Wichita on the Cheap

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Burger King serves 79-cent Classic Grilled Dogs

This is a deal for those who enjoy grilled hot dogs, but don’t want to pull out the grill. Burger King is offering its Classic Grilled Dog for 79 cents at participating locations — through July 31. There is no limit, so the whole family can take advantage of the bargain dogs. The Classic Grilled […]

FREE Girls Summer STEM Camp in July

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(I’ve just gotten word that the camps have both filled since I first shared this on July 6, but there is a waiting list! If your daughter is interested, be sure to get on the list so that Reeny can contact you if there’s another session.) 16-year-old Kansan Reeny Botros was at the White House […]

Cowtown Adventures of the Chisholm Trail

Cowboys riding through the streets of the Old Cowtown Museum. Photo by Keith Wondra

This year is the 150th anniversary of the Chisholm Trail, the famous route that was used by cowboys in the American old west to drive herds of cattle from Texas, through Oklahoma, and up to Abilene, Newton, and Wichita. Old Cowtown Museum will be sharing adventures from the Trail with visitors and locals in a special […]

Starbucks: BOGO free iced espresso beverage

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This deal is cool and caffeinated. Grab a friend, head to Starbucks for BOGO iced espresso drinks from June 27 to July 2, and chill out with this jolt of savings. From 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., the coffee café is offering a buy-one-get-one FREE Grande iced espresso beverage at participating locations. Sip on an Iced Caramel […]

Smoke Eaters Benefit Softball Tournament

A firefighters/EMS softball tournament is being revived to raise funds for a local burn center. The Smoke Eaters Benefit Softball Tournament is a family-friendly community event put on by the Sedgwick County Fire Department, Sedgwick County EMS, and Via Christi. The tournament ran for years in the 90s and early 00s and raised over half […]

Free entrance to Lake Afton

No entrance fee to Lake Afton June 2-4, 2017 to celebrate Lake Afton's 75th anniversary

This year, Sedgwick County is celebrating the 75th anniversary of one of its most popular lakes. From Friday, June 2, to Sunday, June 4, 2017, get FREE admission to Lake Afton! This is a free park pass weekend at Lake Afton for everyone! Thanks so much to Jessica for alerting me to this deal! In […]

(Beginning of summer) SONIC Drive-In: 50% off shakes & ice cream slushes all day

The temperature outside is heating up, so that makes this deal extra cool. On May 25, SONIC Drive-In is offering 50% off shakes and ice cream slushes — all day. The limited-time Ice Cream Slushes flavors include grape, blue coconut, orange, cherry, blue raspberry and strawberry. Remember, the chain offers the same deal, half price […]

Wichita Wingnuts Ticket Discounts

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General admission tickets to Wichita Wingnuts games are only $6 in advance/$8 on game-day, which is a great deal, but if you have a tassel of kids even that can get expensive. Thankfully the Wingnuts give us lots of opportunities to see a baseball game on the cheap. Below are the Wingnut ticket discounts I […]

Concert in the Park Andover, KS

The annual Concert in Andover Central Park is now a summer concert series! We had a great time at the first concert on Memorial Weekend, and now we have three more concerts to look forward to. They’ll all be held in the brand spankin’ new Andover Amphitheater! Clay Walker and John Anderson Kenny Wayne Shepherd […]

FREE: WIBA Wichita Small Business expo on Thursday

Wichita Small Business Connect May 4

The Wichita Independent Business Association will be hosting a FREE small business expo in celebration of National Small Business Week April 30 through May 6. It will be held at the Boathouse on Thursday morning, May 4, 2017. The expo is called Wichita Small Business Connect, and will include speakers, exhibitors, and networking with other […]

FREE Concert in Haysville Park

Mudbugs Cajun & Zydeco Band

So. much. fun. The Haysville Recreation Commission has announced a FREE, all ages concert in Riggs Park. The Mudbugs will be performing! If you haven’t seen them live, you definitely must go. This is the Kansas band that plays high-energy Cajun/Zydeco music. When they perform, you can’t help but smile, dance, and have a great […]

Cinnabon Nurses’ Week freebie

Cinnabon bonbites special deal

Just as nurses take care of patients, Cinnabon wants to “take care” of them in honor of National Nurse Appreciation Week. In 1990, Nurses Week was created to honor nurses from May 6, National Recognition Day, to May 12, the birth date of Florence Nightingale, popularly known as the founder of modern nursing. Since its inception, […]

