Floatin’ on the River: Glow Tour
Here’s a really unique experience you can have in Wichita! You’ll see the Keeper of the Plains and the lighting of the ring of fire from a whole new perspective. Wichita Department of Park and Recreation is offering a Moonlight Kayak Glow Tour on the Arkansas River. You’ll paddle your kayak under the stars, […]
Kids to Parks Day
Kids to Parks Day is an annual “National Day of Outdoor Play” on the third Saturday of May, which was established by the National Park Trust in an effort to help kids and families get out and enjoy their local, state, and national parks. This nationwide celebration was launched in May of 2011. Each year, […]
Pracht Wetlands Park Ribbon Cutting
There’s a new wetlands park being developed within the city limits of Wichita. If you’re a west-sider, you may have noticed the construction going on in the field behind Home Goods and across the street from Sam’s Club. The official ribbon-cutting of Pracht Wetlands Park will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2019 rescheduled for […]
FREE ice skating lesson at the Wichita Ice Center
To celebrate National Ice Skating month, The Wichita Ice Center will hold free ice skating lessons on January 5! “If you’ve always wanted to try ice skating, this is your chance to do it for free! We will have three 30-minute group instructed lessons at beginning levels for anyone who has never been in a […]
Dam Music Festival
The 3rd annual Dam Music Festival will be held July 25-27, 2019 at El Dorado Lake. It’s three days of national and regional/local country rock concerts and camping. A General Admission weekend pass to the Dam Music Fest is $89. General Admission Passes are good for entry into all three days of the Festival, entry […]
Holiday Pop-up Party with Wichita Festivals
Tuesday after work, head over to Revolutsia (the new shopping center made out of shipping containers) for a popup party from Wichita Festivals. The party will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 18, 2018. You’ll get to see “Admiral Claus,” do some holiday crafts, enjoy hot chocolate and s’mores, and participate in a […]
Shocker discount: 20% off at Braeburn Square store
The brand new Shocker Store in Braeburn Square on the WSU campus has a great deal for basketball season. During the 2018-2019 season, you can take 20% off your purchase on days when the Shocker men’s basketball team plays at home. This deal is only valid at the new Braeburn Square Shocker Store. This is […]
Wichita Public Golf Courses thanks customers with $5 green fees
Do you know someone who plays golf? The City of Wichita Public Golf Courses will hold a Customer Appreciation Day on October 31 with a huge discount on green fees. On Wednesday, October 31, Wichita Public Golf Courses will thank their loyal golfers with $5 green fees and $1 hot dogs. The discount is good […]
Walktober
It’s time to take advantage of this beautiful fall weather, get in shape, and get to know our city a little better. October is Walktober in Wichita. Sponsored by the Health and Wellness Coalition, Walktober is a month-long walking program in October designed to encourage walking on a daily basis and inspire people to make […]
Events at Wichita Sports Forum Aviate
The Wichita Sports Forum is a multi-sport facility and indoor trampoline park located in East Wichita. They host a variety of sport open courts and jumping activities. Most of which, are open to the public. They also have a variety of sports leagues that you can sign up for. Junior Flight for Pre-K & […]
#JointheCrew: Sailing in Kansas with the Ninnescah Sailing Association
Tired of the same old weekend routine? Take summer sailing lessons out on Cheney Lake from the Ninnescah Sailing Association and begin an adventure!
