Hogwarts Hullabaloo at Wichita Public Library
Wear a Harry Potter costume to the Hogwarts Hullabaloo on Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at the Central branch of the Wichita Public Library. The event, for kids ages 8-11, starts at 7 p.m. and features games, quizzes, and other Harry Potter themed activities. For more information, visit the Wichita Public Library events page or call […]
KPTS Workshop for Kids on Making Books
This just looks like fun- On Saturday, December 5, 2010, KPTS is bringing author and illustrator Keith Baker to Wichita. Baker, whose books have won several awards, will lead two interactive sessions for kids in grades K-5. He’ll go through his process for developing a story, sketches, rough drafts, and illustrations. Tickets are only $5 […]
Kohl’s Christmas Mega Sale Friday Night & Saturday
Kohl’s Christmas Mega Sale is online! Shop online from Friday night until Saturday at 3 p.m. (CST). (In-store shopping hours are Friday, 2 p.m. to midnight and Saturday, 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.) Here are the deals to mix and match: Over 100 Power Hour specials during Kohl’s Christmas Mega Sale Take an extra 20% […]
Extra 50% Off Clearance PS From Aéropostale®
Wow. Sshhh! Don’t tell the kids. P.S. From Aeropotale has some pretty good deals at the moment. Normally their prices are not what I’d call cheap. But read on… First, they’re having a special on clearance. You take and additional 50% off the reduced clearance price (the discount doesn’t show up until the item is […]
Plan What You Spend
An article last month at DaveRamsey.com called, “October: The Most Critical Month of the Year,” begins by saying that no matter what your financial situation, what you do in October will determine your financial standing all the way into next year. So does that mean that because it’s now the second week of November that it’s […]
Craft Bazaar at Explorer Elementary in Goddard
The 6th annual Spirit Bazaar will be held on Monday, November 13, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Explorer Elementary School. The bazaar features crafts and baked goods. Door prizes will be awarded. Admission is $1.
Live Performance and Illustrated Lecture about the Electric Guitar
The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum will host a live performance by electric Hawaiin guitarist George Piburn on Saturday, November 13 from 1-2 p.m. as part of its Electric Guitar exhibit. Following the performance will be an illustrated lecture by Deke Dickerson from 2-3 p.m. Both the performance and the lecture are included in the price […]
Free Cooking Demonstrations with Celebrity Chef George Duran at Dillons
Celebrity chef George Duran (TLC and Food Network) will be giving free cooking demonstrations at two Wichita Dillons grocery stores on Saturday, November 13, 2010. Duran will demonstrate Latin-inspired cooking, share his cooking advice, give away free samples. There will also be giveaways of George’s cookbooks, Imusa cookware sets, coupons for free Hunt’s products and […]
Free: “Coffee at the Cosmo”
Coffee at the Cosmo is the third Thursday of every month at 9 a.m. and is always free. Enjoy coffee and pastries, meet new friends, and learn something new. Each month’s presentation will feature entertaining, insightful presentations by Cosmosphere staff and visiting professionals who are experts in a variety of topics related to science and […]
Veteran’s Day Deals Round-up
Having been raised as a military dependent, it warms me to see all the deals available for veterans and active duty military. There are probably more out there, but here are the ones I’ve posted so far on Wichita on the Cheap. (Note: Not all of these are for veterans only or for Veteran’s Day […]
Honor Flight Network Offers Free Flights to D.C. for WWII Veterans
This is not specifically a Veteran’s Day deal, since this is an ongoing program, but I thought this would be an appropriate time to post it. The Honor Flight Network offers free flights for veterans to see their respective memorials in Washington, D.C., giving preference to WWII veterans and to those veterans who are terminally ill. […]
Free Car Washes for Veterans on Veteran’s Day at Green Lantern
Green Lantern Car Wash is giving all U.S. Military Active Duty and Veterans free car washes on Veteran’s Day. Green Lantern has two locations in Wichita: 10510 W. 21st St. (West Location) Wichita, KS 67205-1842 (316) 721-9242 535 S. Greenwich Rd. (East Location) Wichita, KS 67207 (316) 686-1977 The Liberty and Olathe locations near Kansas […]
Free Yoga Classes for Veterans
Yoga for Vets is a website that lists studios, gyms, teachers, and veterans’ hospitals that offer at least four free classes (sometimes they offer more) to conflict or war veterans and to those currently serving. The free classes are meant to allow veterans to enjoy the benefits of yoga. There is at least one participating […]
10% Off for Veterans and Their Families at Dollar General
On Thursday, November 11, 2010 all veterans, active duty military, National Guard and Reserve, and their immediate families will receive a 10 percent discount at Dollar General. No coupon is required. For more information, visit DollarGeneral.com. Thanks to Tania at ABQontheCheap for letting us know about this deal!
