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Memorial Day Weekend Wichita: Food, Fun, and Deals 2025

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Memorial Weekend is the unofficial start of summer, and we’re ready to ring in the summer with you! This Memorial Day, let’s remember those who have served our country and the reason we celebrate in the first place. Let’s remember those who have given their lives in service to our country as we celebrate the long weekend here in Wichita. 

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In this Article:

  • Memorial Day Events in Wichita
  • Things to do Over Memorial Day
  • Splash Pads and Pools Open
  • Weekend Activities and Ideas
  • Road Tip Tips & Ideas
  • Free Admission for Active Military
  • Wichita Closures over Memorial Day Weekend
  • Military Discounts Year Round
  • Restaurant Deals for Military
  • Indoor Activities

Veterans Memorial Park is along the Arkansas River. Visit this park where you’ll find several powerful monuments, including the U.S. Marine Corps Memorial, the Vietnam War Memorial, and the Kansas Korean War Memorial. This setting offers a meaningful place to reflect on the true significance of Memorial Day.

Memorial Day Ceremony – May 26, 2025
Join the Veterans Memorial Park Board at 11:00 a.m. at Wichita’s Veterans Memorial Park Flag Pavilion for a public Memorial Day ceremony. The program includes a Color Guard presentation, National Anthem, Pledge, Invocation, remarks from Navy veteran Bob Fugit, a guest speaker, a rifle salute, and Taps. Limited seating is available—bring a lawn chair.

Patriotic Concert
About 15 minutes after the ceremony, the Delano Wind Ensemble, conducted by James Oliphant, will perform a patriotic concert at the nearby Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Guests are welcome to attend one or both events.

Local Post Keever-Wire VFW Post 6957 is proud to host a special day of remembrance and community in honor of the brave military personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The event will feature a cornhole tournament organized by Baggin 4 Veterans, with registration beginning at 11 AM and the tournament starting at noon. Attendees can also enjoy delicious food from San Luis Taqueria, available from noon to 4 PM, and live music provided by Sound Advice. It’s a meaningful way for the community to come together, pay tribute, and show appreciation for those who served.

Nothing says Memorial Day weekend more than chilling, grilling, and fishing at the lake or splashing in the pool. Here are some ideas for spending Memorial Day weekend. 

Pool’s open! Most city pools, water playgrounds, and water parks in the Wichita metro area open on Memorial Day weekend. Dot forget to mark your calendars for the FREE Swim Days in Wichita.

Rock River Rapids in Derby will be Open. This is a premier water park very close to Wichita.

Splash Parks also open. Although some opened early, most Splash Pads open on or around Memorial Day weekend, and nearly all of them are FREEEEEE. (We love this.)

Full Article: Splash Pads in & around Wichita

Enjoy the Dive-In: Kick off the unofficial start to summer by watching movies outdoors. The Starlite Drive-IN will be open with new movies on the big screen.

Summer Checklist: Are you looking for things to do this summer. Our city is filled with lots to do during the Summer months. From fan-favorite events to little gem loaitons, three is so much to explore. Bust the boredom in your household and knock out this Summer Checklist I created for fun all summer long.

Jump in the Lake. Kansas state parks, fishing lakes and wildlife areas are open. Find more information about Kansas Wildlife Parks & Tourism.

Get Outside!

Lets Play

Oh my gosh, this is one of my favorites. Pack a lunch, fill up the tank with the cheapest gas you can find, and head out for an adventure on a Kansas Scenic Drive. You will want to bring your camera because you WILL find something beautiful, interesting, or breathtaking. Um, also bring a roll of t.p. just in case and all your other essential road trip supplies because a lot of our state is rural, rugged, and natural. This isn’t NYC.

Top Golf Will be opening early (like, 8 A.M. early) Saturday, Sunday, and Monday of Memorial Day weekend to give you the best shot at a long weekend reservation on your terms. Read our full article of how to Experience Top Golf on a Budget.

