Water Ski National Championships at Mystic Lakes in Maize, KS
This is an event you would never believe is happening in little ol’ Maize, Kansas: the National Championships for water skiing! Mystic Lakes will host the Water Ski National Championships from August 7-13, 2022, and for the most part, it is free to watch. Armature skiers are expected to compete for national titles in trick […]
Intrust Bank Arena Tickets at a Discount
INTRUST Bank Arena is having a big summer deal. Get 4 tickets for $80 to one of four concerts. You can get 4 tickets to one of the below shows for $80 which means you and 3 friends can go to the downtown arena for $20 each + taxes and fees. The catch is you […]
FREE: Tunes + Tallgrass at the Wichita Art Museum
The Wichita Art Museum and the Tallgrass Film Association are teaming up again this year for a free night of music, film and fun. This free event will be held outside in the museum’s outdoor amphitheater. Tunes + Tallgrass on the Art Garden Lawn is happening on Friday, July 15. “Doors” open at 6:30 p.m. […]
FREE children’s concert from WSO
Musicians from the Wichita Symphony Orchestra will perform a FREE children’s concert at the Carl G Brewer Community Center on Saturday, June 25, 2022. The concert starts at 2 p.m. and will feature selections from Disney favorites including Encanto, Frozen, Moana, and more. The community center is in McAdams Park, which later that same evening […]
Kechi Fair: Fun, food, fireworks, and fine arts
The annual Kechi Fair combines good old-fashioned small town fun with live entertainment, a street dance, fireworks, and more! This year it will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at the park. A fair button covers the cost of almost everything except food and any shopping you do, of course. You can pick up […]
Sunset Summerfest at McAdams Park
Celebrate summer and enjoy the sunset while listening to live music and eating food from local food trucks. Wichita Park & Recreation are hosting Sunset Summerfest at McAdams Park from 6-10 p.m. on June 25, 2022. Earlier in the day, Wichita Symphony Orchestra will perform a free concert for the kids; here’s the info. Sunset […]
Summer concert series at Capitol Federal Amphitheater with Chris Janson and Melissa Etheridge!!
These summer concerts at Capitol Federal Amphitheater just keep on being great! Everyone loves their lineup of awesome performers each year, and 2022 is no exception! We have two concerts to look forward to: Chris Janson on June 24 and Melissa Etheridge on September 24. Tickets start at just $30 for each show or you […]
FREE Movie Night in the Park, Goddard, KS
Goddard neighbors, join the City of Goddard Friday, June 10, 2022 for a FREE movie night in the park at Linear Park. They’ll be showing the movie Spiderman: No Way Home, which some folks have told me is the best Spiderman movie ever. Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets, as seating won’t be provided. […]
Hutchinson Fox Theater Kids Summer Movie Series
The historic Fox Theater in Hutchinson has a Kids Summer Movie Series with ticket and concession prices that are hard to beat! If you’ll be in the Hutch area on Tuesdays or Thursdays, be sure to check them out. Kids’ movie showtimes are at 2 p.m. on Tuesdays and 10 a.m. on Thursdays. Tickets Tickets […]
Hulu streaming deal: just $1 per month for three months
If you don’t already enjoy Hulu as part of your at-home entertainment, now’s the time to subscribe at bargain price — one of the best deals the streaming service has ever offered. From May 20 to 27, new or eligible returning subscribers can get Hulu for only $1 a month for 3 months. After three months, the price goes back […]
Phlox: Fire + Dance
This is a must-see local show – and it’s free! Wichita has a talented group of local performers who put on an amazing show combining dance and movement with fire. The group, called Phlox, will be performing regularly throughout the season – weather permitting – in Old Town Square. Whatever time the show is scheduled […]
Live music at The Artichoke Sandwichbar
The Artichoke is a fun place for local live music. It’s as much a specialty for this local sandwich shop as Nancy’s Famous #8 (a turkey, bacon, and Swiss sandwich with cream cheese – very delicious). The Artichoke Sandwichbar has a number of live performances coming up, as well as occasional Open Mic Nights! Brooke […]
Music Theatre Wichita shows
