Hitchcock Film Series at the Crown Uptown
Ooh, classic film fans are going to love this. The Crown Uptown Theatre in Wichita is celebrating the 120th birth date of Alfred Hitchcock, master of suspense and director of some of the coolest movies ever, by hosting a Hitchcock film series! The theatre recently installed a movie wall and they’re putting it to good […]
Free & cheap Wichita date ideas
Whether you’re single or married, going out on a date can be expensive – especially if you only think in terms of the traditional “dinner and a show” type date night. (Love is grand, but should it really cost a grand to spend some quality time with your sweetie?) What follows are Wichita date ideas that […]
Floatin’ on the River: Glow Tour
Here’s a really unique experience you can have in Wichita! You’ll see the Keeper of the Plains and the lighting of the ring of fire from a whole new perspective. Wichita Department of Park and Recreation is offering a Moonlight Kayak Glow Tour on the Arkansas River. You’ll paddle your kayak under the stars, […]
A Night in Old Delano adults-only event
Step back in time and see what used to be considered the wild west side of Wichita! Old Cowtown Museum will host another one of its fun evenings for people 18+ with A Night in Old Delano on September 17, 2021. A Night in Old Delano is one of several events for grownups that will […]
Concert in the Courtyard at Grace Hill Winery
Grace Hill Winery will host a live concert on Friday, May 3, 2019 with local band Off the Tracks. The concert will be held in the courtyard in front of the beautiful Grace Hill vineyards if the weather accommodates (and they’ll move it inside the event center if not). Uno Mas food truck will be […]
Free Pie Wednesday at Village Inn
Recent changes mean that bargain hunters will find this free pie at Village Inn deal less sweet, but still full of savings. After all, who can resist finishing off your meal with FREE pie? As of May 1, 2019, the offer requires the purchase of an entrée — no longer valid with any dine-in purchase. Need to […]
EP21 event for adults over 21 at Exploration Place
Exploration Place has a series of events planned for grownups ages 21 and up where you can spend time with friends and “sip your science.” EP21 events will be held on several dates this year and allow participants to mingle, enjoy adult beverages, get exclusive access to all of Exploration Place’s exhibits, learn from special […]
$1 Admission to Wichita Wingnuts
Monday nights are for nuts. If you want to attend a baseball game on the cheap here in Wichita, you can do it at Monday night home games, which are the Wingnuts’ Dollar Days! This is a fun family night activity during the summer: Get $1 admission to the Wichita Wingnuts home games on Monday […]
Free Movies at Kiwanis Park
Grab a chair, blanket and pillows and enjoy a family night out at the movies in Kiwanis Park. The Orchard Breeze Neighborhood Association is hosting a series of movie nights at the community building in Kiwanis Park this summer. (These events are open to the public.) The evenings will start with a family-friendly short film […]
FREE Downtown Living Open House and Tour
Have you ever wanted to peek inside the lofts and apartments being developed in downtown Wichita? Well, here’s your opportunity! Downtown Wichita is throwing open its doors and inviting you to see the living spaces in one of Wichita’s coolest neighborhoods. The Downtown Living Tour is open to the public and FREE on Saturday, June […]
Cinco de Mayo Party at Grace Hill Winery
Grace Hill Winery in Whitewater, Kansas is hosting its second annual Cinco de Mayo party. They’ll have live music, a Mexican food truck, and a bar set up. Admission is $10 per carload. Local duo Moddelmog+Hardin will be playing in the courtyard (or inside the event center should the weather not cooperate) beginning at 6 […]
Eagle Valley Raptor Center Lovebirds Tour in Cheney, KS
Are you looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your special someone? How about a private Lovebirds Tour at Eagle Valley Raptor Center in Cheney, Kansas? Eagle Valley Raptor Center is a rehabilitation facility that specializes in caring for native Kansas birds of prey. This includes eagles, hawks, owls, kites, falcons and vultures. EVRC […]
Movie Tickets $5 at Old Town Warren Theater