Several Wichita attractions participate in a program called Blue Star Museums that offers FREE admission for active-duty military and their families. Blue Star Museums generally begins on either Memorial Day or Armed Services Day and ends Labor Day each year.

In observance of the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, City of Wichita facilities will be closed and/or have special hours:

Closed Saturday: CityArts and Mid-American All-Indian Museum.

Closed Sunday: Wichita Public Library locations and CityArts.

Closed Monday: City Hall, neighborhood resource centers, Transit administrative offices, Wichita Public Library locations, Park administrative offices & Recreation centers, Mid-American All-Indian Museum, Cowtown, Wichita Art Museum, CityArts, Great Plains Nature Center, Environmental Health office, WATER Center, Animal Shelter and Brooks Landfill

There will be no Wichita Transit or Paratransit service on Monday.

These Facilities will be Open:

  • Best Buy doesn’t have a corporate military discount, but many individual stores offer 10% off with ID. Call ahead to your store to find out if they’re offering it.
  • Buckle offers a 10% military discount to active duty and veterans (+ spouses/dependents).
  • Champs Sports offers a 15% discount on most purchases.
  • Costco offers a $20 Costco Shop Card when active-duty military, veterans, and their families sign up for a Costco membership.
  • Finish Line offers an in-store 10% military discount to all military personnel, including immediate family members.
  • Foot Locker offers a 15% discount.
  • Gap offers a 10% in-store military discount. Before you check out at your local Gap store, verify with an associate or manager that they offer the discount.
  • Home Depot gives veterans 10% off on select items with ID in-store or online once you’re verified with SheerID. You’re limited to $400 in savings in a calendar year.
  • Kohl’s gives veterans, active duty members, and retirees a 15% in-store discount on Mondays every week. The discount cannot be used with other percent-off discounts or age-specific discounts.
  • Lowe’s offers a 10% discount for current military personnel, veterans, and spouses in-store (with ID) or online (once you verify your eligibility with ID.me). They exclude major appliances, lumber, and a few other items.
  • Lululemon has an in-store 25% discount exclusively for active duty service members, reservists, military spouses, and first responders. Oh, and this discount can be applied to markdown prices, too!
  • Nike offers a 10% discount on Nike.com and in Nike retail stores. Call (800) 806-6453 for online orders.
  • Oakley Standard Issue provides military personnel and first responders exclusive access to products unavailable to “civilians.” They offer 30-70% off their products and a 10% discount once your status is approved
  • Sam’s Club offers a free $10 eGift card for active and retired military. This offer is only valid at the time you purchase or renew a membership for Sam’s Savings, Business, or Sam’s Plus.
  • Yeti offers all verified veterans, military members, and first responders special pricing for select gear via the ID.me program.
  • Academy Sports+Outdoors offers a 10% online and in-store discount from time to time (in 2021 it’s May 2-July 5). Keep an eye on them in the future to see their discounts!
  • In the past, Amazon has held a Veterans Day special offering $40 off of Prime memberships (down from $119/year to $79/year) for all military veterans.
  • Target is offering a 10% discount on two purchases the week of Veterans Day in 2021 and the week after. This is the first year that the coupon is eligible for two purchases. The 10% coupon applies to all in-basket items, online and in-store.
  • Apple offers 10% off for military personnel and their families on select items.
  •  AT&T offers military members and veterans 25% off select cell phone plans through the AT&T government discount program.
  • Dell.com has a 10% military discount for all PCs and electronics.
  • T-Mobile provides military personnel a special Magenta Military plan at $25/line for four lines (about $10/mo cheaper).
  • Verizon offers a 15% discount on monthly wireless service for active service members or veterans.

Make sure to double check all of these deals becouse most of them are national deals to make sure the Wichita location is participating.

