Wichita on the Cheap

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Cinco de Mayo at the Sedgwick County Zoo

Although regular admission fees apply, the Cinco de Mayo Celebration at the Sedgwick County Zoo on May 3, 2026 promises to offer a little extra bang for your buck. If you’re a Zoo member, you get in free as usual! Just remember to show your membership card and photo ID. Join the festivities on Sunday, […]

Downtown Cleanup Day in Wichita

They say that “Downtown is everyone’s neighborhood,” and I believe it. Downtown Cleanup Day is a great opportunity to get involved in your neighborhood, get outside with friends and neighbors, and do some good for your community by spending time, not money. Plus, you usually get a free t-shirt and a free lunch. It’s April, […]

Kansas Aviation Museum Birthday

Free Admission Day to Kansas Aviaiton Museum 35th Birthday

This Sunday, Kansas Aviation Museum is celebrating its birthday with FREE admission! On Sunday, April 19, 2026, the museum will celebrate 35 years of preserving the heritage of aviation in our city and state. This is a great opportunity to visit, see the building, see all the planes, hear the stories and learn the history […]

Midwest Bicycle Swap

Is it time to get that bike out of the garage? Or maybe buy a new-to-you bicycle? Or maybe you just need a cool bell or basket for your bike! Buy, sell, or browse bikes and bicycle parts at the annual Midwest Bicycle Swap on April 19, 2026. They’ll have all types of bicycles, parts, bicycle-related […]

Wichita Engineering Expo for Kids: Free Event in Wichita

Looking for something educational, entertaining, and inexpensive to do with the kids? A FREE Engineering Expo will be held in Wichita with fun, hands-on activities and workshops this April. This annual Engineering Expo is presented by the Wichita section of the Society of Women Engineers to give kids an opportunity to learn how engineering relates to […]

Earth Day “Party for the Planet” at the Sedgwick County Zoo 2026

Earth Day at the Sedgwick County Zoo

Celebrate Earth Day at the Sedgwick County Zoo with a Party for the Planet on Thursday, April 16, 2026! This environmental fair gives everyone the opportunity to learn how to protect and care for the world we live in. They will have hands-on activities and interactive exhibits; children have many learning opportunities. Activities are geared […]

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 2026 Sunflower Balloon Festival is a three-day event, May 15-17, 2026, and always includes tons of fun activities, like hot air balloon rides, a parade, helicopter rides, a kite festival, car […]

Coupon for Free Document Shredding at Office Depot: April

Need copies of your tax return? Want to get rid of some old returns or documents you no longer need? Print out these coupons from Office Depot and get both services for free. (There’s also a coupon for free downloadable tax forms if you’ve waited until the last minute to do your taxes.) The coupons are good until April 23rd. You can get up to 25 free copies of your tax return and free shredding of up to 35 lbs. (End of post.)

Citywide Neighborhood Garage Sales Wichita 2026

The most updated list! Here’s our list of 2026 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 […]

Wheat State Falcons Annual Car Show

The Wheat State Falcons Car Club will host its annual show this year. This fun, free event is open to all ages. Classic cars will be on display, live music will be played, family-friendly activities will be held, raffles will be held, and awards will be presented. The proceeds from the show will benefit the […]

Best Arcades in Wichita, Kansas for Budget-Friendly Fun

Arcades in Wichita are a fun way to entertain the kids, hang out with friends, or just relive your glory days. There are lots of Arcades near you. Wichita’s arcade scene has really improved over the years. We now have many choices, from retro classics to full-blown entertainment centers, and many of them offer specials […]

Cici’s $5.99 Adult Buffet Pizza Deal: Monday & Tuesdays

Wow, what a deal! With a CiCi’s coupon, you can get yourself and up to three other adults a delicious deal on Monday or Tuesday nights through the end of the year! This is one of the many great Restaurant Deals in Wichita. The price at Cici’s Pizza is always good for the all-you-can-eat pizza, […]

Wichita Blues Crawl in Old Town

Get ready for the Wichita Blues Crawl, which will take place at five different venues in Wichita Old Town. It’s a great time with great music, and you won’t want to miss it. What’s the Blues Crawl?  It’s a fundraiser for the Wichita Blues Society, an organization of blues fans dedicated to keeping the blues […]

Wichita Jazz Festival 2026

The Wichita Jazz Festival offers a week’s worth of world-class jazz events. It’s one of the longest-running jazz festivals in the country, and it happens right here in Wichita, Kansas! The Wichita Jazz Festival will be held on April 22 – 25, 2026, and will feature live musical performances and jazz-related events at venues around […]

Bel Aire Spring Festival

The Bel Aire Rec Center will host a Spring Festival and Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28, 2026. This is a big hunt with more than 20,000 eggs. This family-friendly special event includes egg hunts, an egg stroll (for the littles), kite flying, demos, a bounce house, food vendors, and more. This is a […]

Garden Tools & Treasures Sale at Sedgwick County Extension

Tools & Treasure Wichita

The  Sedgwick County Extension’s sale of gardening tools and unique treasures is back! This sale features new and gently used gardening tools, supplies, garden art, landscape décor, and more. Improve your garden or landscape while supporting a worthy cause at the 6th annual Tools & Treasures Sale. This three-day event will run from Thursday, March 26, […]

Spring Break at Exploration Place

If you’re looking for an exciting Spring Break Activity in Wichita, Exploration Place needs to be at the top of your list this year. The brand-new Adventure Playscape is opening, and it’s going to be a game-changer for families who want a full day of learning and fun. During Spring Break, Explorations Place will also […]

Spring Break at the Great Plains Nature Center

Make the most of Spring Break this year by bringing the kids to the Great Plains Nature Center in Wichita! It’s the perfect spot for them to explore, learn new skills, and connect with nature, all while spending quality time together. This year, the Nature Center is offering some special Spring Break activities the kids […]

Walk with Wildlife at the Great Plains Nature Center

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, May 30, 2026. Experience nature up close! Wildlife experts and enthusiasts from around Kansas set up around Chisholm Creek […]

Wichita Craft Shows, Fall Bazaars, and Holiday Markets 2026

Shop for one-of-a-kind gifts and handmade items at these upcoming holiday bazaars, Christmas craft shows, artisan markets and other holiday shopping events in and around Wichita. Local artists and crafters have been hard at work throughout the year making awesome, unique items for the craft fairs. Enjoy their handiwork and support your local artists at […]

Winter Wednesdays at the Sedgwick County Zoo: $5 Admission

dsdays at the Sedgwick County Zoo

Winter Wednesdays at the Sedgwick County Zoo are back, and admission is just $5 for everyone! Bundle up with coats and hats, or take advantage of the beautiful weather we sometimes have during the winter months and enjoy your Zoo Discount! The Sedgwick County Zoo is one of Wichita’s favorite Family Attractions, but regular admission […]

Memorial Day Weekend Wichita: Food, Fun, and Deals 2026

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 […]

Spring Break at Museum of World Treasures

The Museum of World Treasures is hosting a week of Spring Break Fun for every age again this year. Visit the Museum during Spring Break and enjoy all the exhibits.  Spring break wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the Museum of World Treasures! We almost always set aside at least one day to explore […]

Spring Break at Botanica

When I think of spring in Wichita, I think of getting outdoors, and Botanica, the Wichita Gardens, is the perfect spot to visit this Spring Break! The gardens will be alive with color, excitement, and outdoor adventure. They have not released any special activities this year, but it is a great place to visit if […]