Wichita Snow Glow Event: Sledding, Food Trucks and More
Wichita Park & Recreation is hosting a Snow Glow event at the Mid-America All-Indian Center again this year. It’s a night sledding event you’ll never forget, featuring an LED light show, firepits, food trucks, and snow provided by Snow Bros Snowmakers. This is a nighttime sledding event for the whole family. You bring the (non-metal) […]
Wichita Ice Center: Indoor Ice Skating and Hockey in Wichita
Step into the Wichita Ice Center, your go-to hub for all things icy in Wichita, Kansas, since 1996! Whether you’re a seasoned skater or taking your first glides, we’ve got all the essentials to make your ice-skating experience unforgettable. Continue reading this article to see when you can skate for just $2. Their cutting-edge facility […]
Where to Volunteer in Wichita
Looking to volunteer in Wichita. Consider giving the gift of time instead of offering a financial gift. We have come up with places to Volunteer in Wichita and their perks. Not only does volunteering help your community, but you gain a sense of purpose in helping other people. If you are in a position to […]
$75 Field Station: Dinosaurs Family Membership Sale (plus a super-bonus day pass deal)
For a limited time, Field Station: Dinosaurs is offering a $75 Family Membership for the 2025 season! The $75 discounted Family Membership price is for a family of four. Each additional family member is $25 each, with a limit of 4 additional. Regular Day Passes to Field Station: Dinosaurs in Kansas are (not including tax) […]
Holiday Activites & Traditions that are Free & Cheap in Wichita
We have compiled a list of holiday activities you can do for Free or Cheap in Wichita. If you are looking for things to do in Wichita this holiday, we’ve got you covered. These Christmas activities are doable on a budget and can potentially become a holiday tradition for you and your family. Christmas time […]
Tanganyika Black Friday Deal
Imagine a world-class, all-inclusive wildlife resort where you don’t have to hop on a plane or drive across the country to give your family an unforgettable experience with animals from around the globe. In 2025, Tanganyika Wildlife Park will be reopening with an immersive, all-inclusive format that will change how you think about family adventures—right […]
Wichita Sports Forum Fall Festival
The Wichita Sports Forum is hosting a Fall Festival this year, and it promises to be a fantastic experience for the whole family! This year’s event encourages everyone to dress up in their Halloween costumes for an added layer of festive fun, with exciting prizes available for the best-dressed attendees. With around 70 diverse vendors […]
Halloween Family Fun Night at El Dorado Lake
The Friends of El Dorado Lake are a friendly bunch! I met them one summer when my family and I spent the day at the lake, and they told me about their big family Halloween shindig coming up. A Halloween party at the lake sounds like so much fun, doesn’t it? This year’s Halloween Family […]
Free Movies at Capitol Federal Amphitheater
Is there anything better than relaxing and watching a movie? Yes! Relaxing and watching a movie outside at the CapFed Amphitheater in Andover for FREE! – Not Confirmed for 2025 Bring your lawn chairs and some snacks, kick back, and relax! The outdoor movie series is back! Free Movies at Capital Federal Amphitheater: In the […]
Cheap and Easy Games to Play at Home
Every family should have a game night every once in awhile. We have compiled some of our favorite easy games to play at home. Getting together as a family and playing games together teaches kids simple social skills like taking turns, following rules, teamwork, and being able to win or lose. It is also an […]
Free Things to do in Wichita in October
Happy October! We have compiled a FREE checklist of ideas and things to do in October in Wichita. With the crisp air and Fall Foliage, we are ready for Fall Events in Wichita. There’s so much to enjoy this fall, from Pumpkin Patches and Oktoberfests to Fall Bazaars and Holiday Markets. You won’t want to […]
Wichita Children’s Business Fair
Here’s your chance to support local child entrepreneurs. This is a one day Business Fair. These kids came up with a business idea, created a product or service, and built a marketing strategy. Now they will get the opportunity to sell their products to customers at this one-day marketplace. You can support these children as […]
Football in the Park: Naftzger Park in Wichita
