Vietnamese Night Market
Experience Wichita’s Vietnamese Night Market. This free-admission event offers a vibrant taste of Vietnamese and Asian culture, featuring authentic street food, entertainment, and community fun. From karaoke and dance music to a traditional lion dance performance, there’s something exciting for every age. There will be over 100 Vietnamese & Asian food and drinks. If you’re […]
Wichita Children’s Business Fair
Wichita Children’s Business Fair: Shop From Wichita’s Youngest Entrepreneurs I absolutely love the idea behind the Wichita Children’s Business Fair! More than 250 young entrepreneurs will set up 100+ businesses at Bradley Fair, selling products and services they dreamed up, created, priced, and marketed themselves. And here’s the best part for those of us coming […]
Twilight Tales at Musuem of World Treasures this October
Ever wondered what the Museum of World Treasures is like after dark? This October, visitors can grab a flashlight and discover the past during Twilight Tales, an after-hours experience where history comes alive with a bit more mystery. Guests will explore dimly lit galleries guided by lantern light as museum docents share eerie stories and […]
Halloween Events & Activites in Wichita 2026
Looking for Halloween events in Wichita? You’ve come to the right place! I’ve put together my biggest list of Wichita Halloween events and things to do for kids, families, and adults. You’ll find trick-or-treating and Trunk or Treat events, pumpkin patches, haunted houses, Halloween movies and shows, fall festivals, costume contests, Halloween parties, spooky strolls, […]
Wicked Island at OJ Watson Park
Wicked Island, the haunted attraction at Watson Park. It’s back every Friday and Saturday in October for another wicked season! Enter the Island if you dare…you’ll find spooky scenes, ghosts, ghouls and more! Look forward to an ever-changing treacherous. Walk through a wooded island where nightmares become a reality. Plan ahead and purchase tickets online […]
Drone Light Festival at Exploration Place 2026
The Drone Light Festival at Exploration Place will take place this Fall. The Drone Show in Wichita is a family favorite, but tickets to the Drone Festival tend to sell out every year. This event combines three incredible experiences into one unforgettable experience. The festival offers breathtaking views of 500 synchronized drones, fully choreographed to […]
RiverFlix: Free Outdoor Movies at Exploration Place 2026
Riverflix at Exploration Place is a free outdoor movie series in Wichita. It will be held in the Exploration Place amphitheater right outside its downtown location, near the iconic Keeper of the Plains. The best part is that Riverflix is FREE. This outdoor event will be held in the Wichita Foundation Amphitheater, where everyone is […]
City Crew Kids Club in Wichita is FREE: Free Events & More
Have you heard? City Crew (formerly known as Barry’s Crew) is a completely FREE program for kids to join. What is City Crew in Wichita? It’s a program for kids to connect with their community and learn more about city services. Managed by the City of Wichita, this program offers free activities, events, behind-the-scenes tours, […]
Home Depot Free Kids Workshops 2026
Give your children a hands-on experience with Home Depot’s FREE in-store Kids Workshops. Every first Saturday of the month, from 9 a.m. to noon, Home Depot offers workshops for kids that include a kit with all materials needed to complete the project, totally free! This activity is a unique opportunity to spend quality time with […]
Self-Service Kayak Rentals in Wichita
Wichita Park & Recreation now offers self-service kayak equipment rental stations in two locations in Wichita. Users scan a QR code on the cage to reserve and pay for a kayak rental for a specific amount of time at the location. All users must be 18 or older and are only available during park hours. […]
Pizza Ranch: Half Price Games on Mondays in Wichita
Enjoy half-price games every Monday at Pizza Ranch! Head to the FunZone Arcade, where all your favorite games are 50% off. It’s the perfect way to start the week with fun and savings. Keep reading to find out what day Kids Eat FREE. Play the most exciting games and win sweet prizes at the Wichita […]
Labor Day weekend Events and Deals 2026
This Labor Day weekend in Wichita is great, with plenty of fun, frugal (or FREE) things to do. Labor Day 2026 is on Monday, September 7. For many of us, it’s a long weekend, so you might be looking for fun, inexpensive things to do for Labor Day in Kansas. Labor Day is a yearly […]
Chicken N Pickle: Free Kids Meals for Back to School
Chicken N Pickle Wichita is making back-to-school season a little easier on families with a limited-time Kids Eat FREE deal. As school starts back up, busy schedules, homework, and after-school activities can make dinnertime a challenge. From August 17 through September 15 (Monday – Thursday), families can enjoy up to two free kids’ meals with […]
