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Singing Quakers Spring Choir Performance at Friends University

Friends University choir, Singing Quakers

Friends University’s Singing Quakers will present their annual Home Concert March 18 and 19 at 7:30 p.m. and March 20 at 2 p.m. The concert is a finale to their four-day singing tour in Friendswood, San Antonio and Fort Worth, Texas. The spring concert, Songs of the Spirit, explores different aspects of the spirit – […]

Free Summer Movie Matinee at Haysville Library

Thank goodness, it’s Tuesday?! This summer, Haysville library will have your family saying “thank goodness, it’s Tuesday” with their FREE matinee movies. The movies will start at 3 p.m. and popcorn and bottled water will be provided. The movies will be shown in the Haysville Library Community Room.  This is a great way to beat […]

Cheap Queso and Margaritas for March Madness at Carlos O’Kelley’s

Whether you are a basketball fanatic or just a queso fanatic, this deal is for you. Carlos O’Kelley’s is celebrating March Madness and 40 years of business March 18 & 19 with special deals on margaritas and queso! Dine-in only, you can get small queso for $2 and $4 jumbo Lemon-Lime Rock margaritas. The Margs […]

$1 Hamburger at Wendy’s during March

Slam dunk! This month, Wendy’s is the Official Hamburger of March Madness.  And, if you love Wendy’s hamburgers, get ready for a big, juicy deal from the popular fast-food restaurant — perfect for burger lovers and bargain hunters alike. Through April 10, customers can bite into Dave’s Single Hamburger for just $1 when they order in the […]

FREE Spring gardening workshops

seedlings sprouting ready for spring

UPDATE: The Gardening Series will be offered in person or in a virtual format. Participants will receive a meeting invitation before the program. For more information, visit wichitalibrary.org/gardening. [sc name=”subscribe-link” ] Need a little help greening up your thumb? The Sedgwick County Extension and the Wichita Public Library have paired up to offer a series […]

The Workroom’s Outdoor Artisan Market 2022

The Workroom's 2nd Saturday Artisan Market

The Workroom’s 2nd Saturday Artisan Market is back for 2022. The market features local products and art, food trucks, and live music all outside the shop at 150 N. Cleveland in Wichita. [sc name=”double-check-reminder” ] Stop by and shop on the second Saturday of April and October, then hop the free trolley and do some more […]

Ticket Discount at Regal for Oscar Nominated Films

Regal Cinemas is hosting its Must-See Nominees film series for 2022 at select locations from March 18 to 27. Tickets are only $5 each.  This is an exciting discount because these are films that I’ve heard chatter about, so getting to watch them for $5 is quite the deal. You can watch these movies at Regal Warren West, or […]

Spring Break at the Wichita Sedgwick County Historical Museum

Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum on Main Street in Wichita, KS

Visit the Wichita Sedgwick County Historical Museum for spring break! They’ll have special programs for kids and families. Participation in the spring break programs at Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum is FREE but space is very limited so be sure to register as soon as possible by emailing tours@wichitahistory.org!  Kids in grades 1 and up are […]

Design & Grow Gardening Workshop 2022

Registration is open for the 2022 Design and Grow Gardening Workshop from K-State Research and Extension, which will be held in-person with a virtual option this year. The popular gardening workshop will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2022 from 9 a.m. to noon. The cost to attend, whether in person or virtually, is $5 […]

Krispy Kreme Valentine’s Day Doughnuts

Krispy Kreme Valentine's Day doughnuts 2021

You’re going to heart this idea for February if you’re a doughnut lover. Krispy Kreme is helping you celebrate the upcoming Valentines Day holiday with specially decorated doughnuts. And even the box makes for a thoughtful gesture.  Related: Heart Shaped Foods for Valentine’s Day and Valentine’s Day Wichita Events, Freebies and Deals You can even […]

Art That Touches Your Heart at City Arts

During the month of February 2022, you can find Art That Touches Your Heart on the walls of City Arts. The 11th annual Art That Touches Your Heart (ATTYH) exhibit returns to CityArts until February 25, 2022. The exhibit features work by 19 artists that convey a wide range of personal expressions about the contemporary […]

Friends University Jazz Festival

Friends University will celebrate its 29th annual Jazz Festival this February.  Normally, this Jazz Fest highlights acclaimed jazz celebrities, but this year it is all about the Friends Alumni!  The festival will start on Feb. 18 at 7:30 p.m. with an evening concert featuring the Concert Jazz Band with vocalists Tyruzaay Richards and Jyavon Hill. […]

Valentine’s Day Buy-one, get-one-free entrée at QDOBA Mexican Eats

For the 12th year, QDOBA Mexican Eats is spicing up Valentine’s Day with big savings. Grab a friend, family member or your sweetheart for a frugal fiesta on Feb. 14. Choose from burritos, bowls, salads, nachos, tortilla soup and quesadillas. Because there are so many toppings (including FREE guacamole!), the delicious combinations are endless. On Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, buy […]

Free Wichita Snow Day!

