South Central Kansas Tourism Region

11/13/2026

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐲, 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐨 𝐇𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐍𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝟐𝟏!

STARRY, STARRY NIGHT ON CORONADO HEIGHTS POSTPONED:
The forecast for Saturday night is for extensive cloud cover causing event organizers to 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐍𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝟐𝟏.

All shuttle reservations will be transferred to the new date with the same timed schedule. If you have a reservation and are unable to make the new date, please go into the Evite reservation by clicking on this link and canceling it. If you need help or have questions, call the Lindsborg Convention and Visitors Bureau at 785-227-8687.

All scheduled events will still be available on the new date. This includes the programs offered by the Salina Astronomy Club and Jim Richardson, Photographer.

The Coronado Heights experience will have two 30-minute opportunities with the Cosmosphere: "Telescope Viewing" and "Star Tour." Participants will spend one hour on Coronado Heights before the shuttle will take them back to Lindsborg.

On the night of the event, pick up reserved shuttle wristbands at the J.O. Sundstrom Conference Center's north lobby (look for the signs) beginning at 5:30pm. The Conference Center is located at 102 N Main Street.

Access to the Cosmosphere telescopes is limited to those with wristbands. Traffic to and from Coronado Heights for this event needs to be via the shuttles to limit the light pollution for viewers and to keep the event safe.

Additional programming for the evening will include "Glories of Our Night Sky: Wonders and Worries," from National Geographic Photographer, Jim Richardson. Richardson's program will take place at the J.O. Conference Center's Banquet Hall and will be repeated at 7:00pm and 8:00pm. Each program lasts 30-45 minutes. Enter from the south lobby (look for the signs).

The Salina Astronomy Club will provide additional viewing opportunities and programming at Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum. Beginning at 5:45pm, Dorothy Hanna will discuss "Constellations," David Hanson will discuss "Navigation," and Jeffrey Kassoff will discuss "The Interstellar Medium (ISM)." Each discussion will run approximately 20 minutes. Three to four high-powered telescopes will be set up in Heritage Square for those unable to reserve a ride to Coronado Heights or those that prefer less rocky surfaces. The Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum offers ADA accessibility.

For updated event details, including weather conditions, visit the Starry, Starry Night at Coronado Heights webpage or follow Visit Lindsborg's page.

This event is sponsored by the Cosmosphere , Visit Lindsborg, Small World Gallery, Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum, Salina Astronomy Club, Long McArthur, Midway Motors McPherson, and the Smoky Valley Historical Association - Kansas.

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11/13/2026

Excited to visit this!

WICHITA WEDNESDAY - The People of Etzanoa

The picture is of a Wichita Tribe woman and her baby; the picture was taken by Omaha photographer Frank A. Rinehart in 1899.

Long before Arkansas City existed, the ancestors of the Wichita people built a thriving community here at Etzanoa, the Great Settlement. Their lives were shaped by the seasons and the land around them.

In spring and summer, families lived in permanent villages. Women farmed corn, beans, squash, pumpkins, and to***co, and gathered wild plants like amaranth and sunflower. They often grew a surplus and traded it to neighboring groups that did not farm. Men hunted bison, deer, antelope, and bear. In the fall, many families left on extended hunting trips, living in portable skin tepees.

The most distinctive feature of a Wichita village was the beehive-shaped grass house, 15 to 30 feet across and 12 to 20 feet tall. Our newly completed Wichita replica grass house brings this history to life right here in Arkansas City.

Family life centered on women. Wichita society was matrilocal and matrilineal. A married couple lived with the wife’s family, headed by a grandmother or great-grandmother. Women also planted the crops, built the houses, gathered firewood, and hauled water, while men focused on hunting and warfare.

Come see for yourself! Visit the Etzanoa Immersion Center, take a tour, and see our grass house, and bring your family, friends, or class. We can’t wait to welcome you!

Open from 10 am - 5 pm on Fridays & Saturday and Sundays 1 pm - 5 pm
Etzanoa, 28379 81st Rd, Arkansas City, KS 67005
www.etzanoa.net

11/02/2026

November 27 & 28, 2026 Mark your calendars! The Chase County Chamber of Commerce invites you to our two-day event planned for the weekend after Thanksgiving which includes Friday's kid's night, Saturday's silent & live auctions, arts & crafts fair, Chase County Old School events, open houses, tours of the historic courthouse & Strong City Opera House, Santa & his reindeer, a parade and lighting of the historic courthouse! See our Events Calendar for details!!

10/20/2026

Outdoor, immersive theater experience! Only a few tickets left for the 10pm showings on Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24!
Get yours at broadwayrfd.org/tickets
Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum Broadway RFD

We are so excited that tomorrow is opening night! We can't wait to see all of you that have tickets for this weekend.

There are still tickets available for next weekend. Head over to www.broadwayrfd.org to get yours.

09/22/2026

OOM-PAH! OOM-PAH! Get ready because it’s time for Oktoberfest!
Grab your friends and lederhosen and join us for the 9th Annual Oktoberfest, Saturday, September 26th, from 5 to 10 p.m. at Pratt’s Lemon Park!
Enjoy German-inspired fun with music, food trucks, drinks, yard games, stein-holding competition and more!
Advance tickets are just $15 and are on sale now — or get yours at the gate for $20 each/
And remember, this celebration is for ages 21 and over!
Pratt Oktoberfest, Saturday, September 26th, Lemon Park! Prost! For more information contact Pratt Oktoberfest (tag on FB)

09/22/2026

The Medicine Lodge Peace Treaty Festival 2026 is right around the corner!

This Friday, Saturday and Sunday!

Visit peacetreaty.org for more information!

09/22/2026

September 22nd is National Scenic Byway Day! We celebrate the Flint Hills National Scenic Byway and the stories that make byway travel memorable. From winding mountain passes and coastal highways to river canyons and historic main streets, scenic byways invite travelers to slow down and discover the off the beaten path. Wherever the road-trip takes you, plan to take the scenic route. Stop at a local café, explore a new trail, snap a photo at an overlook, and support the communities that make these journeys special.
What’s your favorite scenic drive? Share it in the comments!

09/09/2026

Thanks for visiting!