May 26th – August 13th, 2023

Beginning May 26th through August 13th, 2023 Kansas families can make one visit to Field Station: Dinosaurs absolutely FREE!

This summer – funded by the Kansas Department of Education* – Field Station: Dinosaurs will provide FREE ADMISSION for Kansas Students (PreK-12) and up to two (2) adults per group when using the Sunflower Summer App.

TWO (2) ADULTS MAY RECEIVE ADMISSION with each group’s visit – additional adults will need to purchase an Adult Day Pass to enter.

*While allocated budget lasts. If the Sunflower Summer program’s allocated budget should be expended before August 13th, the program will be CLOSED at that time. Learn more at SunflowerSummer.org

THE DAY OF YOUR VISIT

You will select the guests in your group and claim your voucher to visit. After claiming your voucher, your group can use for admission that day only.

Before leaving a location with a stable WiFi connection – please open the app, tap the white “compass” in the middle, tap Family Membrs, and confirm the Children and Guardians listed. Tap names to edit or add guests using +Child or +Parent/Guardian. If the app has an update available, please do this before arriving.

1. When you’ve arrived, open the Sunflower Summer App

2. Tap Attractions & Landmarks

3. Find & Tap Field Station: Dinosaurs

4. Tap Use Tickets Now located in the bottom right

5. A popup will ask you to confirm you’d like to use the ticket today. Select Yes

6. Select everyone attending; Children MUST BE Pre K – 12th Grade; if there is a person missing from your list then you will need to begin at Step B from the PREPARE YOUR APP list on this landing page and add the additional family members

6. Tap Use Tickets Now only when you are at the venue ready to check in and present tickets.

7. The app may ask for you to allow location services, you may press Only This Time

8. Show your voucher which includes a countdown timer at our Box Office/Ticket Check-In location

TWO (2) ADULTS MAY RECEIVE ADMISSION with each group’s visit – additional adults will need to purchase an Adult Day Pass to enter.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Many Times Can I Use My Free Tickets?
Via the Sunflower Summer app, each Kansas student and their parents (up to 2 adults per group) are provided one free visit to each of the participating attractions during the program dates. Your Sunflower Summer “Passport” (in the app) will be stamped and the ticket will no longer be accessible.

We Have Family Visiting From Out of State, Can They Use This?
Sunflower Summer is a program of the Kansas State Department of Education. Tickets are designated exclusively for Kansas students who are in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.

Are all Kansas Students Included?
Yes. Kansas students in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade are included. Students attending public schools, private and faith-based schools, or who are home schooled are included. Students enrolled in 18-21 Transition Programs are also eligible for free tickets via the Sunflower Summer program.

Do Adults Get Free Tickets, too?
Yes. Up to two (2) adults may receive a Day Pass admission and be selected for the ticket voucher in the Sunflower Summer app, when accompanying Kansas students enrolled in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade on a visit. Any additional adults will be required to purchase an Adult Day Pass.

I’m taking a child or group of Kansas students, but are not their parent. Do I get a free ticket?
You can get a free ticket. You must download the app and parents will have the ability to transfer the child’s ticket to you. We STRONGLY suggest doing this before arriving. Each adult that is accompanying the group should have at least one child transferred to their account or will be required to purchase an Adult Day Pass.

We Have Family Visiting From Out of State, Can They Use This?
Sunflower Summer is a program of the Kansas State Department of Education. Tickets are designated exclusively for Kansas students who are in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.

Visit SunflowerSummer.org for full program information and additional FAQs