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Free Play Healthy ICT Kid Event rescheduled

Play Healthy ICT kids event at Watson Park

  Spring is here! It’s time to get outside and get healthy. What better way to kick off the season than with this free Play Healthy ICT event for kids. Tobacco Free Wichita is partnering with Genesis Health Clubs’ – KidFit program and City of Wichita Parks & Recreation to host “Play Healthy ICT”. They […]

Chipotle Teacher Appreciation Day BOGO

We think some teachers might appreciate a burrito instead of an apple while they’re grading papers. So does Chipotle, which is why they’re offering a Teacher Appreciation Day BOGO. No need to do the math on this Teacher Appreciation Day special. It’s big savings for educators. On May 7, from 3 p.m. to closing at […]

Free concert: Not Your Parents Fest with Kill Vargas

Not Your Parents Fest at Abode Venue

Kill Vargas, a local Wichita band about to launch its west coast tour, is having a show at Abode Venue this Memorial weekend on Friday, May 25, 2018 starting at 6 p.m. Not Your Parents Fest, a free show open to all ages, will include a five-band lineup of local talent: Kill Vargas Tideway Bridegeist […]

Sunflower Music Sessions in Riverside Park

Sunflower Sessions summer concert series will be back again for 2019 with some great local, regional, and national performers. The front-porch concert series will be held on Sunday afternoons at Riverside neighborhood home at the north end of Riverside Park. The concerts are a non-profit community effort, supporting local musicians and the Wichita Parks Foundation. […]

‘Fill Your Mug’ KMUW Listener Appreciation Event

KMUW, the Wichita public radio station at 89.1, is holding its annual Fill Your Mug listener appreciation event this month at the Brickyard. Bring your KMUW mug Friday evening between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. and fill with with complimentary ice cream from Old Mill Tasty Shop. You’ll also be treated to cold brew coffee from […]

Final Friday art show at Aero Plains Brewing

Bill Goffrier Final Friday at Aero Plains Brewing

Join Aero Plains Brewing this Friday for a Final Friday art exhibit of local oil painter Bill Goffrier. Bill has been active in the Wichita art and music scene for several decades. We are featuring his small oil paintings of urban landscapes of Wichita during the month of April-May and having his opening this Friday. […]

Kids eat free at Kobe in April

April may be half over, but there’s still plenty of time to take advantage of Kobe Steak House of Japan‘s kids eat free special. Monday through Thursday in April, kids get a free meal (a $9 value) with each adult entree. Simply bring this website  coupon and treat your family to the flaming wonders of […]

FREE Healthy Kids Day at the YMCA Camp Hyde

Celebrate Healthy Kids Day with the Greater Wichita YMCA this Saturday, April 21, at Camp Hyde. Spring is here and it’s time to start thinking about summer camps and other activities for the kids. The YMCA is giving everyone the chance to try out their Camp Hyde program for free this Saturday. They will have […]

International Tabletop Day Events in Wichita

Mark your calendars for April 28th and get out and celebrate International Tabletop Day in Wichita! What is International Tabletop Day? International Tabletop Day is an annual worldwide event that celebrates the joy and fun of gathering with friends to play games on a tabletop or flat surface. These can be traditional board games or […]

Dia del Ninos fun at the ICT Popup Park

La Plaza Celebration - dia del nino Wichita

In Mexico, Dia del Nino is a day of celebrating children. Wichita is joining in this year with La Plaza Celebration in ICT Popup Park Sunday afternoon, April 29. They’ll have Mexican music, food, dancing, products for sale, and more fun from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The popup park is on Douglas Street downtown, […]

Yokohama Ramen Joint $5 anniversary special

How long has Wichita been enjoying ramen at Yokohama Ramen Joint? It’s been two years already, and that’s good enough reason for the owners to launch a celebration. So on April 24, ramen noodle lovers can relive their memories of this affordable food staple—this time, with more flavor, no doubt—for just $5 per dish. Doesn’t […]

Day of Free Healthcare

Via Christi Day of Free Healthcare

Via Christi Health will host its first Wichita Medical Mission at Home: A Day of Free Healthcare on Saturday, April 14, 2018. The Day of Free Health Care is offered in collaboration with Wichita State University, the City of Wichita, and dozens of other community providers and organizations. Free healthcare services will be offered on […]

