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Hurts Donut: Free roll of TP with Dirty Dozen purchase

Hurts Donuts "Dirty Dozen" deal

The award for humorous/novel marketing tactics usually goes to Hurts Donuts, and this offer is no exception. Hurts Donuts in west Wichita is offering a FREE roll of toilet paper with any purchase of their “Dirty Dozen” donuts (while supplies last!).  So if you’ve been looking for a place that still has toilet paper in […]

Free Jimmy John’s sandwich after your first purchase as a Rewards member

Free Jimmy John's sandwich when you sign up for Freaky Fast Rewards

Jimmy John’s sandwich chain is promoting its Freaky Fast Rewards customer loyalty program with a national ad campaign and an awesome new deal: a FREE 8″ Jimmy John’s sandwich.  To get the FREE Jimmy John’s sandwich, all you have to do is sign up and place one regular (paid) order. That will earn you the […]

Canceled: FREE Spring Fishing Classic Kids Weekend

free kids fishing clinic in march at Cabela's

  Cabela’s Wichita will be hosting a FREE Spring Fishing Clinic for kids the last weekend in March.  The free fishing clinic for kids will be held Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29, 2020 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. both days.  Kids will get to fish in the Cabela’s pond, make crafts, learn […]

All Star Sports/All Star Adventures Easter Egg Hunts

All Star Sports mini-golf

Both locations of All Star Wichita will host egg hunts again this year, along with special pricing for rides and attractions! Easter Egg Hunt at All Star Sports All Star Sports in west Wichita will hold its annual Easter Egg Hunts on the mini-golf course Saturday, April 11, 2020. The egg hunts start at 10 […]

Air Capital Commitment Discounts

airplane flying in the sunlight

If you’ve been affected by layoffs in the aviation industry here in Wichita, you’ll be glad to know  FREE resources are available to you at a new website. The Air Capital Commitment web page was designed by a community task force to be a connecting point between workers and organizations that can help them.  A […]

Canceled: 25-cent kids movies at the historic theater in Augusta KS

25-cent kids movies at Augusta Historic Theater - Bugs Bunny Club

Woot woot! March is fun for kids in the Wichita area. The Augusta Theater is showing 25-cent kids movies on Saturdays in March. Known as the Bugs Bunny Club, this super-cheap kids movie series includes games, prizes, and other fun. “Join us every Saturday in March as we continue this local tradition with the Augusta […]

FREE Smoothie King if you wear a swim floatie on March 10

Smoothie King Strawberry Pineapple

Scrabble around in the garage or the basement this week to find your swim floaties because Smoothie King has a FREE smoothie for you if you wear them in on March 10.  To help you prep for warmer weather and the sunny (swimsuit) days of summer, Smoothie King is launching Metabolism Boost smoothies – designed […]

Wine, Women and Wilderness

Coleman Factory Outlet is hosting a special event for women on March 10, 2020. This will be the 2nd annual Wine, Women, and Wilderness.  Admission is free for the event, which goes from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.  Various vendors will be there to showcase products and services designed to empower and enhance your life. […]

FREE: Blake Shelton pre-party with Adam Capps at Naftzger Park

Blake Shelton pre-party with Adam Capps at Naftzger Park from 102.1 the bull

Blake Shelton is coming to INTRUST Bank Arena on March 11, and Wichita is throwing a pre-party at Naftzger Park before the concert. Naftzger Park is officially re-opening to the public after undergoing extensive renovations. The Naftzger Park Grand Opening isn’t scheduled until March 12, but this pre-party will give you a sneak peek! The […]

Postponed: Naftzger Park Grand Opening

Naftzger Park architect's illustration

We are really excited about the big plans Wichita has for the newly-renovated Naftzger Park, but unfortunately the grand opening event scheduled for Thursday has been postponed. Here’s the official press release: “Due to ongoing concerns…the City has made the determination to postpone the Naftzger Park and Evergy Pavilion Grand Opening Celebration previously planned for […]

Spring Break Critter Camp at the Kansas Humane Society

Critter Camp is a fun way for kids in grades K-5 to learn about animals and have lots of fun with activities that include games, tours, fun crafts, and more. The Kansas Humane Society’s Spring Break Critter Camp will be held March 16-20, 2020. On hold until further notice.  You can register your kids for […]

2022 Entertainment Book

The new year is approaching so this is a great time for a reminder about the Entertainment app for Wichita.    Wichita no longer has a printed Entertainment book, but we do have access to the digital app which has great discounts on restaurants and attractions in our area.  If you purchase the app, which […]

