Wichita on the Cheap

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FREE: Touch-A-Truck at Chick-Fil-A

This Saturday, kids (and for that matter, grownups) will have an opportunity to get up close to some really cool vehicles. Touch-A-Truck at Chick-fil-A in west Wichita is free and open to everyone. One of the vehicles they’ll have is the Tornado Intercept Vehicle, which was featured on the show Storm Chasers. Here are some […]

McDonalds Coupon: Egg White Delight McMuffin for $1

McDonalds coupons come along infrequently, so if you’re a fan you’ll want to know about this one. You can get the new Egg White Delight McMuffin for only $1 with this printable McDonalds coupon. The egg white breakfast sandwich is a lower-calorie, lower-cholesterol version of the popular McMuffin. It’s made with freshly grilled egg whites, […]

Fix-A-Flat Fridays at Bicycle X-Change Shop

Bicycle tire - Bike Month Wichita events

May is Bike Month in Wichita, and the Bicycle X-Change in Wichita is honoring it by showing you how to fix a flat bike tire during the special Fix-A-Flat Fridays events. To get your free lesson, visit the Bicycle X-Change shop at 908 W. Douglas on Fridays in May from noon to 3 p.m. and Bikeman […]

FREE Make & Take Cookie Decorating for Kids at Cheri’s Bakery

FREE Make and Take Cookie Decorating for Kids at Cheri's Bakery in Wichita

Thanks to Shelly S. for sharing this on Facebook! Cheri’s Bakery has a FREE cookie decorating make & take project for kids ages 3 and up on Saturday, April 20, 2013. Just drop by between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. to let the kids decorate a cookie and take it with them. On Saturday, the design […]

National Library Week: Good deals for all with your library card.

Wichita Central Branch Library

Do you need a new library card? This will be the week to get it. During National Library Week, the Wichita Public Library is offering FREE replacement library cards (normally $2). And you can take that library card of yours around to various businesses in the area and get DISCOUNTS this week. From April 15-19, […]

$1 Flip-Flops at JCPenney

$1 flip-flops at JCPenney

Okay, flip-flop fans (try saying that just once fast), JCPenney is having a flip-flop sale beginning Friday, April 12, 2013. While supplies last, a select assortment of flip-flops in sizes for the whole family will be on sale for just $1 per pair. The sale is available in stores only. Wichita has two JCP locations […]

FREE Ukulele Lessons in April

Free ukulele lessons

One of my favorite things about doing Wichita on the Cheap is finding the fun, offbeat, and the cool things you can do that cost nothing or nearly nothing. FREE ukulele lessons in Wichita – that’s an example of cool, fun, and offbeat all rolled into one. According to its website, every Saturday in April […]

FREE: Citizens’ Fire Academy

Citizens' Fire Academy Wichita

The Wichita Fire Department offers a free course for Wichita residents to learn more about fire and emergency medical operations. The Citizens’ Fire Academy is a 10-week course offered free of charge for Wichita residents 18 and older. Participants must register, submit to a background check, and sign a waiver. Classes start April 25 and […]

Ticket to Ride FREE – Check Out New Wichita Buses This Week for Free

FREE ride on the new Wichita buses this week

The City of Wichita has recently put four new buses into service in its fleet, and will be giving residents the opportunity to take a ride on them for FREE this week. The new buses get better gas mileage, have fewer maintenance costs, and have a low-floor configuration which makes them easier to board. ONLY […]

Win a Free Flight to L.A. from Mid-Continent Airport (Twitter users only)

If you’re a Twitter user who flies to LAX for business, check this out. Mid-Continent Airport is doing a giveaway on Twitter for a free seat on the inaugural United Airlines daily non-stop flight to Los Angeles that will be offered beginning in May this year. In May, @United will begin non-stop service from ICT […]

Auntie Anne’s Pretzel Coupon: Use this coupon to get a pretzel for $1

Get a pretzel for only a dollar with this Auntie Anne’s Pretzel Coupon. (This will provide a little affordable sustenance next time you are shopping at the mall!) To get your Auntie Anne’s coupon, visit the link below. You’ll need to enter your name, email address, and zip code, choose whether you’d like to receive […]

FREE “Saturday Samplers” at the Sedgwick County Extension

Whether you’re ready to plow up an acre, do a little container gardening, or just daydream about the beautiful garden you’ll have some day (I’m currently in the last camp), I think you’ll enjoy the Saturday Samplers in the Demo Garden at the Sedgwick County Extension. On one Saturday each month from April to September, […]