Wichita Asian Festival at Century II
The annual Wichita Asian Festival will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the Century II Convention Center. The festival celebrates the culture and customs of Asia with stage presentations, authentic food, and wares from about 15 different Asian countries. The Asian festival in Wichita attracts crowds of approximately 10,000 people, along with numerous […]
Fiesta Hispana Free Event at Exploration Place
Exploration Place will celebrate Hispanic heritage and culture with the annual Fiesta Hispana event on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2026. The festival features a day of traditional entertainment, regional Mexican cuisine, and family activities. Fiesta Hispana is free to attend but does not include admission to Exploration Place exhibits, Live Science Shows, or Dome Movies. It’s […]
Fall 2026 “Evolve” with the City of Wichita’s Activities Guide
Do you want to find a hobby, pick up another career skill, improve your fitness or help your kids learn something new? Maybe you’d like to make some friends who share your interests? The City of Wichita’s Evolve activities guide is your answer! Hard copies of the activity guide are available at CityArts, City Hall, […]
Family & Kid Yoga at Wichita Art Museum: Free
Looking for a fun and Free Activity to do with your little one in Wichita? The Wichita Art Museum offers a playful and relaxed yoga experience designed especially for young children and their grown-ups. Held every second Friday of the month, this free class is led by local instructor Christine Vumai and blends simple yoga […]
Great Plains Nature Center: Free Events and Info
The Great Plains Nature Center in Wichita is always FREE to visit. They provide opportunities for the public to investigate, understand, and develop an appreciation for wildlife. They have weekly FREE events, and no registration is needed! Great for homeschoolers, kiddos who aren’t quite in school yet, or anyone else available in the morning hours. The […]
Free Activities on Wednesdays at Botanica: Wonder Wednesdays
Botanica is hosting different special activities on Wednesdays from April to October. The best part is that the activities are FREE with general admission. Wonder Wednesdays are geared toward children pre-K and under, but all ages are welcome. Once you enter Botanica, the front desk will have more information for each Wonder Wednesday. All of […]
FREE Swimming Days at Wichita Pools
I remember when I first heard about Wichita’s FREE swimming days! They have them for each of the city’s pools throughout the summer. Can you believe that? Also, this year you can Swim for Free every other Saturday at McAfee Pool. Also see: Where to Swim in Wichita 2026 Pool Season is: May 25 – […]
Free Ice Cream Social & Birthday Celebration at the Wichita Historical Museum
Can you think of anything better to do when the weather is so warm than getting together with friends and neighbors for an old-fashioned ice cream social? Our grandparents really knew what they were doing when they invented this kind of gathering! And this summer, it comes with a birthday cake too! Visit the museum that […]
Lucky Strike in Wichita Deals on Bowling & Arcade
Lucky Strike in Wichita has gone through a few name changes over the years. It was originally known as The Alley, then transitioned into a Bowlero, and now it’s been rebranded as Lucky Strike, bringing with it some exciting new updates and fresh energy while keeping the fun local families love. If you’re looking for […]
Derby’s Third Thursday Free Event: Music, Art, Food Trucks
Have you heard about Derby’s Third Thursday? It’s a fantastic FREE event with live music, artist exhibits, adult beverages, food trucks, and more! Third Thursday in Derby, Kansas, happens in the Spring and Fall. Hop in your car, take Rock Road and head South, and you will run right into Derby. Derby is only about […]
Riverside Play Days: Free Summer Fun at the Wildlife Exhibit
Looking for a fun and FREE activity for kids this summer? Check out Riverside Play Days, a weekly summer program held at the Kansas Wildlife Exhibit in Riverside Park. The Kansas Wildlife Exhibit is one of Wichita’s hidden gems. Located next to Riverside Park, this free outdoor wildlife exhibit is home to native Kansas animals […]
O.J. Watson Park in Wichita
OJ Watson Park is a fantastic place for families, teens, and anyone who wants to get outside and enjoy a lot of Outdoor Activities. This is the Wichita park with the yellow brick road! The park operates year-round, but the opening weekend, when all rides and special activities open for the season, takes place just before Wichita […]