Sculpture Glow at Ulrich Museum of Art
The Ulrich Museum on the WSU campus is hosting a free family-friendly and community-friendly evening stroll through its outdoor sculpture collection. The Sculpture Glow will begin at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. It will also include a showing of the Pixar movie Soul at 9 p.m., free popcorn from Storytime Village, youth entrepreneur […]
Free outdoor performance by Wichita Symphony Youth Orchestra
The Wichita Symphony Youth Orchestras will present a FREE outdoor performance on April 25 at Naftzger Park. The event, Playing in the Parks – Youth Edition, will feature winners of the Youth Talent Competition and student chamber groups. The performance begins at 1 p.m. Bring your blankets and chairs to the park to listen to […]
Free outdoor orchestra concert at Friends University
Friends University’s Community Orchestra will present a public concert for the first time since 2019 on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at 2 p.m. UPDATE: Due to a chilly weather forecast, the orchestra concert location has been changed to the Garvey Athletic Gymnasium – still on the Friends Campus, and the time is still the same! […]
Free virtual performance of The Importance of Being Earnest
Friends University will present the classic comedy The Importance of Being Earnest, Thursday, March 11 through Saturday, March 13 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 14 at 2 p.m. The tickets for these virtual performances are FREE. (Donations are encouraged.) The spring Theatre production was written Oscar Wilde and is produced by special arrangement with […]
Free and cheap things for teens to do in Wichita
So you want to hang out with your friends, but “there’s nothing to do in Wichita,” right? Well, you would be surprised. There are so many fun, free, and cheap things for teens and young adults to do in Wichita. Here are some of our top picks, compiled by a Wichita teen! The list includes […]
Live Music at Hurricane Sports Grill
Live music and food are the perfect combination for a relaxing night out. Hurricane Sports Grill on West 13th Street in Wichita is now offering live music on select evenings. On the nights they have performers scheduled, you can enjoy your meal while listening to local musicians. The performances are free, but of course the food […]
Live Music: Playing in the Park
This outdoor live music event is music to our ears. Enjoy the Wichita Symphony Orchestra live in Naftzger Park for several performances this season. On Wednesday, October 28, Thursday, November 5, and Friday, November 6 musicians from the Wichita Symphony will be playing music at Naftzger park! Venture to this recently renovated park to hear […]
Annual Pumpkin Drop at Stearman Field
Bring your family and some lawn chairs to enjoy the annual Pumpkin Drop at Stearman Field in Benton, KS on October 24, 2020. It’s a fun, family-friendly Halloween event! The fun begins at 2 p.m. You get to watch airplanes as they fly in and drop pumpkins on the target below. Kids can wear their […]
Starbucks BOGO Free Beverage on October 8
Grab a friend and you can both sip on big savings at Starbucks thanks to its popular Happy Hour special. On Oct. 8, Starbucks is offering its popular Happy Hour special — buy-one-get-one FREE on any handcrafted beverage (Grande or larger.) That’s one for you, and a free one for a friend… or vice versa. Whoever’s broke-er, I guess! 🙂 […]
Trail of Tears Memorial Walk at Mid-America Indian Center
On Saturday, October 3, the Mid-America All-Indian Center will host the Trail of Tears Memorial Walk and recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The free event will begin at 10 a.m. on the museum’s back grounds with the playing of a ceremonial drum. Those attending will be invited to walk around the drum in remembrance of those […]
FREE Chiefs watch party at Starlite Drive-In
Be a part of the most fun football watch party in town at the Starlite Drive In. Admission is FREE! Should be a fun time since this will be on the biggest big-screen ever! Gates will open at approximately 6 p.m. and spaces are first-come, first-served. You can bring your lawn chairs, and a cooler […]
Free dance production in the park
Amira Dance Productions is putting on a Fall Festival in the Park at West Douglas Park, 3201 W. Douglas. Watch dance troupes performing various styles of dance, including various bellydance and fusion styles along with ballroom. As an outdoor event, this will offer an opportunity to be entertained by ADP’s colorful fun dancers with social […]
Apple Jam- 10 Year Anniversary of Meadowlark Farm
Saturday, September 19, from 3 pm to 8 pm enjoy a fun evening at Meadowlark Farm. Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Meadowlark Farm Orchard & Cidery with the acoustic rock and country music performed by Rock n’ Rick. It is just $2 per person for ages 13 and older. Enjoy some Hard Cider, […]
Happy Hour with Your Dog at Bradley Fair
Happy hour in Wichita, but you get to spend it with your dog! It’s called Yappy Hour at Bradley Fair. You and your pooch can explore Bradley Fair and its pet-friendly amenities while visiting dog-friendly restaurant patios and retailers to gather treats, plenty of attention and belly rubs. Yappy Hour will take place on September […]
Free jam sessions at Naftzger Park
Enjoy a family-friendly time of jamming to music in the newly renovated Naftzger Park downtown. During these low-key evenings, you’ll hear a variety of music styles, played both live and by a DJ. The crowd’s vibe will help decide where the music goes! Socially distanced “family squares” will be set up throughout the park, and […]
PaddlePalooza Wichita!
