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🌾 Sunflower Summer Returns
This is great news for Kansas families
Landon Huslig
March 31, 2025
Together With
Good morning, Wichita!
Can you believe today is the last day of Q1? How are those New Year’s Resolutions coming along?
Let's get to it!
- Landon
Sunflower Summer Returns
If you recall, the Sunflower Summer program was in danger of ceasing to exist not long ago, but we have an exciting update…
It’s back, baby!
At least for the next year, the program will continue to exist after receiving $3.5 million in funding.
ICYMI (In Case You Missed It), the Sunflower Summer App / program allows families to experience different museums and experiences around the state for free.
Together with Advanced Orthopaedic Associates
Quick question - if someone you loved was hurt, would you want to be prepared beforeor after they were hurt?
The AOA Now and Hurt! partnership will make it easier than ever to get same-day orthopedic care in Wichita.
Kids will be kids, adults will be adults, and injuries happen.
With the Hurt! app, our community can now access injury experts for free!
LOCAL BUSINESS
Opening
Rice House (Asian fusion) - Food Truck - Now Open
Izumi (all you can eat sushi) - 2636 N Greeiwch Ct (previously Buffalo Wings & Rings) - Opening TBD
Neon
Owner of Station 8 BBQ, Alex Eftekhar, got the neon sign he has been looking for up at the old Walt’s Klassics building.
STARTUP
Innovation Awards
Do you recognize any of the 2025 WBJ Innovation Awards honorees?
#WichitaLife
@wichitastateu | When is the last time you went to WSU campus?
Use #WichitaLife to get your post in the Wichita Life Update!
Together with Parade of Homes
Mark your calendars!
The 2025 Spring Parade of Homes is here and you can see where dreams are built, and where inspiration comes home.
This isn’t just an event to tour homes (although they are amazing to look at), it is an opportunity to interact with the top builders in the Wichita area, ask questions, and get inspired about your possible future home.
There’s not one not two, but THREE weekends for you to stop by!
CIVIL
Side Hustle City
If you were the City of Wichita, how would you make a few extra bucks?
Would it be to…sell your own waste?
If so, you may want to join the gov’t because that is exactly what the City of Wichita is looking to do.
The plan is to sell off biogas (mainly methane) form the wastewater treatment plant.
LOCAL
Greater Wichita YMCA
Wichita has some of the best gyms in the area, particularly the YMCAs.
They just kicked off in December for a 75k sq-ft building in Hutch.
Wichita Gladiator Dash
In just 67 days, Wichita’s Wildest 5K obstacle mud run, the Wichita Gladiator Dash, and you sign up today!
Zoo Updates
We wrote a deep dive on the Sedgwick County Zoo, but wanted to send you an updated version of the dive.
Sloth Yoga
Do you ever partake in yoga?
Do you like slothes?
Easter Eggs
There are multiple chances for your kiddos to hunt for Easter Eggs:
Eggsplore Andover Easter Egg Hunt - 4/12 - Central Park Andover
Egg the Park - 4/12 - Central Riverside Park
Great Plains Transportation Museum
Did you know downtown Wichita has a museum dedicated to trains and more?
Battle of the Bands
Coming up on Saturday, April 5th is the CASA of Sedgwick County Battle of the Bands at Wave!
CASA of Sedgwick County = Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children.
ICT EXTRA
Remote Jobs
Here are 4 remote jobs in Wichita & Kansas to get rid of your commute.
Handpan Dan
Have you ever heard of Handpan Dan?
Top 50 City
Did you know Wichita moved up from 88th to 43rd in this list of the top 50 large cities?
Let’s Party
In just 10 days, we will be celebrating 8 years of Wichita Life and we would love for you to join us!
A portion of the ticket proceeds will go towards creating a scholarship fund for Learning Lab Wichita (quick video from their Grand Opening).
What to expect:
Delicious food from Meddy's
Desserts from September Moon Cupcakery & The Popcorner
Speciality cocktail courtesy of Una Vida Tequila
Beer & wine
DJ4THEWIN on the 1s and 2s
Hanging with the most interesting people in Wichita (not us... you!)
A very special gift
Thank you to our sponsors: JP Weigand, Learning Lab Wichita, Meddy's, Margaret McHenry Maids, Una Vida Tequila, September Moon Cupcakery, Love of Character & The Popcorner
Monday 3/31
Monday Bike Night | Shamrock | 2pm
Miniature Paint Night | Headshots | 3pm
Roots & Reads | GROW | 5pm
Paranormal Cirque | Towne East Square | 7:30pm
Tuesday 4/1
Robin Spurrier Military Exhibit Opening | Kansas Aviation Museum | 2:30pm
Pokemon League | Headshots | 3pm
Culinary Workshop: Iconic Eats of Wichita | Mark Arts | 6pm
Pitch-A-Friend Wichita | Tap N Paddles | 7pm
Wednesday 4/2
Wonder Wednesdays | 701 N Amidon | 9:30am
Culinary Workshop: Mangia! A Vegetarian Italian Experience | 1307 N Rock Rd | 6pm
Geeks Who Drink Wednesday Trivia Night | Headshots | 7pm
Company | Roxy’s | 7pm
Beetlejuice (touring) | Century II | 4/2 - 4/6
Thursday 4/3
The Roundtable | Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce | 8am
In Store Author Event with Michael Poage | Watermark | 6pm
Culinary Workshop: I Want to Make What They Made | 1307 N Rock Rd | 6pm
What is Your Superpower | Marina Point Office Park | 6pm
Culinary Workshop: Foodie Favorites-Delectable Dishes Inspired by Local Food Influencers | 1307 N Rock Rd | 6pm
Blippi Join The Band Tour | Orpheum | 6pm
Rooted in Riverside: Thursday Night Gardening & Fitness Activities | Botanica | 6:30pm
Company | Roxy’s | 7pm
Coming Up
Tulip Festival | Botanica | 4/5, 4/12, 4/19
Wichita Jazz Festival | Various Locations | 4/22 - 4/26
Wichita Riverfest | Downtown Wichita | 5/30 - 6/7
Somewhere Fest & Conference | Downtown Wichita | 6/13 - 6/14
Nate Bargatze | INTRUST Bank Arena | 9/14
LIVE MUSIC
Don't see your concert or show here?
SPORTS
*Bold = Home
That's it for today! Send this to someone who you saw downtown over the weekend.
Thanks!
- Landon
