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$5 Admission to Blacktop Nationals Car Show in Wichita

2012 Blacktop Nationals in Wichita

*** This is an older post. See the updated version here: Blacktop Nationals Car Show in Wichita *** The fourth annual Blacktop Nationals will be held in Wichita, Kansas August 23-25, 2013. The weekend includes the Million Dollar Car Display, Gasoline Alley with nine decades of race cars, Ford dyno-dragging demos, hot laps, and other […]

Yes, It’s True: Dillons to Stop Double Coupons on August 21

Sale this week at Dillons - Coupon Matchup

It’s been rumored for a while, but this time it’s true: Dillons grocery stores will stop doubling coupons on August 21, 2013. Coupons, including Internet printable coupons, will still be accepted at face value after August 21. They just won’t double. According to a press release issued today, the decision to stop doubling coupons is […]

Up to 30% Off Tickets to Cirque Musica

Up to 30% Off Tickets to Cirque Musica at the Bicentennial Center in Salina

Pick up discount tickets to Cirque Musica at the Bicentennial Center in Salina on September 29, 2013. The cast of Cirque Musica will perform its circus acts and acrobatics live alongside the Salina Symphony Orchestra. TravelZoohas tickets for as low as $17.50 (reg. $25) and $35 (reg. $50). This is a significant discount on this […]

35% Off Tickets to See Taylor Swift in Wichita

35% off tickets to Taylor Swift concert in Wichita

Taylor Swift’s The Red Tour with Ed Sheeran is coming to Wichita August 6, 2013. You can now score tickets for the concert at a discount of 10% to 35% off. New customers can use promo code CHEAP35OFF to save 35% off tickets to the Taylor Swift concert at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita. This […]

Save Up to 25% on Tickets to ‘The Great Russian Nutcracker’ this December

Moscow Ballet is bringing its “Great Russian Nutcracker” to the Wichita Orpheum Theater this December, and because you are preparing early, you’re going to get great seats at a discount. Popular travel deals website TravelZoo has the deal. You’ll save up to 25% on seats for the 5 p.m. performance on December 1, 2013 at […]

Pizza Hut Large One-Topping for $6.55

Pizza Hut has a great deal on a large one-topping pizza for only $6.55 right now. There are a few small catches, but the price is great. The special price for a large one-topping is only good on carryout orders, Monday through Thursday. It isn’t valid on stuffed crust. If you add more toppings, you’ll […]

Quik Trip Coupon: FREE 16 oz. Hot Drink wyb Hole Bunches

QT Coupon: FREE hot drink when you purchase Hole Bunches

Get FREE coffee at Quik Trip with this new QT coupon. There’s a catch, of course: you have to buy donut holes too. (That’s a catch? Okay, QT, you’ve twisted my arm.) Purchase an order of Hole Bunches at Quik Trip and you’ll get a free 16 oz. hot drink when you present the coupon. […]

FREE Ice Cream Social at Haysville Community Library

free ice cream social at Haysville Community Library

The Friends of the Haysville Community Library are holding a FREE ice cream social, and everyone is welcome – just bring a dessert item or topping to share. The ice cream social will be held in the community room of the Haysville, KS library at 210 S. Hays on July 27. The fun starts at […]

Two Starbucks Deals: Treat Receipt and FREE Starbucks on Your Birthday

Starbucks addicts – or even those who just indulge occasionally – can save money on their coffees this week. From July 15 to July 18, the Starbucks Treat Receipt promotion will get you any cold grande (16 oz.) beverage for just $2. There is just one catch: You have to make a purchase in the […]

Kindle Fire Tablet for $129 and Kindle Fire HD for only $169

If you’ve been looking for a deal on the Kindle Fire 7″ tablet, now’s your opportunity to buy one at a great discount. First, if you want the Kindle Fire HD 7″, Dolby Audio, Dual-Band Wi-Fi, just go pick it up right now for $169. That’s a $30 discount off the regular price. Choose the 16GB […]

FREE Popsicles on the Playground at Wichita Collegiate School

FREE Posicles on the Playground at Wichita Collegiate School

WCS is hosting Popsicles on the Playground on Thursday. Bring the kids for Popsicles, lemonade, and fun. The free event includes face painting, a small petting zoo, music under the oak tree, and more activities for kids and parents. You’ll be able to tour the Early Childhood facilities and meet Becky O’Hearn, Head of Early […]

