FREE Earth Day Environmental Fair at the Sedgwick County Zoo
Rats, you missed it! Get the Wichita on the Cheap daily email newsletter so you never have to miss another deal. On Thursday, April 19, the Sedgwick County Zoo opens its doors free-of-charge once again for Earth Day Kansas, a free environmental fair at the Sedgwick County Zoo. Activities designed for third- through fifth-graders will […]
CreativeRush Event
Join other talented people in Wichita to get some real-life social networking and learning at the April CreativeRush event. Featured local panelists Curt Clonts, Tanya Tandoc, Beth Golay, David Murano and Linda K. Robinson will discuss “their journeys and experience of balancing art/life/work/play, changing projects and even changing creative fields.” The doors will open at […]
Upcoming FREE Severe Weather Safety Classes
Sedgwick County Emergency Management offers residents of Sedgwick County free Severe Weather Safety Classes that were developed by the National Weather Service. Here’s a brief description from SedgwickCounty.org: These classes are designed to teach attendees the basics of thunderstorm development, storm structures and features, where to find them, and how to stay safe from them. […]
Free Business Forum at WSU
The WSU Center for Entrepreneurship will offer its final spring Forum Series talk on Thursday, April 5, 2012. “From Employee to Employer” will feature local business owners, Ron Greiving of Haysville Rental Center, Mike Relihan of Bullseye Shooting Range, and Kevin Swinicki of GoRun Wichita. The panel will discuss what motivated them to make the change […]
Knolla’s Pizza Deal: Pay $15 for $30 Gift Certificate
Today, Knolla’s pizza is offering a deal on a gift certificate. Pay $15, and you’ll get a $30 to spend on pizza at Knolla’s. For that amount, you should be able to buy a couple of large pepperoni pizzas (tax and tip are not included) or for a few dollars more a large pizza with […]
Free Disc Golf Clinic Saturday in Derby
The Derby Recreation Commission is holding a free disc golf clinic Saturday, March 24 at the Derby disc golf course. Wichita on the Cheap reader Crystal E. told us about it on Facebook. She says her husband is teaching the clinic. While the clinic is free, registration is required. I talked to Travis from the […]
Free Sample of New Burt’s Bees Body Lotion
Like them on Facebook and get a free sample of güd, a new lotion from Burt’s Bees. You can choose from among three different fragrances – Orange Petalooza, Vanilla Flame, or Floral Cherrynova. If you’ve already tried it and you liked it, they also have a $1 off coupon.
Free Fries at Burger King on St. Patrick’s Day
Get free fries at Burger King for St. Patrick’s Day along with some of that delicious-looking green ketchup (St. Paddy’s sauce) on Saturday, March 17, 2012. Here’s the deal on the Burger King Facebook page. Thanks, MoneySavingMom.
Rollin Karg Art Glass
One of the benefits of looking for inexpensive things to do in Wichita is that your search often takes you outside your normal routine, and you discover places like Karg Art Glass. Most of us in Wichita have probably heard of it, or may have seen the work of Rollin Karg, Wichita’s own “renowned glass artisan” and […]
Cabela’s Wichita Grand Opening
I have friends who believe this should be declared a national holiday (or at least a state holiday). Cabela’s is opening its Wichita store on Wednesday, March 14. Cabela’s Wichita Kansas Grand Opening! The store opens at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, according to Cabela’s website. You’ll get live entertainment from Annie Up and free hot […]
Wholesale Beauty Club: $20 in Beauty Supplies for Only $9
Best of Kansas Deals (bokdeals.com) has a fantastic deal right now for Wholesale Beauty Club: $10 for $20 to spend at Wholesale Beauty Club If you “Like” the deal on
Try Broomball for FREE Saturday at the Wichita Ice Center
Grab your bike or skateboard helmet and head over to the Wichita Ice Center this Saturday afternoon to play a free game of broomball. Wear your coat, gloves, and closed-toe shoes, because it’s cold in there. Everything else you need will be supplied by the Ice Center. To find out more, view the online flyer […]
FREE Duct Tape Accessories Class
The Ford Rockwell Branch of the Wichita Public Library will have a fun class for kids ages 11-17 years this Saturday, March 10. “Ductagami” is a free 30-minute afternoon workshop where teens and tweens will learn to use duct tape to make fashionable accessories. The class is free but registration is required, so call the […]
