Howl-loween at the Great Plains Nature Center
Join the naturalists at the Great Plains Nature Center for a howling good evening of Halloween fun and FREE activities! Howl-loween is Friday, October 23, 2020 from 6:45 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at the Great Plains Nature Center which is located at 6232 E. 29th St. N., Wichita, KS 67220. This year they’re taking the event OUTSIDE! […]
Reminder: Free movie in Naftzger Park
Enjoy a fun, FREE, and socially distanced activity in downtown Wichita at the newly-renovated Naftzger Park with Park and Recreation’s Movies in the Park events this fall. So far, two Movies in Naftzger Park are planned (see dates below). They’ll have social-distancing squares set up for families, and they ask that masks are worn when moving […]
Annual Pumpkin Drop at Stearman Field
Bring your family and some lawn chairs to enjoy the annual Pumpkin Drop at Stearman Field in Benton, KS on October 24, 2020. It’s a fun, family-friendly Halloween event! The fun begins at 2 p.m. You get to watch airplanes as they fly in and drop pumpkins on the target below. Kids can wear their […]
Drive-Boo Trick-or-Treat at OJ Watson Park
If you are looking for the annual family-friendly Halloween event at Watson park, you’ve found it! Thanks to events like Drive-Boo at OJ Watson Park Halloween 2020 is not canceled. It’s one of many 2020 Wichita trick-or-treat events that are happening because organizations have found a way to keep the tradition alive. At the Watson […]
Krispy Kreme’s ‘Sweet-or-Treat’ Saturdays offers dozen doughnuts for $1
Can you make Halloween any sweeter? Well, Krispy Kreme is doing just that with its latest holiday offers. First, Krispy Kreme is introducing a new batch of monster doughnuts — available starting Oct. 5. The chain’s Scary Sweet Monster Doughnuts are a sweet take on three classic Halloween monsters, including: Frank Monster Doughnut — A doughnut filled […]
Free dance production in the park
Amira Dance Productions is putting on a Fall Festival in the Park at West Douglas Park, 3201 W. Douglas. Watch dance troupes performing various styles of dance, including various bellydance and fusion styles along with ballroom. As an outdoor event, this will offer an opportunity to be entertained by ADP’s colorful fun dancers with social […]
Apple Jam- 10 Year Anniversary of Meadowlark Farm
Saturday, September 19, from 3 pm to 8 pm enjoy a fun evening at Meadowlark Farm. Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Meadowlark Farm Orchard & Cidery with the acoustic rock and country music performed by Rock n’ Rick. It is just $2 per person for ages 13 and older. Enjoy some Hard Cider, […]
Pumpkin Fest Trunk or Treat
On October 10 and 11, 2020 Eastside Marketplace will put on a Pumpkin Fest Trunk-or-Treat! This Trunk or Treat in Wichita looks like it is going to be quite fun. The festival activity will last from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Trunk-or-Treat car show will last from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. On Sunday, […]
Cedar Creek Farm Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkin season is here! Cedar Creek Farm is located in Maize, so it’s particularly convenient for anyone who wants to visit a pumpkin patch on the west side of town. And it’s worth a drive from other parts of town too. This is a super cute property with lots of “unplugged” activities for the whole […]
Family Fall Festival at Chick fil A Maple & Ridge
Chick fil A on Maple and Ridge in west Wichita is hosting a Family Fall Festival on Saturday, October 26, 2019! They’ll have a petting zoo, activities like pumpkin painting and sand art, face painting, balloon twisting, a bounce house, plus games and prizes. All activities during the Family Fall Festival at Chick fil A […]
FREE Family-Friendly Torchlight Tour at Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum
The lights will be off in the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum on the night of Friday October 25, but that doesn’t mean it’s closed! Enjoy a fun Halloween torchlight tour of the dark museum – including taking a trip up to the rarely-seen inside of the Clock Tower! Flashlights provided by the Coleman Company will […]
Kids in costume eat free at McAlister’s Deli in Wichita
Bring the family to McAlister’s Deli in Wichita October 26 – 31, 2019. Kids 12 and under in costume will get a FREE kids meal with adult meal purchase! Of course, this kids eat free deal is good at participating McAlister’s locations for dine-in and carryout orders only. The hours it’s available will vary by […]
Halloween in the Park – FREE Trick or Treating Event for Kids
