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Sunflower Summer returns in 2026 with 230+ free attractions for Kansas families

Kansas Tourism, joined by Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland, announced that more than 230 tourism attractions will participate in the 2026 Sunflower Summer program, providing Kansas…

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Kansas Tourism, joined by Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland, announced that more than 230 tourism attractions will participate in the 2026 Sunflower Summer program, providing Kansas families free access to participating sites statewide.

Eligible Kansas residents with school-aged children from pre-K through 12th grade can use the program for free one-time admissions to each participating attraction for students and one accompanying adult. The program runs July 9 through August 2.

Passes can be claimed through the Sunflower Summer app and redeemed at each attraction upon arrival. Families can find the full participating list and details on the Sunflower Summer webpage.

To share experiences, families are encouraged to use #ToTheStarsKS and #SunflowerSummer.