Welcome to a fresh, new week! Here's a look ahead at free and cheap events and things to do in Wichita this week. As always, we've found plenty to do "on the cheap" for both kids and adults - and for many varied interests, including art, … [Read more...] about Free and cheap things to do this week Wichita KS
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Farmers Markets in Wichita
Farmers Markets in Wichita and surrounding communities abound with locally grown fresh food, plants, honey, handmade items, and more. Some markets offer kids activities and live entertainment; all offer a great opportunity to meet your … [Read more...] about Farmers Markets in Wichita
Free and cheap things to do in Wichita this weekend
Looking for something fun to do this weekend in Wichita? Here’s our list of the top free events, discounts, and deals to have fun around South Central Kansas this weekend. Be sure not to miss our roundup of this year's Wichita-area … [Read more...] about Free and cheap things to do in Wichita this weekend
Wichita area summer camps
Looking for a summer camp for your child? We get a lot of requests from parents for inexpensive summer camps in Wichita, so we’ve put together a list of resources for you to explore. Summer of Discovery These summer camps from the Wichita … [Read more...] about Wichita area summer camps
Free Community Shred Days in and around Wichita, KS
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You know you're not supposed to just throw confidential information into the trash, but sometimes the shred pile gets pretty high if you don’t have a paper-chewing monster of a shredder like mine. (We've had it for years and yep - it's … [Read more...] about Free Community Shred Days in and around Wichita, KS
Kid-Friendly Attractions in Wichita
Wichita has so many wonderful things to do. Here is a collection of just a few of the kid-friendly attractions in Wichita. We really could just keep going and going... (Check out our Spring Break or Kids' Guide to Summer posts for more … [Read more...] about Kid-Friendly Attractions in Wichita
Thrift Stores and Consignment Shops in Wichita, KS
Secondhand shopping is one of the best ways to stretch the style budget for yourself and your family. Consignment stores focus on high-quality items with low wear and tear. You’ll be astounded at what you can find for half price even … [Read more...] about Thrift Stores and Consignment Shops in Wichita, KS
Barn Sales, Flea Markets, and Craft Fairs near Wichita
This post is sponsored by the Wichita Flea Market held "monthly-ish" throughout the year!
Is it handmade? Secondhand? Covered with dust or restored with care? Those are the things we want to see for sale at the markets in this list. Here's our updated list of 2019 barn sales, craft and art fairs, vintage and artisan markets, and … [Read more...] about Barn Sales, Flea Markets, and Craft Fairs near Wichita
Wichita Birthday Freebies for Kids
Birthday Freebies aren't just for grownups. Now kids can get in on the fun! Here are some of our favorite local and nationwide birthday freebies to sign your kids up for. Some of these are treats at restaurants, others are fun activities … [Read more...] about Wichita Birthday Freebies for Kids
Wichita Final Friday Art Crawl
The Wichita Final Friday Art Crawl is a free event held on the last Friday of each month that allows the public to enjoy art and light refreshments at galleries, museums, restaurants, and other venues all over Wichita. All participating … [Read more...] about Wichita Final Friday Art Crawl
Live music events in Wichita
The more we learn about Wichita, the more we realize we have so much to uncover! And that is especially true when it comes to free or inexpensive live music events happening all around town. The venues that offer live music are as varied … [Read more...] about Live music events in Wichita
Wichita’s favorite annual events and festivals
From live music and fireworks to fine art and indy films, festivals in Wichita and the surrounding areas offer a rich assortment of activities and entertainment. If you're eager to take part in the fun, browse our list of popular annual … [Read more...] about Wichita’s favorite annual events and festivals
Year-round military discounts for Wichita residents
It's wonderful to honor our veterans in November, of course, but some Wichita businesses and attractions have turned this into a year-round salute. After all, our men and women in uniform have our back 24/7, 365 days a year, too. So here's … [Read more...] about Year-round military discounts for Wichita residents
The Wichita Explore Card – Save $2 on admission to many Wichita area attractions
One of our favorite Wichita "coupons" is back for 2019! Get a discount on admission to several great Wichita-area attractions this year - for FREE! If you plan to visit any Wichita museums or attractions where you don't have a … [Read more...] about The Wichita Explore Card – Save $2 on admission to many Wichita area attractions
Non-Toy Gift Ideas for Kids and Families
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Toys, toys, toys. My home is full of toys. Cars and trucks, baby dolls, books, stuffed animals, play clothes, toy dishes, building blocks, and more. You name it, we probably have it. It's not that we don't purge on a regular basis. The … [Read more...] about Non-Toy Gift Ideas for Kids and Families
