! On Friday, November 6 and Friday, November 13, 2020 the Wichita Police Department Broadway Corridor Team and Bike Walk Wichita will distribute free bicycle lights. Kansas law requires that anyone riding a bicycle at night must have at least a front light and a rear reflector. Bike Walk Wichita has received a generous […]
Cosmic Bowling at Northrock Lanes
On weekend nights, Northrock Lanes has Cosmic Bowling for a great price. Friday nights are Flashback Friday Bowling. From 10 p.m. to 1 a.m., Northrock Lanes will play your favorites from the 80’s, 90’s and 2000’s (how are the 2000’s throwbacks already??), and you get unlimited bowling from 10 p.m. until 1 a.m. for just […]
Super Sunday wristband special at The Alley
Here’s another fun thing you can do on Sundays in Wichita. The Alley will have a “Super Sunday Wristband” special promotion where you can play and/or bowl for one price. You have three choices for the wristband special: $20 per person plus tax: 120 minutes of bowling, shoe rental included, plus a $5 arcade game card […]
Where to fish in Wichita
Fishing is available at over 20 public lakes in the Wichita metro area. Fishing can be a fun family activity that lets everyone get outside in nice weather, requires minimal equipment, and is practically free (outside of the cost of a fishing license and worms). Plus, those Kansas sunsets over lakes and ponds are the […]
Camping in Kansas
For a few years now, my family and I have traded traditional vacations for camping locally. It’s been a real luxury to get away from the hustle and bustle of the “big city” of Wichita (ha ha) and get out in nature, usually near a lake. We leave our chores and burdens at home and […]
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 […]
Paddle-Pa-Looza at Santa Fe Lake
Bodywork Physical Therapy & Concussion Center will host a standup paddle board (SUP)/kayaking event at Santa Fe Lake one Sunday evening in July. According to the event description, this will be an opportunity to learn in a safe environment. You can choose from standup paddleboard, kayak, or tandem kayak. The event cost is $30 per […]
State Park Passport: save on Kansas State Parks when you renew your tags
Save on Kansas State Parks Annual Vehicle Pass When You Renew Your Tags When you renew your tags in Kansas this year, you’ll have an extra option: You can get a big discount on the Kansas State Parks annual vehicle pass during the registration process. The permit – called a Kansas State Parks Passport – […]