Backstreet Boys ticket discount

Backstreet Boys concert ticket discount INTRUST Bank Arena

Heads up! If you’re a fan of the Backstreet Boys you’ll want to know about this discount for their Wichita, KS concert! Groupon has the deal: you can get 200-level seating for only $55.  The Backstreet Boys are performing in Wichita at INTRUST Bank Arena on August 21, 2020.  If you want to sit with […]

FREE Shocker Watch Party at Starlite Drive In

Starlite drive in Wichita KS

The Starlite Drive-In Theater opens for the season this Friday, but on Thursday night, March 5, the theater will host a FREE Shocker watch party beginning at 7:30 p.m. The Starlite announced the event on Facebook: “Join us to cheer on Wichita State University versus Memphis, Tennessee. Entry is free and the box office will […]

Starlite Drive In reopens this weekend

Starlite drive in Wichita KS

The Starlite Drive-In opens for the season on Friday, March 6, 2020. Plenty of time before the start of spring break! According to its website, the drive-in theater will be open on weekends until May, when they switch to being open seven days a week.     Tickets for the drive-in will be $8 per person […]

Disney On Ice discount code: get 25% off for all performances!

Calling all families and anyone who loves Disney! Disney On Ice is coming to INTRUST Bank Arena beginning March 5, and we’ve managed to swing a special promo code for you to use! About the Show Your favorite Disney stories come to life at Disney On Ice presents Celebrate Memories! Sail along with Moana on […]

Gown Town 2020: free prom dresses and suits for high school students

Gown Town 2020

Do you know someone who needs a suit or dress for prom, but can’t afford it? Or do you have nice formal wear you no longer need that you’d like to donate? Kansas high school students with valid school ID will have an opportunity to shop for prom free at the GownTown event in Wichita again […]

Free day at The Kansas African American Museum for Black History Month

The Living Museum - Kansas African American Museum

In honor of Black History Month the Kansas African American Museum will have a free day and special activities Saturday afternoon. A student group, Future Heroes, will present Day of the Living Museum, which will bring African American legends to life in TKAAM’s upper gallery. The Future Heroes are the young men who participate in […]

Great Plains Nature Center 20th birthday celebration

Great Plains Nature Center 20th birthday

Celebrate the 20th birthday of the Great Plains Nature Center in Wichita this Saturday with a fun, free event!  From 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, February 29, the GPNC will have a variety of fun and educational activities, including:  Behind-the-scenes classroom tours Giveaways Refreshments Guided hikes Photo station Live animals Keynote address from […]

FREE Severe Weather Safety Class

Free Severe Weather Safety Classes in Sedgwick County; image depicts Emergency Radio

Sedgwick County Emergency Management offers residents of Sedgwick County free Severe Weather Safety Classes that were developed by the National Weather Service. Please note: All events are subject to change. Be sure to double-check with the event organizers in case of cancellations.   The annual Severe Weather Safety classes begin February 24 and will be […]

New Local Documentary – Wichita: The Air Capital

Wichita: The Air Capital

KPTS Channel 8 has written and produced a new documentary film that will be shown here in March. Wichita: The Air Capital is a new, locally-produced documentary that takes viewers back to the beginning of aviation in our community when the dreams of dare-devil pilots and the dreams of community boosters worked together to make […]

Bob Ross Festival

What better way to beat the winter doldrums than a Bob Ross-themed day at the Wichita Art Museum? For February’s Family Artventure, the Museum is hosting a Bob Ross festival! It’s free and open to all ages.  Ross was an American painter, art instructor, and television host of “The Joy of Painting” that aired from […]

Chipotle Hockey Week Deal

Chipotle Hockey Weekend BOGO - Wear your hockey jersey and get buy-one, get-one-free deal at Chipotle

Chipotle Mexican Grill is celebrating Hockey Week Across America with a bar down BOGO deal. And all you have to do is gear up and show your team spirit at Chipotle this Friday. Just wear your favorite team’s hockey jersey on Feb. 21 and get a buy-one-get-one FREE entrée, including burrito, bowl, salad or order of tacos. Score!  The […]

Free Card Friday at Hallmark

Hallmark is helping us make greetings more of a treat by bringing back Free Card Fridays. Instead of just texting or sharing a greeting via social media, you can pick up a free greeting card and make someone’s day really special! If you’re a Crown Rewards Member (which is free to join), stop by one […]

Firehouse Subs deal for National Ranch Dressing Day

Turkey Bacon Ranch at Firehouse Subs

This is another food holiday I can get behind. Apparently National Ranch Dressing Day is Tuesday, March 10, 2020 and the Wichita Firehouse Subs restaurants have a deal planned! Here are the details… Firehouse Subs National Ranch Dressing Day Deal Firehouse Subs ® Franchisees Megan and Andy Reece are excited to celebrate their Wichita guests with […]