Get ready for the fantastic 2022 summer season of Music Theatre of Wichita shows. The season begins with Jersey Boys! This year, Capitol Federal Amphitheater in Andover’s Central Park will host the MTWichita performances. Tickets start at just $25, although VIP tickets are available, which include dinner and drinks from Two Olives. Jersey Boys The […]
Brickyard Old Town events
Brickyard in Old Town is such a fun venue for outdoor concerts and other events. It’s got a cool courtyard vibe, surrounded by brick walls and open to the air above. A colorful mural adorns one side of the space, and trees and a covered pavilion provides some shade for those sunny Kansas days. The […]
Steampunk Days at Old Cowtown Museum in Wichita
It’s Old West meets science fiction at Old Cowtown’s Steampunk weekend event, May 21 and 22, 2022. Victorian-inspired science fiction will take over the old cow town for the day. You’ll see lots of costumes, zany inventions, and futuristic 19th century marvels. They’ll also have food available for purchase, vendors, and lots of fun. […]
FREE live, family-friendly concerts in the park
Wow! What a fun complement to the summer reading program in Wichita, KS this year. The Wichita Public Library announced that they’ll present a series of FREE family-friendly outdoor concerts this summer at Naftzger and Riverside Parks in Wichita. You’ll want to bring your own blankets and lawn chairs and whatever else you need for […]
Wichita Public Library offers eBooks and audiobooks online for free
The Wichita Public Library has offered free ebooks for years now, and recently expanded its offering to include free audiobooks as well. You will need a library card to use the service, along with an app that you download to your phone. Did you know your Wichita Public Library card lets you download e-books for […]
Sunday Funday at CSB
Central Standard Brewing is hosting a popup “Sunday Funday” on June 5, 2022. Kick off summer on CSB’s patio. They’ll have a DJ spinning vinyl records, some vendors, along with handmade taquitos (including a vegan option) and homemade cookies for sale. $5 sangrias will be available all day and of course you can sip CSB’s […]
The Outpost at Cheney Lake grand opening
What was once the beloved West Side Bait Shop & Beer is now The Outpost at Cheney Lake. This is the shop where you go if you run out of something while camping on the southwest end of the lake. It looks like they’re going to have everything you could need, including propane refills and […]
School’s Out Powwow at Mid-America All-Indian Center
On Saturday, May 14, the Mid-America All-Indian Center will host the annual “School’s Out Powwow” put on by Wichita Public Schools Title VI Native American Indian Education Program. Native American students in the Wichita Public School district help to organize this event each year. Students in the Native American Program participate in several ways including […]
FREE Early Learning Backpacks at Wichita Public Library
The Wichita Public Library has “backpacks of fun” for your little ones to encourage reading and development, and they are TOTALLY FREE! Each Early Learning Backpack rallies around a different theme and includes several picture books, two to four educational toys, and a guide with activities and games to encourage literacy and learning in your […]
FREE on Radio Kansas: WSO Rose of Sonora
Wichita Symphony Orchestra’s performance of Rose of Sonora will be broadcast FREE tonight on Radio Kansas. The symphony performed the concert earlier this month at Century II. You can see program notes here. The broadcast begins at 7 p.m. April 29, 2022. You can stream Radio Kansas online or tune in at the channels listed […]
Wichita Festival of the Arts
Wichita Park & Recreation and William A. Stofer will host the Wichita Festival of the Arts Saturday, May 7, in Central Riverside Park. This event is FREE and open to all ages. Enjoy the beautiful park and get fresh air while visiting over 100 vendor booths that will be onsite. The local vendors showcase our […]
Wichita Art Museum Book Fair
2022 marks the return of the Wichita Art Museum’s annual Book Fair. This year, it’s a three-day extravaganza, a bibliophile’s dream, and the largest fundraising event for the Friends of the Wichita Art Museum from April 29 to May 1, 2022. The theme this year is “Books & All That Jazz,” which comes from a […]
Wichita Trivia Nights
Trivia nights at restaurants and pubs are an ideal frugal activity! They’re super fun for a date, for an evening out with friends and family, or even if you’re on your own. Typically, playing is free. Of course, at most venues it’s appreciated – and in some cases required – that you patronize the establishment by […]