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Pizza Ranch: Half Price Games on Mondays in Wichita

Enjoy half-price games every Monday at Pizza Ranch! Head to the FunZone Arcade, where all your favorite games are 50% off. It’s the perfect way to start the week with fun and savings. Keep reading to find out what day Kids Eat FREE. Play the most exciting games and win sweet prizes at the Wichita […]

Wichita Ice Center: Indoor Ice Skating and Hockey in Wichita

Wichita Ice Center Ice Skating

Step into the Wichita Ice Center, your go-to hub for all things icy in Wichita, Kansas, since 1996! Whether you’re a seasoned skater or taking your first glides, we’ve got all the essentials to make your ice-skating experience unforgettable. Continue reading this article to see when you can skate for just $2. Their cutting-edge facility […]

Ice Skating at Chicken N Pickle

Chicken N Pickle Ice Pond in Wichita

Chicken N Pickle ice skating rink in Wichita is open for your winter break fun! Grab your skates (or rent them there) and take a few turns around the pond. Don’t forget to bundle up with a warm coat, thick socks, and gloves! The Igloos are back! Two cozy igloos near the ice rink provide […]

Starlite Drive-In Outdoor Movie Theater 2025

There is nothing like a night at a drive-in movie under the stars. Everyone loves the vintage atmosphere of drive-in movie theaters, and you can’t beat the price. Starlite outdoor movie theater in Wichita is a must for Date Nights, Family Nights, or really any occasion. This will be Starlite’s 72nd year. Going to the […]

“Evolve” with the City of Wichita’s Activities Guide this Season

Do you want to find a hobby, pick up another career skill, improve your fitness or help your kids learn something new? Maybe you’d like to make some friends who share your interests? The City of Wichita’s  Evolve activities guide is your answer! Hard copies of the activity guide are available at CityArts, City Hall, […]

Regal Classic Holiday Movies Series

This is such a fun deal! Regal is showing classic Holiday movies in Wichita on four dates this season and you can see them for a discounted price in the theatre. Dont miss our Holiday Movie Guide of other Chrismas and Holiday Films around town. Here’s the holiday movie lineup they have planned… Regal Classic […]

Ballet of Wichita Presents The Nutcracker at Century II

Ballet of Wichita Nutcracker

This December, Ballet Wichita will host another production of the Nutcracker. Embark on a captivating journey into a spellbinding realm inhabited by animated dancing dolls, playful mice engaging in daring tangos, and snowflakes that sparkle like a million stars. Brace yourself for the holiday season’s most eagerly anticipated event – the Nutcracker Ballet! Guided by […]

Haunted Houses in Wichita KS and Scary Halloween Attractions

If you’re a thrill seeker, here are some haunted houses and scary Halloween attractions around Wichita for the older or more scare-proof crowd – not for the little kiddos. (But if you’re looking for that, see the list of kid-friendly Halloween events here.) The Wichita area has lots of top-notch haunted houses, scary tree farms, […]

Wicked Island at OJ Watson Park

Wicked Island Wichita KS OJ Watson Park

Wicked Island, the haunted attraction at Watson Park. It’s back every Friday and Saturday in October for another wicked season! Enter the Island if you dare…you’ll find spooky scenes, ghosts, ghouls and more!   Look forward to an ever-changing treacherous. Walk through a wooded island where nightmares become a reality. Plan ahead and purchase tickets […]

Free Movies at Capitol Federal Amphitheater

Is there anything better than relaxing and watching a movie? Yes! Relaxing and watching a movie outside at the CapFed Amphitheater in Andover for FREE! Bring your lawn chairs and some snacks, kick back, and relax! The 2024 outdoor movie series is back!  Free Movies at Capital Federal Amphitheater 2024: In the past, food trucks […]

Cheap and Easy Games to Play at Home

Every family should have a game night every once in awhile. We have compiled some of our favorite easy games to play at home. Getting together as a family and playing games together teaches kids simple social skills like taking turns, following rules, teamwork, and being able to win or lose. It is also an […]

Late Night at the Museum of World Treasures: Ticket Deal

The Museum of World Treasures is open late on the last Thursday of most months. From 5 to 7 p.m., the special evening hours are available for a special admission price of only $7 per person plus tax, so you can spend a couple of evening hours exploring all the displays at a discount! Regular admission to the […]

