Treehouse Concerts at Bartlett Arboretum 2024
Super-affordable and a great way to spend an afternoon outside, the Treehouse Concerts at Bartlett Arboretum are just a short drive from Wichita …
Great Plains Renaissance Festival in Wichita Ticket Discounts!
The Great Plains Renaissance Festival and Wichita Scottish Festival is happening at Sedgwick County Park in Fall 2024. 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 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 […]
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.
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 […]
Botanica the Wichita Garden Tulip Festival
Make plans to attend Botanica’s Tulip Festival on April 13, 14, 20 & 21, 2024. 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 fun activities […]
Art at the Arb – Music and Art at the Bartlett Arboretum
It must be Spring because Art at the Arb is back for 2024. 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 13, and Sunday, April 14, the Bartlett Arboretum in Belle Plaine will host […]
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 […]
Spring Break at the Great Plains Nature Center
Bring the kids to the Great Plains Nature Center in Wichita over Spring Break 2024 to experience new things, gain some new skills, and enjoy nature with you. The theme this year is “Agents of Discovery: Food Webs Mission.” Join them Monday through Thursday from 10 am to 1 pm as they explore food webs. […]
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 […]
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 Cone Day at DQ is March 20, 2023
Oh my word…this really does my heart good. Free cone day is back at DQ for 2023. Dairy Queen is celebrating Spring with this great deal! Customers get a FREE small vanilla cone with no purchase necessary. “Calling all fans for the best day of the year – DQ restaurants across the country invite everyone […]
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 […]
Tulip Bulb Sale at Botanica
Botanica will begin its spring tulip bulb sale on April 22. This year’s tulips can be planted in the fall and color your garden next spring. The tulips will only cost 15 cents each, and you can pay with cash or check (no cards). Please bring your own bags. The sale will continue on Friday […]
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 […]
St. Mary’s Mediterranean Festival 2022
A tradition for 90 years and counting in Wichita, the St. Mary’s Mediterranean Festival celebrates the culture, heritage, and food that the church’s founders brought with them when they came to the United States. The St. Mary Orthodox Christian Church Mediterranean Festival will be held May 14, 2022. Admission is FREE and this is a […]
FREE Admission to Kansas State Parks
The first weekend in May is Let’s Camp America! – an initiative to promote camping for first-time campers and outdoor enthusiasts. To celebrate, ALL Kansas State Parks are offering FREE park entrance on May 1, 2021. That’s a great deal! Kansas has 29 State Parks to choose from, including the newest state park, Little Jerusalem […]
FREE demos and giveaways at Lowes
Lowe’s is launching a month-long “SpringFest” celebration this April with special deals and demos. The popular home improvement retailer started on April 1st with free “Garden to Go” kits and will continue the month with other giveaways and demos both in-store and online. The month-long SpringFest will feature great values on products and opportunities to […]
Free online flower arranging event from PBS Kansas
PBS Kansas is kicking off spring with a fun and free virtual flower arranging event this month. On Saturday, March 20 at 2 p.m., J. Schwanke, the host of PBS Kansas’ Life in Bloom will guide you through making a floral arrangement along with him as he shares tips and techniques. You’ll also learn how […]