Happy Birthday, Exploration Place! $5 Admission for Everyone
Exploration Place place is celebrating its 15th birthday with discounted admission and special activities for the weekend of Saturday, April 11 from 1-4 p.m. and Sunday, April 12, from 1-5 p.m.. Admission is just $5 per person per day and includes the traveling exhibit Wildlife Rescue, the regular EP exhibits, and special activities. You’ll also […]
Sweet $16 Tickets to PBR in Wichita
In honor of the Wichita State Shockers’ Sweet 16 run, $25 tickets to PBR? in Wichita will be sold for only $16 until Thursday, March 26, at 11:59pm. The PBR BlueDef Velocity Tour is coming to INTRUST Bank Arena on April 25, 2015 at 6 p.m. Right now – for a very short time – […]
Spring Orchid Show and Sale at Botanica
This weekend, March 21 and 22, the Kansas Orchid Society will present the “Spring Into Orchids” show and sale at Botanica. Hobbyists will exhibit their finest orchids for judging and vendors will offer orchid plants and growing supplies for sale. The Spring Orchid Show and Sale will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on […]
FREE ‘Get Into Nature’ Family Activities
Thanks to Karen C., who shared this event on Facebook! The Sedgwick County Zoo is hosting monthly Get Into Nature family activities this spring. The activities are FREE, but space is limited so pre-registration is required. To register, call 266-8213 and mention that you are signing up for the Get Into Nature program. Be sure […]
Whole Foods FREE Natural Beauty Fair Saturday Morning
This Saturday morning Whole Foods is hosting a FREE Natural Beauty Fair in the cafe of the store. Learn about natural beauty products, try samples, meet vendors, and treat yourself to a free chair massage and nail treatment. The event is free but an RSVP is requested via the Eventbrite page. Date: Saturday, March 21, […]
FREE Kids Dental Clinic on Saturday
The Wichita-Sedgwick County Oral Health Coalition is presenting the 8th annual Give Kids a Smile Day on Saturday, March 7, 2015. This free event is for uninsured or under-insured children ages 3 to 12 that need any type of dental service. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 882-1922 (English) or 882-1966 (Spanish). […]
Natural Grocers West Side Grand Opening
The new Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is now open on the west side of Wichita. Located at 13th and Maize Road, this Natural Grocers will hold a variety of events that are free and open to the public in the coming weeks: —— February 24: Opening Day! Natural Grocers will be officially open in Wichita […]
50% Off Endzone Tickets for Wichita Force Home Opener
So you know what you’re doing this weekend, right? If you want tickets “on the cheap” for the first ever football game played in INTRUST Bank Arena, you’re probably buying tickets. Wichita Force, Wichita’s new indoor football team, will be playing its inaugural game on Saturday, February 28 against the Salina Bombers at 7:05 p.m. […]
Half Off Tickets to PBR BlueDEF Velocity at INTRUST Bank Arena!
This is a sweetheart of a deal. The Professional Bull Riders are riding into Wichita on April 25, 2015 at 7 p.m. and if you know you’re going, you will want to get your tickets this weekend. Through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, February 15, 2015, you can get 50% off P4 and P3 tickets to the […]
Goodwill Kansas Doubles Your Discount on Wednesdays in February
Here’s a sweet deal! If you’re a frequent Goodwill shopper, you probably have a Preferred Customer Card that saves you an extra 10% on your purchases. But on Wednesdays in February, you can get twice the savings with your existing card. Every Wednesday in February 2015, double your discount with your Preferred Customer Card. Get […]
FREE: Food in Kansas Cookbook for Kids
Get a free download of the Food in Kansas Kids’ Cookbook offered by the Kansas Historical Society. Originally published in 1986, this colorful pdf cookbook highlights both historical and nutritional information, and includes lots of pictures and really neat recipes! See how you can make beef jerky like the Plains Indians (you’ll
Random gift card giveaways at both Wichita malls this Saturday
How would you like this: You’re just shopping at the mall this Saturday and someone comes up to you with two Simon gift cards – one for you, and one for you to give to a stranger? That’s what’s going to happen this Saturday at Towne East and Towne West malls in Wichita. 20 randomly […]
BOGO FREE Tickets at Hartman Arena
Want to see Michael W. Smith, The Steve Miller Band, and/or So You Think You Can Dance for 50% off? Today, December 1, 2014, purchase one of these tickets from Hartman Arena and get a second ticket FREE! This is your opportunity if you’ve wanted to see any of these performances, but you do have […]
