Spring in Wichita! This is my ultimate guide to springtime events and activities in Wichtia. I am considering Spring March, April, and May. In this article, you will find: Things to do this Spring in Wichita, National Holiday Deals, Spring Events & Deals, Food Deals, and Date Night Ideas.
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Activites in Wichita this Spring
Free Museums in Wichita
FREE Museums:
Free Only On Sundays:
*certain months
Movie Deals at Local Theaters
Ultimate Guide to Indoor Play Places
Looking for some fun indoors? We’ve got you covered, from trampoline parks to arcades to bowling to museums. These are some great places to visit for fun while staying warm.
Storytimes in Wichita
If you have littles, going to an indoor storytime is a good way to get you out of the house and let your littles wear off some energy.
Top Bowling Deals
Bowling is always a fun idea but there’s no reason to pay full price if you don’t have to. Check out the latest deals at local bowling alleys in and around Wichita and roll into some serious savings.
Arcades for Indoor Fun
Visiting an arcade is a great indoor option this winter to keep the family busy or for some friendly competition.
National Holdiay Deals in March, April & May
I love a good National Food or Celebration because that means great deals and a lot of free time. Here are recurring deals I see each year.
March National Holidays
- National Pancake Day
- March 3
- Get Free Pancakes at IHOP
- Pi Day
- March 14 (every year)
- National Corn Dog Day
- March 15 (every year)
- March Madness
- Most of March
- 316 Day
- March 16 (every year)
- 259 Spring Break
- March 16 – 20
- St. Patrick’s Day
- March 17 (every year)
- National Pet Friendly Day
- March 22
- National Cocktail Day
- March 24
- National Talk a Walk in the Park Day
- March 30
April National Holidays
- April Fool’s Day
- April 1
- National Children’s Book Day
- April 2
- Easter
- April 5
- National Arcade Day
- April 8
- National Pet Day
- April 11
- National Exercise Day
- April 18
- Earth Day
- April 22
- National Picnic Day
- April 23
May National Holidays
- Teacher Appreciation Week
- May 5 – 9
- Cinco de Mayo
- May 5 (every year)
- National Tourism Day
- May 7
- Be a tourist in ICT
- National Mini Golf Day
- May 10
- Mother’s Day
- May 11
- Memorial Day
- May 25 (last Monday in May)
- National Road Trip Day
- May 26
- National Hamburger Day
- May 28
Spring Events & Deals in Wichita
Here is a list of FREE or cheap events you can expect in Wichita during the Spring. There are plenty of other low-cost events on our Community Calendar, but this list focuses on recurring Spring Events.
Free Events in March, April & May
March Free Events & Deals:
April Free Events & Deals:
- Engineering Expo
- Garden Tools & Treasures
- Child Safety Fair
- Grow Together at Greap Plains Nature Center
- WSU Open Streets
- Riverflix at Exploration Place
- Midwest Bike Swap in Haysville
- Spring Work Day at Great Plains Nature Center
- Workroom Anniversary Artisan Market
May Free Events & Deals:
- Coming Soon
Cheap Events in March, April & May
March Cheap Events & Deals:
April Cheap Events & Deals:
- Tulip Fest at Botanica
- Renaissance Festival
- Cowtown Launch Party
- Wichita Flea Market
- Art at the Arb
May Cheap Events & Deals:
- Coming Soon
Recurring Activities in Wichita this Spring
Kids Activites in Wichita:
- City Crew (FREE) is a free program for kids that hosts events year-round. This is put on by the City of Wichita.
- Home Depot Free Workshop (FREE) is one of our favorites. We often go, enjoy the free craft, and leave the mess there.
- Lowes Free Workshop (FREE) is another great one, and they are typically on different days than Home Depot, so you could do 2 free kids crafts each month.
- Kids Crew at Chicken N Pickle (FREE) is a free monthly meetup with special activities and crafts. It also usually comes with a food deal.
OutdoorActivites in Wichita for those Nice Winter Days:
- Park Run is a free event at Exploration Place.
- Places to Walk & Bike Trails are always a good idea for some exercise, and it’s free.
- Top Golf on a Budget is a fun Date Night or Family Activity.
- Top Parks and Playgrounds are a fun and cheap choice on those nice days.
Other Recurring Events:
- Mini Used Book Sale is a great place to get used books, and while you’re there, check out the Permanent Collection at Wichiat Art Museum because it’s free to visit. If you have littles, take them downstairs to the PLAY Free Kids Area.
Spring Food Deals
Special March Food Deals in Wichita:
- Dairy Queen always has a Free Cone Day on the first day of spring. Click the link to find out how to get your free cone!
Special April Food Deals in Wichita
- coming soon
Special May Food Deals in Wichita
- coming soon
Food Deals in Wichita this Spring
- Everyone loves a night out at a great restaurant, but let’s be honest, paying full price can take the fun out of it. That’s why we’ve rounded up the best Restaurant Deals in Wichita and Happy Hour Specials! Explore our guides and treat yourself without guilt.
- My personal favorite article I use the most is the Ultimate Guide: Eat Out for Less in Wichita.
- A great way to save when dining out with the family is to find restaurants that offer Kids Eat Free or Cheap, which can make a big difference on the final bill!
- If you want to see the Latest Dining Deals or Food Events in Wichita, we have an updated list of articles you might be interested in.
- If you love burgers as much as my husband does, you’ll want to check out our Recurring Hamburger Deals article! It’s our go-to guide for finding Wichita restaurants with burger specials to help keep costs down.
- Enjoy your favorite drink or slushy at Sonic’s Happy Hour. This is always a great mid-day treat.
- My personal favorite is the Free Fries every Friday at McDonald’s. I get this deal often with my unsweetened iced tea.
- Once a month, Carlos O’Kelly’s has $0.05 Queso. The date varies.
- Every Wednesday, you can get Free Nuggets at Wendy’s all year long.
- If you like wings, you can’t beat Buffalo Wild Wings Deals.
- All-you-can-eat is always a good choice, so dont miss CiCi’s Pizza Buffet Deal.
- A Wichita classic is NuWay Deals each week on Wednesdays and Sundays.
- Find out when you can get a Free Slice of Pie at Spears each week.
- Spangles All-American Meal Deal is available every day.
- The Pizza Ranch buffet is an all-you-can-eat deal, but check when they have Half Price FunZone Arcade.
- Village Inn is a budget-friendly option, and they have some great weekly specials.
- The most well-known day is Taco Tuesdays, so see what deals you can get.
- Sam’s Club Hot Dog Combo is a steal of a deal.
Spring Date Night Ideas
Date Night in Wichita
Here is my ultimate guide to budget-friendly date night ideas. Some of these are indoors, and some are outdoors, but there are options from food deals to mini road trips
Spring Shopping Deals
Spring Special Shopping Deals
Coming Soon
Discount Shops & Deals
These are all my top shopping-related articles in one place, including ways to save at retail stores, grocery stores & general ways to save you money.
