Cinco de Mayo Party at Grace Hill Winery
Grace Hill Winery in Whitewater, Kansas is hosting its second annual Cinco de Mayo party. They’ll have live music, a Mexican food truck, and a bar set up. Admission is $10 per carload. Local duo Moddelmog+Hardin will be playing in the courtyard (or inside the event center should the weather not cooperate) beginning at 6 […]
Ways to save at Wichita’s new Northrock 14 AMC movie theater
There’s a new theater in town! The old Northrock Movie Theater in Wichita has been reopened by AMC Theatres, and it looks like it will be a boon for locals who want to see movies on the cheap! The new movie theater opens Friday, March 30 at 3151 Penstemon Street in Wichita as the AMC […]
Wingnuts Benefit Concert 2018
The Wichita Wingnuts will once again be hosting a Community Benefit Concert at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium this summer! A big portion of the ticket proceeds will benefit local area non-profit organizations, and it should be a really fun community event. Country music stars Big & Rich will be performing at the concert! Tickets for the concert go […]
Chinese Culinary Workshop at the Sedgwick County Extension Office
Enjoy a delicious night out while learning how to make Chinese food at the Sedgwick County Extension Center. There will be a professional Chinese chef on hand to teach the group how to prepare Kung Pao Chicken. Participants will also get to help make the meal. The chef will also explain how to make other […]
St. Patricks Day Block Party – Courtside on Commerce
Xclusive Events is hosting a fun St. Patricks Day block party on Saturday, March 17. The event lasts all day – from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. – and admission is free! This would be a fun way to keep the party going after the parade. They’ll have food, drinks, and entertainment in a party […]
Eagle Valley Raptor Center Lovebirds Tour in Cheney, KS
Are you looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your special someone? How about a private Lovebirds Tour at Eagle Valley Raptor Center in Cheney, Kansas? Eagle Valley Raptor Center is a rehabilitation facility that specializes in caring for native Kansas birds of prey. This includes eagles, hawks, owls, kites, falcons and vultures. EVRC […]
Special exhibition at the Wichita Art Museum – Monet to Matisse: French Moderns from the Brooklyn Museum, 1850-1950
The Wichita Art Museum is hosting a special, once-in-a-lifetime exhibit for Wichita! Monet to Matisse: French Moderns from the Brooklyn Museum, 1850–1950 opened in February and will be on view only through May. The exhibition was organized by the Brooklyn Museum in Brooklyn, New York and features 59 masterworks from Paul Cézanne, Edgar Degas, Henri Matisse, […]
Wichita Community Theatre Valentine’s Day Show
Enjoy a night at the theatre with your sweetheart. The Wichita Community Theatre is hosting a one night fundraising event on Valentine’s Day. The event will include wine, coffee and dessert as well as the play Love Letters by A.R. Gurney. “Love Letters is a play by A. R. Gurney that was a finalist for the Pulitzer […]
Beer & Yoga Event at Hopping Gnome Brewing Co.
Enjoy a fun-filled evening of asanas and brews. Hot Asana Yoga Studio is pairing up with the Hopping Gnome for a fun-filled evening of yoga and beer. Bring your mats and enjoy a 45 minute yoga class followed by locally brewed beer on tap. The yoga class will begin at 6 p.m. at the Hopping […]
Holiday Classic Movies at Regal Cinemas
This was originally published Nov. 21, 2017. I’m resharing it today because there’s still one more holiday classic movie left for this weekend! Beginning November 25, 2017, Regal Cinemas will be showing holiday classic movies for $5 at participating theaters in Wichita on Saturdays. They’ll also have a special discount on concessions for Crown Club […]
Try First Augustino Brewing Co. Beer or Coffee for $1
Augustino Brewing Company is a craft brewpub and coffee house that opened in Fall 2017 in west Wichita. It is located near the corner of Central and Tyler Road. Augustino’s serves craft coffee sourced from local roasters, local craft beer – most of which is brewed on location in small batches – and they make […]
Spreading Kindness with Painted Rocks
UPDATE: Painting kindness rocks has found a resurgence during the Covid-19 pandemic! Painting and hiding rocks is a great way to relax and pass the time. When you are hunting rocks, make sure you carry a sack and some hand sanitizer. We all know how important it is to wash your hands! Painted rocks are […]
Dancing in Paradise
Dancing in Paradise owner Steve Trent opened his dance studio and dance club in south Wichita to give everyone – from beginners to advanced – a place to enjoy all styles of dancing and a wide variety of music. Each week, people who love to dance meet at the studio on South Hydraulic for an […]
Second Saturday bird walks at Chisholm Creek Park
Wichita Audubon and the Great Plains Nature Center offer an informal look at the birds of Chisholm Creek Park on the Second Saturday Bird Walks. These are free, casual walks – no birding experience is necessary. Just lace up your sneakers, bring your binoculars, and meet at the main (east) parking lot of the GPNC […]
Free Outdoor Movie Night at NewMarket Square
Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and the family for free outdoor movie nights this summer in NewMarket Square. On the last Saturday evening of each summer month, Redemption Church will be showing a fun kids’ movie on the Plaza. The event usually starts at 7:30 p.m. and movies start at dusk. We’ll add the movie […]
Free Tabletop University from three Friendly Local Game Shops in Wichita
Cardboard Carnage has teamed up with three FLGS (Friendly Local Game Shops) in Wichita to teach beginners how to play tabletop games. In an effort to grow the local tabletop gaming community, Cardboard Carnage invites anyone age 12 and up to participate in what they call “Tabletop University”. Tabletop University is held on various days […]
Inexpensive Ways to Say “Be Mine” in February
The cynical among us may dismiss February 14 as just a “Hallmark holiday,” but it does give us an opportunity to proclaim undying love for a significant other, so we probably shouldn’t waste it. That doesn’t mean we have to follow the crowd. Flowers, a store-bought card, chocolate or jewelry (or both), and a dinner […]
BOGO Blizzards at Dairy Queen for Fall
Dairy Queen is offering a great deal to launch its new Fall Menu: Buy One, Get One FREE blizzard. Below, find out all the new flavors and when the deal is happening. Even though the weather may not call for flannels just yet, the new Fall Blizzard Menu offers a taste of the season with […]
Free Movies in the Park in Park City
The Park City PRIDE organization will host a series of FREE movies in the park this summer! The free family movies will be shown in Hap McLean Park at sundown on all three dates. They’ll also have free popcorn and lemonade for all attendees. Grab a blanket or lawn chair, some bug spray, and all […]
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 […]