Our planet is fantastic, but it needs our help to strive! Each year, on April 22, more than a billion people celebrate Earth Day. You can typically find special Earth Day activities in Wichita at the Great Plains Nature Center, Botanica, Sedgwick County Zoo, and more. Earth Day is all about celebrating our planet. This holiday was first observed in 1970 and has become a global movement. The purpose of Earth Day is to bring awareness to the environment and is a good reminder that everyone can make a difference in preserving and protecting our planet. Earth Day Fun Facts:  The first Earth ..read more

Stop by Salon Brands at their Tyler Location for a BEAUTY(ful) Tent Sale. This sale is the biggest deal of the year for salon-quality products. Save up to 90% off shampoo, conditioner, styling products, nail polish, cosmetics, styling tools, and more! They will have all of your salon-quality products on major sale, so make your calendar for April 26 – 27, 2024. The tent sale will be held in the parking lot, but don’t forget to go inside, where the entire store will be 30% off. You don’t want to miss this once-a-year event! Items are available while supplies last and are expected ..read more

Wichita Parks and Recreation has made it even easier to enroll in classes, get admission into public swimming pools, check your sports league standings, and more. Say hello to a world of convenience, where all your recreational needs are just a tap away with the new Wichita Parks & Recreation Mobile App. From purchasing ride tickets at OJ Watson Park to securing swimming pool memberships, viewing athletic league schedules and standings, and even registering for your favorite classes – our app has got you covered! Pro Tip: Did you know you can rent Kayaks in Wichita? Wichita Parks & Rec ..read more

The 70th annual Wichita Gem & Mineral Show will showcase Unbelievable Rocks, Minerals, and Fossils again this year! The show is April 26-28, 2024 at the Cessna Activity Center, 2744 George Washington Blvd. in Wichita. Tickets are only $5 at the door for adults, and kids age 12 and younger get in for only $1 with a paid adult admission.  The show’s sponsors, the Wichita Gem and Mineral Society, have organized a family event with gem and mineral specimens from throughout the world. Displays and vendors will feature colorful gem stones, fossils, agates, crystals, meteorites, beads, jewe ..read more

The Great Plains Nature Center welcomes the community to our free Spring Work Day in the Park on Saturday, April 20th from 9a-11a at 6232 E. 29th St. North in Wichita. Spring Work Day is a chance for people of all ages and abilities to get outside and help prepare Chisholm Creek Park for the warmer months! We’ll have a wide range of cleanup tasks, trail maintenance, and group projects to fill the morning with productivity. Enjoy lunch (hot dogs or pizza) while supplies last! No Registration Required All Ages “This is a fun, productive way to learn about taking care of this vital local space ..read more

Residents of Butler, Sedgwick, and Harvey counties who are 60 years or older and meet the following income guidelines can apply to receive (10) $5 coupons, totaling $50. Seniors can use their benefits to purchase fresh, nutritious, unprepared, and locally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs, and honey at local participating farmers’ markets from June to November. Who is Eligible for the Kansas Farmers Market Nutrition Program? Age: A senior must be 60 years old or older on the day the money is issued. Goals of the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program Increase consumption of fruits and veget ..read more

Calling all Swifties! Exploration Place is hosting a Taylor Swift Laser show on its 60-foot dome screen with T Swift’s most iconic songs. The screen will project neon images of the iconic star while lasers surround the dome. Get ready to sing and dance along in this unforgettable Dome film experience. This show will play in the Dome Theater at Exploration Place from April 12 – May 13, 2024, and it will have regular dome pricing with general admission. The show lasts approximately 45 minutes and is open to all ages. This is a great way to see a unique show without paying a small fortune to see ..read more

The Textron Aviation Flight Adventure Park at Exploration Place will open in Fall 2025. This playground will focus on aviation as the theme of this playscape in downtown Wichita. This outdoor park is one of a kind and designed for families to explore together, celebrating Wichita’s rich aviation heritage. This playscape will have 10 playgrounds in one.  The destination playground will be on 6.5 acres outside of Exploration Place, and they are also building an Outdoor Amphitheater on the other side of the building.   “This expansion is an extraordinary investment in Wichita and t ..read more

The Bartlett Arboretum is in Belle Plaine, Kansas, and it is a beautiful escape from the city with gardens and special events. This is truly a hidden gem in Kansas. It has 20 acres of gardens and is only about a 30-minute drive South of Wichita. This year’s Tulip season will open on March 24 – April 28th, 2024, with over 50,000 bulbs.  Fun Fact: Robin and Ken own the Arboretum. Robin was a founding member of the Dixie Chicks, and Ken is a renowned Nashville sideman who, at age 14, won the Kentucky State Banjo Championship. Both Robin and Ken are faithful to their bluegrass roots and perfo ..read more

Join Chicken N Pickle for a free event hosted by Major League Table Tennis on April 4th, from 6 to 8 pm. This informal occasion will allow you to challenge some of the nation’s top players. These professional players will stop by the Wichita Chicken N Pickle on April 4th before their tournament at Koch Arena from April 5th to 7th. Major League Table Tennis wants to mingle and talk with anyone interested in Table Tennis. This is a unique opportunity to interact with professional players, win swag, and snag tickets. These athletes are among the world’s elite in table tennis, so don’t miss this c ..read more