Free Fares on Wichita Buses for Black Friday and Small Business Saturday
Wichitans will be able to hop the bus for free on Friday, November 28 and Saturday, November 29, 2014. Take a selfie on the bus Thanksgiving weekend and post it to Wichita Transit’s Facebook Page or on Twitter @WichtiaTransit and you will also have a chance to win a $50 Visa Gift Card. Post your […]
Stretch your gift-giving dollars with these ideas
Longtime Wichita on the Cheap readers are experts at saving money and giving the best gifts to friends and family without breaking the bank. Here I’ve listed a few of my best ideas, but I know you have some too! What are your best tips for saving on gift-giving this time of year? Leave a […]
Expired | Complimentary Entree, Drink, and Dessert at McAlister’s Deli for Veterans
Thanks to Wendy for letting me know about this deal (and then reminding me)! 🙂 On November 11, 2014, McAlister’s Deli in Wichita will honor those who are serving or have served in the U.S. military with a complimentary entree, drink, and dessert. The deal is valid for lunch or dinner. We have two McAlister’s […]
FREE Meal for Veterans at LaHacienda in Derby
La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant in Derby wants to serve those who have served our country. They’re offering a FREE Veterans Day meal for all active-duty military and military veterans who provide proof of service on Tuesday, November 11, 2014. The free Veterans Day meal is valid for dine-in only. La Hacienda is located at 1138 […]
FREE Breakfast for Veterans at Village Inn
Village Inn restaurants in Wichita will be honoring all who serve or have served in the military for Veterans Day 2014. The comfortable family restaurant is offering veterans and active-duty military a free breakfast on November 11 with proof of service. You can choose from three made-from-scratch buttermilk pancakes, a crisp Belgian waffle, or three […]
Krispy Kreme Thanks Veterans with Free Doughnut and Coffee
Krispy Kreme will celebrate Veteran’s Day on Tuesday, November 11th by offering a free doughnut (any variety) and a small coffee to all veterans at participating Krispy Kreme shops locations. A free doughnut and small coffee will be given to anyone who identifies themselves as a veteran or active duty military personnel (no ID required). […]
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Grand Opening in Wichita
Correction: I just got word that the $2 pulled pork sandwiches are available during Saturday’s radio show, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., not during the entire three-day event as I stated previously. Sorry! Thursday, October 30, Wichita is getting a new restaurant. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit will open its doors at 11 a.m. in the […]
Halloween Candy Buy-Back
It’s the time of cavities and calories! Looking for a way to avoid the temptation of all that extra Halloween candy your kids will bring home again this year? Turn it into cash with the Halloween Candy Buy-Back program. Participating dentists across the country will pay in cash, coupons, toothbrushes, or other barter-able goods and […]
Grand Opening of McDonalds at 21st and Greenwich
A brand-new McDonalds restaurant is opening in Wichita on October 29, 2014. The new restaurant will feature an environmentally conscious design, a 24-hour hour two-lane drive-through, and a convenient layout inside with a split front counter order-taking system. To welcome Wichitans to the new restaurants, the new McDonalds will have specials and deals all week. […]
FREE KC Royals World Series Watch Party
Grab your designated driver and the rest of your friends and head downtown Friday night to watch the Royals in the World Series. INTRUST Bank Arena just announced that they’ll be hosting a FREE KC Royals World Series watch party in support of the Kansas City Royals on Friday, October 24, 2014. That will be […]
FREE Smoothies 101 Class at Whole Foods Wichita
Whole Foods regularly offers free cooking classes so you can learn how to whip up healthy meals like a pro. On Thursday, October 23, join Heather McDonough to learn all about nutritious, delicious smoothies, and bring home a few recipes to try on your own. Class starts at 6:30 p.m. and will be held at the […]
Free Halloween Event at Cero’s Candies
I can’t imagine a better place to have a Halloween party than a candy store. Cero’s Candies will celebrate Halloween with trick-or-treating and a special activity for its young customers on Friday, October 31, 2014 from 4-6 p.m. Date: Friday, October 31, 2014 Time: 4-6 p.m. Location: 1108 E. Douglas in Wichita Cost: Free For more information, visit the Cero’s […]