Father’s Day is coming soon, and fast! We can’t believe it! Father’s are an integral part in most family’s lives. So, we wanted to give you some ideas on local gifts for those super dads in your life. So, we’ve create this guide to Father’s Day in Wichita. Look it through, get some ideas, make some plans, and get that gift that they are deserve!
Father's Day Events
2021 Wichita Open | Monday, June 14-20
Crestview Country Club – Although this is the week before Father’s Day, this is still a great gift opportunity as Wichita’s popular golf tournament. Tickets are $10, VIP tickets are $85, and parking is $6. Click here
Comedian Tim Gaither | Thurs 6/17 @8pm, Fri 6/18 @7:30 or 10pm, Sat 6/19 @7:30 or 10pm
The Loony Bin – Make date night a priority and take the special dad in your life to see this hilarious comedian! Click here
The Kansas Sate Cowboy Fast Draw Championship | Friday, June 18 at various times
Old Cowtown Museum – Men and women from across the United States, come to Wichita Kansas and dress in 1800s attire to compete in the sport of Cowboy fast draw. Click here
Night at the Fountains – Food Truck Rally | Friday, June 18 from 6-9pm
Fountains at WaterWalk –Come out and indulge in your favorite local food trucks and support a featured nonprofit each month. Click here
14th Annual Stearman Fly-in | Saturday, June 19
Stearman Field Bar and Grill – All kinds of aircraft will be coming and going throughout the day. Live music by PATZ from Noon-4pm & Lucky People from 7-11pm. This is a time when you get to walk around on the tarmac and get up close to aircraft. Click here
Floatin on the River | Saturday, June 19
Wichita Boathouse – See the Keeper of the Plains and downtown skyline like you’ve never seen it before! Following a short kayak training, you’ll set off on a leisurely paddling tour from the ramp just south of the Wichita Boathouse, to the Keeper of the Plains and back. Click here
Daddy Daughter Tea Time & Dance | Saturday, June 19 from 3-5pm
The Enchanted Mermaid – Teatime with the mermaids, Art craft, Makeovers, photos, food, treats, tea, lemonade, and dance! Click here
Cosmosphere BOGO Admission | Sunday, June 20
Cosmosphere – If you go to the Cosmosphere on Father’s Day, they have a BOGO special to let dad’s in free with one paid admission. Click here
Free Admission for Dad @Botanica | Sunday, June 20
All dads will have free admission on Father’s Day. Click here
Beer, Brunch, and Bingo | Sunday, June 20, from 10am-12pm and 12pm-2pm
Chicken N Pickle – Celebrate Father’s Day at Chicken N Pickle this year! Play Bingo with Dad on the rooftop, we will Boulevard Specials and Boulevard prizes including a Boulevard Hammock for the grand prize! We will have two sessions, 10am-12pm and 12pm – 2pm. Click here to reserve a table
Food and Drink Gifts
Brew Wagon Tour – Book a tour with the Brew Wagon for a special Father’s Day date night. They will drive you on a 3-hour tour to local breweries – tickets are all inclusive which include a flight of four beers at each stop and a behind-the scenes tour of the brewing process. Click here
Chick N Max – They will be doing a Father’s Day Special on June 19 and 20. It is a an extra large whole smoked chicken, 6 tenders, and 3 family sides for $25. It is best if you pre-order so they can have it ready at the time you want to pick it up. Click here
LaMar’s Donuts – Dad’s get to enjoy a free donut and a free coffee on Father’s Day. Click here
Nifty Nuthouse – Make sure to grab a Father’s Day basket before they run out. Click here
Rocket Fizz – Candy and soda – how much better can it get? Make sure you get some unique root beers and candy for the special dad in your life. Click here
The PopCorner – For $33.49 the Fathers Day Box includes: Your choice of 4 small popcorn bags, a rice crispy treat, a 5 ounce package of our Cinnamon Sugared Nuts, a customizable card featuring one of our 3 Dad Jokes and a Happy Fathers Day message inside. Click here
Wicked Brew Tour – Does your husband like alcohol and/or coffee? Take a tour and get some locally brewed drinks while participating in Visit Wichita’s Wicked Brew Tour. Once you get ten, you can even turn in your passport for a T-shirt! Click here
Clothes and Accessories
Buckle – This clothing store at Towne West Mall is having a Father’s Day sale from now until June 20th. Click here
ICT Socks – What better way to shop local than buy some Wichita flag socks to spice up his wardrobe? Click here
Hatman Jacks – Take the special dad in your life to Hatman Jacks to get him a quality cowboy hat. Click here
Standard Issue Co – Get your husband some quality and timeless pieces at this local clothing store. Or get him a gift card. Click here
Sweet ‘n Saucy – Not only does this store sell candy and sodas, but they also have a wide selection of socks. Get some unique socks for dad! Click here
Wicked Twisted Creations – Order this funny “Dad Bod: Working on my Six Pack” shirt. Click here
Sports and Outdoors
Blade and Timber / Axe to Grind – Is your man a lumberjack at heart? Get him a gift card to one of these local axe throwing spots. Click here and click here
Bliss Climbing and Fitness – On Father’s Day, admission will be free for dads with payment of another adult admission. Also, get him a gift card for some rock climbing! Click here
Disc Golf – Get the special father in your life more throwing discs and send him off to play on some of Wichita’s disc golf courses. Click here
Golf Wichita – Book a tee time for him, buy a gift card, or go big and get him a membership! Click here
Range 54 – Send the dad in your life to this family-friendly pistol and rifle shooting range. And they will be having a 10% discount on new memberships during Father’s Day weekend. Click here
The Arcade – Gift a gift card to this retro arcade. My husband is such a fan of these oldstyle arcade games (and Disney’s Wreck-It-Ralph). Click here
Wichita Wind Surge – Get your man some tickets to a Wind Surge game this summer. Click here
Photos and Pictures
Photography by Lorraine Street Lotus – She will be doing father’s day photo sessions for $40/hour prorated. That’ll be good from June 14th – June 26th. After that rate is $55/hour. Those come with choice of canvas prints 8″x8″ ($12), 10″x8″ ($15), or 16″x12″ ($27). You can also get cardstock prints which come with choice of 4″x6″ ($2) 5″x7″ ($2.50) or 8″x10″ ($4.50).
PRNT Studio – Get some personalized photos of dad such as photos, keychains, wallet inserts, pillow cases, aprons, socks, and much more. Click here
Other Gifts for Dad
Clifton Collective: Check out the Pop up shops throughout June at Clifton Collective to support local small businesses. Click here
Kindred and Kel – We love this idea of a gift box for dad. This one includes: Best Dad Ever Coffee Mug, Rise and Grind Coffee Scoop, Morning Mud Coffee, Leather Scented Candle, Safety Matches, Bamboo Soap Dish, Vanilla Oak Soap, Stiffs Collar Stays, Dark Chocolate Caramels. Click here
ICT Box – Get the special man in your life a Roots Box which includes aftershave and shave gel as well as a limited edition ICT leather keychain.
The Rusted Rooser: Give a gift card, a hoodie, handmade gift, tumbler, or other unique gift along with a cup of coffee. Click here
The Yard Designs: Surprise him by decorating the yard with a sign that shouts “I love you, Dad!” Click here
Yankee Candle Company: Who doesn’t love scented candles? And they can be personalized, too. Check it out at Towne East Square. Click here