Fall Festival at The Kansas African-American Museum
This Saturday, October 22, join your neighbors and friends for a fall festival at The Kansas African-American Museum. There will be a bake-sale, food vendors, live music, activities for the kids, prize-drawings and more. Admission is free. The event begins at noon and continues until 4 p.m. The museum is located at 601 N. Water […]
Final Friday Family & Kids Torchlight Tour of the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum
Submitted by Abby Miller. (This looks like fun. Thanks, Abby!) Just in time for Halloween, join us for Final Friday Night in the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, for a fun, family-friendly tour of the Museum in the dark! Flashlights will be provided for participants who will be guided through the Museum, to enjoy four floors […]
Trunk-or-Treat at Wichita State University
Saturday, October 22, 2011, the WSU Student Activities Council is sponsoring Trunk-or-Treat in the parking lot of the Rhatigan Student Center. Activities for kids include pumpkin-painting, a costume contest, and a scavenger hunt. Adults are free with a paying child. Admission is $3 for the general public; $1 for children of WSU students, faculty, or […]
Free Halloween Clip-Art Samples from Dover Publications
Pick up a few free Halloween clip-art images from the Dover Publications Free Samples page. The images range from adorable to spooky. There are also sample pages to print or download from some of Dover’s other publications, such as “how-to-draw” books, coloring books, mazes, paper dolls, and ghost stories. Instructions are given on how to […]
More Free Halloween Crafts to Download
I know it isn’t even October yet, but these just seem to keep finding their way to me! And when it comes to seasonal crafts, it helps to have them ready ahead of time. Some of these will be great for fall parties at school. You can download a Free eBook: 11 Easy Halloween Craft […]
FREE Pop-Up Pumpkin Paper Craft
Another cute paper craft freebie: Download the pattern for this cute free pumpkin pop-up craft. This is the kind of thing that even the bigger kids like to make and give to their friends on the bus or at school. (Have you seen the incredible duct-tape jewelry and wallets kids are making?) You’ll need a […]
Time for FREE Pumpkin Carving Patterns Again!
Once you’ve visited the pumpkin patch, it’s time to decide what you’ll carve into your pumpkin! I’ve found a huge variety of FREE pumpkin carving patterns you can print and use to make the best jack-o-lanterns on the block. The Pumpkin Lady used to sell patterns for carving pumpkins (they’re amazing), but now it seems […]
Forest of Fear – Udall, KS
Find discount coupons for Forest of Fear in Udall. Get in for as little as $10 with printable coupons on the Forest of Fear website. Forest of Fear has a haunted trail, tractor ride, scary movies on a big screen, snack shack and a campfire. The trail itself is a little over a mile long […]
Weekend Round-Up: Halloween
Friday 3-6 p.m. Trick or Treat with Digeez & Cox Twitter Crew Wear your costume, get your picture taken with Dig., and meet the Cox Twitter crew. 4-8 p.m. Final Friday Art Crawl with free admission and free Trolley service between most venues 6-8 p.m. Halloween Fun Night at the East YMCA 6-9 p.m. Flashlight […]
Boooks and Spoooks Saturday at WPL
Boooks and Spoooks is a free “creepy carnival” for kids ages 4 through 8 years at the Wichita Public Library, Central Branch (downtown). Kids will enjoy Halloween-themed games and a spooky story. Drop in anytime on Saturday, October 30, 2010, between 2:30-4 p.m. Wichita Public Library, Central Library is at 223 S. Main Street in […]
Halloween Fun Night at the East YMCA
On Friday, October 29th, the East Branch of the YMCA will be having a Halloween Fun Night from 6-8 p.m. Concessions will be available for purchase but admission and activities are free. Families can enjoy Trunk-or-Treating, a cake walk, haunted maze, games and crafts, a Moonwalk, and other activities. Come in costume if you like! […]
Last Harvest Party – Delano Community Farmer’s Market