Attention all paddlers, (kayak, SUP, canoe, raft, etc.) Sunday, September 13 is YOUR day. All are welcome to this PaddlePalooza; from pros to first timers. This is a FREE event on September 13, from 1:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Bring your board, kayak, canoe, etc, a cooler with your favorite picnic fixins, […]
Cookie Decorating Classes with Wichita Parks and Recreation
Yummiest class you could sign up for! Cookie decorating classes in Wichita. In the cookie decorating classes, you will learn about icing consistencies, outlining, flooding, wet-on-wet decorating and marbling techniques using royal icing and then design the cookies. All utensils will be provided and each attendee will leave with 4-5 decorated cookies. Registration deadline is […]
Fall Beekeeping Classes with Wichita Parks and Recreation
What’s the buzz about? Fall beekeeping classes in Wichita! This beginning course teaches beekeeping essentials including equipment needed, caring for and collecting bees, along with developing and harvesting honey. Instructor provides continued support once your hive has been established. This class is for ages 16 and up. The beekeeping classes will be at Orchard Park Rec […]
$1 Espresso at Placeholder Coffee
Happy Monday! They’re celebrating National Coffee Day in Wichita all month long. Get your caffeine fix with a $1 espresso at Placeholder Coffee. Espresso will be $1 every Monday through the month of September. Placeholder coffee is open from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. Their lobby is open for carry-out only, but Placeholder has some […]
Kayaks and Stand Up Paddleboards for Rent
ICT Adventure is making sure that our Sunday is well spent out on the water. Tomorrow, Sunday, August 16, ICT Adventure will be at K-96 fishing lake from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. with kayaks and paddle boards for rent. Rentals are either by hour or half hour: 10 ft kayak – $10/hr or $6/half […]
Regal Cinemas begin reopening August 21 with $5 movies
Regal Cinemas announced that its theatres will begin to reopen U.S. locations on Friday, August 21 with a $5 ticket promotion. The first new release won’t happen until September 3 with the movie Tenet, but like its competitor, AMC, the Regal Warren theaters will start off with a series of much-loved older movies with discounted […]
Wichita AMC Theatre reopens August 20 with 15-cent tickets
According to a press release issued today, AMC Theatres will be reopening at more than 100 U.S. locations on August 20, 2020. As if that isn’t enough to celebrate, they’re adding some fanfare to the reopening with a BIG deal on tickets. “For one day only, on August 20, all tickets at AMC will be […]
Cosmic Bowling at Northrock Lanes
On weekend nights, Northrock Lanes has Cosmic Bowling for a great price. Friday nights are Flashback Friday Bowling. From 10 p.m. to 1 a.m., Northrock Lanes will play your favorites from the 80’s, 90’s and 2000’s (how are the 2000’s throwbacks already??), and you get unlimited bowling from 10 p.m. until 1 a.m. for just […]
Super Sunday wristband special at The Alley
Here’s another fun thing you can do on Sundays in Wichita. The Alley will have a “Super Sunday Wristband” special promotion where you can play and/or bowl for one price. You have three choices for the wristband special: $20 per person plus tax: 120 minutes of bowling, shoe rental included, plus a $5 arcade game card […]
Meritrust Virtual Financial Camp for students
For more than a decade, Meritrust has offered free financial camps every summer for kids in the community that were open to the public. The goal of the camps are to help students become Financially Fearless as they grow and move into adulthood. (How important is that?!) Over the years, the camps have helped teach […]