Memorial Day weekend Wichita: food, fun, and deals

Memorial Day is when we recognize those who have given their lives in service to our country. 

Memorial Day weekend is also the unofficial start of summer, and we’re ready to ring in the summer with you (even if it looks a little different this year)! Here’s a list we put together to help you get the most out of your weekend.

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Memorial Day Recognition Services

The traditional public Memorial Day programs held at Veterans Memorial Park and at cemeteries around Wichita have been canceled for 2020. We aren’t aware of any services that will be held this year, but if you know of one please comment below.

Memorial Day Weekend Events/Deals

Enjoy some of these events and deals before Memorial Day weekend!

• Yes folks, Wayman oil is bringing back $6 propane refills on May 20, 21, and 22 of 2020.
• Ace Hardware has pledged to give out free flags for Memorial day again this year!
• The Starlite Drive-In plans to reopen Friday evening! 
• RibCrib offers a Memorial Day Picnic Pack. It comes with 2 slabs of baby back ribs, 2 pounds of sliced smoked chicken, 2 large sides of potato salad, 2 large sides of beans, 2 large sides of coleslaw, a family side salad, pickles, peppers, onions, 8 buns, and 8 lemon squares for $89.99. Pre-order by May 21st. I’m not sure if this is a great deal but it is very convenient.

Sports & Outdoors

• Nothing says Memorial Day weekend more than chilling, grilling, and fishing at the lake. Here are some ideas for spending Memorial Day weekend outdoors. 
  
  Kansas state parks, fishing lakes and wildlife areas are currently open to the public. Unfortunately, designated swimming beaches are temporarily closed. Find more information at Kansas Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism.
• Make sure everyone stays six feet apart with this Bunch O’ Balloons water balloon set from the online Awesome Toy Sale!
• Go for a walk at any one of Wichita’s parks. We have a list of where to walk in Wichita.
• Take this awesome Nature Trail at Cheney lake!
• Head out for an adventure on a Kansas Scenic Drive.
• Buy and fly a kite If you already have the kite, this is free. If you need to buy a kite, I have friends who sell them! 
• Play yard games – Remember those? They require no equipment whatsoever, and almost any number of kids can play. Hide-n-Seek or Simon Says could actually be played inside, but Red Light, Green Light and Mother May I need a little more space. 
• Friday, May 22, Boats and Bikes opens! Boats and Bikes rents out a variety of outdoor equipment including kayaks and stand up paddle boards. Find more info here.

Indoor Activities & Ideas

What if the weather is bad and we’re all stuck inside with nothing to do? Here are a few fun ideas: 

• Make an easy and fun craft like a rubber-band powered boat!
• Spread some positivity and kindness with your very own kindness rocks.
• Homemade chocolate sauce on top of an ice cream sundae makes memorial weekend even sweeter.
• For more home ideas check out Activities for kids & families at home (fun, free, and cheap)
• Make your own play-dough on the cheap!
• The Alley Indoor Entertainment plans to reopen on Friday the 22!

This Memorial Day, let’s go out of our way to thank those who still serve.

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Related: Military discounts in Wichita Also check out our Weekend on the Cheap events guide.

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