Kansas Tourism announces the launch of the 2025 Sunflower Summer program that offers free admission to more than 230 attractions and events across the state.
The program offers summer fun for those looking for entertaining and educational activities for the kids. All Kansas school-aged children from pre-K through 12th grade are eligible to participate. This includes public and private school students as well as those who are home schooled. Participating attractions in southeast Kansas include Ralph Mitchell Zoo, Elk City State Park, and the Independence Historical Museum and Art Center in Independence, Big Brutus in West Mineral, the Parsons Historical Museum, and the Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum in Chanute.
Other attractions include the N-D-G-A National Glass Museum in Wellington and Field Station Dinosaurs in Derby, plus many more.
The program covers admission costs for eligible students and one adult guardian per attraction, per season. Tickets can be claimed through the free Sunflower Summer app and redeemed at the venue upon arrival.
The season begins this Saturday and runs through August 3.
To sign up or to see a list of participating attractions, go here.




