FREE Little Nature Lovers Program at Great Plains Nature Center
Little Nature Lovers is a free weekly program especially for 3-5 year-olds and their caregivers. Kids will learn about nature through crafts, games, and children’s literature. Related: Free and Cheap Things for Kids to Do The Ultimate List of Free Children’s Story Times in Wichita, KS According to the GPNC website: “Lots of sensory experiences will […]
FREE Job Search Workshops from Kansas Workforce Alliance
The Kansas Workforce Alliance offers free resources for job-seekers, including several free workshops in January that will help you land that job. This month’s FREE Job-Seeker Workshop schedule includes: INTRODUCTION TO RESUME WRITING Mondays, January 7, 14, 28 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This workshop discusses the resume process and is designed to help customers […]
KPTS Skate with 8 Party – Kids Skate Free with Donation of New Book
The annual KPTS Skate with 8 party will be held Sunday, January 27, 2013 at the Wichita Ice Center. Kids are going to have a great time skating and meeting their favorite characters (Clifford, Wyatt from Super Why, Curious George, and Troubles the Clown will all be there). There will also be face-painting, balloons, photo […]
FREE Open House at the Kansas Cosmosphere Sunday
On Sunday, January 20, 2013 from 1 – 4 p.m., the Kansas Cosmosphere in Hutchinson will have a FREE open house. It is probably good to reserve your spot for the Vault Tour, which is one of the open house events. More info on how to do that is below. During the open house, visitors […]
Cheap Shakes for the Mayan Apocalypse (Half-Price Shakes at Sonic)
Sonic will offer 1/2 price shakes all day on December 21, 2012. They’re calling it a Winter Solstice promotion, but whatever. Sonic shakes are the best refreshment for an apocalypse – and if the world ends, the calories don’t count! But alas, we will still be here to start our diets on Dec. 22. 🙂 […]
Holiday Inn Showing at the Wichita Orpheum Thursday Night
Watch a classic movie in a classic theater. The Wichita Orpheum will be showing Holiday Inn, a 1942 musical starring Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire, on Thursday night, December 20, 2012, at 7 p.m. Tickets are just $5 for adults; $4 for students, military, and seniors. Visit the Orpheum website for more information.
Winner: Sesame Street Live Tickets
Congratulations to Mike S! Mike won the Family 4-pack of ticket vouchers to see Sesame Street Live at INTRUST Bank Arena, Feb. 1-3, 2013. Tickets to the show include FREE admission to the new Play Zone that opens one hour before the performance. If you didn’t win, you can still save $3 on tickets with a coupon […]
Best Kitchen Tools Under $25
Having the right tools in the kitchen will actually help you save money. These basic kitchen tools help me prepare great meals quickly and inexpensively, and they are surprisingly affordable! As much as possible, I’ve included links to the exact items I use and love myself, or the nearest I could find. Silicone Scraper/Spatula Silicone […]
Famous Footwear Coupon: 20% Off and BOGO 1/2 Off
There’s a new Famous Footwear Coupon. Print this one as soon as possible; last week’s Shoe Carnival coupon went really fast, so I really don’t know how long it will be available. Print coupon for Buy One, Get One 1/2 Off* + Extra 20% Off Your Entire Purchase at Famous Footwear. Valid 12/15 – 12/25. […]
Wichita on the Cheap Holiday Gift-aways
‘Tis the season for giving gifts, so Wichita on the Cheap will has two great gifts to give away in a drawing. To enter, you must… 1) Be an email subscriber. E-mail subscribers receive one e-mail every day there are new posts at WOTC containing a short summary of posts from the previous 24 hours. […]
5 Fun, Festive, and FREE Holiday Songs from Amazon
Get 5 new FREE Christmas songs for your merriment and frolicking this holiday season: 5 Fun, Festive, and Free Holiday Songs from Amazon They put some variety in your MP3 player. I’m listening to them as I write this!
Christmas Coupon Round-Up
Still need stocking-stuffers? Candy? Christmas movies? This is the time of year to keep a stash of printable coupons with you at all times! You just never know what kind of deals you might find for the holidays while you’re out and about. These coupons will help you save some cash on those holiday “incidentals,” […]
Readers Ask (& Answer): Where in Wichita can I find secondhand business clothes for work?
