Earth Day Kansas Style

Earth Day is coming up for 2013.
Get in on some great deals and events going on starting this weekend

Sedgwick County Zoo:  Earth Day Kansas:
Thursday, April 25, 9am-2pm
This is a really fun, interactive exhibit that is free throughout the zoo that is geared towards children through 5th grade.  Visit stations that show how our environment is affected by pollution, and chemicals and how to protect our world.  Admission is FREE the entire day!!! Expect large crowds at this event as many class rooms will be visiting for this day.

Earthfest V
Saturday, April 27th 9:30am-9pm
Herman Hill Park
Fifth Annual event. New vendors, old favorites, tours of Wichita Water Center and Museum, music, activities, MUCH more!
Kids activities
Politics and Environmental Panel 
Free plants from Kaw Valley Greenhouse from 10-4
Live Music on City Stage
Free Water tours all day and tours of the water museum
3R's swapmeet starting at 10 am.  Bring a reusable item you don't need and take one you can use away.  
Resource Booth
Local businesses and vendors


Michaels Craft Stores
Celebrate earth day with a T-Shirt Upcycling show and tell. Learn how you can turn your old t shirts into useful and trendy accessories.  (East and West location 1-3 on 4/20)

FREE Reusable shopping bag from Target on 4/21 while supplies last. Available at Guest Services. One per guest.

Andover Public Library will have special guest speakers related to water conservation, composting with worms, and making and using rain barrels.  April 22nd at 6:30. 

Earth Day Sampling event at The Fresh Market:  
April 20 and 21st. Bradley Fair location (and 131 of their stores worldwide)
Enjoy tasty samples and great specials at this sampling event. This is a great way to get extra savings on this store's specialty local, regional and organic items.
Samples to include:*
*sampling to vary by location

·         The Fresh Market Organic coffees

·         Rhythm Organic Kale Chips

·         Coco Libre Organic Coconut Water

Shoppers can expect special two-day deals* on many of The Fresh Market’s organic favorites, including:

·         The Fresh Market Organic Nuts and Seeds $1.00 Off, Reg. $3.99-$8.99 each

·          The Fresh Market Fair Trade Organic Coffees BOGO, Save $11.99 on 2

·         Justin’s Organic Peanut Butter Cups 2/$3.00, Save $.98 on 2

·         Organic Theo Bars 2/$7, Save $2.98 on 2

·         The Fresh Market All Natural Soaps BOGO, Save $5.99 on 2

·         Coco Libre Organic Coconut Water BOGO, Save $2.39 on 2

·         Rhythm Organic Kale Chips BOGO, Save $5.

If you know of any events or freebies in the Wichita area, email me at wichitacitymom@gmail.com or just leave a comment on this post!