Moms Get in Free at Sedgwick County Zoo on Mother’s Day
Moms get free admission to the Sedgwick County Zoo when accompanied by a paying child on Mother’s Day.
Treehouse Concerts at Bartlett Arboretum 2025
Super-affordable and a great way to spend an afternoon outside, the Treehouse Concerts at Bartlett Arboretum are just a short drive from Wichita …
Tulip Bulb Sale at Botanica
Botanica will soon begin its spring tulip bulb sale. Get ready to add a burst of color to your garden! Botanica will kick off its annual Spring Tulip Bulb Sale on Friday, April 25, 2025, and it’s one of the best gardening deals around. The bulbs available were part of Botanica’s stunning seasonal displays and […]
Citywide Neighborhood Garage Sales Wichita
The most updated list! Here’s our list of 2025 Wichita-area citywide garage sales, which we update weekly (or more often, as necessary). This list is valid for spring, summer, and fall citywide sales surrounding Wichita. You’ll want to bookmark this page and return often, because we also add neighborhood garage sales, church and rummage sales, and […]
Where to Walk in Wichita
When the weather is nice, not much is cheaper or more relaxing than taking a walk outside. Thankfully, there are some really great walking trails in Wichita that ensure we never get bored with the scenery. Following is a list of a few that are favorites of my own and those I’ve been told about […]
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 will get a free t-shirt and free lunch. It’s April, so […]
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 […]
Easter Egg Hunts, Easter Bunny Photos and Activities in Wichita
It’s time for a round-up of the best Easter Egg Hunts in Wichita, Kansas! You have come to the right spot if you are looking for Easter events, activities, and egg hunts near you. Every year, literally thousands of families search for Easter egg hunts in the Wichita area. And that’s because in Kansas, we don’t […]
Botanica the Wichita Garden Tulip Festival
Make plans to attend Botanica’s Tulip Festival on April 5, 12, and 19, 2025 from 10am-3pm . This is a Wichita Spring tradition for all ages. It is the perfect spring event to get families and friends outside to experience the gardens and enjoy beautiful spring blooms, live music, and tasty food and drinks. Also, enjoy […]
Art at the Arb – Music and Art at the Bartlett Arboretum
It must be Spring because Art at the Arb is back for 2025. This event celebrates springtime by featuring a weekend-long celebration of springtime featuring local artists, live music, blooming tulips, great food, and the arboretum’s fantastic garden landscapes. On Saturday, April 12, and Sunday, April 13, the Bartlett Arboretum in Belle Plaine will host […]
Great Plains Renaissance Festival in Wichita Ticket Discounts!
The Great Plains Renaissance Festival and Wichita Scottish Festival is happening at Sedgwick County Park in Spring 2025. This beloved local event, known as the Wichita Renaissance Fest, offers a wide array of exciting activities and entertainment. At the Wichita Great Plains RenFest, you’ll find what the organizer’s dub “jests and jousts, fire-breathing daredevils, aerial […]
O.J. Watson Park in Wichita
OJ Watson Park is a fantastic place for families, teens, and anyone who wants to get outside and enjoy some outdoor activities. This is the Wichita park with the yellow brick road! The park operates year-round, but the opening weekend—when all rides and special activities resume—takes place just before Wichita schools’ spring break. The ride season wraps […]
Spring Break at Botanica
When I think of spring in Wichita, I think of getting outdoors, and Botanica, the Wichita Gardens, is the perfect spot to visit this Spring Break! The gardens will be alive with color and excitement, offering a week of family fun and outdoor adventure. One of the must-see attractions is the beautifully restored Joyland carousel, […]
Spring Break at the Great Plains Nature Center
Make the most of spring break this year by bringing the kids to the Great Plains Nature Center in Wichita! It’s the perfect spot for them to explore, learn new skills, and connect with nature all while spending quality time together. This year, the Nature Center is offering some special spring break activities the kids […]
Free Cone Day at Dairy Queen is March 20
Oh my word…this really does my heart good. Free Cone Day is back again at DQ in 2025. Dairy Queen is celebrating Spring with this great deal! Customers get a FREE small vanilla cone with no purchase necessary. This year, on March 20, 2025, coinciding with the first day of spring, you can savor a […]
Free E-Waste Collection for Sedgwick County Residents
If you’re like me, you might have old computers, televisions, or other electronic devices gathering dust in your home. (And boy – they really do get dusty, don’t they?) Sedgwick County has the perfect excuse to clean them out for spring with its free e-waste collection event. The 2024 E-Waste collection events will be held […]
Free: O.K. Kids Day at Watson Park
Be sure to mark your calendars for OK Kids Day at OJ Watson Park in April! This fun outdoor event is yet another awesome entry in the category of Free Stuff for Kids to Do in Wichita. OK Kids stands for Outdoor Kansas for Kids. Its mission is to provide multiple outdoor recreation opportunities for […]
Free movie night at Capitol Federal Amphitheater
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. […]
Smithsonian Magazine FREE Museum Day
So this is very sad. For the first time in, basically, forever (barring 2020), Smithsonian Magazine will not host its annual Free Museum Day event. Although we have a ton of free days at Wichita museums, and a healthy number of discounts, I just have a sentimental feeling towards the Smithsonian Free Museum Day because […]
Arkansas River Trash Roundup
This is one free Wichita activity where you get to give. Get your hands dirty by helping to keep our river nice and clean. (Actually, you’ll wear gloves, so no manicures need be harmed by this activity!) On Saturday, May 7, 2022 join other volunteers for the Annual Arkansas River Trash Roundup and spend the […]
Spring Garden Fair at Sedgwick County Extension
Sedgwick County Extension Master Gardeners have teamed up with area garden clubs to bring a new event to the community. The first-ever Spring Garden Fair will combine two popular events: the Tools & Treasures Sale and the Plant Sale. They’ll also have other activities that will make this fair one not to miss. The inaugeral […]
Reminder: Derby’s Spring Into Art this Sunday
The City of Derby will host its annual Spring Into Art celebration on April 24, 2022, in Madison Avenue Central Park. Spring Into Art is free and open to the public! This family-friendly event will feature art for sale, live entertainment, make-and-take art stations, the Kansas Grown Farmers Market, wine tastings, and more. Spring Into […]
NCAAW Fan Fest at Naftzger Park
During the Women’s basketball championship, NCAAW fans can get together to watch the tournament at Naftzger Park. On Saturday, March 26, 2022, Wichita Park and Recreation will host a NCAAW Fan Fest from noon to 8 p.m. at Naftzger Park in Old Town. Food trucks and yard games will be available while the park’s big […]
Belle Plaine Downtown Festival
Mark your calendars for a small-town festival that will be just the cure for spring fever. The Belle Plaine Downtown Festival (formerly known as the Tulip Festival) is ON for April 2022. This spring weekend event attracts visitors to Belle Plaine every year to enjoy activities, live entertainment, a car & bike show, vendor fair, […]
FREE Spring gardening workshops
UPDATE: The Gardening Series will be offered in person or in a virtual format. Participants will receive a meeting invitation before the program. For more information, visit wichitalibrary.org/gardening. [sc name=”subscribe-link” ] Need a little help greening up your thumb? The Sedgwick County Extension and the Wichita Public Library have paired up to offer a series […]