Naftzger Park in downtown Wichita is the ultimate destination for Kansas City Chiefs fans looking to catch the excitement of every game. Football at The Park broadcasts each Chiefs game until November 24 on the Naftzer Park big screen, perfect for cheering on the team with fellow fans. – NO details yet for 2025! I […]
Wichita Gem and Mineral Show
The 70th annual Wichita Gem & Mineral Show will showcase Unbelievable Rocks, Minerals, and Fossils again this year! The show is April 26-28, 2024 at the Cessna Activity Center, 2744 George Washington Blvd. in Wichita. Tickets are only $5 at the door for adults, and kids age 12 and younger get in for only $1 […]
Arctic Adventure at Exploration Place
Arctic Adventure at Exploration Place is an exhibit that is free with general admission. It will not open for 2024, but the Crystal Castle is Open. This exhibit was a winter indoor playground with new activities, returning favorites, and the addition of new spaces – indoors and out! Spanning four exhibit galleries, Arctic Adventure is […]
McCormick School Museum
Wichita’s McCormick School building, designed by architects Proudfoot and Bird, is the oldest school building in Wichita. It’s now a museum that showcases the history of Wichita Public Schools. The McCormick School was built in 1890 and was the seventeenth elementary school in the Wichita Public School system. Tours of the McCormick School Museum are […]
Sunset Concert Series at Hartman Arena: Free
Get out those lawn chairs and blankets because there is a FREE live concert series this Summer at the Hartman Arena parking lot! Beginning July 14, come out every Friday with the family and jam out to live music from your favorite local bands until August 11. Here is what you should bring: Lawn chairs […]
Botanica’s Dino’s at Dusk event Movie Event
Watch your favorite dinosaur movies in the company of 10 animatronic dinosaurs on August 5th at Botanica’s Dino’s at Dusk event! Bring a blanket or chair to lay back and relax under the stars while enjoying a double feature movie night screening of the Land Before Time and Jurassic World. Doors open at 6 […]
The Wichita WATER Center
Is Permanently Closed The Wichita WATER Center is a hands-on learning experience for kids and adults, complete with an aquarium. The Wichita Area Treatment, Education & Remediation (W.A.T.E.R.) Center opened October 16, 2003. The Center serves as a treatment facility for the Gilbert-Mosley and the North Industrial Corridor Groundwater Remediation Programs as well as a public […]
FREE WAM exhibit opening, Beth Lipman: All in Time
This summer WAM has a new exhibit: All in Time by Beth Lipman. The exhibit opens on June 25 with a fun and FREE event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Lipman’s work has been described as ethereal, substantial, captivating, and calming. Her exhibit includes her work titled Living History, which animates the museum’s vast […]
Mid-America All Indian Museum- Social Dance
2022 Blackbear Bosin Social Dance at the Mid-America All Indian Museum. Celebrate the 101st anniversary of Blackbear Bosin’s birth at the Indian Center with a social dance from 1-8 p.m. The dance will take place in the Keeper Zone at the museum. This event is FREE to the public. Admission to the museum will be […]
FREE STEAM Kits from Wichita Public Library
Wichita Public Library has STEAM kits to-go. STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. These fun and educational STEAM boxes are meant for grades 4+ but they can be fun for almost any age. Wichita Public Library has a wide variety of kits to choose from; the fun is inevitable! STEAM Kits […]
Lindsborg Midsummer’s Festival
Plan a trip to Lindsborg for June 11 to participate in the Lindsborg Midsummer’s Festival! In Lindsborg, Kansas, “Little Sweden” young and old alike gather to enjoy a long-time celebrated Swedish tradition. The Midsummer’s Festival, a traditional Swedish festival celebrated worldwide, celebrates the arrival of the summer solstice. Participants enjoy a day full of music, […]
Free Summer Movie Matinee at Haysville Library
Thank goodness, it’s Tuesday?! This summer, Haysville library will have your family saying “thank goodness, it’s Tuesday” with their FREE matinee movies. The movies will start at 3 p.m. and popcorn and bottled water will be provided. The movies will be shown in the Haysville Library Community Room. This is a great way to beat […]
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 Home for the Holidays! From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. December 26, 2021 drop […]