Free Wichita Area Technology Fair for Teens at Northwest High School

Northwest High School technology event for teens in Wichita

If you like creating things with technology, now is your chance to show off your work and connect with other like-minded students at Northwest High School’s Technology Fair for teens. All Wichita area middle school and high school students-including homeschoolers-who love making things using technology are invited to this technology fair. The event is free. […]

Firehouse Subs daily deals

firehouse subs daily deal

This deal is hot, especially for fans of Firehouse Subs. Each day, get a medium sub for just $5.55 at participating locations: Sunday – Italian; Monday – Firehouse Meatball; Tuesday – Smoked Turkey Breast; Wednesday – Hook & Ladder; Thursday – Virginia Honey Ham; Friday – Tuna; Saturday – Sweet & Spicy Meatball. Any extras, […]

Free Outdoor Movie Event at Mulvane Library

As Ferris Bueller says, Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.  Take a break and enjoy a free outdoor movie event on the lawn of the Mulvane Public Library. The movie is-you guessed it-Ferris Bueller’s Day Off! All are welcome to this event, though the […]

Free Monthly Lego Club at Mulvane Public Library

LEGO building blocks

Let your kids use their imagination and problem solving skills at the same time by joining the free monthly Lego Club at the Mulvane Public Library. Healthy families: LEGO Building Club encourage S.T.E.A.M. skills (Science, technology, engineering, art, math) by building fantastic Lego creations together at the Mulvane Public Library! We’ve got the bricks. You […]

Crazy happened. FREE lunch combo at Little Caesar’s April 2

Little Caesar's free lunch combo because crazy happened!

Not an April Fool’s joke! (At least it better not be. 🙂 ) There’s a first time for everything. The UMBC did the unexpected in the NCAA Tournament on March 16. As a #16 seed, they beat the #1 seed, the Virginia Cavaliers, in an unbelievable 74-54 victory. The amazing feat triggered a promo by Little […]

River City Brewing Co. 25th anniversary party

Celebrate 25 years with River City Brewing Company this Saturday, March 31. They’re having a party! The fun starts at 11 a.m. and continues the rest of the day. They’ve got lived music planned for all day, games with prizes, specials on beer, as well as $7 pizzas and other food specials. The anniversary party […]

Music Theater Wichita discount season ticket sale!

Music Theater of Wichita discount season tickets

  Music Theater Wichita season passes are going on sale again! This year is a little different – there isn’t a half-price sale, or a BOGO sale for one day only. Instead, you get three days to save $50 off each MTW season pass. Plus, you don’t have to order by phone this year unless […]

Free Popcorn on National Caramel Corn Day

Popcorner caramel popcorn for National Caramel Corn Day

April 6th is National Caramel Corn Day. In honor of this delicious occasion, The Popcorner is offering free snack sized bags of Old Time Caramel popcorn. Yum! (I love popcorn so this is as good of an excuse as any to eat it.) 🙂 The Popcorner will be giving out one free snack sized bag […]

Kayak Clinic

Kayak or canoe

The Wichita Department of Park and Recreation is holding kayak clinics at Watson Park this spring and summer. This would be so much fun! You’ll learn basic paddling and maneuvering techniques and receive a water safety primer, then spend the rest of the time with a leisurely trip on the water. This clinic is for […]

Free Monthly Lego Club at Andover Public Library

LEGO building blocks

Let your child’s imagination run wild at Andover Public Library’s FREE Lego Club. Children ages 5 to 11 are invited to join. The Lego Club meets the last Tuesday of every month from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.  Every month, there is a new theme and club members are encouraged to build something that fits the […]

Discount on Rain Barrels

Rain barrel Wichita Clean Streams

Frugal gardeners already know it’s a great idea to catch rainwater and use it for watering. It just makes sense! But lugging pails of sloshing water around the yard isn’t really ideal, so it’s better to opt for a rain barrel that connects to a garden hose. Wichita Clean Streams (formerly known as River City […]

Sonic 79-cent slushes all day on March 22

Sonic 79 cent slushes all day March 22

Sonic Drive-In is offering 79-cent slushes all day on March 22. Choose from its “famous” slushes or get a strawberry real-fruit slush. As always, the offer is available at participating locations, so it’s a good idea to ask about the special before you order. If you miss this one, you can grab a 1/2 price […]