Cool off this summer at the interactive fountains (aka water playgrounds, aka splash parks) in Wichita. Our family has visited several of these water playgrounds over the past few summers. They're perfect for a fun, spontaneous … [Read more...] about Update: Splash parks that are open around Wichita
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Where you can swim in Wichita – Summer 2020
Beat the summer heat with these local Wichita area swimming pools, water parks, and lakes. Dive right in to summer fun! That's right, you read that first line correctly. Some pools in the Wichita area are opening for summer 2020. Much … [Read more...] about Where you can swim in Wichita – Summer 2020
Free Family Artventure at the Wichita Art Museum
You probably already know that admission to the Wichita Art Museum is free on Saturdays, but did you know that on the fourth Saturday of most months, the museum also hosts a free family art activity? Note: Artventure is on hold for … [Read more...] about Free Family Artventure at the Wichita Art Museum
Memorial Day weekend Wichita: food, fun, and deals
Memorial Day is when we recognize those who have given their lives in service to our country. Memorial Day weekend is also the unofficial start of summer, and we’re ready to ring in the summer with you (even if it looks a little … [Read more...] about Memorial Day weekend Wichita: food, fun, and deals
$6 grill tank refills at Wayman Oil (No limit.)
Here's one of the best deals of summer. Do your summer weekend grilling on the cheap with $6 propane refills from Wayman Oil several times this season. Don’t want to miss out on all the free deals? We don’t want you to either. Join our … [Read more...] about $6 grill tank refills at Wayman Oil (No limit.)
Free Flags from Ace Hardware for Memorial Day
Ace Hardware pledges to give away 1 million 8" x 12" American flags this Saturday, May 23, 2020 to celebrate Memorial Day. Don’t want to miss out on all the free deals? We don’t want you to either. Join our subscribers-only Facebook … [Read more...] about Free Flags from Ace Hardware for Memorial Day
Splash Aqua Park ICT
You've probably heard of the brand new Splash Aqua Park that opened last summer in Wichita, Kansas. It's a totally new summer entertainment option for our city, and should help keep the kids busy all summer long. The new water park in … [Read more...] about Splash Aqua Park ICT
Free Outdoor Movie Night Series at Exploration Place
Gather your blankets, lawn chairs and family and friends for a fun free outdoor movie night at Exploration Place. (Note: This event has been postponed. We don't know the new dates yet, but hopefully we'll hear about it in time to let you … [Read more...] about Free Outdoor Movie Night Series at Exploration Place
Tenth Street Orchard Vintage Market and You-Pick Strawberries
Tenth Street Orchard in Sterling, Kansas will host a vintage market this spring, complete with live music, food vendors, and strawberry picking for the whole family! The market will feature a selection of top vendors with a wide variety … [Read more...] about Tenth Street Orchard Vintage Market and You-Pick Strawberries
Steampunk Day – Take 2 on Saturday, September 7
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Did you miss the Steampunk weekend in May? Or love it so much you want to do it again? You can! It's Old West meets science fiction at Old Cowtown's Steampunk Day - Take 2 on Saturday, September 7, 2019. Victorian-inspired science … [Read more...] about Steampunk Day – Take 2 on Saturday, September 7
Walk with the Wichita Mayor: Walk-a-Longwell
Take a walk with the mayor and get some exercise while you share ideas about Wichita! Our mayor, Jeff Longwell, is promoting exercise and a healthy lifestyle through an initiative called “Walk-A-Longwell.” The one-hour monthly … [Read more...] about Walk with the Wichita Mayor: Walk-a-Longwell
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 Although City of Wichita Pools are … [Read more...] about FREE Swimming Days at Wichita Pools
Blue Star Museums: Free Admission for Military Members and Their Families
Each Memorial Day, the Blue Star Museums program opens again for the summer. Blue Star Museums offers free admission to more than 2000 museums across America for active-duty military personnel and their families, including National … [Read more...] about Blue Star Museums: Free Admission for Military Members and Their Families
FREE admission to Georgia O’Keeffe exhibit
The Wichita Art Museum has a special exhibit right now from the Brooklyn Museum on Georgia O'Keeffe. The regular price for viewing this special exhibition is $20 for adults, but in May the Museum is offering a FREE admission day to Georgia … [Read more...] about FREE admission to Georgia O’Keeffe exhibit
Botanica’s Take Flight & Butterfly Festival
This will be Botanica's big summer family event. Formerly known as the Butterfly Festival, because it's when Botanica's Butterfly House officially opens, this event will celebrate all things "flight." The Take Flight Festival is on … [Read more...] about Botanica’s Take Flight & Butterfly Festival
