Wichita on the Cheap

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Starlite Drive In Theater Wichita

It is definitely one of the best movie deals in town (not to mention a great family fun event). The Starlite Drive In in Wichita, KS is gives you the experience of going to an old-fashioned drive-in movie – something that many cities don’t offer anymore – but with upgraded sound and video. Movie goers […]

National Fried Chicken Day Deals Wichita

What better time to celebrate National Fried Chicken Day in Wichita than 4th of July weekend?! This deep-fried holiday is on July 6, 2025, and we have found some deals for you. The best part? We don’t have to figure out what’s for supper on Sunday! National Fried Chicken Day Deals in Wichita Here are […]

Krispy Kreme Deal for 4th of July

Celebrate July 4th by enjoying one of America’s favorite treats — doughnuts! This Independence Day, Krispy Kreme is honoring the summertime holiday with an all-new “Stars, Stripes & Sweetness” doughnut collection and sweet deals for doughnut lovers.  These are CUTE! (And patriotic!) Packaged in a Fourth of July-themed box, the “Starts, Stripes & Sweetness” collection […]

Mulvane Old Settlers Days Celebration

It’s been an annual event since 1873! Mulvane Old Settlers Days returns August 21–24, 2025, celebrating homespun fun in this historic Kansas town. The beloved four-day festival combines small-town charm with big-time community with rodeo nights, a lively parade, arts & crafts, a carnival, and family-friendly contests all centered around Main Street Park. Below you’ll […]

Mount Hope Prairie Festival

The Mount Hope Prairie Festival 2025 is bringing family fun, live entertainment, and community support to Mount Hope, KS. This year’s theme is Pirates on the Prairie, and it sets sail on Saturday, August 16, 2025. As the town’s largest annual fundraiser, this one-day fall event at the city park is a local favorite for […]

Wichita Summer Movie Deals 2025

Take a break from the heat by taking in a movie. Below is a round-up of the most budget-friendly summer movies in or near Wichita. If you’re looking for inexpensive movie options year-round, click here for Wichita Movie Deals. Have I missed any? Please share it in the comments section below! Keep scrolling to see […]

Citywide Neighborhood Garage Sales Wichita

Citywide Garage Sales near Wichita, KS

The most updated list! Here’s our list of 2025 Wichita-area citywide garage sales, which we update weekly (or more often, as necessary). This list is valid for spring, summer, and fall citywide sales surrounding Wichita. You’ll want to bookmark this page and return often, because we also add neighborhood garage sales, church and rummage sales, and […]

FREE Swimming Days at Wichita Pools

I remember when I first heard about Wichita’s FREE swimming days! They have them for each of the city’s pools throughout the summer. Can you believe that? Also see: Where to Swim in Wichita City of Wichita Pools have been undergoing some changes and upgrades for the past few years. Some of them were turned […]

FREE KEYN Summer Concert Series

Looking for something fun and free to do on Friday night in Wichita? The KEYN Summer Concert Series is back this June and July 2025!  Enjoy free concerts at Naftzger Park in the heart of downtown Wichita & at the Andover Amphitheater this summer! This concert series offers top-notch bands for all ages, providing the […]

Kansas Aviation Museum Block Party

Kansas Aviation Museum 2025 Block Party flyer

Gather up a big group of friends or relatives and squeeze everyone in the car! The Kansas Aviation Museum Block Party will be a summer day of Flight, Fun, and Family … and carload admission pricing! Sunday, June 22, our favorite art deco airport-turned-museum will host a family-friendly block party from 1-6 p.m. It will […]

Carousel Skate Roller Skating: Deals and Discounts

Carousel Skate Center is a popular roller skating rink located in Wichita, Kansas. It has been a staple in the community, providing a fun and safe environment for roller skating enthusiasts of all ages. Below we have the inside info on when Carousel Skate has the best deals and cheapest time to skate. The rink […]

Regal Value Days – Discount Tuesdays in Wichita

If you like movies at a discount, Regal Warren Theatres in Wichita has just the deal for you! The Regal Values Days deal gets loyalty members discounted tickets on Tuesday. Not only that, but you can also get 50% off popcorn. The loyalty club is free to join. There’s no catch, and this deal is […]

