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Botanica’s Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular

This is a community favorite Halloween event in Wichita for 2022. Botanica will be hosting the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular again this year from October 12 through 15.  There's even a way you can get in FREE to this  event if you … [Read more...] about Botanica’s Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular

FREE: Gathering at the Gazebo with live music in Haysville

Haysville Recreation will host a fun night out with food and music at the gazebo in Haysville's Historic District this fall. Admission to this event is FREE. It would make a great date night or a night out with friends. Bring your … [Read more...] about FREE: Gathering at the Gazebo with live music in Haysville

Free Candy and Photos at Lowe’s Trick-or-Treat Tryouts

Lowe's wants to give Halloween lovers an extra chance to dress up in costumes and get candy this Halloween. Families can visit Lowes.com/TrickorTreat to reserve a spot for Lowe's Halloween experience at their local store, where they can … [Read more...] about Free Candy and Photos at Lowe’s Trick-or-Treat Tryouts

County Fair at Old Cowtown Museum in Wichita

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Experience the sights and sounds of an old 1870s county fair at Old Cowtown Museum in Wichita on Saturday, October 2, 2021. Although this year's County Fair will look different (masks are required indoors, and also outdoors in situations … [Read more...] about County Fair at Old Cowtown Museum in Wichita

Best Hikes and Scenic Drives for Fall Color in Kansas

Best Hikes and Scenic Drives for Fall Color in Kansas I'm falling in love with all of the free and cheap things to do this fall in Wichita. From our pumpkin patches to our scary movies at the drive-in, there's so much fall fun to be had. … [Read more...] about Best Hikes and Scenic Drives for Fall Color in Kansas

Bel Aire Fall Festival 2021

Bel Aire is hosting its annual fall festival this year.  The fall fun day begins at 11 a.m., October 16, at the Bel Aire Recreation Center, 5251 East 48th St. North in Bel Aire, Kansas, with fun and activities for all … [Read more...] about Bel Aire Fall Festival 2021

Treehouse Concerts at Bartlett Arboretum 2021

The 2021 Bartlett Arboretum Treehouse Concert schedule is out, with live entertainment and other fun planned throughout the spring, summer and fall. Tickets to the concerts and activities can be purchased all at once as a season pass for … [Read more...] about Treehouse Concerts at Bartlett Arboretum 2021

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 … [Read more...] about Drive-Boo Trick-or-Treat at OJ Watson Park

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 … [Read more...] about Krispy Kreme’s ‘Sweet-or-Treat’ Saturdays offers dozen doughnuts for $1

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 … [Read more...] about Apple Jam- 10 Year Anniversary of Meadowlark Farm

Wichita Blues Crawl

Get ready for the 2019 Fall Blues Crawl in Wichita, happening Sunday evening, September 29. The annual event is one you won't want to miss.  A $10 wristband gets you into all the venues plus the After Party. The Wichita Blues … [Read more...] about Wichita Blues Crawl

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 … [Read more...] about Free community block parties around Wichita

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