If you've always wanted to try your hand at gardening or if you'd just like to learn more, the Sedgwick County Extension will be offering gardening classes online for FREE! I'm super excited about this one. I'm definitely going to be … [Read more...] about Sedgwick County Extension will offer Victory Garden 101 classes online
Spring
Kansas Garden Guide, Free to Download
Is this your year to plant a garden? The 80-page Kansas Garden Guide has what you need to know about growing vegetables and herbs in Kansas: soil, compost, seeding, watering, pest control, container gardening, season extension, harvesting, … [Read more...] about Kansas Garden Guide, Free to Download
Tulips, Fairies, and Forts at Botanica
In 2021, Botanica is holding a Tulip Festival. You can read more about it here. The following information is regarding a similar event the gardens have hosted in previous years... Looking for fun things to do in Wichita this Spring? Each … [Read more...] about Tulips, Fairies, and Forts at Botanica
Spring Break at the Great Plains Nature Center
The Great Plains Nature Center has not announced spring break activities for 2022. But they are streaming their presentations via Facebook Live so you can still learn and enjoy! Go here to see the presentations. Bring the … [Read more...] about Spring Break at the Great Plains Nature Center
Canceled: Glow in the Dark Easter Egg Hunt at Carousel
Have a hopping good time at Carousel Skate Center's Glow in the Dark Easter Egg Hunt! Children 10 and under are invited to this Glow in the Dark Easter Egg Hunt. Kids can meet the Easter Bunny, skate, play in the new Play Zone, and enjoy … [Read more...] about Canceled: Glow in the Dark Easter Egg Hunt at Carousel
FREE Severe Weather Safety Class
Sedgwick County Emergency Management offers residents of Sedgwick County free Severe Weather Safety Classes that were developed by the National Weather Service. Please note: All events are subject to change. Be sure to double-check with … [Read more...] about FREE Severe Weather Safety Class
Parade of Quilts in Yoder
During the month of March, businesses in the little horse-drawn community of Yoder, Kansas will become galleries of sorts during the annual Parade of Quilts, displaying dozens of quilts in every pattern, color, and price range. The … [Read more...] about Parade of Quilts in Yoder
Canceled: Tree Festival
The 2020 Tree Festival will be held at the Sedgwick County Extension Center on Saturday, April 4, 2020 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. This will be a fun, FREE, and family-friendly event featuring information on choosing, planting, and maintaining … [Read more...] about Canceled: Tree Festival
Wichita Blues Crawl
Get ready for the 2019 Fall Blues Crawl in Wichita, happening Sunday evening, September 29. The annual event is one you won't want to miss. A $10 wristband gets you into all the venues plus the After Party. The Wichita Blues … [Read more...] about Wichita Blues Crawl
FREE Kite Festival in Derby
What better way to take advantage of one of Kansas' natural resources than participating in the FREE kite festival in Derby on a nice May weekend? The 2019 Derby Kite Festival will be held May 18 at High Park in Derby (2801 E. James … [Read more...] about FREE Kite Festival in Derby
Wichita Park and Recreation hosts free family activities
The Wichita Park and Recreation department has a mobile “recreation station” designed to encourage folks to visit our public parks and promote getting outside, getting active, and having fun. The Recreation Station launched in 2015, and … [Read more...] about Wichita Park and Recreation hosts free family activities
FREE Outdoor Cycle Fitness Class – Spring Cycle Spectacular in Old Town Square
Hop on a stationary bike and put the pedal to the metal in a FREE spin class - the Spring Cycle Spectacular. Formerly at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium, the Spring Cycle Spectacular will be held at Old Town Square this spring! On April 27, a … [Read more...] about FREE Outdoor Cycle Fitness Class – Spring Cycle Spectacular in Old Town Square