FREE Admission to America’s National Parks 2025

Free Admission to US National Parks

Here’s a big deal: The National Park Service offers five fee-free days in 2025. On these FREE days at U.S. National Parks, you’ll pay nothing to get in to more than 100 national parks across the country that normally charge a fee. During the fee-free days, the parks waive entrance fees, commercial tour fees and […]

Free Naturally Crafty Program at Great Plains Nature Center

Looking for something free and educational for the kids to do? The Great Plains Nature Center offers kids a FREE nature-based craft activity on Tuesday mornings from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Naturalists at the Great Plains Nature Center have designed activities that combine learning and crafting.  The free craft time is primarily geared toward elementary […]

Blue Star Museums: Free Admission for Military Members and Their Families

Blue Star Museums Wichita

This year, the Blue Star Museums program opened on Armed Forces Day (it often starts on Memorial Day) and continues to Labor Day. The Blue Star Museums program offers FREE admission to more than 2,000 museums across America for active-duty military personnel and their families. The free admission program is available for those currently serving […]

Fathers Day BOGO at Kansas Cosmosphere

On Father’s Day, Sunday, June 15, Kansas Cosmosphere in Hutchinson is offering BOGO Mission Passes if you bring your dad along. Purchase one All-Access Mission Pass and Dad gets one for FREE! The All-Day Mission Pass includes a documentary in the Carey Digital Dome Theater, a planetarium show, admission to Dr. Goddard’s Lab, and access […]

Free Fishing Weekend in Kansas

Here’s a deal for all you part-time anglers out there (like me) who never know whether this will be the year you actually use your fishing license. On Free Fishing Weekend in Kansas, you won’t need a license to fish any public Kansas waters. That’s right! Free fishing! No license required, no more handing the pole […]

Walk with Wildlife at the Great Plains Nature Center

Walk with Wildlife

This is an activity that could easily become an annual family tradition. Get up close and personal with wildlife at the annual Walk with Wildlife at the Great Plains Nature Center here in Wichita on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Experience nature up close! Wildlife experts and enthusiasts from around Kansas set up around Chisholm Creek […]

National Hamburger Day Deals in Wichita: May 28

Hamburgers are beloved by Americans, whether you prefer a Big Mac or a fancy Wagyu beef burger. The meaty sandwich gets is own holiday, National Hamburger Day, on May 28, wrapping up National Burger Month. Not to be confused with National Cheeseburger Day, the day of the burger takes place close to Memorial Day, a […]

Memorial Day Weekend Wichita: Food, Fun, and Deals 2025

Memorial Weekend is the unofficial start of summer, and we’re ready to ring in the summer with you! This Memorial Day, let’s remember those who have served our country and the reason we celebrate in the first place. Let’s remember those who have given their lives in service to our country as we celebrate the […]

National Ice Cream Day / Month Deals around Wichita

What’s better than ice cream? Free ice cream, of course! So don’t miss these National Ice Cream Day/Month freebies.  We’re not surprised that July is National Ice Cream Month, first designated by President Ronald Reagan in 1984, because that cold treat is especially welcome during these hot summer days. Not coincidentally, National Ice Cream Day […]

Free Party at the Net Tennis Event

Riverside Tennis Center in Wichita is serving up fun with Party at the Net, a getting-to-know-you day of fun Ralph Wulz Riverside Tennis Center is owned by the City of Wichita and offers tennis and pickleball courts, as well as lessons and leagues. Party at the Net will be fun for all skill levels. They […]

Free admission to the Sunflower Balloon Festival in Anthony, Kansas

Sunflower Balloonfest Anthony KS

The annual Sunflower Balloon Festival in Anthony, Kansas, is happening this May. Admission is FREE, and they have fun activities planned for everyone. The Balloon Festival is a three-day event, May 9-11, 2025, and always includes tons of fun activities, like hot air balloon rides, a parade, helicopter rides, a kite festival, car show, and […]