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. Don’t forget to say thank you to a Veteran and let them know of all the FREE events happening around the Wichita area.
The theme of these free and cheap Memorial Day weekend events seems to be BBQ – as well it should be. Here’s a list we put together to help you get the most out of your weekend. Enjoy!
Get this one before the weekend!
Grab this deal before Memorial Day weekend! Wayman Oil Company in Mulvane is offering $6 propane tank refills to anyone the week before Memorial Day. The deal will only last from Wednesday, May 24th to Friday, May 26th. Get your tanks refilled during their regular business hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is no limit on the amount of tanks you can fill up, however it is only available for 20lb grill tanks. They will accept cash or credit cards. Wayman Oil is located at 1652 E. 119th St. Mulvane, Kansas 67110.
Final Friday
A great way to kick off Memorial Day weekend is with Final Friday, and this one is going to be even more special than usual with the grand opening of Gallery Alley, the newly expanded Q-Line Trolley (free!!), and lots of art-related events going on throughout Wichita.
And on the Saturday after Final Friday, J Andrew Design is hosting a free (donations accepted) movie in Gallery Alley at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are required, so get them before they run out.
Memorial Day Recognition Services
WWII Memorial Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park
Sunday at 2 p.m., a recognition ceremony will begin at Veterans Memorial Park with World War II music and other activities. The dedication of the memorial will begin at 3 p.m. Bring a lawn chair and prepare for an afternoon of activities to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, including the color guard and a flyover if weather permits.
Date: Sunday, May 28
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Veterans Memorial Park, 339 Veterans Pkwy, Wichita, KS 67203
Admission: Free
Mulvane Cemetery Service
Mulvane Cemetery (East 119th St. S.) will hold it’s annual Memorial Day service on Monday, May 29th honoring all Veterans. It will start at 11 a.m. and last for about an hour, so you will want to bring your own chair. The American Legion will be there, as well as the Ladies Auxilary to list each war the U.S. has been in, as well as a list of names of local Veterans. The service will also include a rifle salute, guest speakers, and a Battlefield Cross tribute.
Date: Monday, May 29th, 2017
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: Mulvane Cemetery: East 119th St. S., Mulvane, KS 67110
Admission: Free
Reshaven Memorial Service
Reshaven Mortuary & Cemetery (11800 W. Kellogg) will have a large service at 11 a.m. on Memorial Day, May 29th. The service will be held at the center of the cemetery and will have two key guest speakers, including Mayor Jeff Longwell of Wichita and Colonel Bruce Heseltine of McConnell Air Force Base. They will have a parade of flags, flyover by the Jayhawk Wing of the Commemorative Air Force, bagpipers, and benedictions. Remember to bring your own lawn chair as there will not be any there to use.
Date: Monday, May 29th, 2017
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: 11800 W. Highway 54, Wichita, KS 67209
Admission: Free
Botanica
On Monday, May 29th in honor of our Military, the gardens will be open. At 2 p.m., there will be a Memorial Day Concert by the Delano Wind Ensemble on the Terrace, and special guests Admiral Windwagon Smith, Wendy Johnson, and the McConnell AFB Honor Guard.
Date: Monday, May 29, 2017
Time: Concert is at 2 p.m.; gardens are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Botanica,
Cost: Regular admission; free for military and their families through Blue Star Museums
Swimming Pools
Twin Rivers Club Open House
Twin Rivers Club in west Wichita is inviting the public to their Memorial Weekend Open House! Grab your sunscreen, floaties, and picnic food and head over to their pool, which features both a low and high dive. They will have events going on all weekend long, from Saturday, May 27th to Monday, May 29th. On Saturday at dusk, they will have a movie under the stars by the pool. Be sure to bring a blanket in case it gets chilly! They have lounge chairs by the pool and picnic tables available or feel free to bring your own lawn chairs. They invite you to bring your own food for a picnic (grills will be available for people to cookout) or purchase from their concessions. Twin Rivers is a private swim club, but no membership is required for this particular weekend, just fill out a guest card when you arrive.
For more information, check out http://www.twinriverclub.org
Date: Saturday, May 27th, Sunday, May 28th, and Monday, May 29th, 2017
Times: Saturday: 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday and Monday: 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: 2248 N. Sweetbriar Street, Wichita
Admission: FREE
Wichita Pools Open Memorial Day
Don’t forget that Wichita Swimming Pools open this year on Memorial Day, May 29th, 2017. For a list of Wichita Pools, prices, and their locations, go check out https://wichitaonthecheap.com/free-swimming-days-wichita-pools/.
Nearby Swimming Pools Opening Memorial Day Weekend
The Haysville City Pool also opens on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend. More info here.
Sports & Outdoors
Bliss Bouldering BBQ
We’ve been wanting to check out this “new-ish” indoor rock-climbing complex. They will be having a Memorial Weekend BBQ on Saturday, May 27th from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The WSU Climbing Club will be raising money for their club by selling $1 hot dogs. This is a great way to check out the complex!
For further details, go to https://www.facebook.com/pg/climbbliss/posts/?ref=page_internal
Date: Saturday, May 27th, 2017
Time: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Bliss Bouldering and Climbing Complex: 11114 E. 28th St. N.
Price: $1 per hot dog
Aero Plains Brewing FREE BBQ and Yoga Class
FREE food AND a free yoga class at a local brewery? Sign us up! Aero Plains Brewing is having an all-day grill-out on Sunday, May 28th from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. They’ll have free hot dogs and hamburgers out on their patio, as well as outdoor games like giant Jenga and Cornhole. If you’d rather bring your own food, feel free to use their grill and cook it yourself. They will also have a FREE yoga class at 11 a.m. right before the party kicks off.
