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Hello Wichita! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Cheesecake Factory opening date, a 24-hour baseball binge, and kids in the kitchen + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
New dining spot arrives: The Cheesecake Factory will open at Bradley Fair on Sept. 29, bringing its first Wichita location. Signage went up Monday and the restaurant is hiring more than 290 positions -- see what’s coming soon.
Aviation innovation expands: JetZero announced July 20 a Wichita engineering office at Wichita State’s Innovation Campus, embedding its Z4 program with NIAR to advance composites, digital engineering, certification testing, and recruit local talent -- see JetZero’s Wichita plans.
Summer baseball tradition returns: The 92nd NBC World Series will kick off July 23 at Wichita State University’s Eck Stadium with 16 amateur teams. Championship Night will be August 1 at Equity Bank Park -- get the full details.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Beat the heat: Got kids with endless energy or just need a quick cool-down between errands, Evergreen Park Splash Pad delivers with push-to-start jets, water-conscious fun, and an easy excuse to be the 'fun' parent. Swing by this week, let them splash while you sip something iced and enjoy a few peaceful minutes of Wichita summer.
Treat yourself tonight: Scratch-made comfort meets wait, I need that recipe creativity at The Belmont, with locally sourced plates, a brunch worth waking up for, and a cocktail program your group chat will actually talk about. Slide into College Hill vibes and let the hospitality pros handle the rest while you just enjoy.
Upgrade your nest: Whether your sectional is sagging or you’ve sworn to finally get a proper dining table, Wichita Furniture & Mattress has a massive, strollable showroom stacked with living room, bedroom, outdoor, and décor options that are actually in stock. Pop in this week, touch the fabrics, leave inspired.
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04 — Our recommendations
We got your backA handful of products and services we think are worth a look.
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Once your car passes 50,000 miles, the odds of a big repair climb fast. That's usually right when your factory coverage starts running out. Engine, transmission, electrical, they fail on their own timeline, and the bills run into the thousands. An extended warranty covers them before they hit. You receive a free year of Elite Benefits, plus 30 days to change your mind. *$300 off right now →
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎈 Big Twisted Balloon & Magic @ Haysville Community Library | Wednesday (7/22) at 10:00 AM – Big Twisted Balloon & Magic is popping into the community room with sleight of hand, oversized balloon animals, and enough dad jokes to keep the kids giggling. It is free, so bring the grandkids, or borrow one, and call it quality midweek chaos.
🎉 Party on the Prairie @ The Strip 316 | Friday (7/24) at 8:00 AM – Mini cars, major pride. The Strip 316’s annual slot car bracket party turns the prairie into a playground, with head-to-head heats, friendly smack talk, and enough burgers, family, and laughs to remind you why summer feels better in small-scale. Winner gets bragging rights, obviously.
👩 Kids in the Kitchen @ Mark Arts | Saturday (7/25) at 9:00 AM – Kids in the Kitchen is turning your pint-size food critics, ages 8–12, into actual cooks over three Saturdays in July. They will measure, mix, and plate from scratch, then come home with treats, new skills, and a shot at retiring you from short-order cook duty.
🌿 Riverside Play Days @ Kansas Wildlife Exhibit | Saturday (7/25) at 10:00 AM – Think you know who’s been waking you at dawn, the sparrows or your neighbor’s sprinklers? Meet Katie Bishop in Riverside Park for pocket guides you can keep, then help map prime bird, fox, and frog hangouts, part of a Saturday morning series all summer.
🐾 Junior Naturalist Program @ Great Plains Nature Center | Saturday (7/25) at 10:00 AM – Sign up your 3rd to 5th grader for a six-week Junior Naturalist stint at GPNC, where the prairie covers plants, pollinators, birds, and mammals. It’s free, registration required, and you’ll stay on the grounds while they nerd out about big bluestem, and spots are limited.
⚾ Baseball 'Round the Clock @ Eck Stadium | Sunday (7/26) at 12:00 AM – Clear the calendar for a 24-hour baseball binge, a beloved NBC World Series tradition running all day and all night. One ticket covers every game, plus a vintage 1800s-rules matchup and pin trading, and yes, the Kids Club gets in free. Bring coffee, not swagger.
🕰 Clock-wise: Tower Tours & Activity @ Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum | Sunday (7/26) at 1:00 PM – Think you know what makes our clock tick? Go behind the scenes in the museum’s tower, hear how City Hall went 25 years without a clock, then design your own face like a kid with better motor skills. Free, all ages, and mind the stairs.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — Wichita report Weather forecastToday — High: 90°F — Low: 70°F — Precip: 10%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. East wind 7 to 10 mph. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 70. East wind 8 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tomorrow — High: 90°F — Low: 73°F — Precip: 30%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. East southeast wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 50%. This house is wildThis one-owner Craig Sharp ranch pairs polished style with easygoing comfort on a landscaped 0.66-acre lot. Soaring ceilings, wide-plank hardwoods, and walls of windows brighten the open living space, while the quartz waterfall kitchen and dual fireplaces bring the wow factor. The finished basement, pool house, and in-ground pool turn entertaining into an art form.
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