Gather your blankets, lawn chairs and family and friends for a fun free outdoor movie night at Exploration Place. During the month of May, Exploration Place will be hosting a series of classic films projected on the building's wall-near … [Read more...] about Free Outdoor Movie Night Series at Exploration Place
Memorial Day
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
Splash parks, fountains, and water playgrounds in Wichita
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 (and FREE) … [Read more...] about Splash parks, fountains, and water playgrounds in Wichita
$6 grill tank refills at Wayman Oil (No limit.)
Here's one of the best deals of summer, and it's back just in time for all your summer barbecues and cookouts. Do your summer weekend grilling on the cheap with $6 propane refills from Wayman Oil. Our family loves this deal -- it saves … [Read more...] about $6 grill tank refills at Wayman Oil (No limit.)
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
This 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 Guard … [Read more...] about Blue Star Museums: Free Admission for Military Members and Their Families
Free Flags from Ace Hardware for Memorial Day
Ace Hardware pledges to give away 1 million 8" x 12" American flags this Saturday, May 25, 2019 to celebrate Memorial Day. According to the press release: In the true spirit of Memorial Day, Ace Hardware is collaborating with the … [Read more...] about Free Flags from Ace Hardware for Memorial Day
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
Memorial Day weekend events and deals
Memorial Day is when we recognize those who have given their lives in service to our country. Wichita has a number of recognition services happening on Monday; we've listed the ones we know of here. Memorial Day is also the unofficial … [Read more...] about Memorial Day weekend events and deals
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
Kansas Aviation Museum Play on a Plane
Play on a Plane is the Kansas Aviation Museum's once-a-year family event when they open up several planes on the ramp and let you look inside, or even walk inside them! Museum docents will be there to answer any questions you may have. … [Read more...] about Kansas Aviation Museum Play on a Plane
Sunday Yoga at Chicken N Pickle
Enjoy a relaxing morning of yoga on Sundays at Chicken N Pickle. Join local yoga instructors on the Lawn of Chicken N Pickle for an hour long class. A limited number of mats are available so bring your own if possible. This is a free … [Read more...] about Sunday Yoga at Chicken N Pickle
Food Trucks at the Fountain
Wichita food trucks serve up great food and great entertainment when they get together for Food Trucks at the Fountain. Along with a gathering of Wichita food trucks like The Flying Stove, LumpiaPalooza, The Brown Box Bakery, Hot 2 Trot … [Read more...] about Food Trucks at the Fountain
