Kansas Day is observed annually on January 29. It marks the day Kansas entered the Union in 1861. This year, Wichita is celebrating statehood with patriotic pride, local music, and a few special surprises, all without putting a dent in your wallet. Here’s how to celebrate affordably across town.
Kansas Day Events in Wichita
Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum Kansas Day Event
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Visit the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum and learn more about Kansas history and Wichita’s roots.
Kansas Day Event: Great Plains Nature Center
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They are filling the Habitat Hall with animal ambassadors, games, crafts, naturalists, and more! They will also feature a Kansas-themed naturalist program in the auditorium. The free come-and-go event is fun for all ages.
Exploration Place on Kansas Day
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TheDome Theater will be showing a film about Kansas.
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Find out Kansas hidden gems and must-see attractions, along with some interesting info about our state.
Kansas Day Activities
Free Things to Do on Kansas Day
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Here is my list of free things to do in Wichita. Maybe one of these will interest you and help you plan your Kansas Day plans to get out of the house without spending.
Free Kansas Zoo in Wichita
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Check out the free Kansas Wildlife Exhibit in Riverside, it’s a little gem my kids love and perfect for connecting with the state’s natural side.
Botanica on Kansas Day
Explore Botanica’s gardens even in winter; it’s a lovely spot to get some fresh air and see Kansas plants. You can go into the indoor greenhouse or take a ride on the restored Joylan carousel.
Keeper of the Plains
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Stop by the Keeper of the Plains. One of Wichita’s most iconic Kansas landmarks, and it’s free.
The best part is that most of these Kansas Day celebrations don’t cost a thing. It’s about slowing down, appreciating our state, and passing that pride on to the next generation.
