Heritage Square Concert Series 2025
The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum will once again host its annual FREE concerts at Heritage Square in downtown Wichita. These are truly wonderful lunchtime concerts in a fabulous setting during one of the nicest months (weather-wise) we have in Wichita! The Heritage Square Concert Series will be happening at noon every Wednesday this September. Bring […]
Autumn and Art at Bradley Fair
Wichita Festivals and Bradley Fair have partnered once again to present Autumn & Art, a weekend-long fine arts fair happening September 12–14, 2025, at Bradley Fair. This juried art show features talented artists from across the United States, along with a number of Kansas artists, giving you the chance to browse and shop high-quality artwork […]
Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, KS
The Walnut Valley Festival (referred to simply as “Winfield” by long time festival-goers) is an annual acoustic festival held in Winfield, KS, the third full weekend in September. The festival takes place over a five-day period and is a great, family-friendly event. The Walnut Valley Festival will host the National Flat-Picking Championships from September 17 […]
Kansas Maze Sunflower Festival
The Kansas Maze is located on the Gaebbert family farm in Buhler, KS, which is about 50 min from Wichita. They have more than 600,000 Sunflowers for you to see. Each year, they have a multi-week festival whenever the Sunflowers bloom, so the dates are never exactly set until the flowers are in bloom. Who […]
Kansas State Fair Carnival Discounts and Deals
Are you heading to the Kansas State Fair in 2025 and want a discount? Well, this will be good news: You can get discounted carnival ride wristbands until August 31 or discounted ride ticket sheets before the fair begins! At the beginning of September, prices typically rise, so it’s best to buy early. If you […]
Kansas State Fair Dillon’s Dollar Day: September 8, 2025
Dillon’s Dollar Day at the Kansas State Fair is the best deal if you want cheap admission to the Kansas State Fair and cheap carnival rides! Admission is only $1 (FREE if you present your plastic Dillons card). Dillon’s Dollar Day offers the best deal at the Kansas State Fair. While regular admission costs around […]
LatinFest ICT in Wichita: Free Event
Latin Fest ICT is when Wichita celebrates diversity, unity, and pride! Mark your calendars for September 6, 2025, for this year’s event. LatinFest-ICT is a cultural enrichment experience. They’ll have authentic Latino food vendors, live performances, two live bands, exhibitions, and presentations. This is a free event open to the public. Bring your lawn chair […]
ICT Comic Con and Science Fiction Expo
The ICT Comic Con and Science Fiction Expo is super! The Comic-Con promises to be an epic celebration of comics, science fiction, movies, gaming, and, of course, superheroes! The organizers have announced their plans to hold the CT Comic Con and Science Fiction Expo in the Exhibition Hall at Century II on August 30 and […]
Melodrama at Cowtown at the Empire House Theater
The Old Cowtown Museum’s theatrical troupe, Empire House Players, is presenting a melodrama at Cowtown Empire House Theater this September. This will be a fun, all-ages theatrical performance, and priced very reasonably for a night out on the town! What is a Melodrama? Fun Fact: Empire House Players are volunteers. Proceeds from performances and any […]
Labor Day weekend Events and Deals 2025
This Labor Day weekend in Wichita is a great one, with awesome weather forecast and plenty of fun, frugal (or FREE) things to do. Labor Day 2025 is on Monday, September 1. For many of us, it’s a long weekend, so you might be looking for fun and inexpensive things to do for Labor Day. […]
Central Standard Brewing Anniversary Party in Wichita
CSB Brewery is having its anniversary party in Wichita this August. Central Standard Brewing is celebrating 10 years in Wichita, and they’re throwing a big Block Party to mark the occasion. If you love local beer, live music, and a great community vibe, this is one you won’t want to miss. Live Music at Central […]
Taste of Newton Fall Festival Free Event
The Taste of Newton is an annual event that brings the community to Newton, Kansas, to enjoy a culinary experience featuring food, local vendors, and more. Entry to Taste of Newton and to the Fall Festival is free, but you will have to purchase your food. The fall festival in Newton combines two very popular […]
Mark Arts Concerts at the Corner Music Series
