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.

Victorian Christmas at Old Cowtown Museum

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Celebrate an old-fashioned holiday at Old Cowtown Museum's Victorian Christmas event this season in Wichita. Stroll along lamp-lit, carol-filled streets, warm up with a cup of hot cocoa, and check out the Victorian dancers in the evenings … [Read more...] about Victorian Christmas at Old Cowtown Museum

Botanica Illuminations: Tickets available now

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 gardens, enjoy the … [Read more...] about Botanica Illuminations: Tickets available now

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

Tulip Bulb Sale at Botanica

Botanica has already started digging up its tulips this spring and has begun its spring tulip bulb sale, social distancing style. This year's gorgeous tulips can be planted in the fall and color your garden next spring. The deal … [Read more...] about Tulip Bulb Sale at Botanica

Tulips, Fairies, and Forts at Botanica

Looking for fun things to do in Wichita this Spring? Each Saturday from April 4-18, 2020, Botanica will be celebrating Spring with Tulips, Fairies, and Forts. You'll enjoy live performances, activities, crafts, building your very own … [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 just announced that it 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. … [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

$3 Thursdays and Family Game Night at Botanica

Okay, if you're here you're looking for $3 Thursdays at Botanica. Unfortunately, they won't be offering that discount this year (2018). They will, however, continue to have Family Game Day/Nights (now called Games in the Garden) with … [Read more...] about $3 Thursdays and Family Game Night at Botanica