Wesley Children’s Foundation is sponsoring a free trick-or-treat event at Edgemoor Park that will teach kids how to have a fun and safe Halloween. Halloween in the Park will be held Friday, October 25 at Edgemoor Park. Parents can bring their costumed kiddos from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. for a variety of kid-friendly Halloween activities. […]
Jeep Rounup Car Show at O.J. Watson Park
If you have a Jeep – or if you just love Jeeps – then O.J. Watson Park is where you want to be on Saturday, October 19. The Wichita Park and Recreation Department is holding a fun Jeep car show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Beefed-up, beat-up or stock beautiful, bring your JEEP out […]
Spooky Science at Exploration Place
Included with admission on Saturday October 19, Exploration Place will hold a new family-friendly “Spooky Science” event. Kids can wear their costumes and enjoy Halloween-themed science experiments, along with all the regular exhibits. Spooky Science will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. that day. You can visit their website for more details about […]
FREE Grape Stomp at Grace Hill Winery
Have you ever wanted to stomp grapes just like Lucille Ball on I Love Lucy? Now your dreams can become reality. Grace Hill Winery is hosting a grape stomp on Saturday, October 5, 2019 from noon to 6 pm. Starting at noon, you can help pick the secondary growth grapes in the vineyard. These are the extra […]
Horrorfest 2019
Horrorfest 2019 is a month full of classic horror films and Halloween flicks on the cheap at the Regal Warren Old Town Theater. Wichita Big Screen, with the help of World Studios ICT, is bringing Horrorfest back to the Old Town Warren for the ninth year. The annual movie festival’s future was uncertain last year, […]
Pollinator Party at the Great Plains Nature Center
Join the Great Plains Nature Center for a fun-filled day at the 2019 Pollinator Party. The Pollinator Party is an opportunity to learn about many of our most important prairie residents like bees, butterflies, and moths. They’ll have many different educational booths with activities and crafts for all ages. Admission to the Pollinator Party is […]
Free Goddard Gathering: Family Night
The City of Goddard is hosting a fun evening of food trucks, live music, and a free family movie in Linear Park this fall. Admission is FREE – just plan to bring some money for food trucks, which will include Four Star BBQ, Noble House Hawaiian, UNO MAS, and Espresso Self. The evening kicks off […]
Rose Hill Fall Festival 2021
This family-friendly festival in one of our favorite small towns takes place October 8 – 10, 2021. Make sure to mark your calendars and make it out to the festival to enjoy some good old-fashioned and memorable family time together. The festival runs Friday evening, all day on Saturday, and Sunday until about 4 p.m. […]
Free community block parties around Wichita
This is the season for neighborhood and community block parties in the Wichita area. We’ve found several events around town that are free and open to neighbors and friends. Some of these have a back-to-school theme, while others simply celebrate the end of summer or beginning of fall. Browse our list and find an event […]
Wichita Park and Recreation hosts free family activities
The Wichita Park and Recreation department has a mobile “recreation station” designed to encourage folks to visit our public parks and promote getting outside, getting active, and having fun. The Recreation Station launched in 2015, and offers great, FREE things for kids and families to do throughout this summer and fall! These free family play […]
2018 Hillside Marketplace Bazaar
Start your holiday shopping Saturday, October 13, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hillside Christian Church Marketplace Bazaar at 8330 E Douglas St., Wichita, Kansas. Admission is $2.00 per person, and kids 12 and under get in FREE! Come shop, have lunch, and purchase your dessert from the Hillside bake sale! At the […]
Save $2 on tickets to Night of the Living Zoo
UPDATE: It doesn’t look like the zoo is going to have Night of the Living Zoo in 2019. Here’s a link to the Boo at Zoo event happening on October 26 and 27. Save $2 per ticket on admission to Night of the Living Zoo when you purchase them in advance. Night of the Living […]
“Scare in the Air” a family-friendly Halloween event at Kansas Aviation Museum
Visit Kansas Aviation Museum this month for an affordable and family-friendly Halloween event. Kids in costume get in free! “Scare in the Air” at Kansas Aviation Museum is a not-so-scary Halloween event for kids. Activities include candy stations for trick-or-treating, various games, and crafts. This special event will be held from noon to 4 p.m. […]