Live music and food trucks on Thursdays at Exploration Place
Fun! Food! Keeper of the Plains. Cheap admission price! What more could we ask for? It’s like the ultimate Wichita experience. This summer, Exploration Place will host Food Truck Thursdays in the evenings outside the museum. Admission to the food trucks and live music is FREE, and they’ll have discounted Exploration Place admission. Museum admission will […]
IHOP offers IHOPPY Hour with daily specials
This IHOP deal is fantastic for a cheap dinner with friends. In a twist on “happy hour,” the IHOP menu offers “IHOPPY Hour” every day from 2 p.m. until 10 p.m. IHOP $5 Menu The popular diner launched its IHOP 5 dollar menu (they’re calling them IHOPPY Hour specials) in October, available at select dining […]
Art Chatter
In May, the Wichita Art Museum will host its Art Chatter event online via Zoom. Art Chatter is part open mic, part “thought cocktail.” Each Art Chatter features a lineup of local artists, musicians, and designers who talk about what’s up and what’s on their minds. The virtual Art Chatter event is Friday, May 14, […]
AMC Theatres Stubs Premiere membership discount
I believe this is the best deal AMC Theatres has ever offered on its AMC Stubs Premiere membership. The sale price is $5 — regularly $15. The AMC Stubs Premiere is a loyalty program that gives frequent movie-goers real blockbuster savings. Sometimes a paid membership in a loyalty program isn’t the best deal once you […]
Kansas Road Trip: Lindsborg, Kansas
Just an hour north of Wichita is the quaint Swedish town of Lindsborg, Kansas. It is nicknamed “Little Sweden USA” and if you are looking to get out and explore, this cute town has something for everyone. How to Get There Lindsborg is about an hour north of west Wichita and easily accessible from Interstate […]
Free Outdoor Movie Night Series at Exploration Place
Gather your blankets, lawn chairs and family and friends for a fun free outdoor movie night at Exploration Place. (Note: This event is now called RiverFlix and is in the new Exploration Place Outdoor Amphitheater!) During the month of May, Exploration Place will be hosting a series of classic films projected on the building’s wall-near […]
Adult Night Skate (21+) at Carousel Skate Center
If you love to roller skate, but think skating is just for kids, think again! Carousel Skate Center offers a monthly night skate just for adults ages 21 and up! Carousel combines the fun of skating with music from the 80s, 90s and today for a fun club-like atmosphere. They also have a bar with […]
Christmas at BrightWater Bay
Get ready for a fun-filled holiday evening celebration at BrightWater Bay. The event will include lots of fun activities to get you in the Christmas spirit. There will be horse and carriage rides, a gingerbread house decorating contest, photos with Santa, face painting, Christmas carolers, treats, and more! Espresso Self will be in attendance serving […]
Where to Find Old Joyland Amusement Park Memorabilia and Rides
In honor of the opening of the restored Joyland Carousel at Botanica, we decided to do a round-up of places around Kansas where you can still ride old Joyland rides and see Joyland memorabilia. If you are feeling nostalgic for the days gone by of Joyland Amusement Park like I am and wishing you could […]
$14 Carload at Starlite Drive-In Theater
The Starlite Drive-In Theater in Wichita is wrapping up its 2019 season with its extremely cheap $14 per carload deal. The Starlite will be open Friday and Saturday evening, November 8-9, 2019. Playing for the season finale will be Terminator and Zombieland 2 on one of the screens. The other screen will show Addams Family […]
Inexpensive dance class from Wichita Swing Dance Society
The Wichita Swing Dance Society hosts a swing dance every Sunday night at the Lux Ballroom in Downtown Wichita. This is an inexpensive way to try a new hobby or learn a new dance. Its $10 for the lesson and the dance. They accept cash or Venmo. Photo from: Wichita Swing Dance FB page The […]
Museum of World Treasures events for adults 21+
The Museum of World Treasures is hosting a series of fun evening events for adults 21 and over. Enjoy a casual evening, relax and visit with friends (or make new ones!) and enjoy drinks, conversation, and light appetizers. You will be able to immerse yourself in local treasures, vendors, and interactive experiences. The Museum […]
Advance ticket discount for Blues, Brews, and BBQ at Athletic Park in Newton