Free sandwich at McAlister’s Deli with purchase & app download

FREE sandwich at McAlister's Deli with purchase of an iced tea

McAlister’s Deli is celebrating the opening of its 400th store with a new promotion via its mobile app. You can get a FREE sandwich at McAlister’s Deli when you purchase an iced tea and use the special promo code when you order via the McAlister’s Deli app. Below, there’s more information from on how to […]

QDOBA Mexican Eats: BOGO free entrée for high-five

QDOBA Mexican Eats wants to high-five you. The fast-casual Mexican restaurant is inviting customers to enjoy its new Primetime Nachos on World Party Day, Monday, April 3. To join the celebration, simply purchase an entrée, mention the BOGO offer and high-five at the register to receive a second entrée (of equal or lesser value) for […]

WSU Family-Friendly movie night

Wichita State University’s Student Activities Council is planning another fun community event. The Big Hero 6 Dinner and Movie event is open to the public (adults and kids) as well as WSU students and staff. On Friday, April 14, 2017 they’ll be serving kid-friendly food at 6 p.m., doing fun activities, then showing the movie. […]

FREE: Touch a Truck event at WSU

The Wichita State University Child Development Center will be hosting a FREE touch-a-truck event on campus for the Wichita community. This kid-friendly event will be fun for the whole family. Kids will be able to get up close to ambulances, fire trucks, dump trucks, K-9 units, police cars, army vehicles, tractors, and more. Admission is […]

Save 50% on any pizza at Papa John’s

Papa John’s is slicing pizza prices in half. Through March 26, get any pizza for 50% off with promo code PAPA. The discount only applies to regular menu prices and orders placed online. (However, choose carry-out to save on the delivery fees and just go pick it up.) It’s the perfect excuse for an easy […]

Live music at Meads Corner

Mead’s Corner coffee shop, at the corner of Douglas and Emporia Street in downtown Wichita, has regular free live music performances. There’s no cover to enjoy the music, but be sure to tip the performers (or buy their CD). You’ll probably also want to bring money for food and drink! Mead’s has delicious fair trade […]

Monster Jam ticket discount

Monster Jam truck

INTRUST Bank Arena has some discounted tickets for Monster Jam on Friday night. Get seats in the upper bowl (Scale 5) for only $15 each. Monster Jam is in Wichita on February 24 and 25, 2017. Friday night’s show begins at 7 p.m. Regular prices for tickets range from $20 to $40 each. If you […]

Bob FM’s Totally Awesome 80s New Wave Festival at the Cotillion

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BOB is bringing back the 80s with a trio of tribute bands. The totally awesome New Wave Festival will be held at the Cotillion on Friday, February 24, 2017. Featured performers are Strangelove – Tribute to Debeche Mode, The Cured – Tribute to The Cure, and Electric Duke – Tribute to David Bowie. Doors open […]

FREE: Coffee with at Cop at Towne East Square

Coffee with a Cop

Enjoy a FREE cup of Starbucks coffee and complimentary refreshments at Towne East Square Mall while getting to know the men and women who serve the greater Wichita community. Coffee with a Cop is an opportunity for you to ask questions, voice concerns and chat with officials from the Wichita Police Department, Eastborough Police Department, […]

Women’s Investment Education Program

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K-State Research and Extension Sedgwick County is holding a Women’s Investment Education Program beginning in April 2017. Women will learn about stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and retirement accounts in a non-threatening environment. Women earn 1 trillion dollars a year, yet they still often lack the knowledge and confidence to invest their money. A recent Harris […]

Mad Chad the Chainsaw Juggler at WSU Theater

mad chad (chad taylor) the chainsaw juggler

The Student Activities Council at Wichita State University will host Chad Taylor, aka Mad Chad the Chainsaw Juggler, on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 7 p.m. Tickets for the show are only $5 for the general public, $3 for WSU faculty and staff, $1 for children under 12, and FREE for WSU students. Mad Chad, […]

Register for the FREE Kids Fire Camp for 6th-9th Graders

2017 Kansas Firefighters Camp flyer - Make Your Dreams a Reality

The Kansas Firefighters Alliance and the Kansas Firefighters Museum is once again offering a free Firefighters Camp for 6-9th graders. This is a one-day camp for up to the first 100 students who pre-register for the event by completing and submitting the registration form, postmarked no later than April 1, 2017. The camp will give would-be […]

Ecclesia Coffee Shop One-Year Anniversary

Ecclesia Coffee Shop will be celebrating a year in business on Saturday, January 21 with live music and a “latte art throwdown” in the evening. This event is FREE to the public. The fun will start at 1 p.m. with live music continuing throughout the afternoon. In the evening local midwest baristas will be coming […]