2019 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 … [Read more...] about 2019 Downtown Cleanup Day in Wichita
2018 Mulvane Community Easter Egg Hunt
Bring your own Easter basket and join in the community Easter egg hunt fun in Mulvane. First Baptist Mulvane is hosting a community wide Easter egg hunt with over 10,000 eggs. There will also be free food, games and bounce houses to … [Read more...] about 2018 Mulvane Community Easter Egg Hunt
5th Annual Epic Church Easter Egg Hunt in Andover
Over 25,000 eggs will be hidden at Andover Central Park in an egg hunt hosted by Epic Church! Children ages 1 to 11 are invited to hunt eggs as well as munch on popcorn, snow cones and cotton candy. Don't forget to bring your camera so … [Read more...] about 5th Annual Epic Church Easter Egg Hunt in Andover
Light Up Reflection Square Park
The Wichita Park & Recreation department will hold three fun events for all ages - kids through grownups! - at Wichita's Reflection Square Park this month. Light Up Reflection Square Park events are planned for March 29, 30, and … [Read more...] about Light Up Reflection Square Park
Kansas International Dragway
Wichita's local National Hot Rod Association drag strip is opening for the 2018 season in March with an event that has affordable carload pricing. On Saturday, March 10, they'll have a "test and tune" event with racing action from noon … [Read more...] about Kansas International Dragway
Annual Easter Egg Hunt in Kechi
Hop on over to Kechi Park for the annual Kechi Easter Egg Hunt! Bring your baskets and enjoy the fun on Saturday, March 24, at 2 p.m. If the weather is bad that day, the egg hunt will be rescheduled to March 31st at 2 p.m. For more … [Read more...] about Annual Easter Egg Hunt in Kechi
Midwest Bicycle Swap
Is it time to get that bike out of the garage? Or maybe buy a new-to-you bicycle? Or maybe you just need a cool bell or basket for your bike! Buy, sell, or browse bikes and bicycle parts at the annual Midwest Bicycle Swap on April 15, … [Read more...] about Midwest Bicycle Swap
Indoor Easter Egg Hunt at Ark Church
This indoor family event at Ark Church in Maize has 5 age-related Easter egg hunts Super Prize eggs, a Grand Prize, games, booths, and food for you to enjoy. Advance registration is required and admission is $1 per child participating in an … [Read more...] about Indoor Easter Egg Hunt at Ark Church
Channel 96.3’s Spring Fling with Flo Rida
Channel 96.3's hosting a Spring Fling at Hartman Arena with Flo Rida on Thursday, March 30, 2017. Student tickets are a deal at only $18. Student ID is required. Reserved tickets are $25, general admission floor tickets are $35, and VIP … [Read more...] about Channel 96.3’s Spring Fling with Flo Rida
FREE: Roxy’s Downtown Jazz Jam
As part of the 2016 Wichita Jazz Festival, Roxy's Downtown will have a FREE jazz jam on Wednesday, April 13. Doors open at 7:45 p.m.; the house band will play from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m., then the jazz jam runs until 11: 30 p.m. This event is … [Read more...] about FREE: Roxy’s Downtown Jazz Jam
Food Gardening Crash Course at Sedgwick County Extension
Ready to try your hand at a vegetable garden? Or maybe you've attempted a garden before but ended up with more weeds than produce? Let the Sedgwick County Extension experts help you get a great start with a 3-hour gardening crash course on … [Read more...] about Food Gardening Crash Course at Sedgwick County Extension
Grow Good Food Gardening Classes
Want to save money on groceries? Learn how to grow good food in your own garden, and how to cook and preserve it, too, from the experts at the Sedgwick County Extension. The classes are only $5 per session or $35 for the whole … [Read more...] about Grow Good Food Gardening Classes
Children’s Easter Egg Hunt at Orchard Park
The Midian Shrine will have a Children's Easter Egg Hunt at Orchard Park on Saturday, April 15 from 10 a.m. to noon. Kids will hunt according to their age groups and games, prizes, balloon art, and face painting will add to the … [Read more...] about Children’s Easter Egg Hunt at Orchard Park
