Well this is fun. In 2021, moms get in FREE to Botanica on Mother's Day, May 9! (In recent years, Botanica had been giving mothers discounted admission. But now they're back to FREE. I love it!) Bring Mom to the gardens on … [Read more...] about Moms Get FREE admission for Mothers Day at Botanica
Special Deals and Events at Wichita's Botanical Gardens
I've written about so many wonderful events at Botanica over the years. Here is an archive that includes most of them.
The free admission on Mother's Day at Botanica was actually one of the events I attended that inspired me to start Wichita on the Cheap.
$3 Thursdays at Botanica
$3 Thursday evenings at Botanica are back in 2021!!! The deal was announced in an email to subscribers on April 12. Enjoy the gardens, including the Downing Children’s Garden, on the cheap at Botanica in Wichita! Admission is only … [Read more...] about $3 Thursdays at Botanica
Tulip Bulb Sale at Botanica
Botanica will begin its spring tulip bulb sale on April 30. This year's tulips can be planted in the fall and color your garden next spring. The tulips will only cost 15 cents each, and you can pay with cash or check (no cards). … [Read more...] about Tulip Bulb Sale at Botanica
Botanica Illuminations Tickets
Botanica's Illuminations is an annual tradition in Wichita, which fills the night sky with holiday lights (two million of them!) and Christmas music. The entire community is invited to Illuminations to tour the … [Read more...] about Botanica Illuminations Tickets
BOGO Mondays at Botanica
Happy 150th birthday Wichita! For this birthday party, WE get the gifts, like BOGO free admission to Botanica on Mondays. I love Botanica; the beautiful gardens provide for a fun day outside enjoying nature. My favorite … [Read more...] about BOGO Mondays at Botanica
Children’s Garden Reopening at Botanica
Botanica's Downing Children's Garden will reopen Wednesday, July 1! July 1-3, Botanica has set up special treats to celebrate the garden's reopening. Botanica will open its doors at 9 a.m. Snocones will be available to … [Read more...] about Children’s Garden Reopening at Botanica
Tuesdays on the Terrace at Botanica 2020
Update on 6/7/2020: Botanica announced it is taking precautionary measures, temporarily suspending all its group activities, including Tuesdays on the Terrace. Relax and unwind after work every Tuesday night throughout the summer. … [Read more...] about Tuesdays on the Terrace at Botanica 2020
Tulips, Fairies, and Forts at Botanica
In 2021, Botanica is holding a Tulip Festival. You can read more about it here. The following information is regarding a similar event the gardens have hosted in previous years... Looking for fun things to do in Wichita this Spring? Each … [Read more...] about Tulips, Fairies, and Forts at Botanica
Kansas Orchid Society Fall Show & Sale
Visit Botanica for the Kansas Orchid Society fall show on October 31 this year. Local orchid hobbyists will exhibit their finest orchids to be judged for local and national awards. Visit with members and vendors for tips and … [Read more...] about Kansas Orchid Society Fall Show & Sale
BOOtanica 2019
Bootanica, Botanica's fun fall family-friendly fundraiser, will be held Saturday, October 12, 2019. It's an opportunity for kids to give their costumes a test drive, make some crafts, play, and enjoy Botanica in the fall. The entire … [Read more...] about BOOtanica 2019
Kite-Flying Events in the Wichita area
Some of the kite-flying events in Wichita have been canceled for 2020, but not all of them! This is the perfect thing to do on a nice day, and you have lots and lots of space to spread out. Read on for our list of 2020 Kite Flying Events … [Read more...] about Kite-Flying Events in the Wichita area
FREE: Wichita Senior Expo
The annual Senior Expo sponsored by the Central Plains Area Agency on Agency will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Expo will be held at three fun Wichita locations: Botanica, the Wichita … [Read more...] about FREE: Wichita Senior Expo
Get free admission to Botanica through Bank of America’s Museums on Us program
Botanica has joined the ranks of more than 225 cultural institutions across the United State in participating in Bank of America's Museums on Us program. The program offers Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and U.S. Trust credit and debit … [Read more...] about Get free admission to Botanica through Bank of America’s Museums on Us program
Botanica’s Take Flight & Butterfly Festival
This will be Botanica's big summer family event. Formerly known as the Butterfly Festival, because it's when Botanica's Butterfly House officially opens, this event will celebrate all things "flight." The Take Flight Festival is on … [Read more...] about Botanica’s Take Flight & Butterfly Festival
FREE Botanica Family Fun Fair
Botanica's winter party is fun for all ages, and FREE. Enjoy free admission, crafts for the kids, and exploring the gardens during the annual Botanica Family Fun Fair. This year's crafts and activities are inspired by Jan Brett's book, … [Read more...] about FREE Botanica Family Fun Fair
