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 […]
Groupon for mini-golf at Field Station: Dinosaurs
Field Station: Dinosaurs in Derby, KS has a Groupon right now for its Jurassic Mini Golf. This would be a fun thing to do this summer with the kids, or might even make a good inexpensive date night! Groupon for mini golf for one, two, or four players at Field Station Dinosaurs At Jurassic Golf, […]
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 their favorite places that offer military discounts, I’m not the only person with […]
Spring Creek Nature Trail at Cheney Reservoir
My family and I recently discovered an awesome nature trail at Cheney Lake. I couldn’t wait to tell you about it and show you all the pictures and video clips I took while we were there. Notice from the KWPT website: “Kansas state parks, fishing lakes and wildlife areas are currently open to the public. […]
Sedgwick County Extension will offer Victory Garden 101 classes online
If you’ve always wanted to try your hand at gardening or if you’d just like to learn more, the Sedgwick County Extension will be offering gardening classes online for FREE! I’m super excited about this one. I’m definitely going to be telling my friends. We’ve had some beautiful weather and gardening would be a great […]
Event Cancellations and Closures in Wichita, KS
Sadly – but perhaps wisely – numerous public events in Wichita will be canceled or postponed because of recent health concerns. The City of Wichita and Sedgwick County both made announcements on March 13 that large public gatherings with expected attendance of 250 or more are postponed or canceled until further notice. On March 16, […]
Adult Night Skate (21+) at Carousel Skate Center
If you love to roller skate, but think skating is just for kids, think again! Carousel Skate Center offers a monthly night skate just for adults ages 21 and up! Carousel combines the fun of skating with music from the 80s, 90s and today for a fun club-like atmosphere. They also have a bar with […]
2022 Entertainment Book
The new year is approaching so this is a great time for a reminder about the Entertainment app for Wichita. Wichita no longer has a printed Entertainment book, but we do have access to the digital app which has great discounts on restaurants and attractions in our area. If you purchase the app, which […]
FREE Shocker Watch Party at Starlite Drive In
The Starlite Drive-In Theater opens for the season this Friday, but on Thursday night, March 5, the theater will host a FREE Shocker watch party beginning at 7:30 p.m. The Starlite announced the event on Facebook: “Join us to cheer on Wichita State University versus Memphis, Tennessee. Entry is free and the box office will […]
FREE: Great Plains Nature Center Photo Club
The GPNC always has awesome events for nature enthusiasts (and anyone!) so I was really excited when I saw they were starting a FREE photo club. The photo club is open to anyone with any type of camera – cell phone, point-and-shoot, DSLR, etc. Meetings are held monthly on a Saturday morning and they start […]
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. (Corner of Sycamore and Texas.) Date: Saturday, November 23, 2019 Times: 10 a.m., […]
Inexpensive dance class from Wichita Swing Dance Society
The Wichita Swing Dance Society hosts a swing dance every Sunday night at the Lux Ballroom in Downtown Wichita. This is an inexpensive way to try a new hobby or learn a new dance. Its $10 for the lesson and the dance. They accept cash or Venmo. Photo from: Wichita Swing Dance FB page The […]
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 p.m. This program is free to all teens, whether […]
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 p.m. Beefed-up, beat-up or stock beautiful, bring your JEEP out […]
Free Yoga Fridays
Join Limitless Yoga Studio for Free Yoga Fridays in October! You can sweat, stretch, and strengthen every Friday at 9:30 a.m. in October for FREE! This hour long, all-levels flow class will be held at a comfortable 85 degree temperature. No need to sign up, just arrive 10 minutes early to grab your spot. […]
Boundless Playground at Sedgwick County Park opens newly renovated areas
On September 19, Sedgwick County will open NEW fun play areas in the Sunrise Boundless Playscapes playground area. Related: Best Parks and Playgrounds in and around Wichita Our family has been watching for news of this opening, because we’ve seen the new areas under construction and they look like fun! The boundless playground at Sedgwick […]
FREE Movement Classes at Friends University
Friends University offers a free series of movement classes for adults and children in Studio E16 of the Riney Fine Arts building. Free Class for Adults Adult movement classes are offered on Tuesdays from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. The class focuses on exploring major concepts of movement such as breath support, connectivity, and movement dynamic, […]
Beauties and Beasts 5th Anniversary Bash
Local animal rescue organization Beauties and Beasts will celebrate its 5th anniversary in Wichita with a big party. The Beauties 5th Anniversary Bash and Family Carnival will be held at WAVE venue on September 28, 2019. It will be a family-friendly event open to all ages. They’ll have carnival games, prizes, face-painting, a cake walk, […]
Midwest Dogfest
A popular social event for dogs and their people in Wichita! Midwest Dogfest will be held October 12, 2019 at Chisholm Trail Pet Resort. Admission is $5. Bring your well-behaved and vaccinated pets for some fun, off-leash play. There will also be shopping, a silent auction, adult beverages, food trucks, canine demos, and other fun […]
Canines at Cowtown
Canines at Cowtown is a fundraising event put on by local veterinary hospitals and sponsored by pet product companies and local businesses. It’s a dog-friendly event at Wichita’s Old Cowtown Museum! The event raises funds for the Paw It Forward Foundation, which is a non-profit that provides financial assistance to pet owners in need to […]
Family Movie Nights at Haysville Pool
Cool off with a summer movie at the pool! Join the Haysville Rec Center and the Haysville City Pool for some FREE in-pool (or poolside) entertainment on Family Movie Nights. Bring a raft to float on and/or chairs and blankets. Haysville Pool Family Movie Night schedule On Friday, July 26, they’ll show Aquaman from 8:50 […]
Yoga by the River
Enjoy the relaxation of yoga along the scenic Arkansas River in downtown Wichita. Classes will be held at the floating dock just west of the Wichita Boathouse. Bring your own yoga mat, water and towel. Pre-registration is necessary as space is limited. This class is for ages 16 and up. The fee is $15 […]
Free Bradley Fair FIT Fitnesses Classes
Enjoy free outdoor workouts with Bradley Fair FIT this summer. Every Saturday in June and July, Opti-Life is hosting a series of fun, free fitness classes in the Bradley Fair Plaza. These 45 minute classes are designed for participants of all fitness levels. Each week there will be a different type of class […]
Kansas Critters at the Riverside Park “Zoo”
Naturalists from the Great Plains Nature Center will be at the Kansas Wildlife Exhibit in Riverside Park (also known by locals as the Riverside Park Zoo) on Fridays during the lunch hour this summer to talk about Kansas Critters. They’ll feed the animals and you’ll get an up-close encounter with some Kansas wildlife! Visit the […]
Yoga by the Pool
Try a little stress-relieving yoga followed by a dip in the pool this summer. Siva Yoga and Wichita Park and Recreation are teaming up this summer to offer Yoga by the Pool for ages 16+. The 40-minute yoga session will be held on the deck of College Hill Swimming Pool. Come dressed comfortably for yoga, […]