Kansas State Fair Ultimate Guide to Deals & Discounts
When is the Kansas State Fair this year? It is September 11 – 20, 2026, in Hutchinson, Kansas. These ten days are packed with fun for all ages. This fair is the largest single event in Kansas and attracts approximately 350,000 people annually. You can enjoy mouthwatering food, live music, agricultural exhibits, and more. Find […]
Twilight Tunes on the Terrace at Botanica 2026
Botanica is hosting Twilight Tunes on the Terrace this year, formerly known as “Tuesdays on the Terrace.” This concert series, held in the evenings in the gardens, features food, drinks, and live music. Relax and unwind at Botanica with their new concert series this Spring. Twilight Tunes on the Terrace at Botanica is a treat […]
Wichita Summer Concerts 2026
One of the best things about summer is the music! When the weather warms up, Wichita puts on some great community gatherings with music as the focal point, and they’re almost always affordable, family-friendly, and outside! This is where we’ll keep track of the outdoor and free concerts we hear of. It will update automatically […]
Live Music at Chicken N Pickle: Free Concerts this Summer & Fall
Chicken N Pickle Summer Music Series is back! Enjoy FREE concerts throughout the summer. The best part is that all of these performances are FREE!! If you want to try pickleball, they are running a $5 Court Deal this Summer. Chicken N Pickle offers many other free activities in addition to this free Concert Series. […]
FREE Audacy Summer Concert Series 2026
Looking for something fun and free to do on Friday night in Wichita? The Audacy Summer Concert Series is back. It was previously known as the KEYN Summer Concert Series. Enjoy free concerts at Naftzger Park in the heart of downtown Wichita & at the Andover Amphitheater this summer! This concert series offers top-notch bands […]
Smoke on the Plains, Derby BBQ & Music Fest: Free Event
The annual Derby BBQ & Music Festival in Derby’s High Park is a family favorite! This FREE event will be held June 12 & 13, 2026! This annual family-friendly event includes live music, food, and kid’s activities. Admission is FREE. There are an average of about 50 professional BBQ teams from the Midwest. There will […]
Bradley Fair Summer Concert Series 2026
The summer concerts at Bradley Fair are among our favorite events of the year, and the best part is that they’re completely FREE! Here are the details for the 2026 Summer Concert series. This summer’s Bradley Fair Summer Concert series begins June 11, 2026. In the past, the concerts have been solely jazz, but this […]
Kansas State Fair Concerts and Free Music
What are the Kansas State Fair 2026 Concerts? We have a quick guide to all things music for this year. They have a great lineup of FREE entertainment every day during the fair and exciting musical acts on the Grandstand to keep the party going all week long. Catch your favorite band or discover a […]
Final Friday Food Truck Rally at the Wichita Boathouse 2026
The Wichita Boathouse will be the scene for the Final Friday Food Truck Rally each month. Admission is FREE for all ages. Many local artists & small business vendors will be set up at the Wichita Boathouse. There will be a booze truck, yard games, and more! The monthly event starts at 5 p.m. on the […]
FR3EDM Music Series at Naftzger Park during Final Friday
If you’re looking for something different to do on Final Friday, head over to listen to FR3EDM MUSIC at Naftzger Park and catch one of the most energetic community jam sessions in town. Every Final Friday from April 24 through October, this local music studio turns up the volume with a free, open-to-all music experience […]
Farmers Markets in Wichita
Farmer’s Markets in Wichita and surrounding communities with locally grown fresh food, plants, honey, handmade items, and more. Some markets offer kids’ activities and live entertainment; all offer an excellent opportunity to meet your neighbors, learn more about local produce, and share in the fun of discovering things produced right here in our own state […]
$30 Live Nation Concert Tickets
This is a Huge Deal!! If you love live music but don’t love concert prices, this is one of the best deals of the year. Live Nation Summer of Live is back this year. You can get a $30 concert ticket as part of this limited-time offer, giving fans access to discounted tickets for thousands […]
Wichita Cinco de Mayo deals and celebrations
It’s time to pull out your red, white, and green. May 5 is Cinco de Mayo, and we’ve found a few specials to help you have your very own fiesta here in Wichita, Kansas. Although it’s traditionally a Mexican holiday, Americans have been known to join in the celebration, often by eating Mexican food and […]
