Small Town Spotlight! We’re exploring just a few of Wichita’s neighboring small towns and suburbs. Join us as we explore them one at a time!
Fall is just around the corner and who doesn’t love a fantastic fall evening complete with funnel cakes and amusement rides? Here are this years’ dates for local festivals in and around the Wichita area! For more family fun this autumn, don’t forget to check out our Ultimate Guide to Fall & Halloween Events in Wichita! […]
2017 Kansas State Fair September 8-17 Hutchinson, KS Click here for a 2017 Map of the Fairgrounds Click here for the 2017 Fairgrounds Calendar Getting to the Fair If you’re coming from Wichita, there are two easy ways to get to Hutchinson: 1 – Take K-96 West until you get to the Yoder exit. Head north […]
If you’re looking to get away from Wichita for a brief moment, maybe all you need is a quick & easy trip. Salina is just one hour north of Wichita on I-135, and is cram packed with activities to keep your family entertained all day long! Below is a list of the favorite attractions, restaurants, and events that […]
Wichita is not short on green space or playgrounds, and I hope your family has a nearby park or neighborhood school with an awesome playground you visit regularly! Every once in a while you need to mix it up though, and for those times I’m here to suggest some extra special playgrounds that will increase […]
It’s a random weekday and we have no plans. “What are we doing today?” my son asks. We, my boy, are going on an adventure! As I buckle the kids in the backseat and start driving, I feel a sense of relief, happiness really, as we soon are only surrounded by blue sky and wide […]
If you have a weekend (or even just a day) to get away, Topeka offers several great attractions sure to keep your family entertained. It’s a short drive from Wichita and Kansas City, which means less time in the car and more time for fun! If you like history, art, science, or being outside, Topeka […]
Who doesn’t love autumn in Kansas? Friday night football games, Saturday evenings around backyard fire pits, and of course, annual small town fall festivals! Fall festivals are a great way to support small towns and a great excuse to partake in funnel cakes while getting a jump start on holiday gift collecting from unique arts […]
If you’ve lived in Wichita for any amount of time, you’re likely familiar with Derby, a quaint town just a few short miles south of Wichita. Derby has grown exponentially in the last 10 years adding avenues of entertainment, shopping and dining. But it still offers a small town feel. Parks and Recreation Overall, Derby offers 37 park […]
Just a few miles northeast of Wichita is a tiny little town with tons of charm!! Kechi is home to a little over 2,000 people and a plethora of businesses. The years our family spent living there were such a delight, because we were within 10 minutes of “city life” like grocery stores and restaurants, but enjoyed the quaint […]
If you’re like 99.9% of Kansas residents, when you think of Hutchinson, you think of the Kansas State Fair. I have to let you in on a little secret: Hutch has SO much more to offer! Don’t get me wrong, I love fair time and will forever make a trip home each year to indulge in […]
Newton is an easy drive about 25 minutes north of Wichita on I-135, and it will make a wonderful day trip for families or just mommas. We have a little something for everyone. Local Eats: Newton is at least a little bit famous regionally for its German-inspired buffet restaurant called The Breadbasket. German buffets are […]
One of the wonderful yet frustrating aspects of dealing with small children is their unpredictability. Sometimes it’s fun wondering what cute and funny things will come out of their unpredictable little mouths. It’s not always fun when you spend 45 minutes driving to the waterpark that your child is guaranteed to love and your 3-year-old […]
Harvest, scorching heat waves, and the county fair – it’s summertime in Kansas. Cheney is home of the Sedgwick County Fair held each July. It is also a town with no stoplights, but plenty of charm. Cheney offers entertainment, recreation, food, and a bit of tranquility for residents and visitors. As you make plans to head out […]
