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Asian Night Market in Wichita

The Asian Night Market is an evening where people can come together to enjoy local food, drinks, and the arts of Asian cuisine. This is an ideal opportunity to socialize and explore downtown Wichita in a new light. The Asian Night Market at Equity Bank aims to unite and empower the community by serving as […]

Toddler Tuesdays at Towne East Mall: Free Family Events in May

Towne East Square Toddler Tuesdays will start this May. Bring your little one to the play area outside of Scheeld from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for a free event each week. The mall has partnered with some local businesses to bring the community kid-friendly entertainment, hands-on crafts, and tasty snacks—all for free! Toddler Tuesday […]

Heritage Fest in Andover

You should add Heritage Fest in Andover to your spring calendar. This family-friendly festival is packed with fun and nostalgia and is free to attend. The City of Andover brings history to life with Heritage Fest, an exciting new event that honors the community’s rich railroad heritage. Guests will be able to step back in […]

Derby’s Third Thursday Free Event: Music, Art, Food Trucks

Third Thursdays in Derby KS

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 […]

Self-Service Kayak Rentals in Wichita

Wichita Park & Recreation now offers self-service kayak equipment rental stations in three 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. […]

Best Patios in Wichita: Top 20 Best Outdoor Dining

Looking to enjoy a meal or drink under the Kansas sky on a patio in Wichita? There’s nothing better than sitting outside on a perfect night when it’s not too windy, chatting with your family or friends, and enjoying the outdoors. We have come up with a list of the best patios in Wichita. Top […]

“Evolve” with the City of Wichita’s Activities Guide: Summer 2025

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, […]

Kaleidoscope at Exploration Place: Free Event

Exploration Place is hosting Kaleidoscope, a free event in the Wichita Foundation Amphitheater. You can experience something totally unique—for free! Kaleidoscope, a one-of-a-kind outdoor event where families can discover the magic of opera in a fun, kid-friendly way. Enjoy a free performance of Mr. Brewster’s Invigorating Invention by Opera Kansas—an imaginative, high-energy show for kids! […]

Mothers Day Tea Party in Wichita

Mothers Day tea is a unique and special way to celebrate Mother’s Day in Wichita. Step into a storybook moment with your little ones at the Mother-Daughter Princess Tea Party, hosted by the beloved Happily Ever After Parties. This enchanting event is more than just tea and tiaras. It’s a full-fledged fairytale experience designed to […]

Chicken N Pickle Free Storytime: Last Saturday of the Month

Chicken N Pickle has teamed up with Watermark Books for a free story time. If you are looking for a fun, free way to spend a Saturday morning with the kids, look no further than Storytime at Chicken N Pickle in Wichita! Held on the last Saturday of each month, this event is a collaboration […]

Home Depot Free Kids Workshops

Home Depot Kids Free Workshops

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 […]

Playing Across the Park: Wichita Symphony Free Concerts

Playing Across the Parks Wichita

Musicians from the Wichita Symphony have partnered with Wichita Park & Recreation to bring you a FREE, family-friendly, all-ages event called Playing Across the Parks, and everyone is welcome. Musicians will play at different parks throughout the city on May 3rd. Enjoy beautiful music with the entire family while you relax outdoors. Venture to one […]

Party in the 060: Haysville, Kansas Free Event

Party in the 060 is a FREE springtime festival at Riggs Park in Haysville filled with activities for all ages. This event is free and features a variety of great activities, including a petting zoo and a car show. Wichita to Haysville is just a short drive, making it the perfect quick trip when something […]

Grow Together Free Event at Great Plains Nature Center

The Grow Together event at Great Plains Nature Center is designed for children of all abilities and their families to discover local resources that support early learning and development. Open to all ages, this free event will include food, games, sensory activities, and more! Great Plains Nature Center Grow Together Event “This event is a […]

Great Plains Nature Center: Free Events and Info

Great Plains Nature Center

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.  This […]

Watermark Books & Cafe: Free Storytime & Events

A bookstore is terrific, and Wichita has an excellent bookstore, the locally owned Watermark Books. They have a cafe, a great community, and, of course, all kinds of books for every age and interest.  One of the things that makes Watermark Books so special is its ability to bring authors and the community together. They […]

Wichita KidsFest at the Wichita Sports Forum

Wichita Kids Fest is an event where you can make memories with your children through hands-on activities and family-friendly adventures. This children’s festival should check all the boxes! This event was created BY kids FOR kids, so you know it will be packed with fun and adventure for all ages. This family-focused festival offers a […]

Sunflower Summer App

The Sunflower Summer app is back for 2025! Good work, Kansas. Thanks to funding approved by the Kansas Legislature for another year, Kansas families will be able to get free admission to many Kansas attractions again. However,despite the enormous popularity of Sunflower Summer, its future is not at all certain, so we should continue to […]

Eggsplore Easter Event and Egg Hunt in Andover, Kansas

The City of Andover is hosting its annual Eggsplore: Andover Easter Egg Hunt, a fun and free event held each year at Central Park in Andover, Kansas. Open to the public, this family-friendly celebration is a perfect way to welcome spring and enjoy the Easter season together. This is just one of many exciting Easter […]

Kids Sports Leagues & Lessons in Wichita

Are you looking for affordable sports for kids in Wichita? We have listed sporting organizations that offer kids’ athletic leagues and lessons. We have even found some free Wichita sports for kids. Youth sports can be a fantastic way to keep your kids active, teach them teamwork, and build confidence—all while they have fun and […]

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 […]

Wichita Engineering Expo for Kids: Free Event in Wichita

Looking for something educational, entertaining, and inexpensive to do with the kids? A FREE Engineering Expo will be held in Wichita with fun, hands-on activities and workshops this April. This annual Engineering Expo is presented by the Wichita section of the Society of Women Engineers to give kids an opportunity to learn how engineering relates to […]

Halloween Events in Wichita 2025

We have the ultimate list for you of Wichita Halloween events, parties, movies, costume contests, spooky strolls, and more. (Kids get their own page full of trick-or-treat fun and Halloween events for kids!) Whether you’re looking for a thrillingly fun time or more of a chillingly spooky night out with the adults, we have something […]

Wichita Trick or Treat and Fall Fun Events for Halloween 2025

Trunk or Treat Wichita

Here it is! Our big list of Trick-or-Treats and Trunk-or-Treat near Wichita 2025 is in progress. As always, we have the ultimate list of Halloween events for kids in Wichita for your Halloween fun! Leave the tricks at home, you’re in for a treat! Below we have compiled great family-friendly Halloween and fall places to […]