Cinco de Mayo at the Sedgwick County Zoo
Although regular admission fees apply, the Cinco de Mayo Celebration at the Sedgwick County Zoo on May 3, 2026 promises to offer a little extra bang for your buck. If you’re a Zoo member, you get in free as usual! Just remember to show your membership card and photo ID. Join the festivities on Sunday, […]
Tacos & Tequila in Wichita: Free Event
Tacos & Tequila in Wichita is an event where everyone can get FREE admission. The event will be held at the Boathouse in downtown Wichita. This is a great kickoff to Summer with tacos, treats, beer, spirits, non-alcoholic drinks, a DJ, karaoke, games, a mariachi band, live music, and more. The Tacos & Tequila event […]
Playing Across the Park: Wichita Symphony Free Concert
Musicians from the Wichita Symphony have partnered with Wichita Park & Recreation to bring you a FREE, family-friendly, all-ages event called Playing Across the Parks, and everyone is welcome. Musicians will play on April 25, 2026. Enjoy beautiful music with the entire family while you relax outdoors. You will be mesmerized by the Symphony musicians […]
Wichita Blues Crawl in Old Town
Get ready for the Wichita Blues Crawl, which will take place at five different venues in Wichita Old Town. It’s a great time with great music, and you won’t want to miss it. What’s the Blues Crawl? It’s a fundraiser for the Wichita Blues Society, an organization of blues fans dedicated to keeping the blues […]
Wichita Jazz Festival 2026
The Wichita Jazz Festival offers a week’s worth of world-class jazz events. It’s one of the longest-running jazz festivals in the country, and it happens right here in Wichita, Kansas! The Wichita Jazz Festival will be held on April 22 – 25, 2026, and will feature live musical performances and jazz-related events at venues around […]
Botanica the Wichita Garden Tulip Festival
Make plans to attend Botanica’s Tulip Festival every day from March 27 to April 26, 2026. This is a Wichita Spring tradition for all ages. It is the perfect spring event to get families and friends outside to experience the gardens and enjoy beautiful spring blooms during the week, and on the weekends, they will have […]
Learing Through Art & Music Wichita: Free Class
Wichita Park & Recreation is partnering with Arts Partners Wichita to offer Learning Through Art & Music, a creative literacy program designed to help students strengthen reading skills through hands-on art and music activities. The program begins March 23, 2026, and will take place at three Wichita recreation centers. Best of all, the classes are […]
The Dam Jam Music Festival in Winfield,Kansas
The Dam Jam Music Festival is one of Kansas’ favorite summer parties! This high-energy event brings together live outdoor music, camping under the stars, and tons of fun activities all in one weekend. Festivalgoers can enjoy not only a great lineup of live performances but also take part in a cornhole tournament, check out the […]
Somewhere Fest in Downtown Wichita: Live Music
Somewhere Fest in Wichita is a festival and a conference held in downtown Wichita. It is a two-day music and arts festival. In its first year, this festival was known as the Elsewhere Festival, but it has been rebranded to reflect its mission of making Wichita “somewhere” where artists and music enthusiasts can explore their […]
Spirit of the Season FREE Family Concert from Wichita Symphony
The annual Spirit of the Season concert is a gift from the Wichita Symphony Orchestra to the community. Each year, the Symphony invites the community to attend a free concert and enjoy the sounds of the season, featuring Christmas carols and holiday hits. It’s a super-popular annual Christmas event in Wichita! This is one of […]
Wichita Guitar Heroes Exhibit
If you’re a regular reader here at Wichita on the Cheap, you probably already know that Wichita, Kansas was first to rock the electric guitar. It’s true! Our city is where the electric guitar made its debut in 1932. The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum has kept that bit of local knowledge alive over the years, […]
Wichita Trick or Treat and Fall Fun Events for Halloween 2025
Happy Halloween! Here’s our big list of Trunk-or-Treat events and Trick-or-Treating around Wichita 2025 is ongoing. As always, we have the ultimate list of Halloween events for kids in Wichita for your Halloween fun! Below, we have compiled great family-friendly Halloween and fall fun places to take your family this October that the kids will […]