Mark Arts is hosting Concerts at the Corner this Fall, a two-week concert series featuring local musicians. Tickets are reasonable at $3 for Mark Arts members and $5 for the General Public. The series will be held outside in the Mark Arts sculpture garden and is open to the public. The venue will also offer […]
Mulvane Old Settlers Days Celebration
It’s been an annual event since 1873! Mulvane Old Settlers Days returns August 21–24, 2025, celebrating homespun fun in this historic Kansas town. The beloved four-day festival combines small-town charm with big-time community with rodeo nights, a lively parade, arts & crafts, a carnival, and family-friendly contests all centered around Main Street Park. Below you’ll […]
FREE Audacy Summer Concert Series
Looking for something fun and free to do on Friday night in Wichita? The Audacy Summer concerts 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 […]
National Bowling Day Deals in Wichita
National Bowling Day is right around the corner, and it’s a great chance to round up your crew and enjoy some affordable fun. Here in Wichita, you’ve got some solid options to celebrate with strikes, spares, and savings all without breaking the bank. This is a great weekend to get out and enjoy some classic […]
Van Gogh Exhibit in Wichita: Immersive Art Experience
Van Gogh Immersive Experience Comes to Wichita. Have you ever wished you could step right into a painting and feel what the artist felt? Now you can. Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience is coming to Wichita, and it’s one of the most talked-about art exhibitions in the country and for good reason. This award-winning 360-degree […]
Night at Cowboy Camp at Cowtown
Here’s a fun item for your summer agenda before the kids go back to school! Cowtown Wichita has an event called Night at Cowboy Camp. The price includes dinner, unique activities, and an evening learning how to be a Cowboy. This event is recommended for kids ages 4-12. It’s a fundraiser for the museum that’s […]
Starlite Drive In Theater Wichita
It is definitely one of the best movie deals in town (not to mention a great family fun event). The Starlite Drive In in Wichita, KS is gives you the experience of going to an old-fashioned drive-in movie – something that many cities don’t offer anymore – but with upgraded sound and video. Movie goers […]
Botanica National Carousel Day: BOGO Rides
Mark your calendar for National Carousel Day at Botanica Wichita on Friday, July 25. It’s a full day of fun centered around the historic carousel, and best of all, you’ll get Buy One, Get One FREE carousel rides all day long! Before I became the “Wichita on the Cheap Lady,” I was the Director of […]
Kansas State Fair Unlimited Carnival Rides Sale: July 29, 2025
If you are heading to the Kansas State Fair this year and want to ride the carnival rides, you will want to make sure to snag this deal to receive unlimited rides. The Midway wristband will be on sale for $28 ($48 Value) on July 29, 2025. It provides unlimited rides for one person on […]
Wichita Summer Checklist: Things to Do in Wichita This Summer
Here is our ultimate Summer Checklist of things to do in Wichita this Summer. This list includes all ages summer activities in Wichita. Our city is filled with many things for residents and visitors to do this summer. There is much to explore, from fan-favorite events to some of our Summertime Free activities. Bust the boredom […]
Sedgwick County Zoo: free admission for first responders
The Sedgwick County Zoo is honoring First Responders Day on July 22, 2025, with FREE admission for all law enforcement, fire, EMS personnel, and 911 operators. Families can also enjoy free entry that day by using the Sunflower Summer App, making it a great time to visit the zoo without spending a dime. First responders […]
Free Ice Cream Social & Birthday Celebration at the Wichita Historical Museum
Can you think of anything better to do when the weather is so warm than getting together with friends and neighbors for an old-fashioned ice cream social? Our grandparents really knew what they were doing when they invented this kind of gathering! And this summer, it comes with a birthday cake too! Visit the museum that […]
The Big Float on the Arkansas River
The Big Float is a river float and beach party on the Arkansas River in downtown Wichita. The goal of the Big Float is to build support for improving river access and creating a river habitat for Wichitans. Because this is a fundraiser to fund the River’s water quality improvements and education opportunities, refunds are […]