Wichita on the Cheap

Live the Good Life for Less & Never Miss a Deal

Free and cheap things for teens to do in Wichita

Sharing is caring!

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 fun and really cool ideas and none of them are very expensive. (Plenty of the activities for teens listed here are completely FREE!) We included the usual suspects like cosmic bowling, arcades, mini golf and roller skating, but some other ideas are day trips to waterfalls or sunflower fields, thrifting, trivia night, live entertainment and more! Honestly, we’ve found so much stuff for teens to do in Wichita you probably won’t have time to try them all.

Be sure to scroll down to see a listing of events teens and young adults may enjoy. 

Free and Cheap things for teens to do in Wichita

Wichita has so many fun, free, and cheap things for teens to do in Wichita. Here are some of our favorites (written by a teen in Wichita for teens)!

Skating

Sometimes, all you need is to strap on some skates and skate the day away; whether you wear roller skates, ice skates, or roller blades, Wichita has a place for you.

  • Carousel Skate Center, 312 N. West St
  • Wichita Ice Center, 505 W. Maple St
  • Roller City, 3234 S. Meridian Ave

Events for Teens and Young Adults in Wichita

[lotc-tags tag=”teens” show=”all”]

Latest Articles from Wichita on the Cheap:

Free book for kids from Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program

Free book for kids from Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program

This summer, Barnes & Noble wants kids to go on an adventure without ever leaving their backyard or bedroom. All they need is a good

Free and Cheap Things to do this Week in Wichita KS

Free and Cheap Things to do this Week in Wichita KS

Plan your week on the cheap with this list of FREE and cheap events and deals in the Wichita area.

Kansas State Fair Concerts and Free Music

Kansas State Fair Concerts and Free Music

What are the Kansas State Fair 2025 Concerts? We have a quick guide to all things music for this year.  They have a great lineup

Public Golf Courses in Wichita 

Public Golf Courses in Wichita 

Are you trying to find a place to play golf in Wichita? Whether you’re a golfer or not, hitting the driving range or playing a

FREE Admission to America’s National Parks 2025

FREE Admission to America’s National Parks 2025

Here's a big deal: The National Park Service offers five fee-free days in 2025. On these FREE days at U.S. National Parks, you'll pay nothing

Derby Plaza Theater Cheap Summer Kids’ Movies

Derby Plaza Theater Cheap Summer Kids’ Movies

The Derby Plaza Summertime discounted kids' movies are back. When it gets too hot to play outside, bring the kids to the Derby Plaza Theater

Scroll to the top