Chicken N Pickle: $10 Outdoor Court Rental Discount
Take advantage of the new Chicken N Pickle outdoor court pricing! Save big by renting an outdoor pickleball court on weekdays or late nights! Pickleball Deals at Chicken N Pickle These two deals will save you as much as 50% over peak time rates on outdoor courts: You can reserve an outdoor pickleball court for […]
Wichita Trick or Treat and Fall Fun Events for Halloween 2025
Here it is! Our big list of Trick-or-Treats and Trunk-or-Treat near Wichita 2025 is in progress. As always, we have the ultimate list of Halloween events for kids in Wichita for your Halloween fun! Leave the tricks at home, you’re in for a treat! Below we have compiled great family-friendly Halloween and fall places to […]
Energy Bill Assistance Program in Wichita
Need help with your Energy Bill? The Energy Bill assistance program is available for your rising energy bills this winter in Wichita. This can help restore or maintain electricity, natural gas or propane. The Kansas Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) is a Federally funded program that helps eligible households pay a portion of their home […]
Breakfast with Santa at Cowtown
Join Santa for breakfast at Old Cowtown Museum on Saturday, December 6, 2025. This is a perfect holiday tradition for Wichita kids. Tickets go fast for this event, so get them asap if you want to go. Breakfast, photos with Santa, and activities will be included with your ticket. Breakfast with Santa will be served in […]
Winter Wednesdays at the Sedgwick County Zoo: $5 Admission
Winter Wednesdays at the Sedgwick County Zoo are back, and admission is just $5 for everyone! Bundle up with coats and hats, or take advantage of the beautiful weather we sometimes have during the winter months and enjoy your zoo discount! Sedgwick County Zoo is one of the most popular attractions in Wichita, but it […]
Kansas Day Celebration at Wichita-Sedgwick Historical Museum
Happy birthday, Kansas! The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum is hosting a FREE event for Kansas Day 2025. Celebrate the anniversary of Kansas’ Statehood with song and verse, featuring local musicians! Over the past several years, it has become a tradition to celebrate the date Kansas joined the Union with a musical tradition that harkens back […]
Kansas Day Event at Great Plains Nature Center
Celebrate Kansas Day at the Great Plains Nature Center. They are hosting an event that is FREE to attend! My daughter and I attended a previous Kansas Day celebration and really enjoyed this indoor event. We still have the birdhouse they gave out for FREE. Great Plains Nature Center will host a fun day to […]
Cars for Charities Car Show in Wichita has FREE Admission for Kids
The Starbird-Devlin car show – now renamed Cars for Charities Rod & Custom Car Show- will be held this January in Wichita 2025. Kids 11 and younger get in free! The annual Wichita car show is a two-day event started by Darryl Starbird in 1957. It features award-winning show cars, hot rods, custom cars, motorcycles, restorations, […]
Wichita Ice Center: Indoor Ice Skating and Hockey in Wichita
Step into the Wichita Ice Center, your go-to hub for all things icy in Wichita, Kansas, since 1996! Whether you’re a seasoned skater or taking your first glides, we’ve got all the essentials to make your ice-skating experience unforgettable. Continue reading this article to see when you can skate for just $2. Their cutting-edge facility […]
Wichita Snow Glow Event: Sledding, Food Trucks and More
Wichita Park & Recreation is hosting a Snow Glow event at the Mid-America All-Indian Center again in 2025. It’s a night sledding event you’ll never forget, featuring an LED light show, firepits, food trucks, and snow provided by Snow Bros Snowmakers. This is a nighttime sledding event for the whole family. You bring the (non-metal) […]
Ice Skating at Chicken N Pickle
Chicken N Pickle ice skating rink in Wichita is open for your winter break fun! Grab your skates (or rent them there) and take a few turns around the pond. Don’t forget to bundle up with a warm coat, thick socks, and gloves! The Igloos are back! Two cozy igloos near the ice rink provide […]
Botanica Illuminations 2024: Light Show & Santa
Botanica’s Illuminations is an annual tradition in Wichita, which fills the night sky with holiday lights (up to two million of them!) and Christmas music. In addition to the amazing displays, show, and carousel rides, Illuminations will have live carolers each night, hot cocoa and treats, and the opportunity to visit Santa. Illuminations Dates: November […]
First Day Hikes on New Years Day in Kansas, Wichita
Take a hike on the first day of 2024 to start your new year off right! Numerous Kansas State Parks – and a Wichita city park – are offering First Day Hikes, which are guided hikes on New Year’s Day, January 1. Bring the family – bundled up, of course, and wearing comfortable, sturdy hiking […]
