Wichita Parks & Recreation

10/25/2026

Discover a more mindful way to move! 🌿Introduction to the Alexander Technique (Ages 18+) explores how everyday habits in movement and posture can create unnecessary tension. Learn to recognize these patterns and practice moving with greater ease—from sitting and standing to lifting and dancing.

📅 November 2–December 7 🗓️ Mondays ⏰ 6–7:30 p.m. 📍 Edgemoor Recreation Center

Bring more awareness to your everyday movements. Register today:

10/24/2026

💪 Get strong and stay strong! Strength Training for Active Adults (Ages 60+) at Orchard Recreation Center helps you build strength, endurance and confidence in your movement.

Enjoy a variety of circuit exercises using free weights, weight machines, resistance bands and your own body weight. Learn proper techniques with guidance on safety and stability, and progress at your own pace!

📅 November 2–25 🗓️ Mondays & Wednesdays ⏰ 8–9 a.m. 📍 Orchard Recreation Center

Make strength part of your routine! Register today:
👉 https://bit.ly/4zsOaCE

10/24/2026

Join Golf Wichita for Ladies Appreciation Day on Saturday, October 24, from 1–5 p.m. at the Steve Hatchett Youth Learning Center at First Tee, located at MacDonald Golf Course. All ages and skill levels are welcome—bring a friend and enjoy an afternoon of golf, refreshments, shopping and fun!

🍻 Social Hour | 1–3:30 p.m.
Meet local vendors, participate in contests, enjoy giveaways and compete for prizes. Members of the Friends University Women’s Golf Team will lead clinics and provide instruction to help you build confidence and improve your game.

Refreshments will include a charcuterie board, sodas and water. Vendors may offer samples, treats and items for purchase, and a beverage cart will have additional refreshments available for purchase.

💜 Featured vendors include:
~Wichita Brewing Company
~Stretch Life
~Charlie’s Linx Permanent Jewelry
~BodyBar Pilates
~Toastique

⛳ Complimentary Nine-Hole Ladies Scramble | 3:30 p.m.
Team up for a free nine-hole scramble with two-person ladies teams! Space is limited to 22 teams, with in-person registration only beginning at 1 p.m. Teams will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

The driving range will remain open throughout the event, including during the tournament, so guests who aren’t playing can continue enjoying time on the range.

⏰ Arrive early! The first 50 ladies will receive a complimentary goodie bag. Park at the MacDonald clubhouse, and transportation to the driving range will be provided.

10/24/2026

Halloween Dance (United Way Fundraiser | Friday, Oct. 30 | 7-9pm | Naftzger Park

Put on your costume and join Wichita Parks & Recreation for an all-ages Halloween Dance in support of our United Way campaign!

FR3EDM Music will DJ the dance party, with line dancing, spooky trivia, yard games, food trucks, and trick-or-treating for kids and adults. Bring your family or friends and come ready to celebrate!

The suggested donation is $5 per person - register online at the link below. We hope to see you there!
https://bit.ly/HalloweenDanceUWF

10/23/2026

🎃 Cool rides, sweet treats and fall fun! Join Evergreen Recreation Center and Hope 4 Da Hood for the FREE Fall Fest Lowrider Trunk or Treat!
📅 Friday, Oct. 23 | 6–8 p.m.
📍 Evergreen Rec Center | 2700 N. Woodland

Enjoy lowrider trunk-or-treating, carnival games, a cake walk, creative crafts, food and great music! 🌭 Free hot dogs and drinks provided by Funky Monkey Munchies while supplies last.
Bring the family for a fun-filled evening! 🍬

10/22/2026

📚 No School? No Problem! 🙌 Keep the kids active, engaged and having fun on select in-service and school break dates with Kids Konnection! 🎨⚽️🎮Designed for children ages 6–12, Kids Konnection is a KDHE-licensed program with a 1:15 staff-to-child ratio and activity-packed days from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

📍 Locations:
• Brewer Community Center – 1329 E. 16th St.
• Edgemoor Recreation Center – 5815 E. 9th St.
• Linwood Recreation Center – 1901 S. Kansas
• Orchard Recreation Center – 4808 W. 9th St.

📅 Fall & Winter 2026 Dates:
• Nov. 3 – Brewer
• Nov. 23–25
• Dec. 21–23
• Dec. 28–30

💲 $30/day per child
Fee includes morning and afternoon snacks. Just send your child with lunch and a drink!
🎒 Give the kids a fun place to spend their day while school is out!
👉 Register today: https://www.wichita.gov/623/Kids-Konnection

10/22/2026

❄️ Holiday lights, visits with Santa and snowy adventures await! Hear from Marketing Manager Shana Appelhanz about three upcoming Wichita Parks & Recreation events: Watson’s Christmas Express, Winter Wonderland and Snow Glow. Mark your calendars for winter fun! City of Wichita- Government Miracle League of Wichita OJ Watson Park Naftzger Park

Parks & Recreation | Wichita, KS

10/22/2026

🎨 Tile it and style it! Create a one-of-a-kind piece in Mosaic Wooden Tray (Ages 14+)! Arrange colorful glass tiles and mixed mosaic materials inside a carved wooden shape to bring your design to life. This beginner-friendly class covers planning your layout, safely handling pre-cut glass, applying adhesive and grouting. All materials are provided!

📅 Mondays, November 2 & 9 ⏰ 6:30–8:30 p.m. 📍 Carl G. Brewer Community Center

Get creative—register today! 👉 Sign up here: https://kswichitaweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?module=AR&fmid=70001334&InterfaceParameter=WebTrac

10/22/2026

Help Us Grow a Greener Wichita! 🌱Roll up your sleeves and help make a lasting impact in our community! The Forestry Division of Wichita Parks & Recreation is looking for volunteers to help plant 40+ trees at L.W. Clapp Park on Friday, October 30.

These new trees will help create a greener, healthier Wichita and provide benefits for the community for years to come. No experience is necessary—just bring your willingness to help!

Tree Planting Details:
🌳 Friday, October 30 at 9 a.m.
📍 L.W. Clapp Park near Mt. Vernon and S. Bluff St.

All are welcome to participate. Planting equipment and bottled water will be provided. Volunteers should wear comfortable outdoor work clothes and bring their own work gloves.

Get outside, give back to your community and help us put down roots for Wichita’s future! To volunteer or learn more, contact Alycia Garrett at [email protected] or call 316-268-4686.