Also see: Where to Swim in Wichita Although City of Wichita Pools will be undergoing some changes and upgrades in the next couple of years, eight Wichita city swimming pools will still be in operation during the summer of 2019. And … [Read more...] about FREE Swimming Days at Wichita Pools
Family Activities
Tulips, Fairies, and Forts at Botanica
Looking for fun things to do in Wichita this Spring? Each Saturday from April 6-20, 2019, Botanica will be celebrating Spring with Tulips, Fairies, and Forts. You'll enjoy live performances, activities, crafts, building your very own … [Read more...] about Tulips, Fairies, and Forts at Botanica
FREE Wichita Engineering Expo for Kids!
Looking for something educational, entertaining, and inexpensive to do with the kids? A FREE Engineering Expo will be held in Wichita this March with fun, hands-on activities and workshops. This annual Engineering Expo is presented by … [Read more...] about FREE Wichita Engineering Expo for Kids!
2019 Mini Maker Faire at Exploration Place in Wichita
Hey you DIYers, crafters, bakers, entertainers, inventors, and artists, the Mini Maker Faire is coming to Wichita in April at Exploration Place! The Maker Faire is an opportunity for makers to showcase their projects and share with … [Read more...] about 2019 Mini Maker Faire at Exploration Place in Wichita
Family Night at the Museum of World Treasures
Don't miss Family Night at the Museum of World Treasures! Family Night is such a great deal. The first Thursday of every month, from 5-7 p.m., admission to the Museum of World Treasures is only $5 per person. Kids 3 and younger get in … [Read more...] about Family Night at the Museum of World Treasures
Places to Play Pinball in Wichita
Sometimes I just want to get out and try something new. I get stuck in a rut. I think I may have found that "something new" to do that's both fun and entertaining but not too exhausting. Pinball! I know what you're thinking: … [Read more...] about Places to Play Pinball in Wichita
$4 Booritos at Chipotle on Halloween
Everyone's favorite monster of a Halloween restaurant deal will be back again this year. On Halloween night, October 31, 2018, visit Chipotle dressed in any costume and receive one of its notoriously large “boo-ritos,” bowls, salads or … [Read more...] about $4 Booritos at Chipotle on Halloween
Free admission to the Wichita Asian Festival
The 38th annual Wichita Asian Festival will be held at the Century II Convention Center this October. The festival celebrates the culture and customs of Asia with stage presentations, authentic food, and wares from about 15 different Asian … [Read more...] about Free admission to the Wichita Asian Festival
$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 … [Read more...] about $1 Admission to Wichita Wingnuts
Prairie Rose Western Days!
Prairie Rose Western Days is an annual festival in Benton that celebrates Kansas and the Old West. I went a few years ago with my family and was able to enjoy all of the activities, events, and music that highlight our western … [Read more...] about Prairie Rose Western Days!
Fish Tales Storytime at the WATER Center
On the second Tuesday of every month the Wichita WATER Center hosts Fish Tales Storytime. The program is free and designed for pre-Kindergarten-age kids, but everyone is welcome to attend. Fish Tales Storytimes begin at 10 … [Read more...] about Fish Tales Storytime at the WATER Center
Museum of World Treasures Customer Appreciation Day
It's an event we look forward to each year around back-to-school time. The Museum of World Treasures Customer Appreciation Day is an opportunity to explore all the strange, quirky, fascinating and fun artifacts collected right here in … [Read more...] about Museum of World Treasures Customer Appreciation Day
Cowtown Adventures of the Chisholm Trail
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This year is the 150th anniversary of the Chisholm Trail, the famous route that was used by cowboys in the American old west to drive herds of cattle from Texas, through Oklahoma, and up to Abilene, Newton, and Wichita. Old Cowtown … [Read more...] about Cowtown Adventures of the Chisholm Trail
Gertie’s Lavender Festival
This will be a nice-smelling event! :) Gertie's Lavender Farm in Burrton, Kansas is holding a lavender festival in June, with vendors, food, musical entertainment, and more. The event is the first in what they hope will become an annual … [Read more...] about Gertie’s Lavender Festival
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 … [Read more...] about Wichita Park and Recreation hosts free family activities
