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 […]
Sunset Summerfest at McAdams Park
Celebrate summer and enjoy the sunset while listening to live music and eating food from local food trucks. Wichita Park & Recreation are hosting Sunset Summerfest at McAdams Park from 6-10 p.m. on June 25, 2022. Earlier in the day, Wichita Symphony Orchestra will perform a free concert for the kids; here’s the info. Sunset […]
FREE: Kids to Parks Day in Haysville
Summer is on the way, let’s get out and play! Haysville will be celebrating Kids to Parks Day on Saturday, June 18, 2022 so grab the kids and head over to Riggs Park from 10 a.m. to noon. And you might also want to bring a kite! This will be one of several kite-flying events […]
Summer concert series at Capitol Federal Amphitheater with Chris Janson and Melissa Etheridge!!
These summer concerts at Capitol Federal Amphitheater just keep on being great! Everyone loves their lineup of awesome performers each year, and 2022 is no exception! We have two concerts to look forward to: Chris Janson on June 24 and Melissa Etheridge on September 24. Tickets start at just $30 for each show or you […]
FREE Movie Night in the Park, Goddard, KS
Goddard neighbors, join the City of Goddard Friday, June 10, 2022 for a FREE movie night in the park at Linear Park. They’ll be showing the movie Spiderman: No Way Home, which some folks have told me is the best Spiderman movie ever. Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets, as seating won’t be provided. […]
Summer youth programs at Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum
The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum will offer fun and educational activities for kids ages 7-14 this summer (June and July). Even better, all programs are FREE! Also, the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum has FREE admission on Sundays from 1-5 p.m. The free admission is thanks to a gift from the Ruth Spooner Stone Charitable Trust. […]
Hutchinson Fox Theater Kids Summer Movie Series
The historic Fox Theater in Hutchinson has a Kids Summer Movie Series with ticket and concession prices that are hard to beat! If you’ll be in the Hutch area on Tuesdays or Thursdays, be sure to check them out. Kids’ movie showtimes are at 2 p.m. on Tuesdays and 10 a.m. on Thursdays. Tickets Tickets […]
Mud Run at El Dorado Lake
Join the Friends of El Dorado Lake for a big, muddy, race on Saturday, June 18, 2022 (that’s Fathers Day Weekend!) at Bluestem Point out at the lake. The Mud Bog/Fast Track is an annual tradition. The mud flies at 1 p.m., but you might want to arrive earlier. Admission for ages 11 and […]
Music Theatre Wichita shows
Get ready for the fantastic 2022 summer season of Music Theatre of Wichita shows. The season begins with Jersey Boys! This year, Capitol Federal Amphitheater in Andover’s Central Park will host the MTWichita performances. Tickets start at just $25, although VIP tickets are available, which include dinner and drinks from Two Olives. Jersey Boys The […]
FREE live, family-friendly concerts in the park
Wow! What a fun complement to the summer reading program in Wichita, KS this year. The Wichita Public Library announced that they’ll present a series of FREE family-friendly outdoor concerts this summer at Naftzger and Riverside Parks in Wichita. You’ll want to bring your own blankets and lawn chairs and whatever else you need for […]
Free Family Artventure at the Wichita Art Museum
You probably already know that admission to the Wichita Art Museum is free on Saturdays, but did you know that on the fourth Saturday of most months, the museum also hosts a free family art activity? They call it Family Artventure. You can stop by any time between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to complete […]
The Outpost at Cheney Lake grand opening
What was once the beloved West Side Bait Shop & Beer is now The Outpost at Cheney Lake. This is the shop where you go if you run out of something while camping on the southwest end of the lake. It looks like they’re going to have everything you could need, including propane refills and […]
FREE STEAM Kits from Wichita Public Library
Wichita Public Library has STEAM kits to-go. STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. These fun and educational STEAM boxes are meant for grades 4+ but they can be fun for almost any age. Wichita Public Library has a wide variety of kits to choose from; the fun is inevitable! STEAM Kits […]