Wichita Force vs. Salina Liberty indoor football
Wichita’s home team, the Wichita Force, will be facing the Salina Liberty in the next game at INTRUST Bank Arena on June 2. Doors open at 4 p.m. and kickoff is at 5:05. June 2 is military night and Wichita night! Get tickets for just $5 with your military ID or with a […]
Free Riverfest Tennis Fun Day
Introduce your kids (or hey, even yourself) to tennis at the free Riverfest Tennis Fun Day. Riverside Tennis Pros and players will lead everyone in fun tennis games and activities. All ages are welcome and no experience is necessary. There will be a limited number of racquets available on a first come, first serve basis. Bring […]
Sailing summer camps at El Dorado Lake begin soon from Walnut Valley Sailing Club
Have some fun on the water at El Dorado Lake! The Walnut Valley Sailing Club is offering affordable Learn to Sail classes at El Dorado Lake for both youth and adults. Can you imagine? Once you’ve learned how, sailing would a great way to spend your summer! You won’t need to have your own sailboat […]
Fun, affordable yoga classes in Wichita
Breathe in. Breathe out. Whether you enjoy yoga for exercise, stress relief or adventure there is a yoga class for you in Wichita. Yoga has become very popular and for good reason, anyone can do it! If you are new to yoga, don’t worry. There are classes perfect for beginners. Wichita has a wide variety […]
FREE Admission to the Sunflower Cluster Dog Show
The Wichita Kennel Club has added a fourth day to its annual all-breed event, the Sunflower Cluster Dog Show, which will be held this year at Century II Convention Center in downtown Wichita. (It used to be held at the Kansas Coliseum Pavilions each year.) Admission is free, and it looks like it will be […]
Walk in the Park
The City of Wichita Park and Recreation has scheduled some FREE activities to help us get outside and get a little exercise. Walk in the Park each month with others and enjoy our beautiful Wichita parks. The walks will be at a different park each month. Walking groups will start with a warm-up, go for […]
All Levels Yoga Class at Maize Rec Center
“Foward Fold,” a basic yoga pose, at a class in Hutchinson at the Art Center. You can see Lindsay walking in the back row. Join yoga teacher Lindsay Slater of Nirvana Yoga for a Wednesday evening yoga class at the Maize Rec Center. Lindsay is a 200 hour certified yoga teacher with the Yoga Alliance. Bring […]
Crunchy T. Clown Memorial Kite Fly
In memory of Wichita’s Crunchy T. Clown, a kite-fly will be held at Jackson Elementary School this spring. Come out and fly your own kite, or purchase one from the Wings of the Wind Kite-mobile; they’ll have plenty of different types of affordable kites available. There will also be stunt-flying demonstrations by professional kite […]
Kansas International Dragway
Wichita’s local National Hot Rod Association drag strip is opening for the 2018 season in March with an event that has affordable carload pricing. On Saturday, March 10, they’ll have a “test and tune” event with racing action from noon until 6 p.m. Admission for spectators is only $10 per carload, and kids 12 and […]
Women and Girls Try Ice Hockey for Free at Wichita Ice Center
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to play hockey? Now you can try it out and see for yourself. Girls and women can try ice hockey for free at the Wichita Ice Center on February 17th. Join the Wichita Ice Center for their Girls & Women Try Hockey Day where you will get […]
Beer & Yoga Event at Hopping Gnome Brewing Co.
Enjoy a fun-filled evening of asanas and brews. Hot Asana Yoga Studio is pairing up with the Hopping Gnome for a fun-filled evening of yoga and beer. Bring your mats and enjoy a 45 minute yoga class followed by locally brewed beer on tap. The yoga class will begin at 6 p.m. at the Hopping […]
Maize Rec Center Yoga Class
The Maize Rec Center is introducing a new weekly yoga class to its lineup of programs. This is an all levels yoga class with Lindsay Slater of Nirvana Yoga. Nirvana Yoga is a traveling yoga studio that provides group instruction, private instruction, and yoga for athletes and sports teams. It doesn’t matter if this is […]
Synchronized Figure Skating Championships Coming to Intrust Bank Arena
The Midwestern and Pacific Coast Synchronized Skating Sectional Championships have chosen Wichita to host their 2018 competition! Synchronized Skating is a unique form of skating where a group of 8-20 skaters perform in unison, with the same footwork and same timing. This impressive style of skating is beautiful to watch, and some of the best […]
New 365 hunting/fishing licenses from Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
Beginning January 1, 2018, Kansas residents and others will have the option to choose a 365-day auto-renew hunting or fishing license at no additional cost. Previously, a Kansas hunting or fishing license was only valid for the calendar year. If you waited until, say, August, to decide you wanted a fishing license, you’d only be […]