Announcing the Winners of the Sesame Street Live Ticket Giveaway
I can almost hear Elmo saying, “Giving away tickets is SO MUCH FUN!” Because it really, really is. When Sesame Street Live offered 2 Family 4-packs of tickets to “1-2-3 Imagine! with Elmo and Friends” to give away to Wichita on the Cheap readers, I was excited and suddenly very busy figuring out how to […]
USAF Falconaires Present Free Big Band Jazz Concert
Thursday night at Century II Concert Hall, enjoy traditional and contemporary big band jazz performed by the U.S. Air Force Academy Band. The Falconaires is an 18-member jazz group consisting of full-time, active-duty military personnel that has performed at the prestigious national and international music events such as the Clearwater (that would be Florida) Jazz […]
KWA Workshop Saturday
The Kansas Writers Association is holding a free workshop Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the Ford Rockwell branch of the Wichita Public Library. The topic is “The Web for Writers,” and the panel will discuss using the Web for research and the best websites for writers. KWA Workshop: The Web for Writers Saturday, February 20, […]
Free Square Dance Lessons w/Free Lunch
This is an old post from 2010, but square dance lessons are still available for $30 – the free lunch is still included! Swing your partner do-si-do with free square dancing lessons from the Circle 8 Square Dance Club. In 5 lessons, you’ll know your promenade from your allemande well enough to have fun at […]
Free Pretzel Saturday at Auntie Anne’s
Saturday is free pretzel day at Auntie Anne’s. Stop by between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to get either a free original or cinnamon and sugar pretzel. Limit one per person. Wichita has Auntie Anne’s locations inside Town East and Town West malls. Think you’ll forget? Go to www.freepretzelday.com to sign up for a wake-up […]
$39.99 Special at Capitol Plaza Hotel in Topeka

The capital folks at Capitol Plaza Hotel in Topeka have resolved to offer one weekend every month (for the whole year) at a phenomenal (we would call it cheap!) rate. This month, the deal is good February 18-21, 2010. Stay Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday night, or all of them, for only $39.99 per night. […]
See Plastic Musik perform live
Tonight at the CAC theater inside the Rhatigan Student Center on the WSU campus, see the unusual percussion group, Plastic Musik, perform live. Check out this YouTube video to see the kind of music they can make with plastic instruments–it’s really cool. YouTube Axel F (Crazy Frog) Plastic Musik Event Date: Monday, February 15, 2010 […]
Monday Restaurant Specials
Eventually I’ll get around to posting a list of the weekly restaurant specials in Wichita (finally did it! find Daily Restaurant Specials here!), but for now here are some deals I know of that are good on Mondays! The reason I don’t do this more often is because restaurant deals change – and they change […]
Save $3 on Tickets to Sesame Street Live
In addition to providing tickets for winners of Wichita on the Cheap’s “1-2-3 Imagine!” giveaway, the folks at Sesame Street live are offering discounted admission to readers of Wichita on the Cheap. Elmo and Friends are coming to Wichita to put on the musical show, “1-2-3 Imagine!” The show will be at INTRUST Bank Arena […]
Enter to Win a Family 4-pack of tickets to Sesame Street Live
The deadline for entries has come and gone, but you can still get discounted tickets to Sesame Street Live. Save $3 per ticket with a special code from Wichita on the Cheap.
Valentine’s Day Benefit Powwow
I just realized that I’ve never typed the word “powwow” before. Apparently, that really is how you spell it–no hyphens necessary. Anyway, this seems like a fun family event. The Mid-America All Indian Center is hosting its first-ever benefit powwow on Saturday, February 13. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted that will go […]
Free Workshop: Choosing a Business Legal Structure
Wednesday, February 10, 2010, the Kansas Small Business Development Center is holding another free workshop at the Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex, entrance B or C. Learn how what you need to know about choosing a legal structure for you busines (Sole Proprietor, LLC, or Corporation), presented by J. Scott Pohl of Hinkle Elkouri Law […]
Quick! Free Workshop: Business Contract Basics
The Kansas Small Business Development Center is hosting a free workshop today, Wednesday, February 10, from 3 – 4:30 p.m. at the Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex. J. Scott Pohl from Hinkle Elkouri Law Firm, LLC, will discuss different contract types, why contracts are necessary, and provisions necessary in order to make contracts valid. If […]
Free Business Plan Workshop
Learn how to begin developing a business plan for your business at the Kansas Small Business Development Center. They’ll present “Quick Start Business Planning” free of charge, but registration is necessary. Workshop Description: Using a simple narrative template and a simple cash flow template, you will learn how to develop the key elements of your business […]
Free Gordon Parks Film Series
In conjunction with the photography exhibit, Crossroads: The Art of Gordon Parks, WSU’s Ulrich Museum of Art and the Tallgrass Film Festival is hosting a free film series called “Black Films That Challenge/Black Films That Matter.” The series kicks off Thursday, February 11, 6 – 8:30 p.m. There will be an introduction before the film […]
Valentine’s Day Deals
Flowers, chocolate, wining, dining, dancing, and entertainment. That should about do it. Wichita has a few sweet deals for you and your sweetheart this Valentine’s day. Begin the romance on Thursday at Cocoa Dolce. It’s only right to start with chocolate, and Cocoa Dolce has a free Chocolate and Champagne Tasting with live music by […]
Have you seen Kansas City on the Cheap?
Are you headed to Kansas City this weekend? For most of us Wichitans, Kansas City is practically a second home. Next time you’re packing for a trip up to KC, be sure to check out Wichita on the Cheap’s sister site Kansas City on the Cheap.You’ll find great deals on restaurants, shopping, attractions, and anything […]
Win one free breakfast every week for a year
Denny’s is giving away more free breakfasts. Register at any Denny’s restaurant or online between February 1st and 14th to win a free Original Grand Slam every week for a year. There will be 52 winners. One winner will be announced each week on the Denny’s website.