Related: Thrift Shops and Consignment Stores in Wichita A Wichita on the Cheap reader asked on Twitter about good places in Wichita to find secondhand business clothes for work, and other readers came through with lots of great suggestions! Following is a list of secondhand stores, consignment shops, and other stores suggested by readers. Working Woman […]
Kirstie Alley to Sign Copies of The Art of Men at Watermark Books in Wichita
Kirstie Alley will be at Watermark Books in Wichita, signing copies of her new memoir, The Art of Men (I Prefer Mine Al Dente), on Wednesday, December 19, 2012. “During her three decades in Hollywood, Kirstie Alley has lived with, worked with, loved or lost relationships with John Travolta, Parker Stevenson, Ted Danson, Maksim Chmerkovskiy, […]
Spangles 12-12-12 Gourmet Supreme Deal
Spangles has a 12-12-12 deal this week. On December 12, 2012, buy one Gourmet Supreme Steakburger and get the second for only 12¢. Wichita has several Spangles locations. No coupon is needed to redeem the 12¢ Gourmet Supreme offer.
Christmas Radio Hour at the Orpheum in Wichita
The Kansas Aviation Museum’s Christmas Radio Hour will be back at the Orpheum in Wichita on Saturday, December 15, 2012. The annual show is a benefit for the Kansas Food Bank and features live entertainment, which is also broadcast live on KNSS radio (AM 1330). The show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets for the event […]
Kindle Free Time App for Kids
As if we needed a new excuse to buy a Kindle Fire. This solves a problem for parents who want to give their kids a tablet, but don’t want them to have the whole Internet. The Kindle Free Time Unlimited app for kids ages 3 through 8 will help parents control the content that kids […]
Wichita Restaurant Coupons and Deals
We always have a lot of good restaurant deals and promos here at Wichita on the Cheap, and some are ongoing while others are short-lived. We want to make it even easier for you to find the deals, so here is where we’ll try to round up everything we know of! First, some of our […]
Free Open House in Wichita’s Old Town Square
This Saturday morning, Old Town Square will be having an open house, and it looks like they will be doing the free holiday movie at the Warren! Here’s the info from Downtown Wichita’s event calendar: Dec 8 10:00 am It’s a Cool Yule at Old Town Square Location: Old Town Square – 2nd & Mead Website: www.oldtownwichita.com/holiday-activities Let’s […]
20% Off Tickets to Wichita Grand Opera Performances
This week, the Wichita Grand Opera is offering a special 20% off tickets on all seats for the 2013 season. The ticket discount will only be available until December 7, 2012. Wichita Grand Opera 2013 season: Otello Don Pasquale The Marriage of Figaro The Chairman’s Opera Ball Swan Lake Opera on the Lake Visit the […]
BOGO Gift Cards for Restaurants
Here’s a great stocking-stuffer or teacher gift. (Bus drivers too.) Buy One Physical Gift Card in any denomination from Restaurant.com and Get One Free Valid 11/27 and 11/28 only. Restaurant.com physical gift cards are different from the gift certificates you may be familiar with. Gift cards are not restaurant-specific; they may be used at the […]
Kindle Fire $129 Today (Cyber Monday) Only!
Don’t miss the deal on 30% off Kindle accessories! Here’s a Cyber Monday deal from Amazon.com for the Kindle Fire: Today only, Kindle Fire is available for only $129 ($30 off). Enter promotional code FIREDEAL at checkout. This link will take you right to it: Kindle Fire 7″, LCD Display, Wi-Fi, 8 GB – Includes […]
Cyber Monday Deals for the Theater League of Wichita
The Theater League of Wichita is having a Cyber Monday sale on select opening night tickets. Save 25%* on select opening night Balcony seating (rows A-F) for ROCK OF AGES, DREAMGIRLS and STOMP at Century II Concert Hall. Use the code: 8547 Order online or call (316) 219-4849 Here’s the fine print: *Discount valid on […]
Wichita on the Cheap Discount: $5 Off Two Tickets to A Celebration of Carols
Readers of Wichita on the Cheap can purchase two balcony tickets to A Celebration of Carols Christmas Concert for only $20. The concert will be held inside the beautiful Scottish Rite Center auditorium on Saturday, December 8, 2012 with both matinee and evening performances. A Celebration of Carols will feature both traditional carols and fun […]
NCAA Fleece Hoodies 2 for $35, plus 10% Off and Free Shipping
Finish Line Weekend Warrior sale includes a good deal on NCAA hoodies with FREE shipping. NCAA Fleece 2 for $35 with Free Shipping until 11/26 at FinishLine.com If you spend $50 or more, use the promo code HLDAY10 to take an additional 10% off. Finish Line is also pretty excited about its 50% off footwear […]