Blog /blog/stories/ Blog Sat, 18 Apr 2026 02:35:10 +0000 2026 Kansas Day Events /blog/stories/post/kansas-day-events/ /blog/stories/post/kansas-day-events/#comments /blog/stories/post/kansas-day-events/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500

We hope everyone had fun celebrating the 165th birthday of the State of Kansas! We will be back next year with yet another list of events for 2027!

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Explore 8 Kansas Places with Living Heritage /blog/stories/post/explore-8-kansas-places-with-living-heritage/ /blog/stories/post/explore-8-kansas-places-with-living-heritage/#comments /blog/stories/post/explore-8-kansas-places-with-living-heritage/ Fri, 14 Jun 2024 15:00:00 -0400

Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area includes the sites of extraordinary events that forever changed America. In the nineteenth century, the nation was focused on the Missouri-Kansas border, where peoples with different definitions of freedom collided, inciting and fueling a Civil War. The

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How to Honor Black History Month in Wichita, Kansas /blog/stories/post/how-to-honor-black-history-month-in-wichita-kansas/ /blog/stories/post/how-to-honor-black-history-month-in-wichita-kansas/#comments /blog/stories/post/how-to-honor-black-history-month-in-wichita-kansas/ Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500

February is Black History Month, and there are numerous ways to recognize the month throughout Kansas and in the state’s largest city, Wichita.

The African American experience in Wichita, the Heart of the Country, is rich and worth exploring. People in the Heart of the Country are nice and

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Lindsborg, Kansas: Where Swedish Heritage and Enchanting Adventures Converge! /blog/stories/post/lindsborg-kansas-where-swedish-heritage-and-enchanting-adventures-converge/ /blog/stories/post/lindsborg-kansas-where-swedish-heritage-and-enchanting-adventures-converge/#comments /blog/stories/post/lindsborg-kansas-where-swedish-heritage-and-enchanting-adventures-converge/ Wed, 18 Oct 2023 15:00:00 -0400

, is also known as Little Sweden USA. This quaint city in McPherson County has all the Swedish roots you are looking for. With a population of less than 4,000, Lindsborg is listed as number five for the You can find beautiful roadside

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Your guide to finding pumpkin patches, Halloween events and more in Wichita /blog/stories/post/your-guide-to-finding-pumpkin-patches-halloween-events-and-more-in-wichita/ /blog/stories/post/your-guide-to-finding-pumpkin-patches-halloween-events-and-more-in-wichita/#comments /blog/stories/post/your-guide-to-finding-pumpkin-patches-halloween-events-and-more-in-wichita/ Tue, 03 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Wichita, the Heart of the Country, has a lot to offer those ready to ditch their flip-flops for hoodies and boots. The pumpkin patches, corn mazes and family-friendly events you can find in Kansas’ largest city provide a variety of safe, fun outdoor activities to enjoy. There are also plenty of

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Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month in Wichita /blog/stories/post/hispanic-heritage-month-in-wichita/ /blog/stories/post/hispanic-heritage-month-in-wichita/#comments /blog/stories/post/hispanic-heritage-month-in-wichita/ Tue, 05 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0400

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage in Wichita!

Hispanic and Latino traditions and culture are an integral part of the fabric of Kansas, with legacies that endure through generations. When you visit the state, you will find fiestas, Latino art festivals and celebrations of Hispanic food, drink and music.

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5 things to know about Wichita’s annual Asian Festival /blog/stories/post/things-to-know-about-wichitas-annual-asian-festival/ /blog/stories/post/things-to-know-about-wichitas-annual-asian-festival/#comments /blog/stories/post/things-to-know-about-wichitas-annual-asian-festival/ Tue, 04 Oct 2022 11:00:00 -0400

Celebrate Asian Heritage in Wichita!

In the biggest city in the state of Kansas, you can expect a wide variety of cultural events and attractions. For 41 years, the Wichita Asian Festival has been bringing Kansans together to share an appreciation for Asian culture. Known for offering the discovery

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