Also see the Big List of Year-Round Military Discounts in Wichita KS

  • Arby’s gives 10% off at select locations for military personnel with ID.
  • Bonefish Grill gives military personnel and first responders 10% off their bill with ID.
  • Buffalo Wild Wings gives past/current members of the military 10-15% off, depending on your location.
  • Chuck E Cheese provides military personnel two exclusive menu options that combine food, beverages, and play points at a discounted price.
  • Dave & Buster’s takes 10% off the food bill with valid military ID.
  • Denny’s offers 10% off and is known to give military members a free Build Your Own Grand Slam (check your location to make sure yours offers this).
  • IHOP offers customers with valid military ID 10-15% off their bill, depending on location.
  • Jersey Mike’s takes 10% off the bill for service members.
  • Logan’s Roadhouse gives veterans and active-duty service members 10% off everyday, and free meal offers throughout the year.
  • Long John Silver’s hosts Military Mondays where customers get 20% off with military ID. The rest of the time, they offer 10% off
  • Outback Steakhouse offers all servicemen and women, police officers, and firefighters 10% off their entire check.
  • Red Lobster hosts Military Mondays, which gives all active-duty military personnel 10% off their meal.
  • Applebees serves free meals to veterans and active-duty service members every year on Veterans Day.
  • Chili’s serves a free select menu for veterans and active-duty service members on Veterans Day.
  • Cici’s Pizza gives veterans and active-duty military personnel a free adult buffet on Veterans Day.
  • Cracker Barrel has given away a piece of Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake.
  • Dunkin gives away a free donut per military service member.
  • Famous Dave’s gives all former and current military a free Georgia Chopped Pork Sandwich and a side all day for dine-in and carry-out orders. If ordering online at FamousDaves.com/togo use the code VETERAN.
  • Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers gave away free combo meal comp cards to veterans and current military that could be used through the rest of November.
  • Krispy Kreme gives veterans and active-duty military a free doughnut with small coffee.
  • Little Caesars offers a free Lunch Combo to military and veterans at participating locations on Veterans Day.
  • Old Chicago has offered a free individual pizza to military service members on Veteran’s Day.
  • Olive Garden gives veterans an entrée from a special menu, unlimited soup, salad, and breadsticks.
  • On the Border has offered all active and retired military a free Pick 2 combo meal.
  • Starbucks gives away free tall (12-ounce) brewed coffees.
  • Village Inn restaurants have offered veterans and active military a complimentary V.I.B. breakfast plus a 20% coupon for their next visit.

What if the weather is bad and we’re all stuck inside with nothing to do? After last year, we’re all experts at this, but here are a few fun ideas anyway: 

Make your own fun

This Memorial Day, let’s remember those who sacrificed everything and let’s go out of our way to thank those who serve with that willingness.

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

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Memorial Day Weekend Deals:

Amazon – Discounts across the board. 

Lowes – Shop all things home improvement. Lows is known to have great appliances, lawn care, grills and more deals. Deals Here 

REI – Anniversary sale with up to 30% off on gear, apparel, and more. Use code: ANNIV23 at checkout.

Target – 30% off patio furniture, vacumes, kids’ toy,s and more.

Home Depot – Is having a massive Memorial Day Sale with deep discounts on various items.

Bust Buy – Is offering up to $30 off select major appliances.

Walmart – Has updated its online grill selection with hundreds of options—even top brands like Blackstone and Treager with some less than $100.

Wayfair – If you need outdoor furniture, check out this sale! They have up to 50% off during its BIG Outdoor Sale.

Mattress Firm – Up to %50 off their best-sellers and select mattresses along with 20% off box springs, bed bases, pillows, and sheets. 

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  1. Twin River Club, 2248 Sweetbriar. is open until 6pm today and ready for you to come swim! Sorry for the delay but today we are ready come swim for free try us out we have a membership sale if you can’t make it this weekend come next Saturday or Sunday give us a try mentioned Wichita on the cheap and I will honor the sale prices for new members once you come I warn you you’re going to want to join we are that cool. Questions call Brenda 316.409.0069

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