Free tree and limb disposal for Sedgwick County residents
Cleaning up has never been freer! (free-er?) I just saw a notification saying that the free tree and limb disposal for Sedgwick County residents is being offered Oct. 10-14, 2016. Pair this with the coupon for $30 at the dump (no longer available) and you have the perfect opportunity to get everything at home and in your […]
Dawn of the Dance
Visit the Indian Center in Wichita on Saturday, October 15 from 11 a.m. to noon for a free dance class and workout. “Dawn of the Dance” is being put on by Wichita Park & Recreation and Genesis Health Clubs. It will be an hour of great exercise, with a fusion of Zumba and Group Groove […]
Awesome cardboard box Halloween costume ideas and 20% off boxes to make them
Seriously – who are these people who come up with such great Halloween costume ideas??? U-STOR Wichita found 10 costume ideas you can make with minimal supplies and cardboard boxes, and they are offering a 20% discount on the boxes you need to make them! Among the costume ideas they share are Barbie new-in-box, life-size […]
FREE coffee at “Luke’s Diner” #GilmoreGirls
On the morning of October 5, Wichita, like Stars Hollow, will have its own Luke’s Diner and, just like Lorelei, you can swoop in and order your coffee. And it will be FREE! Reverie Coffee Roasters at 2611 E. Douglas Avenue in Wichita is being transformed into a pop-up Luke’s from 7:30 a.m. to noon. […]
FREE Pop Cinema at Wichita Art Museum
In honor of its new Pop Art exhibit, the Wichita Art Museum has a new series called Pop Cinema featuring three FREE movies at the museum. There will also be a cash bar during the flicks, which begin at 6 p.m. Pop artists revered mass culture and reflected popular trends with wry commentary. Cinema was […]
GreenGrass: FREE screenings of Tallgrass Film Festival environmentally related short films
The Great Plains Nature Center will present FREE screenings of environmentally related short films as part of the Tallgrass Film Festival on Friday, October 14, from 10 a.m. to noon. The films will be shown in the center’s Coleman Auditorium beginning at 10 a.m. and running for 105 minutes total. The films, collectively, are called […]
FREE: Urban Art Crawl in Douglas Design District
Join Bike Walk Wichita on Final Friday evening, October 28, 2o16 for a FREE walking tour of the Douglas Design District murals. The tour will start and end at Mike’s Wine Dive, 4714 E Douglas Ave. in Wichita. This would be a great inexpensive date night activity, and it’s also a great way to enjoy Final […]
Wichita Toy Train Club 30th anniversary
All aboard! The Wichita Toy Train Club is celebrating its 30th anniversary this month with a special event for everyone. They’ll have games and prizes for the kids, model trains (of course), and a special admission price. Join the fun on Saturday, October 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, October 9 from […]
FREE: Dancing in the Square
A Step Ahead Dance Studio is hosting an evening of dancing in Old Town Square on Friday, September 30, 2016. The event is FREE, open to the public, and family-friendly. Join instructors, family, and friends in front of the Old Town Warren Theater. They’ll be playing music from many genres, including Latin, Swing, Ballroom, and […]
Urban Arts Festival
The North End Urban Arts Festival will be held at NOMAR Marketplace on Saturday evening, September 30, 2017 Admission is free and the event is open to the public. The festival will have live music, a beer garden, food trucks, live street art and art displays, skating demos, and more. This is the fourth year […]
Art in the Park at Carriage Factory Gallery in Newton
Carriage Factory Art Gallery, Newton, will host “Art in the Park” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, September 24, in the gallery’s courtyard park adjacent to the gallery at 128 E. Sixth Street. Free children’s activity stations for all ages, including a scavenger hunt, will be offered from 10 a.m. to noon. The NUTS […]
FREE: Wichita Art Museum’s Fall opening party
This Saturday the Wichita Art Museum is celebrating the opening of its fall exhibit, Shiny, Sticky, Smooth: Pop Art and the Senses, and the first anniversary of the art garden. Activities for all ages are planned throughout the day and admission is FREE. From 3-5 p.m. enjoy a Family Artventure with extra special activities, including entertainment from […]
Wichita Thunder Hockey 25th Anniversary Ticket Specials
Well this is exciting. The Wichita Thunder Hockey season begins on October 15 and it’s going to be a big new season! This year is the 25th anniversary of Wichita’s Professional Hockey team, and they’re rolling it out with huge ticket specials, new community giving initiatives, and some big news. Big News The Wichita Thunder […]
