Wichita on the Cheap

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Family Activities

Outdoor Play at Great Plains Nature Center

Art credit: Great Plains Nature Center, Facebook Preschoolers can learn as they play in nature!  Great Plains Nature Center naturalists have designed "some enriching outdoor exploration for your kids."  Designed for ages … [Read more...] about Outdoor Play at Great Plains Nature Center

WAM Summer exhibit opening: All in Time by Beth Lipman

This summer WAM presents a new exhibit: All in Time by Beth Lipman. Along with this new exhibit comes a fun opening day full of activities. June 25, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. you can head to WAM for food trucks, live music, crafts, … [Read more...] about WAM Summer exhibit opening: All in Time by Beth Lipman

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 see: Where to Swim in Wichita City of Wichita Pools have been undergoing … [Read more...] about FREE Swimming Days at Wichita Pools

Walk with Wildlife at the Great Plains Nature Center

This is an activity that could easily become an annual family tradition. Get up close and personal with wildlife at the annual Walk with Wildlife at the Great Plains Nature Center here in Wichita on Saturday, May 14, 2022. It makes for a … [Read more...] about Walk with Wildlife at the Great Plains Nature Center

Late Night at the Museum of World Treasures

The Museum of World Treasures is open late on the last Thursday of most months. The special evening hours come with a special admission price of only $6 per person plus tax from 5-7 p.m., so you can spend a couple evening hours exploring … [Read more...] about Late Night at the Museum of World Treasures

OJ Watson Park rides opening day

Ride season will begin at OJ Watson Park on March 11, 2022. OJ Watson Park is such a fantastic place for families, and it's even fun for teens or anyone who wants to get outside and enjoy some outdoor activities. This is the Wichita park … [Read more...] about OJ Watson Park rides opening day

Ice Skating at Chicken N Pickle

Chicken n Pickle has brought outdoor ice skating back to Wichita. Grab your skates (or rent them there) and take a few turns around the pond. Don't forget to bundle up with a warm coat, thick socks, and gloves! Keep reading for … [Read more...] about Ice Skating at Chicken N Pickle

Inexpensive New Year’s Eve activities and things to do for NYE in Wichita

Happy (almost) 2022, Wichita!  Let's ring in the new year in a fun and fiscally-responsible way. Here's a selection of budget-friendly and family-friendly New Years Eve events in Wichita.  We've put the events into two sections … [Read more...] about Inexpensive New Year’s Eve activities and things to do for NYE in Wichita

Clock Tower Carillon Concert at Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

Wichita will have more opportunities to enjoy a concert on the new carillon installed in the clock tower at the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum. All you need to do to hear the Carillon concert is be in the vicinity of the … [Read more...] about Clock Tower Carillon Concert at Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

Free Admission and Activities After Christmas at the Wichita Art Museum

Want to find something educational and fun to do during winter break? The Wichita Art Museum has you covered with a day of Winter Art Mania, including FREE admission and activities for the whole family. Winter Art Mania: Gnome Place like … [Read more...] about Free Admission and Activities After Christmas at the Wichita Art Museum

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

FREE Prairie Adventure Backpacks from Great Plains Nature Center

One of my favorite activities as a kid was digging in the ground making mud pies or going on long walks through nature. Thanks to Great Plains Nature Center you can get a FREE Prairie Adventure Backpack to help you explore nature even … [Read more...] about FREE Prairie Adventure Backpacks from Great Plains Nature Center

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

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