Dive In Movies from Wichita Park and Recreation
Whoop! Two of our favorite summer activities in one: summer movies and swimming! The Wichita Park and Recreation Department will be hosting three inexpensive dive-in movies this summer – and they aren’t just for kids! The movies will be shown at Wichita public swimming pools in the evenings. The price is only $3 for ages […]
Party at the Rock: Celebrate Derby’s 150th Birthday
Celebrate Derby’s 150th birthday at Rock River Rapids this Friday! Enjoy an evening at Rock River Rapids Aquatic Center in Derby. Gate admission is $5 per person. You will gain access to a live band, food trucks, yard games, swimming and more! The party will take place on Friday, July 19, from 7:30 p.m. […]
Blues & Brews Fest
Summer music is heating up along with summer! In July, the Capitol Federal Amphitheater is hosting the Blues & Brews Festival with an awesome lineup of local and national artists. The Blues & Brews Fest is the second of three events held at the CapFed Amphitheater this summer. Tickets are on sale now for the […]
Kansas concert ticket discount for the 4th of July
What?? Another concert ticket discount, and this one is for one of the biggest, best bands EVER (And I’m not saying that just because it’s ours): Kansas! Here’s the deal from an email I just got from Hartman Arena. I don’t know if this discount has been advertised anywhere else yet, but check on their […]
FREE Zoo Admission for the Red, White, and You Blood Drive
Here’s a patriotic way to spend your 4th of July: Give blood and help save someone’s life. The Red, White, and You Blood Drive will be held July 4-6, 2019 at the Sedgwick County Zoo. Presenting donors will receive FREE admission to the Sedgwick County Zoo. Red, White & You is the largest community blood […]
This weekend! Red Dirt Roundup at CapFed Amphitheater
The second season of summer concerts will kick off at the Capitol Federal Amphitheater in Andover with the Red Dirt Roundup on June 29! And this night of music will be more like a festival than a concert. It begins in the afternoon and you’ll get to enjoy a lineup of local and national artists: […]
Summer Family Movies at The Orpheum
The Orpheum Theater in Wichita has added another summer film series to its lineup, but this one is specially for kids and families. The series features film adaptations of children’s books by British author Roald Dahl. Showtimes are 2 p.m. for each of the movies in the Roald Dahl Family Film Series at the Orpheum […]
Summer Movie Nights at Towne West Square
Summer Movie Nights are back at Towne West Square Mall beginning June 14! Enjoy the hottest family-friendly movies in the air-conditioned Center Court at Towne West in June, July, and August this year. They’ll have FREE color-changing cups (while supplies last) and popcorn for the first 250 guests. See the schedule below for showtimes and […]
Free Movie at Buffalo Park
Enjoy a night under the stars. Thanks to Mark Collier: Allstate Insurance and Wichita Parks & Rec, you can watch a free movie at Buffalo Park! Related: More Summer Movies in Wichita! Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, bug spray and snacks and get ready to enjoy the new Captain Marvel movie! If you’re feeling really […]
Orpheum Theater’s Party Like It’s 1999 Summer Film Series
Friday night date night! The Orpheum Theater summer film series is back beginning in June. The Party Like It’s 1999 summer film series should be fun for adults who reminisce about the year leading up to the turn of the century. The classic theater is showing some 1999 classics and cult flicks from what they […]
Chuck E. Cheese Tokens for Grades
Here’s a way to celebrate the end of the school year. Chuck E. Cheese wants to reward your kids for their good grades with its Super Student Award. Fill out the award certificate for each student or bring in your child’s report card and Chuck E. Cheese will give them tokens for good […]
FREE movie or video game rental at Family Video for each A on the report card and free pizza at Marco’s Pizza
Free Movies It’s back! Family Video stores are rewarding kids with good grades. Throughout the month of June, a final grade of “A” (or equivalent) earned in core courses by students in kindergarten through college (cool!) will be rewarded with a FREE overnight movie or game rental. Just bring in a final report card […]
Free children’s music theater at ICT Popup Park