UPDATE: Regal Cinema’s reopening date has been pushed back from July 10 to July 31, and this may change again! Even after they do reopen, be sure to double-check the latest information before you head out to take advantage of a deal. 2020 has been a weird year, and we’re not sure if or when […]
FREE Summer Concert: Art for Your Ears
Bring your your friends and your lawn chairs for a fun (and free!) evening of entertainment with the Ulrich Museum’s Art for Your Ears concert. Charlie Mars will perform beginning at 7 p.m. on the plaza outside the Ulrich Museum of Art on the WSU campus. The rain location is Wilner Auditorium. Here is more […]
Rhythm and Blues for Christmas
Rhythm and Blues for Christmas isn’t on for 2017. Below is information about the event from last year. Enjoy blues, art, prizes, BBQ, and a full bar at the 21st annual Rhythm and Blues for Christmas – a fundraiser for Carpenter Place Children’s Home. The event will be held at Mosley Street Melodrama, 234 […]
Jingle Mingle for adults at Exploration Place (21+)
Have a holly jolly evening at D – an event especially for adults ages 21 and over. You’ll enjoy tasty seasonal drinks and food, a live science show called The Science of Spirits, a worst/best holiday sweater contest, a sing-along with a local a cappella group, a photo booth, and other activities. The Jingle Mingle will […]
Full Moon Walks at the Great Plains Nature Center
Note: Due to overwhelming response – literally overwhelming – the GPNC is not taking any more reservations for these walks. If they open them up again in the new year I’ll try to let you know! Walk through Chisholm Creek Park by the light of the moon and with a Great Plains Nature Center staffer to […]
Miro Returns to Ulrich Museum of Art
The Miró mosaic, Personnages Oiseaux (Bird People), was removed for restoration from the wall of the Ulrich Museum in 2011 and is now being reinstalled. To celebrate the return of the iconic mural, the Ulrich is hosting a community celebration and block party on Sunday, October 30, 2016. The event is free and open to […]
FREE Pop Cinema at Wichita Art Museum
In honor of its new Pop Art exhibit, the Wichita Art Museum has a new series called Pop Cinema featuring three FREE movies at the museum. There will also be a cash bar during the flicks, which begin at 6 p.m. Pop artists revered mass culture and reflected popular trends with wry commentary. Cinema was […]
FREE: Urban Art Crawl in Douglas Design District
Join Bike Walk Wichita on Final Friday evening, October 28, 2o16 for a FREE walking tour of the Douglas Design District murals. The tour will start and end at Mike’s Wine Dive, 4714 E Douglas Ave. in Wichita. This would be a great inexpensive date night activity, and it’s also a great way to enjoy Final […]
FREE: Wichita Art Museum’s Fall opening party
This Saturday the Wichita Art Museum is celebrating the opening of its fall exhibit, Shiny, Sticky, Smooth: Pop Art and the Senses, and the first anniversary of the art garden. Activities for all ages are planned throughout the day and admission is FREE. From 3-5 p.m. enjoy a Family Artventure with extra special activities, including entertainment from […]
Second Saturday bird walks at Chisholm Creek Park
Wichita Audubon and the Great Plains Nature Center offer an informal look at the birds of Chisholm Creek Park on the Second Saturday Bird Walks. These are free, casual walks – no birding experience is necessary. Just lace up your sneakers, bring your binoculars, and meet at the main (east) parking lot of the GPNC […]
Downtown Diversity Jam Concert
The Downtown Diversity Jam is a new community event with the goal of showcasing the diversity of musical talent in Wichita. It’s a large-scale concert that will be happening on the plaza outside of Museum of World Treasures, and admission is FREE. This is a wonderful, community event that dovetails perfectly with the MOWT’s core value […]
Artist Talk: Mika Holtzinger
Art & Frame will host a casual evening of art, coffee, dessert, and fun with artist Mika Holtzinger, and everyone is invited. The event will be held Thursday evening, July 14, 2016, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Art & Frame shop on North Maize Road. Mika’s closing exhibit will include a hands-on art […]
Fisch Haus Tuesday Night Jazz Series
Fisch Haus gallery in the Commerce Street Art District in Wichita begins a Tuesday Night Jazz Series on Friday, April 5, 2016. This is a four-week jazz series featuring regional musicians in a wide variety of styles and is FREE and open to the public. The performances will be held on Tuesday nights during the […]