Blog /blog/stories/ Blog Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:33:51 +0000 Sunflower Summer Program Pet-Friendly Explorations /blog/stories/post/sunflower-summer-program-pet-friendly-explorations/ /blog/stories/post/sunflower-summer-program-pet-friendly-explorations/#comments /blog/stories/post/sunflower-summer-program-pet-friendly-explorations/ Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Tails of Adventure with Your Whole Family:

Sunflower Summer AppCalling all Âé¶¹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø families! Are you ready to make the most of your summer by discovering the unique and exciting attractions our beautiful state has to offer? Look no further than the Sunflower Summer Program—an exciting opportunity designed to encourage

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Âé¶¹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Welcomes a Once-in-a-Lifetime Elephant Baby Boom in Wichita /blog/stories/post/kansas-welcomes-a-once-in-a-lifetime-elephant-baby-boom-in-wichita/ /blog/stories/post/kansas-welcomes-a-once-in-a-lifetime-elephant-baby-boom-in-wichita/#comments /blog/stories/post/kansas-welcomes-a-once-in-a-lifetime-elephant-baby-boom-in-wichita/ Mon, 04 May 2026 17:00:00 -0400

Something big is happening in Wichita, and it’s putting Âé¶¹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø on the map in an unforgettable way. At the in Wichita – – history didn’t just happen. It arrived in a herd.

In 2025, the zoo welcomed four African elephant calves in a single year, a

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Best Things to Do in Wichita This Spring - 2026 /blog/stories/post/best-things-to-do-in-wichita-this-spring-2026/ /blog/stories/post/best-things-to-do-in-wichita-this-spring-2026/#comments /blog/stories/post/best-things-to-do-in-wichita-this-spring-2026/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Spring in Wichita, Âé¶¹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø, brings fresh energy, blooming gardens, and a full lineup of and . As temperatures warm up across the Sunflower State, Wichita comes alive with seasonal reopenings, exciting new attractions, and can’t-miss events.

Whether

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Spring break in Wichita: Find plenty of all-ages fun /blog/stories/post/spring-break-in-wichita-find-plenty-of-all-ages-fun/ /blog/stories/post/spring-break-in-wichita-find-plenty-of-all-ages-fun/#comments /blog/stories/post/spring-break-in-wichita-find-plenty-of-all-ages-fun/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0500

Spring break in Wichita, the Heart of the Country, is fun for all ages. As Âé¶¹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø’ largest city, Wichita is packed with 50-plus museums, attractions, and — perfect for families of young children and those with teens.

Whether you’re planning around nap time, burning off endless

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Wichita in Winter: Warm Adventures and Winter Wonders /blog/stories/post/wichita-in-winter-warm-adventures-and-winter-wonders/ /blog/stories/post/wichita-in-winter-warm-adventures-and-winter-wonders/#comments /blog/stories/post/wichita-in-winter-warm-adventures-and-winter-wonders/ Tue, 30 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0500

When the temperature in Âé¶¹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø turns frosty, the Heart of the Country does not hibernate. Wichita – the state’s largest city – shines bright all winter long. From live entertainment to modern indoor attractions, the city offers a blend of warmth and wonder. January visitors also have the chance to

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Christmas Lights Road Trip Through Southeast Âé¶¹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø /blog/stories/post/christmas-lights-road-trip-through-southeast-kansas/ /blog/stories/post/christmas-lights-road-trip-through-southeast-kansas/#comments /blog/stories/post/christmas-lights-road-trip-through-southeast-kansas/ Sun, 17 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0500
Take your family on a road trip to experience the beautiful and magical, FREE light displays throughout . Some of these, likely in communities you've never heard of, are going to surprise you.

Includes more than 20 displays featuring nearly 500,000 lights. There is a synched radio

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5 Âé¶¹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Indoor Winter Activities for Kids and Families /blog/stories/post/5-kansas-indoor-winter-activities-for-kids-and-families/ /blog/stories/post/5-kansas-indoor-winter-activities-for-kids-and-families/#comments /blog/stories/post/5-kansas-indoor-winter-activities-for-kids-and-families/ Mon, 03 Jan 2022 10:00:00 -0500

As the thermometer begins its brutal yearly nosedive, one thought starts to sound more and more appealing: Let’s all batten down the hatches and hibernate in our homes until spring comes to rescue us.

Anyone with kids under their roof knows this is wishful thinking. Even when winter gets too cold

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