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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.
Celebrate an old-fashioned holiday at Old Cowtown Museum's Victorian Christmas event this season in Wichita. Stroll on lamp-lit, carol-filled streets, warm up with a cup of hot cocoa, visit with Santa, and take a peek inside Santa's … [Read more...] about Victorian Christmas at Old Cowtown Museum
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
Visit Botanica for the Kansas Orchid Society fall show on November 2 and 3 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 … [Read more...] about Kansas Orchid Society Fall Show & Sale
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
Can you remember the last time you felt the simple joy of flying your kite on a beautiful, breezy, sunny day? We have compiled a list of the best kite festivals and kite-flying events happening in and around Wichita that are sure to bring … [Read more...] about Kite-Flying Events in the Wichita area
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
Relax and unwind after work every Tuesday night throughout the summer. Tuesdays on the Terrace at Botanica are a summertime treat for grownups. Enjoy food, cocktails, a live band, and the beautiful gardens at Botanica on Tuesday nights … [Read more...] about Tuesdays on the Terrace at Botanica
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
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
Looking for fun things to do in Wichita this Spring? Each Saturday from April 6-20, 2019, 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
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
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
Well, moms aren't getting in to Botanica free this Mothers Day. Although Botanica is charging admission for moms this year, it's still discounted. Bring Mom to the gardens on Sunday, May 12, 2019 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and she'll get $5 … [Read more...] about Moms Get $5 admission for Mothers Day at Botanica
On Sunday afternoon, September 25, 2016, kids and families will have an opportunity to become a monarch butterfly and travel along a migration path full of games, activities, art, and music. Botanica's Festival of the Monarch will be a fun … [Read more...] about Festival of the Monarch at Botanica
Here's another membership deal I just became aware of. Botanica has a special of $5 off the price of a one-year membership until May 6, 2016. A Botanica membership would make a great Mothers Day gift. Membership grants you FREE admission … [Read more...] about $5 off membership to Botanica
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