On September 28, 2019, Newton Now newspaper will host Blues, Brews and BBQ at Athletic Park in Newton. World-class blues musicians will perform live and local craft beer and barbecue vendors will be selling their food and beverages. Tickets are discounted right now. If you purchase them in advance, you will pay only $17 per […]
FREE opening reception for From Clay to Art ceramics show at Karg Art Glass
This is sure to be a wonderful show. The evening before the Kechi Kite Festival, Karg Art Glass is hosting an opening reception for the show “From Clay to Art,” which will feature ceramics from numerous artists. Hint for couples: This will make for an impressive date night for the low, low cost of FREE! […]
Final Friday at Revolutsia
Lots is happening for Final Friday at the new shipping-container shopping center on East Central Ave. in Wichita. They’ll have an evening of music, art, food, and culture with no admission fee to the event. (Just budget for food, drinks, and shopping.) Here’s a description of events from the Facebook page! What’s Happening: *Join us […]
An Evening of Country Music at Aero Plains
Aero Plains Brewing, KPTS Channel 8, and KFDI radio have teamed up to present An Evening of Country Music this Thursday, August 29. The event begins at 7 p.m. and includes live country music and a screening of Kansas Country, and a sneak peek of the upcoming PBS country music series by Ken Burns. This […]
Sedgwick County Zoo: Flocktails 21 and over adult social events
Relax, unwind and enjoy a cocktail or two at one of Sedgwick County Zoo’s adults-only Flocktail social events. There are yard games, live entertainment, food and drink at these after-hour events designed exclusively for adults. The event will be held in a different area of the zoo each month, complete with special animal features just […]
Milkfloat’s new location: Gladspoon
Milkfloat, the popular Delano dessert shop, has a second location, called Gladspoon, in west Wichita! You may have even seen the sign on the building near Maple and Ridge. The grand opening of Gladspoon was on August 2, 2019. The concept is “Serving up Joy” and the new dessert shop will have treats like: edible […]
Free Downtown Friday Film Series
First Church Wichita is partnering with local arts organizations to bring you a summer film series during the month of August. FREE movies on a Friday night might make a good (and very inexpensive) date night or free activity for teens and their families. Forum Theatre Company, Tallgrass Film Festival, and Harvester Arts are all […]
Hitchcock Film Series at the Crown Uptown
Ooh, classic film fans are going to love this. The Crown Uptown Theatre in Wichita is celebrating the 120th birth date of Alfred Hitchcock, master of suspense and director of some of the coolest movies ever, by hosting a Hitchcock film series! The theatre recently installed a movie wall and they’re putting it to good […]
Free & cheap Wichita date ideas
Whether you’re single or married, going out on a date can be expensive – especially if you only think in terms of the traditional “dinner and a show” type date night. (Love is grand, but should it really cost a grand to spend some quality time with your sweetie?) What follows are Wichita date ideas that […]
1/2 price tickets to Music Theatre of Wichita
Here’s possibly the best-kept secret of summer entertainment in Wichita. (This Deal is EXPIRED) If you missed the discounted season tickets to Music Theatre of Wichita that we shared in the spring, all is not lost. There’s still a way to see a great musical on the cheap! Music Theatre of Wichita’s 2019 season includes a […]
Kansas concert ticket discount for the 4th of July
What?? Another concert ticket discount, and this one is for one of the biggest, best bands EVER (And I’m not saying that just because it’s ours): Kansas! Here’s the deal from an email I just got from Hartman Arena. I don’t know if this discount has been advertised anywhere else yet, but check on their […]
Yoga by the River
Enjoy the relaxation of yoga along the scenic Arkansas River in downtown Wichita. Classes will be held at the floating dock just west of the Wichita Boathouse. Bring your own yoga mat, water and towel. Pre-registration is necessary as space is limited. This class is for ages 16 and up. The fee is $15 […]
A Night in Old Delano adults-only event
Step back in time and see what used to be considered the wild west side of Wichita! Old Cowtown Museum will host another one of its fun evenings for people 18+ with A Night in Old Delano on September 17, 2021. A Night in Old Delano is one of several events for grownups that will […]