Wichita on the Cheap

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Free Heartland Miniature Horse Club Wichita Classic

Come see approximately 150 registered miniature horses as they compete in the Heartland Miniature Horse Club Wichita Classic. It’s open to the public and admission is free. The show will be held at the Kansas Coliseum on Saturday, May 1st and Sunday, May 2nd, and it looks like the event begins at 8 a.m. each […]

Free Outdoor Band Concert at Friends

The Friends University Concert Band will join the Senseney Music Community Band for an outdoor concert and old fashioned ice cream social to benefit Youth Horizons. Bring your blanket or lawn chair along with a little money for ice cream Sunday, May 2nd at 3 p.m. The concert will be in the Rose Window Plaza, which  is […]

KANZA Days in Winfield

KANZA Days begin tonight in dowtown Winfield. For a $3 button, you can enjoy a weekend full of family activities including a craft fair, pony rides, backyard grill competition, live entertainment, and a parade. For more information, visit the City of Winfield website or see the KANZA Days schedule of events.

Free, 3rd Annual Orpheum Car Show

Get free admission to the 3rd annual Orpheum Car Show on Sunday, May 2nd, from 1-5 p.m. Classic cars, muscle cars, and antique cars will be on display and competing for top honors. (The “Best in Show” winner will automatically receive entry in the 2010 Black Top Nationals in August.) It should be a great […]

Botanica Plant and Book Sale

Botanica is selling a variety of plants, shrubs, annuals, perennials, vegetables and herbs at its second-annual Plant and Book Sale Friday and Saturday, April 23 and 24, 2010. Some of the plants were grown right at Botanica; all were hand-picked by them to work well in Kansas gardens. According to the website, the prices are […]

Discounts for Walking with Dinosaurs

It’s been great fun seeing the response to the Walking with Dinosaurs giveaway here at Wichita on the Cheap. I love reading the enthusiasm in all the entries, and you all have perfectly valid reasons to win! Except I’m not picking–I will leave that job up to the unfeeling, blank-hearted computers to randomly choose. And […]

Win 4 Tickets to Walking with Dinosaurs

Update: We Have a Winner! Congratulations to Doug Mann. He won 4 tickets to Walking with Dinosaurs at INTRUST Bank Arena. Thanks to everyone who entered by Tweeting, Facebooking, or commenting on the post. Be sure to continue to check Wichita on the Cheap for more of the best deals in Wichita. In fact, there’s […]

Low-cost Spay and Neuter Program from KHS

I’ve never heard of an animal shelter that didn’t have more business than it could handle. One way to be part of the solution is to get your pets spayed or neutered. The KHS offers a discount spay and neuter program for families who meet income guidelines. You know how it is: you bring home […]

Denny’s Value Menu $2, $4, $6, $8

Denny's value menu biscuits and gravy

Who do we appreciate? Restaurants with cheap eats! 🙂 (Well, okay…we also appreciate expensive restaurants with exquisite decor and out-of-this-world fare. But we eat cheaply most of the time to save up for those fine dining experiences, right?) Click here to see the Denny’s Value Menu selections. The best deal on the menu would have […]

Tax-Day Treat: 15% off PF Changs on April 15

Tax day is a good day for restaurants to give away food or offer big discounts. (They’re probably thinking of the big deduction they’ll get next year, as they should.) But sadly, I could only find ONE restaurant in Wichita that has an April 15th special. PF Changs at the Waterfront in Wichita is offering […]

De-Stress after Tax Day: Free Hydromassage

Here’s a great way to celebrate after filing your taxes this year. Get a Free Hydromassage at these locations in Wichita, Kansas. Keep in mind that you may need an appointment, and you will need to print or download this coupon for a free Hydromassage. Planet Fitness – Wichita 6592 E Central Ave Wichita, KS […]

Meet Baby T-Rex from Walking with Dinosaurs

I’ve personally gotten several requests for discounts to the show Walking with Dinosaurs, which is coming to INTRUST Bank Arena April 21-25, 2010. I’m working on it, but until I find something, I thought you might enjoy this really cool event: Tomorrow, Wednesday, April 7, you can meet Baby T-Rex from Walking With Dinosaurs for […]

Free Easter Egg Hunt at Wichita Ice Center

Kids ages 1 through 12 are invited to participate in a free Easter Egg Hunt at the Wichita Ice Center on Saturday, April 3, 2010 between 10:30 a.m. and noon. There will be other Easter-themed activities during this time (including a visit from the Easter Bunny), followed by a public skate session at regular admission […]

Happy 1st Anniversary, First Friday!

I can’t believe it’s been a year since I saw an announcement on Twitter about the very first First Friday Music Crawl in Wichita. The monthly event seemed to gather support rapidly–and what’s not to love? The first Friday of every month, live bands perform in various businesses throughout Old Town. Most of the clubs […]