Blog /blog/stories/ Blog Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:29:14 +0000 Spring Blooms and Downtown Festivals Bring Splashes of Color to Kansas /blog/stories/post/spring-blooms-and-downtown-festivals-bring-splashes-of-color-to-kansas/ /blog/stories/post/spring-blooms-and-downtown-festivals-bring-splashes-of-color-to-kansas/#comments /blog/stories/post/spring-blooms-and-downtown-festivals-bring-splashes-of-color-to-kansas/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Shake off the winter chill and warm up to the sights and sounds of a colorful Kansas spring. Tulips explode into a kaleidoscope of blooms at botanical gardens across the state, while cities and towns kick off the season with cultural events you won’t want to miss. Here’s a sampler of it all.

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10 Reasons Why the NBC World Series Should Be Your Family's Next Summer Road Trip /blog/stories/post/10-reasons-why-the-nbc-world-series-should-be-your-familys-next-summer-road-trip/ /blog/stories/post/10-reasons-why-the-nbc-world-series-should-be-your-familys-next-summer-road-trip/#comments /blog/stories/post/10-reasons-why-the-nbc-world-series-should-be-your-familys-next-summer-road-trip/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:00:00 -0500

There's something magical about summer baseball that takes us back to our own childhood—the smell of fresh-cut grass, the crack of a wooden bat, and those endless July evenings that seemed to stretch on forever. But here's the reality: you don't need to spend hundreds of dollars at a major league

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Wichita in Winter: Warm Adventures and Winter Wonders /blog/stories/post/wichita-in-winter-warm-adventures-and-winter-wonders/ /blog/stories/post/wichita-in-winter-warm-adventures-and-winter-wonders/#comments /blog/stories/post/wichita-in-winter-warm-adventures-and-winter-wonders/ Tue, 30 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0500

When the temperature in Kansas turns frosty, the Heart of the Country does not hibernate. Wichita – the state’s largest city – shines bright all winter long. From live entertainment to modern indoor attractions, the city offers a blend of warmth and wonder. January visitors also have the chance to

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How to Spend Christmas and New Years in Kansas /blog/stories/post/your-guide-on-how-spend-the-week-after-christmas-in-kansas/ /blog/stories/post/your-guide-on-how-spend-the-week-after-christmas-in-kansas/#comments /blog/stories/post/your-guide-on-how-spend-the-week-after-christmas-in-kansas/ Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Christmas will be on a Thursday in 2025, meaning the days immediately after will fall on a weekend. Let yourself end this year by completing everything you might have on that travel bucket list! Planning on staying in Kansas for a few extra days after Christmas, or even the whole week leading up to

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Top Kansas Events for the Holidays /blog/stories/post/top-kansas-events-for-the-holidays/ /blog/stories/post/top-kansas-events-for-the-holidays/#comments /blog/stories/post/top-kansas-events-for-the-holidays/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

You'll love the holiday season in Kansas! Communities around the state come together and put on incredible light displays and events to celebrate festive holidays. This year's itinerary has everything you'll need to fulfill those holiday traveling goals! Don't forget to also check out our Holiday

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Where to see Brightest Holiday Lights in Kansas /blog/stories/post/where-to-see-brightest-holiday-lights-in-kansas/ /blog/stories/post/where-to-see-brightest-holiday-lights-in-kansas/#comments /blog/stories/post/where-to-see-brightest-holiday-lights-in-kansas/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Get ready to explore some of the most beautiful light displays this season in Kansas! You'll be able to find numerous light shows and displays that run through late November and all of December, with some even going into the middle of January. Whether you enjoy a good tree lighting ceremony, light

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Kansas Labor Day Weekend Events 2025 /blog/stories/post/kansas-labor-day-weekend-events/ /blog/stories/post/kansas-labor-day-weekend-events/#comments /blog/stories/post/kansas-labor-day-weekend-events/ Mon, 11 Aug 2025 11:00:00 -0400

Ready for some Labor Day Weekend fun? Kansas has some amazing local events in store just for you!

Be sure to use #ToTheStarsKS when you post your patriotic pics for your chance to be featured on the ¸£ÀûÉ© social channels!

Middle of Everywhere Music Festival - Humboldt

Head over to Humboldt

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Kansas 4th of July Celebrations: Join the Party! /blog/stories/post/kansas-4th-of-july-celebrations-join-the-party/ /blog/stories/post/kansas-4th-of-july-celebrations-join-the-party/#comments /blog/stories/post/kansas-4th-of-july-celebrations-join-the-party/ Mon, 09 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Are you ready to experience an All-American 4th of July? We've rounded up some of the amazing communities that are putting on a show on the holiday weekend! Fireworks aren't your thing? No problem! From air shows to made-from-scratch eats to carnivals and concerts, there's more to see than the

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Christmas Lights Road Trip Through Southeast Kansas /blog/stories/post/christmas-lights-road-trip-through-southeast-kansas/ /blog/stories/post/christmas-lights-road-trip-through-southeast-kansas/#comments /blog/stories/post/christmas-lights-road-trip-through-southeast-kansas/ Sun, 17 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0500
Take your family on a road trip to experience the beautiful and magical, FREE light displays throughout . Some of these, likely in communities you've never heard of, are going to surprise you.

Includes more than 20 displays featuring nearly 500,000 lights. There is a synched radio

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How to spend your Winter Break in Wichita, Kansas /blog/stories/post/how-to-spend-your-winter-break-in-wichita-kansas/ /blog/stories/post/how-to-spend-your-winter-break-in-wichita-kansas/#comments /blog/stories/post/how-to-spend-your-winter-break-in-wichita-kansas/ Wed, 06 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0500

Kansas’ largest city, Wichita, is a must-visit Midwest destination year-round, and wintertime is especially loaded with holiday activities and unique experiences. You’ll find plenty to do, whether you’re planning on indoor family fun or a romantic getaway.

There are at every price

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