Finding Money for College: Free Online Course from WSU

Wichita State University has a newly revised online course that offers a step-by-step approach to choosing and paying for college or vocational/technical school. The course, which is free, intends to teach personal financial management topics that will help students and families make wise decisions regarding choosing and paying for college, and to help students learn […]

Free Cooking Demonstration and Diabetes Nutrition Presentation at Dillons

Sale this week at Dillons - Coupon Matchup

The Dillons at the corner of Central and Rock will host a free educational seminar and cooking demonstration on Thursday evening. The focus will be on diabetes nutrition. Via Christi Dietitian Sheryll Clarke will be the guest speaker and Dillons Marketplace Executive Chef Cameron Bruce will provide the cooking demonstration. (And there will be free […]

Fashionable Rain Boots on the Cheap

I’m hoping we’ll need these this year. Tanga has a pretty nice selection of Henry Ferrera rain boots and shoes for women on sale today. Prices start at a very reasonable $12.99 and end at $18.99. Shipping only adds about $5. Henry Ferrera Stylish Rain Boots/Shoes, from $12.99 Most styles are only $14.99, which is […]

Shocker Basketball Jerseys start at $10.99

I found a deal for a Shocker basketball jersey right at the WSU campus bookstore. The bookstore has a variety of Sweet 16 NCAA gear for sale, of course, and all at decent prices. But for really budget-minded Shockers, this gold t-shirt will let you show off your school colors on the cheap. The real […]

FREE Redbox Movie Rental Promo Code

Use this special Redbox promo code to score a free movie rental. It’s valid until May 8, 2013. Note: If you’ve already used this code, scroll down to see a new one that will save you 50¢. What movie will you rent? (I’m thinking Zero Dark Thirty. I haven’t seen it yet.) Just visit Redbox.com, […]

FREE Paint Sample Coupon: 8 oz. Valspar Paint from Lowe’s

Valspar is giving away 100,000 coupons for a free 8 oz. sample of paint. “Like” them on Facebook and get a free paint coupon that you can redeem at Lowes. Just look for the “Coupon Giveaway” tab on their Facebook page, or use the link below: Valspar Paint Coupon You’ll need to enter your mailing […]

KFC Coupon: Lil’ Bucket Kids Meal $2.99

Until March 31, you can use this KFC coupon to get a Lil’ Bucket kid’s meal for only $2.99 with the purchase of any adult or family meal. The Lil’ Bucket kid’s meal comes with their choice of chicken drumstick, four Original Recipe Bites, one Extra Crispy Tender, or one Chicken Little sandwich along with […]

Shoe Carnival Coupons: $5 Off or $15 Off

Print a Shoe Carnival coupon and save $5 on a $39.98 purchase or $15 on a purchase of $74.98 or more. This comes on the heels (ha ha) of a Famous Footwear coupon I wrote about a few days ago. Perfect timing for spring shoe shopping! Print the coupon and bring it to the store […]

Red Barn Outdoor Market Spring 2013

The Spring 2013 Red Barn Outdoor Market will be held Saturday, April 27 in Benton. This has been a really popular event with live music, food, and vendors selling handcrafted goods and vintage treasures. The market will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. near the signature red barn at Southwest Butler Road and […]

BOGO Tickets to Annie Get Your Gun at Crown Uptown Dinner Theater!

You can get a great deal on tickets to Annie Get Your Gun at the Crown Uptown Dinner Theater this weekend, March 22-24 with a coupon for Buy One, Get One Free tickets. The Crown Uptown coupon is valid on Friday or Saturday evening performances or the Sunday matinee. Print the coupon from Coupon Chuck […]

FREE: Brown Bag Concerts at the Labor Party

The Labor Party, a coworking space at 216 N. Mosly in downtown Wichita, offers FREE monthly Brown Bag Concerts you can enjoy on your lunch break. Each month, a different musician performs for a small audience of ticket-holders. The tickets are free, but limited in number, with Labor Party members and the musician’s followers getting […]

Via Christi Low-Cost Blood Screening Event

Free or cheap medical services in Wichita KS

On four days this month, March 27-30, 2013 Via Christi will offer low-cost blood screening open to anyone age 18 or over. The comprehensive blood screening includes testing for more than 40 blood levels including diabetes, cholesterol and thyroid disease. Men can add a PSA blood screening for $15. Cost for the screening is $40, and […]