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Wichita 4th of July: Red, White, and Boom: Downtown Wichita

Celebrate the 4th of July with Wichita’s biggest Independence Day party, Red, White & BOOM, in downtown Wichita. This FREE event is open to the public. The festivities will begin at 6 p.m., and food trucks will surround the area of Century II. Then, enjoy the fireworks in downtown Wichita. This spectacular event, presented by […]

Starlite Drive In Theater Wichita

It is definitely one of the best movie deals in town (not to mention a great family fun event). The Starlite Drive In in Wichita, KS is gives you the experience of going to an old-fashioned drive-in movie – something that many cities don’t offer anymore – but with upgraded sound and video. Movie goers […]

Free fun, live music, and more at Sedgwick County Fair

Yup, it’s happening. The Sedgwick County Fair organizers announced we’re having a fair this year. And they’ll have free live music on their open-air stage, too! Admission to the county fair is FREE. (Yes, free!). They do have a Ranch Rodeo and Demo Derby that costs to attend, and if you want to ride some […]

Late Night at the Museum of World Treasures: Ticket Deal

The Museum of World Treasures is open late on the last Friday of most months. From 5 to 7 p.m., the special evening hours are available for a special admission price of only $7 per person plus tax, so you can spend a couple of evening hours exploring all the displays at a discount! Regular admission to the […]

FREE KEYN Summer Concert Series

Looking for something fun and free to do on Friday night in Wichita? The KEYN Summer Concert Series is back this June and July 2025!  Enjoy free concerts at Naftzger Park in the heart of downtown Wichita & at the Andover Amphitheater this summer! This concert series offers top-notch bands for all ages, providing the […]

Bradley Fair Summer Concert Series 2025

The summer concerts at Bradley Fair are among our favorite events of the year, and the best part is that they’re completely FREE! Here are the details for the 2025 Summer Concert series.  This summer’s Bradley Fair Summer Concert series begins June 5, 2025. In the past, the concerts have been solely jazz music, but […]

Orpheum Theater Film Series 2025

Here’s an experience you can’t get anywhere else, and it’s not too expensive. Wichita’s Orpheum Theater shows a classic film one Thursday night every month in its one-of-a-kind, beautifully renovated theater for $8 a ticket. The Orpheum Theater features beautiful and ornate architecture that reflects the style of the time it was built. We have […]

FREE Automobilia Moonlight Car Show and Street Party

Automobilia Wichita

Automobilia Moonlight Car Show and Street Party will be happening again in Wichita, and the best part is the outdoor car show is FREE to the public.  “Automobilia Car Show is One of the Largest Car Shows In The State of Kansas. They block off approximately 2 miles of Wichita streets. We have seven bands […]

Twilight Tunes on the Terrace at Botanica

Twilight Tunes on the Terrace

Botanica is hosting Twilight Tunes on the Terrace this year, formerly known as “Tuesdays on the Terrace.” This concert series, held in the evenings in the gardens, features food, drinks, and live music. Relax and unwind at Botanica with their new concert series this Spring. Twilight Tunes on the Terrace at Botanica is a treat […]

Wheat State Falcons Annual Car Show

The Wheat State Falcons Car Club will host its annual show this year. This fun, free event is open to all ages. Classic cars will be on display, live music will be played, family-friendly activities will be held, raffles will be held, and awards will be presented. The proceeds from the show will benefit the […]

Wichita Blues Crawl in Old Town

Get ready for the Wichita Blues Crawl, which will take place at five different venues in Wichita Old Town. It’s a great time with great music, and you won’t want to miss it. What’s the Blues Crawl?  It’s a fundraiser for the Wichita Blues Society, an organization of blues fans dedicated to keeping the blues […]

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 in 2025. 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) […]

Botanica’s Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular

This is a community favorite Halloween event in Wichita for 2024. Botanica will be hosting the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular again this year from October 9, 10, 11 & 12, 2024.  For four days this October, Botanica will be transformed into a family-friendly Halloween haunt,complete with over 1,000 lighted jack-o-lanterns, music from DJ Carbon, food trucks, fire […]