Free Canes for Veterans
Veterans in need of mobility assistance can get a free Hugo® Folding Cane at Sam’s Club November 10, 11, and 12. Sam’s Club membership is not required; proof of U.S. military service may be required. There are a limited number of canes available. The free canes are part of a national program called “Hugo Salutes […]
Wichita Farm and Ranch Show Free Admission
The Wichita Farm and Ranch show begins today, November 9, 2010, at the Kansas Pavilions (next to the Kansas Coliseum). Admission is free. The show will include a free seminar and sandwich supper Tuesday at 5 p.m. (call KFRM radio at 1-888-550-5376 to reserve your seat), a kids’ pedal pull Wednesday night at 6 p.m., […]
Home Depot Holiday Light Trade-In
Bring in your old incandescent holiday light strings to Home Depot and receive $3 off the purchase of more energy-efficient LED light strings. This offer is good in stores only 6from Nov. 4 to Nov. 14. This deal is advertised on the Home Depot website and it says it’s valid at “participating” stores, so before […]
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth Release Party at Borders
Borders is having a Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth release party on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at 6 p.m. The party includes a book discussion, games, art activities and, while supplies last, Wimpy giveaways. The party will be held at both east and west Borders stores. Borders-East 1715 North Rock Road Wichita, […]
SR-71 Blackbird Pilot Buz Carpenter at Kansas Cosmosphere
Retired Colonel “Buz” Carpenter will be at the Kansas Cosmosphere Saturday, November 6, 2010 to talk about his experiences flying the world’s fastest airplane–the SR-71 Blackbird. This is absolutely free and everyone is welcome to come meet the former Air Force pilot, get his autograph, and see the Blackbird, America’s first “stealth” plane, at the […]
Eat Lunch Out Today to Help Operation Holiday
Via @dgrantkake from KAKE news on Twitter– If you eat at a Wichita Taco Bell or Pizza Hut today, or pick up a movie at Blockbuster Video, Fugate Enterprises will donate 10% of your bill to Operation Holiday. Last year’s drive raised more than $45,000. Here’s the link for more info: “Help Wichita” By Eating […]
Salute to Veterans
Students in the Wichita Public Schools Junior ROTC programs present a salute to veterans at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at Century II Expo Hall. Admission is free and the public is welcome to attend.
Free Family Photos for Deployed Military Service Members
A program called Operation: LoveReUnited gives deployed or deploying members of the United States military an opportunity to have a special family portraits taken before or during deployment free of charge. Wichita has three area photographers who participate in the program. For more information and to find a photographer, please see the OpLove website. Thanks […]
Forest of Fear – Udall, KS
Find discount coupons for Forest of Fear in Udall. Get in for as little as $10 with printable coupons on the Forest of Fear website. Forest of Fear has a haunted trail, tractor ride, scary movies on a big screen, snack shack and a campfire. The trail itself is a little over a mile long […]
Weekend Round-Up: Halloween
Friday 3-6 p.m. Trick or Treat with Digeez & Cox Twitter Crew Wear your costume, get your picture taken with Dig., and meet the Cox Twitter crew. 4-8 p.m. Final Friday Art Crawl with free admission and free Trolley service between most venues 6-8 p.m. Halloween Fun Night at the East YMCA 6-9 p.m. Flashlight […]
Boooks and Spoooks Saturday at WPL
Boooks and Spoooks is a free “creepy carnival” for kids ages 4 through 8 years at the Wichita Public Library, Central Branch (downtown). Kids will enjoy Halloween-themed games and a spooky story. Drop in anytime on Saturday, October 30, 2010, between 2:30-4 p.m. Wichita Public Library, Central Library is at 223 S. Main Street in […]