What a great morning activity with the kids! The ICT Popup Park will be the location for free mini theater acts for kids this summer. Related: Free and cheap summer fun for kids in Wichita KS Talented kids from The Studio voice coaching school will perform classic Disney songs. Kids will be able to sing […]
Rock River Rapids Slide & Dive Movie Series
Sit back, relax and float on the water as you watch movies under the stars at Rock River Rapids Dive-In movie nights. For only $5 per person, you can watch hit movies while you float in a tube at the Rock River Rapids Aquatic Center in Derby. So far, we know of one Slide […]
Opera on the Lake at Bradley Fair
Here’s something that you don’t get to do every day. The Wichita Grand Opera will perform again this year during Opera on the Lake on May 30, 2019 at Bradley Fair. General admission to Opera on the Lake is FREE. This year’s theme is Rock Opera, which will include La Bohème, Rent, songs from The […]
Kids to Parks Day
Kids to Parks Day is an annual “National Day of Outdoor Play” on the third Saturday of May, which was established by the National Park Trust in an effort to help kids and families get out and enjoy their local, state, and national parks. This nationwide celebration was launched in May of 2011. Each year, […]
National Miniature Golf Day: FREE and discounted mini-golf season passes at All Star Wichita
National Miniature Golf Day is the second Saturday in May, and All Star Wichita is celebrating with two great mini-golf deals at both east and west locations. Related: Places to Play Mini Golf in Wichita Free Season Mini Golf Pass According to their websites, All Star Sports in west Wichita and All Star Adventures in […]
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 offers great, FREE things for kids and families to do throughout this summer and fall! These free family play […]
FREE: Herb Day and Plant Sale at the Sedgwick County Extension
The 2019 Herb Day and Plant Sale is scheduled for Saturday, May 4 at the Sedgwick County Extension Education Center at 21st and Ridge in Wichita. Admission is FREE. Related: 2019 Wichita Farmers Markets FREE Family Board Game Nights at Sedgwick County Extension It’s a fun day of activities, education, and talking to the local […]
Dam Music Festival
The 3rd annual Dam Music Festival will be held July 25-27, 2019 at El Dorado Lake. It’s three days of national and regional/local country rock concerts and camping. A General Admission weekend pass to the Dam Music Fest is $89. General Admission Passes are good for entry into all three days of the Festival, entry […]
Free Old Town Concert Series in Wichita
This fall Wichita will get to enjoy another FREE Old Town Concert Series hosted by KMUW and the Old Town Association. The series kicks off Saturday evening, October 6, 2018, and continues for two more Saturdays. Each concert starts at 7 p.m. and will be held in Old Town Square, which is in front of […]
Dog and Family Day at Lawrence Dumont Stadium
Does your pooch need a playdate? Do the kids need some fun and free time? City of Wichita Park & Recreation is hosting a Dog and Family Day at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium on October 6. Thanks to reader Tori for letting me know about this event! They’ll have food trucks, a pop-up dog park, and a […]
Family Latin Concert Series at Botanica
Do something Fantástico with your family this Fall! Celebrate Latino culture with a weekly concert in the Children’s Garden Meadow. This four night-concert series, every Thursday from Sept. 13th-Oct. 4th presents a soundscape of live Latin music and local folk dancers. Find the ‘Frida’ in a different garden each Thursday night for a festive prize! […]
Saturday! FREE tickets for Plain White Ts concert Aug. 11
Just a reminder! The Plain White Ts and Vertical Horizon are performing Saturday night, 7 p.m., August 11, at the Andover Park Amphitheater and tickets are FREE! The summer concerts at the new CapFed Amphitheater in Andover Central Park have been great! So far, they’ve had John Anderson and Clay Walker, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and […]
$1 Admission to Wichita Wingnuts
Monday nights are for nuts. If you want to attend a baseball game on the cheap here in Wichita, you can do it at Monday night home games, which are the Wingnuts’ Dollar Days! This is a fun family night activity during the summer: Get $1 admission to the Wichita Wingnuts home games on Monday […]