FREE Beginner Guitar Lessons at Guitar Center

Thinking of learning to play guitar? The Guitar Center in Wichita has a weekly free guitar lesson for beginners that will help you get started. The free group lesson covers introductory topics like proper playing position, tuning, basic strumming, chords and how to care for your instrument. It’s an hour long and starts at 10:15 […]

FREE ‘Make It’ Event in Newton on Saturdays in July

free make it event at pages books and coffee in newton

Pages Books and Coffee in Newton is helping you get geeky on Saturdays in July. Each Saturday from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., the Newton book shop is holding a free “Make It” event for all ages. Kids under 8 should be accompanied by an adult. Here’s the description: Summer’s here and it’s time to […]

Save 10% on Tickets to Pat Benatar, Dwight Yoakam, Aaron Neville, and MOMIX

Pat Benatar Wichita

Celebrate Independence Day with a 10% discount on concert tickets to four upcoming shows coming to The Orpheum Theater in Wichita. This special 4th of July offer is good until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, July 5, 2013 on the following shows: Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo on August 6 (Get Tickets) Dwight Yoakam on August 20 […]

Denny’s Coupon: Celebrate the 4th of July with a coupon

Dennys Coupon: BOGO Milkshakes 4th of July

There’s a new Denny’s coupon right now. To celebrate the 4th of July, Denny’s has a patriotic offer: From July 3 to July 6, 2025, use the code REDWHITEBERRY and get $10 off a to-go or pickup order of $30 or more. The discount is available at participating locations when you order online at Dennys.com.  […]

KWCH Family Fun Day Celebrates 60 Years with 60% Off at Museums on Saturday

Happy anniversary to KWCH Channel 12. According to its website, KWCH was the first television station in Kansas and began broadcasting 60 years ago on July 1, 1953. To celebrate this milestone, local station is having a Family Fun Day on Saturday, June 29, 2013 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with 60% off admission […]

Reverie Coffee Roasters Grand Opening Event

reverie coffee roasters grand opening event

I met the owner of Wichita’s newest coffee roasters during Riverfest this year, and since my husband, “Mr. On-the-Cheap,” is a coffee-roasting aficionado, I made a point to stop and chat about green coffee beans and all manner of coffee-brewing methods and gadgets. This weekend, June 28-29, Reverie Coffee Roasters will celebrate the grand opening […]

2013 American Indian Festival in Wichita KS

American Indian Festival in Wichita KS

The Mid-America All-Indian Center’s 3rd Annual American Indian Festival will be held July 13 and 14, 2013 at the Century II Expo Hall downtown. The Indian Festival opens at 10 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., and on Sunday at 1 p.m., catch the Powwow Grand Entry. The […]

Abuelos Coupon: BOGO Half Off

Abuelos coupon: Buy One, Get One Half Off June 2013

Good news for Mexican food lovers. A new Abuelos coupon will save you 50% on the price of an entree through June 30, 2013. This is a BOGO offer – buy one entree and two beverages at regular price and get your second entree for half price at Abuelos. This Abuelos coupon was sent out […]

FREE Exhibit Opening at the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

wichita-sedgwick county historical museum

The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum will present a special free program this month based on the traveling exhibit Alert Today, Alive Tomorrow: Living with the Atomic Bomb 1945-1865. “On August 6, 1945, a specially-equipped American B-29 Superfortress dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan. On August 9, another atomic bomb fell on Nagasaki. For most […]

Karg Art Glass Ridiculous Sale and Free Glass Blowing Demonstrations

Karg Art Glass Ridiculous Sale part of the Kechi Fair

Reader Angela let me know that Karg Art Glass in Kechi will be having its “Ridiculous Sale” on Saturday as part of the Kechi fair. The sale is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 22, 2013. Pick up handmade, one-of-a-kind glass sculptures at “ridiculous” prices. I don’t know what the actual markdowns […]

$25 Restaurant Gift Certificates for $5

Here’s another good Restaurant.com deal that is valid until tomorrow. Purchase a $25 gift certificate June 18 or 19, 2013 and pay only $5 when you use the promo code below. Wichita has a number of participating restaurants that you’ll love, including Orange Leaf! The discount will work on other other certificate denominations as well. […]

Get a FREE One-Year Subscription to Ladies Home Journal Magazine

Sign up for a free subscription to Ladies Home Journal through this sponsored offer. It’s good for a full one-year subscription, and the only catch is that you’ll have to agree to receive email offers from ValueMags. Other than that, there are no strings attached. Click here to go to the deal: Get a FREE […]