Dollar Stores what to buy and what not to buy
The Dollar Store is a bargain hunter’s paradise with everything being $1 … well now I guess it’s $1.25. But anyways still a good deal. Did you know you aren’t always getting the best deal at the dollar store though? We have put together a list of the BEST Deals and what to skip. It’s […]
Wichita Sky Kings Basketball Team at Koch Arena
The Wichita Sky Kings is a newer Pro TBL basketball team in Wichita, KS. They will be playing at Koch Arean at Wichita State University. Each game is more than just a Basketball game. They have other entertainment like DJs, guest celebrities, and sometimes mini-concerts at halftime. It’s a fantastic blend of sports and entertainment! […]
FREE things to do in Wichita for adults and kids
Is your budget tight like ours? Here is a list of creative ways to have a fun NO SPEND Weekend. This is a list we created to help you when you’re tired of doing the same old things every weekend. There are so many fun and FREE things to do in and around Wichita. Attend […]
The Original Pizza Hut in Wichita
Did you know that Pizza Hut was started in Wichita? In 1958 two brothers started a restaurant in a building on the corner of Bluff and Kellogg. They sold pizza, a dish that was beginning to gain popularity. They staffed it with family, friends, and fraternity brothers (from Wichita State University) and called it Pizza […]
Homeschool Resources
Did you know Wichita has a wealth of free educational resources homeschoolers can use? While many were intended for teachers in public or private schools, most of these free resources may be adaptable for your homeschool lesson plans. Most of Wichita’s museums and other educational organizations have educational resources online and are easily accessible to […]
Wichita First Friday Art Show
The First Friday Art Crawl has been an ongoing free event in Wichita for years and years. The Art Crawl allows the public to enjoy art and light refreshments at art galleries, museums, restaurants, and other venues all over Wichita. Other cities also have monthly art crawls, and over the years a tradition has developed […]
Wichita Murals
Have a fun and totally FREE day exploring Wichita’s murals. Over the past few years, we’ve seen dozens of colorful murals adorning the sides of buildings, fences, and underpasses. Sometimes you just catch a glimpse of them as you drive by; others we have only seen in pictures. But there’s nothing like getting out and […]
Blast Off Bay Indoor Water Park Deals and Info
Wichita has a new indoor water park called Blast Off Bay. This is the newest attraction in town, and it’s now open. It’s located in Goddard, KS. We are excited to have Blast Off Bay, an entire indoor water park close to Wichita. This isn’t cheap (except on Thursdays), but its a cool destination to […]
Wendy’s Free Junior Bacon Cheeseburger for one Cent
Ring in the New Year with Wendy’s! Join them in their weeklong festivities for National Bacon Day, starting on Saturday, Dec. 30, and lasting through Tuesday, Jan. 2. Snag a Junior Bacon Cheeseburger for just one cent by simply logging into (or signing up for) Wendy’s Rewards program online or through their app. Don’t miss […]
Kansas Fun Facts
We provide Wichita on the Cheap website because we LOVE where we live and want everyone else to see how great our city is. We have combined some fun facts and information you might not know about Kansas. Fun Facts and Info about Kansas: Smith County is the Geographical Center of the Contiguous 48 states. […]
The Arcade Downtown Wichita: Fun for Everyone
The Arcade in Wichita has a newer location in Downtown Wichita. The Arcade is filled with games from 1980 and 1990. It opened in 2017, but the new site has four times the indoor space as the original location. Find out below what day is half-price! About the Arcade in Wichita: They have 100 classic […]
Flea Market at the Kansas State Fairgrounds
The Mid-America Flea Market used to be held at the Kansas Coliseum Pavilions. They’re now at the Kansas State Fairgrounds with a monthly show in Hutchinson. Flea markets are like treasure hunts—you never know what gems you might uncover! You won’t find mass-produced items here. Flea markets are a haven for one-of-a-kind, quirky, and vintage […]
Arctic Adventure at Exploration Place
Arctic Adventure at Exploration Place is an exhibit that is free with general admission. It will be open from November 10 – January 7, 2024. This exhibit is a winter indoor playground with new activities, returning favorites, and the addition of new spaces – indoors and out! Spanning four exhibit galleries, Arctic Adventure is a […]