Free Prom Dresses at Gown Town 2012 This Weekend
Friday, March 9 and Saturday, March 10, high school students with valid school ID will have an opportunity to shop for prom free. A variety of local businesses and organizations, including B98 FM and In The Bag cleaners, have sponsored the Gown Town event in Wichita again this year. Gently used formal wear and accessories will be […]
Free Performance by Jamestown College Concert Choir Tuesday Evening
The East Heights United Methodist Church in Wichita is hosting the touring choir from Jamestown College in North Dakota tonight. Wichita, Kansas is one of six stops on the Jamestown College Concert Choir’s Spring Break tour. Admission is free, although an offering will be received to help defray the group’s traveling expenses. The concert will […]
Dr. Seuss 75th Anniversary Celebration at Towne East Square Mall in Wichita
Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Dr. Seuss on Saturday, March 10, at Towne East Square Mall in Wichita. Activities will be set up in front of Sears from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Cat in the Hat will be on hand for the event and participate in the parade. Kids will make parade hats, […]
Spring 2012 Wichita Parks and Recreation Classes
Spring classes offered by the Wichita Department of Parks and Recreation begin March 19, 2012. (That’s the first day of spring break 2012.) These affordable classes are available for all ages at recreation centers throughout Wichita. You’ll find sports clinics, and leagues, fitness classes, dance, art, and theater instruction, cooking, home repair, foreign language and more, […]
$1.50 Movies on Tuesdays
Oh, man! I’ll miss this place. The Palace West at Kellogg and Ridge has been closed. It used to have $1.50 movies on Tuesdays. It was a fun theater, and you couldn’t beat the price unless you rented a Redbox movie and watched it at home. It was a great way to catch recent movies […]
FREE Wichita Coin and Stamp Show
The Wichita Stamp Club is hosting the Cessna Coin and Stamp Show this weekend at Cessna Activity Center. Admission is free. Learn more about collecting, view valuable coins and stamps, or find that must-have item for your collection at the dealers booths. The show will be open on Saturday, February 18, from 9 a.m. to […]
FREE Little Explorers Preschool Playgroup at Exploration Place
Each Tuesday Exploration Place offers free “Little Explorers” preschool playgroups. These weekly playgroups are free with admission (or membership) and no registration is required. Upcoming Little Explorers playgroups in February 2012: All About Me February 7: What are our five senses? See, smell, feel, taste and hear your way through Exploration Place! February 14: Celebrate […]
(Cheap and) Delicious Ham and Potato Soup
Recipe on the Cheap: It was — and I really don’t want to admit this — better than *my homemade potato soup*, which is famous in its deliciousness.
Special Open House Will Highlight Volunteer Opportunities at Botanica
Botanica will hold an open house on Saturday, March 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for anyone who is interested in volunteering at Wichita’s botanical gardens. Displays will be set up and volunteers will be on hand with information about a variety of Botanica volunteer opportunities, including Education, Special Events, Administrative, Gardens, and Butterfly […]
Free Online Course from WSU on How to Afford College
Wichita State University has unveiled a new 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: Happiest Baby on the Block Classes
Via Christi offers free “Happiest Baby on the Block” classes for new and expectant parents. This monthly, two-hour program teaches parents the five steps to calming a crying baby. Certified instructors teach the role of swaddling, side and stomach positions, shushing, swinging, and sucking for soothing your baby. Participants receive an instructional DVD, a calming […]
Free Heart Screenings, National Wear Red for Heart Health Day
Wesley Medical Center and the American Heart Association are sponsoring free heart screenings on Friday, February 3, 2012 at two Meritrust Credit Union locations. Screenings will include blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol levels. Screenings will be available between 10 a.m. and noon at Meritrust at 21st & Tyler or Pawnee and Oliver. For full details (and […]