Attention, Kansans! Are you making summer travel plans? Be a tourist right here in Wichita, the Heart of the Country, for a great price – free! Many of Wichita’s most popular attractions are participating in the 2024 Sunflower Summer program, brought to you by Kansas Tourism, which allows all Kansas families with school-aged children free admission from May 25 to Aug. 11. That means FREE admission at 19 Wichita attractions all summer long!

With that many attractions to visit, plan for an extended stay or a long weekend in the Heart of the Country. Heck, you may have to plan more than one getaway to Wichita this summer in order to visit all 19 attractions!

The program is designed to give affordable access to tourism attractions across the state and support the Kansas tourism economy. Those wishing to take part in the Sunflower Summer Program just need to download the app. For complete program details, see Kansas Tourism’s guide.

Families Enjoy Sedgwick County Zoo

Wichita attractions participating in 2024 Sunflower Summer include: 

In addition to visiting 19 fantastic museums and attractions in Wichita for free, you’ll find lots of other free and affordable activities such as viewing the “Ring of Fire” at the Keeper of the Plains and taking selfies in front of murals and public art throughout the city. In total, there are 220-plus attractions and museums throughout the state participating in the program this year. Check out Kansas Tourism’s Sunflower Summer guide for details and the full list of participants. And be sure to scope out other special coupons and deals offered statewide!

A mother takes a photo of her son sitting between his dad and brother while he digs into a banana split at Old Mill Tasty Shop in downtown Wichita

Whether you're looking for fun outdoor adventures, like exploring nature and wildlife, or indoor activities, like educational and hands-on experiences, you'll find things to do for the entire family.

The Heart of the Country is jam-packed with cultural experiences, shopping and delicious local restaurants. Plus, there are always fun events and a steady stream of concerts in Wichita no matter when you visit. Browse the event calendar for upcoming activities taking place while you're here and take a look at our full list of things to do for even more inspiration. With so many engaging attractions and events, you'll discover why all kids, and the kid in all of us, love visiting Wichita.

two children play on a bed at a Wichita hotel

There is so much to do in the Heart of the Country, you'll want to book a hotel to be able to experience it all. Wichita has more than 8,100 rooms for every type of family, from affordable hotels to spacious suites and top-of-the-line, full-service hotels in every region of the city. Hotels with pools, both indoor and outdoor, can be found at various price points as well. Find a place to stay with this guide. And download our 2024 Spring/Summer visitors guide for more ideas and inspiration for your visit to Wichita.