FREE: Family movie at OJ Watson Park
Enjoy a family-friendly, FREE movie in Watson park. What a fun way to start your spring break, watching a movie outdoors under the stars! The Park will show Despicable Me on Saturday, April 2, 2022. “Gru a criminal mastermind uses a trio of orphan girls as pawns for a grand scheme, he finds their love […]
Earlybird discount for Museum of World Treasures summer camps
This week only, Museum of World Treasures is offering a special discount on its three summer camps! Sign up by Sunday, March 27 at 11:59 p.m. and use the special promo code below to save $10 off registration. Museum members will get an even better discount of $20 off each camp registration, and if you’re […]
Free Summer Movie Matinee at Haysville Library
Thank goodness, it’s Tuesday?! This summer, Haysville library will have your family saying “thank goodness, it’s Tuesday” with their FREE matinee movies. The movies will start at 3 p.m. and popcorn and bottled water will be provided. The movies will be shown in the Haysville Library Community Room. This is a great way to beat […]
Spring activities guide for Wichita
Registration is open for activities and classes through the City of Wichita Park and Recreation department! A link to their new guide is below. The new guide, Evolve, combines events, activities, and classes from CityArts, the Wichita Public Library – making this a fantastic resource for free & cheap activities in Wichita, KS! […]
Paint the Towne: $10 Paint Days
Take the kids to a special family-friendly and budget-friendly Paint the Towne event. These $10 Paint Classes are for ages 5 and up (no exceptions), and feature super-cute one-hour paintings like you see in the image below. Each week, there are different themed paintings. The instructors will guide participants step by step on how to […]
Awesome Toy Sale last blast blowout
The Awesome Toy Sale, run by a local Wichita dad, is having one last summer sale before closing business. The sale will be held over the next two weekends at the Sedgwick County Extension Center in west Wichita. It’s FREE to shop. Everything is brand new merchandise still in the packaging – including toys, sports […]
This is Love Documentary Screening
On Sunday, July 25, 2021 we’ll all have the opportunity to see a screening of This is Love – a feature music documentary that follows Wichita soul singer Rudy Love through his experiences over decades of struggling in the music industry. Included at the event will be special performances by Rudy Love Jr. and DJ […]
Wichita Art Museum’s Summer Birthday Bash
The Wichita Art Museum turns a year older this year and it will celebrating its birthday again on July 10, 2021! WAM’s Summer Birthday Bash is back on and will be held outside, so pack a picnic, bring a blanket or lawn chair, and enjoy the festivities. Some may remember this event for the free […]
Splash Aqua Park ICT
You’ve probably heard of the brand new Splash Aqua Park that opened last summer in Wichita, Kansas. It’s a totally new summer entertainment option for our city, and should help keep the kids busy all summer long. The new water park in Wichita plans to be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day […]
Free outdoor performances from Metropolitan Ballet
Metropolitan Ballet of Wichita will host three FREE outdoor ballet performances of Alice in Wonderland one weekend in June this year. “Join Alice for her adventures in wonderland as she meets the White Rabbit, Mad Hatter, and even the Queen of Hearts! Enjoy this free performance in the great outdoors with the whole family. Bring […]
FREE: O.K. Kids Day at Great Plains Nature Center
O.K. Kids Day at the Great Plains Nature Center will be a FREE event on June 5 for kids of all ages. This year’s OK Kids Day (2021) will be super fun. This is also FREE fishing weekend, so you can enjoy some fishing in the ponds as well. From 10 am. – 1 pm. […]
FREE Prairie Adventure Backpacks from Great Plains Nature Center
One of my favorite activities as a kid was digging in the ground making mud pies or going on long walks through nature. Thanks to Great Plains Nature Center you can get a FREE Prairie Adventure Backpack to help you explore nature even further! These backpacks are intended for grades 2-6. There are two places […]