    School’s out and there’s going to be a SNOW DAY in Wichita on February 5! The City of Wichita Park & Recreation is hosting their free Snow Day at the Mid-America All-Indian Center. Bring a sled (but not a metal one) and enjoy the artificial snow, provided by Snow Bros Snowmakers. Sunflower Espresso […]

Three Kings Day event at Sedgwick County Extension

K-State Research and Extension — Sedgwick County is bringing Three Kings Day, a Hispanic cultural awareness event, to the community to share this tradition and to display the array of richness among Hispanic cultures. The community event will be from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022. Three Kings Day, which is January […]

New Year’s Deal: Two Dozen Krispy Kreme Donuts for $12

Krispy Kreme New Year deal: 2 dozen doughnuts for $12

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Ring in 2022 on a sweet note with one of the most popular treats of all time — doughnuts!  Krispy Kreme is offering a sweet deal for revelers celebrating the end of 2021 and the beginning of 2022. Nothing kicks off those new year’s resolutions like a deal for Krispy Kreme donuts. Ha […]

Stan Kenton Christmas concert at West Heights UMC

2021 stan kenton christmas brass west heights umc wichita ks

This December, the Stan Kenton Christmas Brass band will once again ring in the holiday season at West Heights United Methodist Church. The concert is free and open to the public!  This concert is another fun Wichita holiday tradition. It will be held this year on December 12, 2021.  That morning, the festivities will kick […]

FREE guitar re-stringing with canned food donation

Free guitar strings food drive at Damm Music Center

Damm Music Center in Wichita will hold its annual Restring for Food food drive on Saturday, November 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. When you bring in a can of food, you will get your guitar re-stringed for FREE. All food received during the drive will be donated to Our Daily Bread Food Pantry, […]

Starbucks: Get free red collectible holiday cup Nov. 18

starbucks free cup 2021 holiday

For many, it’s just not the holidays without seeing those ubiquitous Starbucks holiday cups everywhere. And, then, there are the popular café’s seasonal drinks everyone has come to enjoy every November and December — perfect on a cold, wintery day or for taking a break from holiday shopping. Even more festive, Starbucks is already in […]

Museum of World Treasures Black Friday weekend sale

Museum of World Treasures

If you’ve been waiting for a deal for Museum of World Treasures, this is your weekend! MOWT has Black Friday discounts that will be good throughout the weekend. The Museum Store is always free for guests to enter and shop around in. You only have to pay the price of regular admission if you wish […]

FREE: Big Dopes at Barleycorn’s

Barleycorn’s is hosting Big Dopes from Denver and Wichita’s Hardwood Cherry for a 21+ show on Saturday night, October 23, 2021.  The show starts at 9 p.m. There’s no cover.  Big Dopes are out on a midwest tour for their album Destination Wedding, which will be released this November.  The group’s first album, Crimes Against […]

Free Candy and Photos at Lowe’s Trick-or-Treat Tryouts

Lowe’s wants to give Halloween lovers an extra chance to dress up in costumes and get candy this Halloween. Families can visit Lowes.com/TrickorTreat to reserve a spot for Lowe’s Halloween experience at their local store, where they can show off their costumes and collect candy for FREE.  [sc name=”subscribe-link” ] Pre-registration is required. The Halloween […]

Friends University Christmas Concert

Friends University holiday lighting ceremony

Friends University choirs will perform their Christmas Candlelight Concert in person this year.  The annual performance was held online last year. Prior to that, generations of students, faculty and audiences participated in the candlelight tradition on the Friends University’s campus. In 2021, however, the production will be moved to the more spacious Central Community Church […]

Starbucks free coffee for National Coffee Day and its 50th anniversary

Starbucks coffee barista

National Coffee Day is on Sept. 29 and the world’s largest coffee chain is celebrating in a big way. But Starbucks is not just offering a National Coffee Day deal this year – it’s also marking a significant milestone for the company: 50 years in business. Starbucks National Coffee Day 2021 deals So it’s fitting […]