1.) Keeper on the Plains (Cost = FREE)
Every 15 minutes starting at 9:00pm, the Ring of Fire surrounding the Keeper lights up the statue and surrounding area. Parking is available on both the north and south ends of the bridges. While you are there, see if you can find the statue troll locked underground, the Indian Artifacts along the wall leading up to the Keeper, and the Walkways that line the river on both sides. If you get there before it gets dark, follow Sims Road North and walk through Riverside Park to see the fountains and the geese.
2.) Northrock Theatres (Tickets for 2 = $12)
On Sundays before 6pm, all Family tickets to Northrock theatres are $6 each. If seeing movies month after their release is not a big deal, The Palace has the best rates at 2 for $5 but if you are interested in seeing the movie before it comes out on blu-ray, Northrock Theatres is the rate and the best Theatre in Wichita for a great quality experience and an affordable rate. Try to save the theatre for cloudy days, this summer should mostly be spent outside enjoying the city, enjoying the weather, enjoying the company, and getting the exercise.
3.) Douglas Avenue Sculptures (Cost = FREE)
On Douglas between St. Francis & Main (North and South Sides) there are dozens of beautiful bronze statues of wildlife, families, toys, and more. Each paints a vivid picture. Go down, tell a story of each one, practice photography, hang out with them, and enjoy the space. Watch out for traffic, Douglas can be quite busy. Don’t miss the large park of the statues with a city cafe, the guitar-playing cowboy, girl chasing a balloon, and more. Take your time, will be a fun date that can easily take up a couple hours.
4.) The Lake Afton Observatory (2 tickets = $8)
The Observatory is located 20 miles southwest of downtown Wichita at MacArthur Road (39th Street South) and 247th Street West in Lake Afton County Park. It is immediately north of the lake, just off MacArthur Road. Stargaze, see the moon in a new way, with tons of telescopes, and observe planetary motions up close and personal. Hours on Friday, Saturday from 8:00-10:00 PM, changing in April to 8:30-10:30pm.
5.) The Great Plains Nature Center (Cost = FREE)
The Great Plains Nature Center (GPNC) is a nature education facility located at 6232 E. 29th Street North in northeast Wichita, Kansas. We are located one half mile south of Kansas Highway 96 at the northwest corner of the intersection of Woodlawn and 29th Street North.
I have another cheap date idea. With the weather getting warmer, go on a walk or ride your bikes together ending up at Braum’s for ice cream! When you are away from TV or other distractions you will really focus on each other and can have some good discussion. It is an especially good way to get to know someone.
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