National Quesadilla Day: Free Quesadillas at Chipotle

National Quesadilla Day is getting extra cheesy this year! Chipotle is celebrating with a series of exciting giveaways for quesadilla lovers. On September 23, 2024, the popular restaurant is launching a digital scavenger hunt on its social media channels and through three TikTok creators to give away up to $1 Million in FREE quesadillas. For […]

Oscar Mayer Wienermobile in Wichita

Visit the giant Hotdog on Wheels in person and take your picture with the Wienermobile in Wichita. The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will visit Exploration Place on the entrance plaza on Friday, September 27, 2024. This event is FREE and open to the public. Have you seen the Wienerbmobie? Two years ago, I saw it in […]

Drone Light Festival at Exploration Place

Drone Light Festival Graphic

The Drone Light Festival at Exploration Place will take place this Fall. The Drone Show in Wichita is a family favorite, but tickets to the Drone Festival tend to sell out every year. This event combines three incredible experiences into one. The festival offers breathtaking views of 300 synchronized drones, fully choreographed to music. You’ll […]

Blood Orchard Vintage Market & South Side Food Truck Rally

The Blood Orchard Vintage Market and Southside Food Truck Rally have joined forces to create an extra special monthly event. These events are free to attend. Visitors are invited to the Vintage Market, held on the first Saturday of each month. These events feature local vendors from around the Wichita area. Additionally, the Official South Side […]

Sunflower fields near Wichita, KS – Where can you see sunflowers in bloom?

Sunflower Fields in Kansas

Seeing row after row of blooming sunflowers – it’s one of the perks of living in Kansas. Many readers have asked me where they could find sunflower fields near Wichita or around the state. In the past, that wasn’t an easy question to answer since only a few were planted specifically to be enjoyed by […]

Labor Day weekend Events and Deals 2024

Labor Day Events and Deals

This Labor Day weekend in Wichita is a great one, with awesome weather forecast and plenty of fun, frugal (or FREE) things to do. Labor Day 2024 is on Monday, September 2. For many of us it’s a long weekend, so you might be looking for fun and inexpensive things to do for Labor Day. […]

Inexpensive Weekly Bowling Specials in Wichita

Bowling Deals and Specials Wichita

Are you in search of affordable bowling alleys in Wichita? We’ve put together a guide featuring budget-friendly bowling and special deals in the area. Bowling is a universal source of enjoyment for all, offering a great opportunity to connect with friends and family in a lively and welcoming setting. Whether you’re new to the game […]

FREE Back to School Family Board Game Night at Sedgwick County Extension

board games

Need something fun (and free) to do with the kids? Bonding Through Board Games is a FREE family board game event held at the Sedgwick County Extension Center. Even if you regularly play board games with the family, these free events will give you an opportunity to try new games, meet new people, and do […]

$5 Zoo Admission for Twilight Tuesdays in July

Twilght Tuesdays at the Sedgwick County Zoo

You will want to mark your calendars for Twilight Tuesdays at the ZOO! On Tuesdays in July, the Sedgwick County Zoo stays open late and gives us a special admission discount. And yes – Cox Twilight Tuesdays at the Zoo are happening in 2024! This year, the concerts are back for Twilight Tuesdays at the […]

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 […]

FREE Summer Gym Membership: Planet Fitness Teen Summer Challenge

Planet Fitness has a great summer program where teens can get a free gym membership. Starting June 1st, 2024, teens ages 14-19 can work out FREE all summer at participating Planet Fitness locations in Wichita and around the country. This great FREE opportunity can boost physical and mental health. Last year, 3.5 million High School […]

The BEST Places to Fly Kites in Wichita

There’s nothing quite like the tug of a kite catching a breeze and pulling up into the sky. Kite flying is a fun and cheap thing to do in Wichita and anyone can do it when you have a little knowledge, a little wind, and a great place to fly your kite! To help you […]

Free Dance Fitness at Naftzger Park

Wichita Park and Recreation is holding FREE dance fitness classes at the Evergy Pavilion in Naftzger Park. The free classes are open to everyone ages 8 and up. (Those 18 and younger will need an adult accompanying them.) Here’s a description of the upcoming SHiNE Dance Fitness classes: “Enjoy this unique workout rooted in traditional […]