Free events in Sedgwick County, KS

Coffee With the Curator at the Museum of World Treasures is a relaxed, all-ages program offered in a drop-in format with no registration required. Museum members attend for free, and nonmembers pay $4 per person plus tax. Light refreshments will be available.

Celebrate Past & Present: New Acquisitions and Collection Highlights at the Wichita Art Museum with a free pop up party open to all. The exhibition brings together dozens of recent additions by leading contemporary artists alongside hallmark works of historic American art, paired with collection favorites gathered over nine decades. Explore the galleries with live music from Wichita Symphony Orchestra musicians inspired by the art, see Smack Dab Dance Lab perform original choreography created in response to the exhibition, dance to DJ Marcus El, and contribute to a collaborative mural led by Armando Minjárez Monárrez. Signature cocktails and treats from EAT will be available for purchase. WAM Members and invited guests can attend a special conversation with director and CEO Molly McFerson and curator Dr. Tera Lee Hedrick about the museum’s newest treasures, with limited seating. An afterparty on the Terrace follows. K college teachers receive a complimentary drink ticket and can unwind with artmaking designed for educators, with faculty ID required. This event is part of WAM Nights, which offers late gallery access, shopping in the Museum Store, and specialty drinks at EAT, with programs featuring artists, musicians, and performers, supported by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.

An intergenerational Tae Kwon Do class at the Goddard Senior Center brings older adults, youth, and families together through Kim’s Academy Tae Kwon Do. The training blends art, sport, self-defense, and physical fitness while encouraging confidence, discipline, practical self-defense skills, overall fitness, and meaningful connections across generations. Friday sessions are led by Jr. Grandmaster Janice Meinhardt. Goddard Senior Center seniors 55 and older can participate at no cost, and there are additional savings available with a center membership. All experience levels are welcome.

Book lovers and collectors can browse a mini used book sale hosted by the Friends of WAM, featuring gently used titles for every age and interest. Expect fiction, nonfiction, and children’s selections, along with first editions, author-signed copies, and other rare finds. Admission is free, and shoppers should bring money for purchases. Popular items tend to go fast, so arriving early is recommended for the best selection. All proceeds support WAM programs and events.

Snug offers complimentary pool on Sundays, giving you a chance to sharpen your game while enjoying drink deals. Specials include $2.50 Miller Lite, $3.00 Doc McGill, and $3.25 Fireball.

Free entry to the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum is available on Sundays, made possible through support from the Ruth Spooner Stone Charitable Trust, INTRUST Bank. Explore local history inside the original City of Wichita’s 1890 City Hall in Downtown Wichita, where galleries showcase dozens of exhibits and thousands of artifacts that illuminate the area’s past. Browse the Museum Store for books, local souvenirs, and gift items. On other days, regular admission applies at $5 for adults and $2 for children, and members are always admitted at no charge. The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday. The institution is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.

Thanks to a generous donation from Colby Sandlian, Cowtown welcomes visitors with pay-as-you-wish admission. Choose an amount that fits your budget and enjoy a welcoming way to experience Cowtown.

At the Kansas Humane Society, this Bunny Bunanza meet and greet offers plenty of bunny cuddles and conversation while supporting the rabbits currently in care. Guests interested in fostering can learn about rabbit care, meet the bunnies in the program, and consider whether fostering is a good fit. The event highlights a strong foster program that welcomes new arrivals until they are vetted, fixed, and safely socialized, and it is looking to expand that foster family. Owners of spayed or neutered rabbits may bring their companions to socialize in a bunny safe space while their owners do the same. Those who simply want time with rabbits are welcome as well. Unique handmade crafts, bunny treats, and supplies will be available for purchase, with sales helping fund medical needs for the rabbits.

Service Industry Monday at Snug Harbor is a weekly evening created for service pros, featuring complimentary pool, free jukebox play, and drink specials.

This free adaptive pickleball practice welcomes participants of all skill levels. Onsite wheelchairs are available to help ensure everyone can take part. The mission is to promote inclusivity, health, and awareness through active participation in adaptive pickleball, encouraging wellness, social connection, and advocacy for people with physical disabilities. For more information, contact Adaptive Pickleball Coordinator Taylor Nichols at TNichols@ChickenNPickle.com.

With the Haysville food shelter running low on supplies as the holidays approach, this event focuses on collecting donations requested by the Senior Center to support neighbors in need. Food drop offs take place in the parking lot west of the pond in Riggs Park, followed by a 1 mile walk through the park. It is a chance to enjoy the changing leaves while contributing to efforts that help community members work, learn, and participate in activities without the burden of hunger.

An intergenerational Tae Kwon Do class at the Goddard Senior Center brings older adults, youth, and families together to learn side by side. Offered by Kim’s Academy Tae Kwon Do, the program blends martial arts training with sport, self defense, and fitness, helping participants build confidence and discipline while fostering connections across ages. Seniors 55 and older who are part of the Goddard Senior Center can participate at no cost. Instruction is led by Jr. Grandmaster Kraig Seglem and Jr. Grandmaster Janice Meinhardt. All experience levels are welcome, and membership benefits at the Center can provide added savings.

Put your knowledge to the test at Bronx Pizza & Pints with a trivia night that pairs brainy fun with pizza and pints. Participation is free, no registration is needed, and it is open to all ages. Play with a team or on your own, compete for prizes, and earn bragging rights when you outsmart the crowd.