News + Current Events

Beginning November 20, 2022 Winfield transitions their wonderful Island Park, to a drive-through Holiday light fun family experience that is currently in it's 29th year. Isle of Lights boasts over a mile long drive that accompanies with 93.9 FM...

Wichita, KS – Way to go, Mahale! Mama Chimpanzee Mahale gave birth to her baby boy on Nov. 15, via C- section at Sedgwick County Zoo.  A relatable story to many moms, Mahale labored through the morning and the animal...

November 2022 - Opening Day for the Prairie Pines Old Fashioned Christmas experience is the day after Thanksgiving, November 25th, 2022. For 40 years, Prairie Pines has been Wichita's destination for family fun and holiday traditions. Located at 4055...

This post is sponsored by Safari of Lights at Tanganyika Wildlife Park.  Winter 2022 -  Tanganyika Wildlife Park invites you to their second annual Safari of Lights – the longest drive-thru holiday light show in Wichita! It's a fundraiser to support...

WICHITA, Kansas — Exploration Place has a new winter exhibit! They recently renovated their gallery to turn it into a winter wonderland experience called Arctic Adventure. Arctic Adventure – an indoor polar playground – opens Friday, Nov. 4 and...

Wichita, Kansas — One of Wichita's favorite holiday traditions is back in person this year, Gingerbread Village returns this winter to Exploration Place! The beloved event – a partnership between Exploration Place and the Assistance League of Wichita – will...

Thank you to Botanica Wichita for sponsoring this post and for providing quality events and activities for Wichita families! Botanica’s Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular Enjoy everything there is to love about fall while strolling through Botanica during four fun-filled nights at the Jack-O-Lantern...

Fall 2022 - Meadowlark Farm, Pick-Your-Own Apple Orchard, and Pumpkin Patch, near Wichita in Rosehill, KS, is ready for visitors! With apple picking, a pumpkin patch in October, cider pressing days, live music, and more - this is a...

Bridget’s Cradles is honored to host their annual Wave of Light event that will be held on October 15th, 2022, on Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day, at Beech Lake in Wichita, Kansas. Bereaved families can participate in this...

WICHITA, KS – The Sedgwick County Zoo is excited to announce the return of Wichita’s most unique fall event – Wild Lights! Wild Lights at Sedgwick County Zoo | 2022 The event will run from 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, beginning...

Wichita, Kansas - Autumn & Art at Bradley Fair is returning for the 13th year to celebrate the arts and provide a weekend of fine art, VIP patron party, live music, and activities for the whole family.  The weekend event...

October 2022 – Tanganyika’s Pumpkins at the Park event is returning this October and boasts to be better than ever as Wichita’s largest Halloween event. This event is fun for all ages, with most of the activities geared toward...

Wichita, Kansas — Thomas the Train and Friends Explore the Rails at Exploration Place this fall and winter! Families can enjoy this traveling exhibit, included with admission to Exploration Place, beginning September 23, 2022 - January 8,  2023. In this...

Wichita, Kansas — The Sedgwick County Zoo has added a train to their lineup of attractions and is officially open to the public! About the Safari Express The new Martha C. Buford Safari Express at Sedgwick County Zoo is an electric...