Grandparents Guide 2026
the active age
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Summer Reading at Wichita Public Library Summer Reading Welcome to our 4th Annual Grandparents GuideLibrary to Fun! at Wichita Public By Teresa Schmied organization's generosity, including What began as a simple idea truly a joy. As a grandmother to At The Active Age, it’s our mission to educate, empower and entertain, and we believe this special section does just that. Inside, you’ll find a wonderful mix of local advertisers and out-of-town attractions — perfect for day trips or weekend adventures with your grandchildren. We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our 2026 sponsors. Music Theatre Wichita has been a valued supporter since the very beginning—joining us for our first Grandparents Guide in 2024 and continuing to stand behind this publication each year. The
providing tickets for participating grandparents, helps create lasting memories for families. A very special thank you to our newest sponsor, Wichita Public Library, for its generous financial support We would also like to recognize Valley Print Logistics for their support as our print sponsor, helping ensure this guide reaches the hands of thousands of readers in our community. A special thank you goes out to the families who contributed photos and stories of their “littles.” Your memories bring this publication to life.
has grown into a meaningful community tradition — one that brings generations together and celebrates the special bond between grandparents and their grandchildren. Putting this guide together is
11 grandchildren myself, I know first- hand that there is always something to do, somewhere to go and memories waiting to be made. Teresa Schmied is advertsing director at The Active Age.
May 21-July 30, 2026
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May 21-July 30, 2026
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