It’s the final farmer’s market until next spring, and they’re having a party. Bring the kids–in costume if you like–to make a treat bag and go trick-or-treating from booth to booth. There will be special activities, door prizes for everyone, fresh local produce, and lots of other fun. The Last Harvest Party is Wednesday, October […]
Trunk or Treat at Cambridge Market
Cambridge Market, 21st Street North and Webb Road is having a fall festival, with music, hot cider, “trunk-or-treating” and more. The Trunk or Treat event is October 23, 2010 from Noon – 4 p.m. in the Cambridge Market Shopping Center. As many as 40 cars and trucks will be decorated for Halloween and ready with candy […]
Free: Halloween in the Park
Halloween in the Park a fun and safe (and free!) event sponsored by the Wichita Police Department. Kids will get a free bear at the Teddy Bear Clinic, decorate a Krispy Kreme donut, see emergency vehicles up close, learn important safety tips, and go trick-or-treating! There will also be food provided by Outback Steakhouse, along […]
Heartspring Fall Festival
The Heartspring Fall Festival on October 16, 2010 will be an afternoon of fun for kids of all ages and abilities. The free event begins at 1 p.m. and will include pumpkin bowling, face-painting, pumpkin decorating, photos with a scarecrow and more. For a $3 donation, you can enjoy free popcorn, a drink, and a […]
Free Hearing Screenings at Heartspring Hearing Center Fall Open House
If you’re concerned about hearing loss or hearing problems, you can schedule an appointment for a free hearing screening during the Heartspring Hearing Center Fall Open House, October 11 – 15, 2010. The screenings are available to all ages. Other special offers during the fall open house include $400 off advanced hearing aids, and specials […]
Camp Hyde Fall Festival
Register online or at any area YMCA location for Camp Hyde’s Fall Festival on Saturday, October 16th, 2010, from 4-8 p.m. Admission for the whole family is only $10 for YMCA members and $20 for non-members. The Fall Festival will include hay-rack rides, pumpkin painting, canoeing, fishing, a bonfire, s’mores, hot dogs and more. You […]
Kids Get in Free at Pumpkin Palooza in Salina
Saturday, October 9, 2010, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. kids get in free with a paid adult admission to Rolling Hills Wildlife Adventure in Salina. As part of its “Pumpkin Palooza” celebration, kids will stay entertained on the inflatable obstacle course, the toddler bounce house, pumpkin-themed games, and a FREE pumpkin to take home […]
Boo! Halloween on the Cheap
Here’s a quick round-up of Halloween/Harvest events and inspiration for saving money this October. I’m sure I haven’t found them all, so if you see something I’ve missed, please add it in the Comments! BooTanica! Saturday, October 16 from 2:00pm – 5:00pm at Botanica. Fun, friendly, fall-o-ween (i.e. not scary) event that kids will love. […]
Fall Festivals this Weekend
It’s the season for small-town fall festivals, and this weekend we have several in the Wichita area. Community festivals like these always promise good old-fashioned (and cheap) family fun. Most include parades, games for kids, live music, and food vendors. Some require a button purchase for a nominal fee, but some are free. Carnival rides, […]
Half-Off Certificates for A-Maze-In Grace Corn Maze
Still looking for a deal on fall fun? I found this certificate for 50% off admission to A-Maze-In Grace corn maze at KICT’s halfofffridays.com. Pay $25 for $50 worth of certificates and receive them in the mail 7-10 days later. This might be perfect for a group, but it won’t be much good if you […]
Great Andover Days Fall Festival
Greater Andover Days begin Thursday, September 30 and goes until Saturday, October 2, 2010 in Andover Cenral Park at 1607 E. Central. It sounds like fun, with a parade, carnival rides, a car show, two live concerts, fireworks, and more fun activities. Andover Days requires a $3 button for admission, which can be purchased at […]
Rory’s Closet Fall Consignment Sale
Rory’s Closet is a children’s consignment sale that will be held September 9-11 at the Century II Exhibition Hall. While you’re going through the kids’ clothes in preparation for the first week of school, you may want to set aside anything that’s still in good shape but has been outgrown. Rory’s Closet is actively seeking […]