Second Saturday bird walks at Chisholm Creek Park
Wichita Audubon and the Great Plains Nature Center offer an informal look at the birds of Chisholm Creek Park on the Second Saturday Bird Walks. These are free, casual walks – no birding experience is necessary. Just lace up your sneakers, bring your binoculars, and meet at the main (east) parking lot of the GPNC […]
FREE WSU Center for Entrepreneurship Forum Series
The Entrepreneurship Forum Series at the WSU Center for Entrepreneurship is a FREE series of presentations by local and national entrepreneurs who share insights into entrepreneurship. The next forum is Friday, October 7, on the topic of Innovation in Manufacturing. Executives of small to mid-sized manufacturers can learn about the process of Open Innovation used by large companies to […]
McPherson Festival of Cultures
McPherson will be celebrating its fall Festival of Cultures September 23-25, 2016. For 20 years, it was known as the McPherson Scottish Festival. In 2016, the name of this fall hometown event was changed and the festival was expanded to include all nationalities, celebrating this Kansas community’s diverse ethnic heritage. The festival is open to […]
DQ Happy Hour
Feeling that afternoon lag? DQ has an inexpensive afternoon pick-me-up every weekday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. During DQ’s “Hardest Working Happy Hour,” you can get a small iced coffee for only $1, a small Ultimate Frappé for $2, or a small premium fruit smoothie for $2. It looks like they’ve also added a $2 snack […]
Spangles half-price burgers on Monday nights
We love our steakburgers here in Wichita, and for good reason – we have lots of places that make a mean burger. On Monday nights at Spangles, they’re even half-price. From 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., the “just tastes better” restaurant gives you your choice of Gourmet Supreme, Garlic Parmesan Bacon Cheeseburger, Western Burger, Sourdough Mushroom […]
FREE 8×10 Photo Enlargement from Walgreens
Walgreens is offering another one of its great photo deals! Free 8×10 Print with promo code FREE4FALL This will work for one 8×10 per household through September 14, 2016. Just enter the promo code when you check out. You’ll still pay shipping (and possibly tax, if there is any). Find out more at the link above.
National Bike Your Park Day
Don’t park your bike – bike your park! On September 24, 2016, Adventure Cycling Association is holding its first-ever Bike Your Park Day with nearly 10,000 participants at parks across the country. Here’s some more info about the event from the organizers: Bike Your Park Day encourages people to ride to and within parks and […]
Aargh, matey. Talk like a pirate for FREE Krispy Kreme donut
Ahoy, all ye landlubbers in Wichita. On September 19, Talk Like a Pirate Day, ye can be gettin’ a free Krispy Kreme doughnut, just fer flappin’ yer jaws in a manner befittin’ a buccaneer such as yerself! Just walk into a participating Krispy Kreme location on the day and ask – like a pirate! – for […]
Free Star Trek anniversary film screenings
Can it be 50 years since we first heard William Shatner talk about his “five year mission” to explore the final frontier? The Star Trek series premiered in September 1966, and the Wichita Public Library is celebrating with a free screening of two films. One is a popular 1982 Star Trek film. We don’t want […]
Free screening of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory at The Orpheum
To commemorate the life of actor Gene Wilder, the Orpheum Theatre in Wichita will have a free screening of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory on Friday, September 9 at 7 p.m. Enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka (Gene Wilder) stages a contest by hiding five golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whoever […]
Yoga for Cyclists
Bike/Walk Wichita is hosting a donation-based yoga class especially for cyclists on Labor Day! The class will be taught by 200-hour yoga instructor Madison Ham. Here’s a description of it. [blockquote]The slouched posture and repetitive nature of riding can take its toll on the body. Yoga is an essential performance tool for cyclists to be able […]
Free health lectures at Riordan Clinic in September
The Riordan Clinic will be hosting two FREE lectures in September that are open to the public. Visit the 90-acre Wichita campus, known for its dome-shaped buildings and natural setting, and learn about relevant topics in alternative medicine. Complimentary light refreshments are served. Although the talks are free, reservations are requested, which you can make […]