Date: Sunday, May 28th, 2017
Time: 11 a.m. yoga class, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. BBQ
Location: 117 N. Handley St. (Delano)
Admission: FREE
Wichita Ice Center Open Memorial Day
Looking for a spot to cool off this Memorial Day Weekend? The Wichita Ice Center will be open all weekend long, including Monday, May 29th, Memorial Day from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. The Wichita Ice Center offers military discounts for $5 anytime with their valid military ID. General admission for Monday is $2 and skate rental is $3. Check the Wichita Ice Center’s website, http://www.wichitaicecenter.com/public-ice-skating.php
for hours and pricing for the rest of the week.
Date: Monday, May 29th, 2017
Time: 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: 505 W. Maple St.,
Admission: $2 admission on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays; Skate rentals $3
Wichita Wingnuts Baseball
Get in on the fun this Memorial Day weekend with $1 admission to a Wichita Wingnuts game on Monday. Stop by Kwik Shop to pick up a voucher for the reduced admission. On Wingnuts Dollar Days, select concessions are only a dollar as well. This will be the first Dollar Day of the season, but there will be others!
Date: Monday, May 29, 2017
Time: 7:05 p.m.
Location: Lawrence-Dumont Stadium
Cost: $1
Museums
The Wichita Art Museum is free to visit on Saturday, and this Saturday they’ll also be having a new Family ArtVenture event, “Pedal Pizazz” in honor of bike month. It’s all free.
Old Cowtown Museum is regular price on Saturday, but they’re hosting a really special event: It’s Steampunk Day! This should be a lot of fun. Bring your camera.
And if you haven’t gotten enough of the old west, visit the next day too because admission to Cowtown is FREE on Sundays!
Botanica is having an anniversary sale on memberships over Memorial Day weekend! This is a rare event, so be sure to take advantage of it if you are – or want to become – a frequent Botanica visitor. Memberships are 30% off on Saturday, Sunday, or Monday. The offer is only available in person (no online or phone orders) and is good on basic Individual + Guest, Family, and Family+1 memberships. Botanica will have some great events this summer with either free or discounted member admission.
Also at Botanica, on Monday they’ll have a Memorial Day Concert by the Delano Wind Ensemble with special guests. (You can see more about this Memorial Day event up at the top of this post under Memorial Day Recognition Services.)
Memorial Day Sales & Shopping
Citywide and Wichita Garage Sales
Many start Thursday, but will often continue through Saturday morning. Our Wichita garage sale map is absolutely littered with flags showing the locations of the sales. Just driving down the streets of Wichita reveals that folks are gearing up to make this a big garage sale weekend. If you’re heading out to Cheney lake, you’ll be right next to a citywide sale!
JCPenney.com is offering its $10 off a $25 purchase coupon online or in store. To shop online, use the promo code at this link. It’s a great deal!!!
FREE Outdoor Flea Market
Wichita Area Technical College is having a “Junk in the Trunk” outdoor flea market and it is FREE to get in! The event will be on Saturday, May 27th from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will be held at the college. There will be many vendors selling unique vintage items, decor, cosmetics, jewelry, and crafts. There will also be food trucks on site so you can grab a bite to eat. For any weather related changes, be sure to check their Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/events/390737077971123
Date: Saturday, May 27th, 2017
Time: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Wichita Area Technical College: 4004 N. Webb Rd.
Admission: FREE
Groupon is also having a sale on select purchases, which you can find here, over Memorial Day weekend.
Military Discounts
Blue Star Museums
The Blue Star Museums program opens on Memorial Day. Blue Star Museums offer free admission to more than 2000 museums for military families.
The Wichita Force
The Force is honoring local heroes during their final regular season home game this Saturday. Active military and first responders receive 1/2 priced tickets on game day. The first 500 guests in the door get a free koozie.
Date: Saturday, May 27
Time: 7:05 p.m.
Location: INTRUST Bank Arena
Cost: Tickets are $7, $15, $20, or $30
Tanganyika Wildlife Park Deal for Military
Tanganyika will be celebrating our military all Memorial Weekend long this year. Military personnel and their immediate family members will get 25% off general admission tickets. Bring your family and enjoy all the animals the Park has to offer! All you need to do is bring in your valid military ID.
For further details, visit http://www.twpark.com/events/default-event-category/memorial-day-promotion
Date: Saturday, May 27th to Monday, May 29th, 2017
Times: Park hours are Monday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: 1000 S. Hawkins Ln., Goddard, KS 67052
Admission: 25% off General Admission for Military Personnel and their immediate family members. General admission Park pricing is $19.99 for adults, $14.99 of Children, and $15.99 for Seniors.
LaMar’s Donuts
Free donut and coffee for active or retired service men and women on Memorial Day.
#MemorialDay special… All active or retired service men & women receive a FREE donut & Free small coffee* on Memorial Day. @LaMarsDonuts pic.twitter.com/fpiXo5Tk4o
— LaMar's Donuts (@LaMarsDonuts) May 24, 2017
Hooters
This Memorial Day, Monday, May 29th, all veterans and active-duty military personnel are invited to enjoy an entrée on the house by presenting a valid military ID at any Hooters location across the nation. Military personnel can choose their favorite entrée from the Hooters Memorial Day Menu, including 10-Piece Traditional Wings, 10-Piece Boneless Wings, Buffalo Chicken Sandwich, Buffalo Chicken Salad and Hooters Burger.
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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