Free Christmas tree disposal, recycling in and around the Wichita area
Sedgwick County residents can recycle real Christmas trees for FREE! When you’re ready to get rid of your Christmas tree, you can take it to one of more than 20 locations to have it turned into mulch. The program is run by Sedgwick County Environmental Resources. While you’re there, you may also pick up free mulch — if […]
$75 Field Station: Dinosaurs Family Membership Sale (plus a super-bonus day pass deal)
For a limited time, Field Station: Dinosaurs is offering a $75 Family Membership for the 2025 season! The $75 discounted Family Membership price is for a family of four. Each additional family member is $25 each, with a limit of 4 additional. Regular Day Passes to Field Station: Dinosaurs in Kansas are (not including tax) […]
Oh what fun – Clydesdale Carriage Rides at Winfield Isle of Lights
Winfield, KS, has a beautiful mile-long Christmas display that’s a must-see for your yearly family tradition! Isle of Lights was formed in 1993 as a not-for-profit organization with the vision to create a Christmas lighting display in Winfield’s beautiful Island Park. Every year since, new displays have been added to the park. Money for new displays and expenses comes from […]
Winter Break fun in Wichita: free and cheap things to do with the kids
The holidays sure can put a dent in your wallet, but don’t let that ruin your Christmas break fun! There are lots of free and cheap things to do during winter break in Wichita that will keep the kids from getting bored! These are a few of our favorites but feel free to add your […]
Winter Break Activities at Kansas Aviation Museum
Don’t get bored and don’t go broke keeping the kids busy when school’s out for the holiday break! Wichita has a ton of fun and free or cheap things to do during winter break, and Kansas Aviation Museum is one of the local places bringing it for kid-friendly fun this December. First up, this deal […]
Winter break programs at Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum
The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum will be holding FREE programs during winter break. These fun and educational programs are open to kids and their families. Each of December’s Winter Programs will include a tour of a different area of the museum as well as a take-home craft. Sunday, December 22: Christmas Trees Have you ever seen […]
Bradley Fair Holiday Stroll
Join in the fun at the festive events at Bradley Fair this holiday season in Wichita. Bradley Fair’s annual Christmas tree lighting 2024 looks like it will be a fun family event packed with activities, followed by four Sundays in December of the popular Bradley Fair Holiday Stroll. Bradley Fair Holiday Stroll on Sundays with […]
Christmas Tree Lightings and Christmas Parades in Wichita
Feeling nostalgic for some old-fashioned hometown holiday fun? We’ve rounded up a Santa-pack full of Christmas tree lightings in Wichita and in our neighboring communities. Wichita is surrounded by wonderful small communities that have their own traditions and events for the holiday season. These festive events will have you exploring beyond your immediate neighborhood and enjoying […]
Andover Hometown Christmas
Welcome Santa and enjoy fun activities for the whole family at the Andover Hometown Christmas celebration this December 2024. The Andover Hometown Christmas holiday event will be held at Central Park on Thursday, December 12 beginning at 5:30 p.m. Central Park will be transformed into a winter wonderland with luminaries lining the sidewalks, illuminated trees, […]
Winter Wonderland Event at Naftzger Park: Free Event
Winter Wonderland at Naftzger Park is a FREE event courtesy of Wichita Park & Recreation. It is the best FREE event with s’mores, Santa, hot cocoa, holiday lights, and more. This event is crafted to spread holiday joy throughout the community. Wander through the park while enjoying the brilliant lights and whimsical decorations. Immerse yourself […]
Cookie Decorating Party at Exploration Place
Exploration Place cookie decorating party is a DEAL this holiday. For a flat rate, you can bring your whole family to decorate cookies and take them home for Santa, meet Santa, tell Santa you wishes, take pictures, and enjoy other Holiday activities. It’s a festive experience for everyone! Celebrate this holiday season by ditching the […]
Victorian Christmas at Old Cowtown Museum
Celebrate an old-fashioned holiday at Old Cowtown Museum’s Victorian Christmas event this season in Wichita. Stroll along lamp-lit, carol-filled streets, warm up with a cup of hot cocoa, and check out the Victorian dancers in the evenings on two weekends in December. Victorian Christmas has become a family tradition for many in the Wichita area. […]