FREE: Gathering at the Gazebo with live music and art in Haysville

Outdoor Games

Haysville will host a fun night out with food and music at the gazebo in Haysville’s Historic District this fall. Enjoy live music, local artist booths, wine tasting, kids’ chalk art, an art raffle, face painting and more. Admission to this event is FREE. It would make a great date night or a night out […]

Inexpensive Weekly Bowling Specials in Wichita

Bowling Deals and Specials Wichita

Are you in search of affordable bowling alleys in Wichita? We’ve put together a guide featuring budget-friendly bowling and special deals in the area. Bowling is a universal source of enjoyment for all, offering a great opportunity to connect with friends and family in a lively and welcoming setting. Whether you’re new to the game […]

Wichita First Friday Art Show

First Friday

The First Friday Art Crawl has been an ongoing free event in Wichita for years and years. The Art Crawl allows the public to enjoy art and light refreshments at art galleries, museums, restaurants, and other venues all over Wichita. Other cities also have monthly art crawls, and over the years a tradition has developed […]

First Fridays Under the Stars at Cowtown 2023

Cowtown Under the Stars

Here’s a unique opportunity to see Cowtown in a different light – and at a reduced admission price! Old Cowtown Museum will be open at night on First Fridays. Each month starting in April, they will feature all-ages entertainment and experiences. Admission is just $7 per person. You can catch a mini-melodrama by the Empire […]

FREE Shakespeare in the Park 2023 in Wichita

The Wichita Shakespeare Company will perform Much Ado About Nothing for Shakespeare in the Park this Summer. Admission is FREE! Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and bug spray to enjoy any of the nine performances that will be held at various parks in the Wichita area. As with all outdoor events, this schedule could possibly […]

Live music events in Wichita

Live music events in Wichita, KS

Live Music Events in Wichita, KS The more we learn about Wichita, the more we realize we have so much to uncover! And that is especially true when it comes to free or inexpensive live music events happening all around town. The venues that offer live music are as varied as the artists playing them. […]

Free movie night at Capitol Federal Amphitheater

Capitol Federal Amphitheater in Andover Kansas

Capitol Federal Amphitheater in Andover is hosting free movie nights again in 2022.  This is so exciting. Spring has really sprung and we’re heading outdoors for some summer fun! Bring your blankets, chairs, and favorite movie snacks to enjoy with your family, your date, or your friends!  All of the movie start at 7 p.m.  […]

2022 Kansas State Fair Discounts

Kansas State Fair

The 2022 Kansas State Fair will be held Sept. 9-18th , 2022. Each day of the fair will have a theme and be centered around part of the state’s industry, people, innovations and entertainment. You’ll also be able to enjoy traditional fair favorites of live music and entertainment, contests, exhibits, fair food, carnival games and […]

Free carousel rides at Botanica Tuesday & Thursday nights

Joyland carousel at Botanica, Wichita KS 2021

Botanica announced that visitors on Tuesday & Thursday nights will get an extra perk with the price of admission: FREE carousel rides!  Happening now through September! – rides on the Khicha Family Carousel at Botanica (a restored Joyland carousel) will be FREE with admission from 5-8 p.m. And don’t forget that families of Kansas schoolchildren […]

Cowtown Throwdown Concert Mountain Deer Revival

Get out your boots and have a full day of live music and old west fun this weekend. Old Cowtown Museum in Wichita is having a throwdown with great local bands and acts, food trucks, adult beverages for those 21+, and more. Live Performances Three awesome bands will perform at the Cowtown Throwdown: Kapybara Big […]

FREE: Tunes + Tallgrass at the Wichita Art Museum

Tunes + Tallgrass at the Wichita Art Museum - free summer movie and music event!

The Wichita Art Museum and the Tallgrass Film Association are teaming up again this year for a free night of music, film and fun. This free event will be held outside in the museum’s outdoor amphitheater. Tunes + Tallgrass on the Art Garden Lawn is happening on Friday, July 15. “Doors” open at 6:30 p.m. […]

Kechi Fair: Fun, food, fireworks, and fine arts

The annual Kechi Fair combines good old-fashioned small town fun with live entertainment, a street dance, fireworks, and more! This year it will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at the park. A fair button covers the cost of almost everything except food and any shopping you do, of course. You can pick up […]