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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 […]

Bank of America Museums on Us: Free Admission in Wichita

Bank of America offers a program called “Museum on Us,” and you can take advantage of this program in Wichita and receive free admission to three local attractions. Wichita residents can take advantage of this opportunity to explore history, nature, and aviation without spending a dime. If you’re a Bank of America, Merrill, or Bank […]

Tacos & Tequila in Wichita: Free Event

Tacos & Tequila in Wichita is an event where everyone can get FREE admission. The event will be held at the Boathouse in downtown Wichita. This is a great kickoff to Summer with tacos, treats, beer, spirits, non-alcoholic drinks, a DJ, karaoke, games, a mariachi band, live music, and more.  The Tacos & Tequila event […]

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 […]

Free Fries at McDonalds Every Friday in 2026

Free Fries Friday is back at McDonald’s. Get a free medium French fry with any $1 minimum purchase at McDonald’s on Fridays in 2026! This offer is only available on the McDonald’s app. Who can resist McDonald’s fries, especially if they are FREE? Grab what I think is the best fountain drink out there, and […]

Playing Across the Park: Wichita Symphony Free Concert

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 on April 25, 2026. Enjoy beautiful music with the entire family while you relax outdoors. You will be mesmerized by the Symphony musicians […]

Downtown Cleanup Day in Wichita

They say that “Downtown is everyone’s neighborhood,” and I believe it. Downtown Cleanup Day is a great opportunity to get involved in your neighborhood, get outside with friends and neighbors, and do some good for your community by spending time, not money. Plus, you usually get a free t-shirt and a free lunch. It’s April, […]

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 […]

Open Street ICT at WSU and Shocker Neighborhood 2026

Open Streets ICT is back this spring in the WSU and Shocker neighborhood, and it’s one of those events I always look forward to. They shut down nearly two miles of 17th Street just south of Wichita State, turning it into a completely car-free space where families can walk, bike, scooter, and just enjoy being […]

Blood Orchard Vintage Market & South Side Food Truck Rally

The Blood Orchard Vintage Market and Southside Food Truck Rally have joined forces to create an extra special monthly event. These events are free to attend unless they are special events like Cheese Fest or Picklefest, in which case there might be an entry fee. Visitors are invited to the Vintage Market, held on the first […]

Free Junior Golf Day Event at Tex Consolver

If you are looking for a fun and FREE Activity for Kids in Wichita, this is a great one to add to your calendar. Junior Golf Day is happening at Tex Consolver Golf Course, and it is all about getting kids excited about golf in a relaxed and fun environment. This free community event is […]

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 […]

Child Safety Fair in Wichita: Free Famiy Event

The Child Advocacy Center is bringing an important and family-friendly event to Exploration Place. They are hosting a Child Safety Fair designed to educate and empower families. This FREE event is a fantastic opportunity to learn about child safety in a fun and interactive way. April is a time to unite for two important causes: […]

Date Night Ideas on a Budget in Wichita

Need Date Night Ideas in Wichita that won’t break the Bank? We have you covered. Not all special date nights have to be expensive dinners.  We have the ultimate list of budget-friendly date-night activities. Here are creative ways to have a special night out without spending a fortune in Wichita. Our city has much to […]

The Workroom Artisan Market: 13th Anniversary Free Event

The Workroom is hosting an Artisan Market this year to celebrate its 13th anniversary. The market features local products, art, food, and live music. This event is free to attend and will be held at Naftzger Park in downtown Wichita, next to the Workroom storefront. This Artisan Markets is free to attend, but you’ll want […]

Home Depot Free Kids Workshops 2026

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 […]

Eggsplore Easter Event and Egg Hunt in Andover, Kansas 2026

The City of Andover is hosting its annual Eggsplore: Andover Easter Egg Hunt, a fun, free event 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 Easter Events near Wichita this year. […]

Free Things to do in Wichita, Kansas

Free events, free activities, and free things to do in Wichita, KS. What is there to do in Wichita, KS for free? Wichita is known for being an affordable place to live with great quality of life for residents. And it’s true – some of the best things to do in Wichita are completely free! Over […]

Krispy Kreme St Patricks Day Deal: FREE Green Doughnut 2026

Krispy Kreme is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with a fun freebie this year. On March 16 and 17, 2026, customers can get a free green Original Glazed doughnut when they wear something green into a Krispy Kreme shop. It’s a simple way to celebrate the holiday, just show up wearing green and enjoy the festive […]

Chicken N Pickle Spring Break: $2 Kids Meals

Are you looking for a great deal this Spring Break in Wichita? We’ve got you covered! Head over to Chicken N Pickle Wichita. They’re offering $2 kids’ meals from March 16–18, 2026. This is a huge deal since their kids’ meals are usually $7.49. That’s a $5.49 savings! And trust me, these meals aren’t small; […]

Kansas Grown Farmers Market: Outdoor Market in Wichita

The Kansas Grown Farmers Market is the market at 21st and Ridge and the Andover market. The West Side Farmers Market in Wichita and the Andover Farmers Market both have dozens of Kansas Grown vendors that you can stroll through. You can also expect live music, food trucks, and more.  When is the Kansas-Grown Farmers […]

Tot Tuesdays at the Sedgwick County Zoo

Tot Tuesdays at the Sedgwick County Zoo are back, and if you have little ones ages 3 to 5, this is one of the best free activities for families in Wichita. As a Wichita mom of two girls, I’m always looking for something hands-on, fun, and educational that doesn’t cost a fortune, and Tot Tuesdays […]

FREE Books from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

Dolly Parton’s children’s book donation program, Imagination Library, has now expanded to allow EVERY child under age 5 in the state to be eligible! This expansion is possible through increased funding provided to the Kansas Children’s Cabinet and Trust Fund and the Kansas Legislature. The funds supplement local and regional resources to ensure equitable opportunity […]

Free Naturally Crafty Program at Great Plains Nature Center

Looking for something free and educational for the kids to do? The Great Plains Nature Center offers kids a FREE nature-based craft activity on Tuesday mornings from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Naturalists at the Great Plains Nature Center have designed activities that combine learning and crafting.  The free craft time is primarily geared toward elementary […]

Kansas Day Celebration at Wichita-Sedgwick Historical Museum

Happy birthday, Kansas! The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum is hosting a FREE event for Kansas Day 2026. Over the past several years, it has become a tradition at the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum to celebrate Kansas statehood with live performances of song and verse, harkening back to Kansas’s cowboy years. Kansas joined the Union in […]