Wichita on the Cheap

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Wichita Cat Fancy Cat Show

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It isn’t a musical–these are real live pedigreed cats being judged to see who’s purr-tiest. There’s also a household pet division. I’m not sure exactly what categories the cats will be judged on (probably not obedience), but if your family are cat-lovers, it might be fun to attend.  A weekend pass is only $10 for the […]

Home on the Range Wichita Premiere

A new movie has been made about the origin of Kansas’ famous state song, “Home on the Range,” and will premiere in Wichita at the Orpheum Theater this Friday evening, January 13, 2017. Admission to the film is $10. The doors will open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Here’s more […]

Smallgrass Film Festival at Exploration Place

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For the fifth year, Exploration Place and Tallgrass Film Association will present Smallgrass, a family-friendly film festival for the young and young at heart. Experience a day full of specially-curated films, including both features and short films. Smallgrass offers a unique and affordable entertainment option for families with children of all ages over the Martin […]

New Year’s Eve Wichita

Looking for something fun and affordable to do for New Year’s Eve in Wichita? Here are all the inexpensive NYE events I’ve found so far! Botanica Illuminations New Year’s Eve Fireworks: On the final night of Illuminations, enjoy the festive sounds of the Polished Brass Quintet through the evening, capped off by a rousing 10 […]

Two FREE cookies for Santa

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Santa definitely enjoys his milk and cookies. This year, DoubleTree by Hilton is addressing a growing concern at the North Pole: Fewer families are remembering to leave cookies for Santa on Christmas Eve. Known for its delicious chocolate chip cookies, the hotel chain is committed to solving Santa’s cookie crisis. From Dec. 13 to 24, […]

Starbucks: Get half-price holiday treat through Christmas

If you need to take a break from last-minute holiday shopping, stop by Starbucks for a little sweet savings. Through Dec. 25, buy a Grande handcrafted holiday beverage (Chestnut Praline Latte, Caramel Brulèe Latte, Peppermint Mocha, Peppermint Hot Chocolate, Gingerbread Latte, Eggnog Latte, Spiced Sweet Cream Nariño Cold Brew or Holiday Spiced Flat White) and […]

Coupon for free fries and drink at PepperJax Grill Wichita

PepperJax Grill Philly Free Fries Free Drink Coupon

Pick up a philly at either of Wichita’s two Pepperjax Grill locations and you can get free fries and a medium drink if you have their latest coupon. The PepperJax coupon has the usual restrictions: Limit one per customer, walk-in orders only, not valid with any other offer, etc. You can either print the coupon, […]

Chick-fil-A Receipt Day

chick-fil-a receipt day west wichita 2016

If you’ll be out west on Monday, December 19, be sure to swing by Chick-fil-A for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and save your receipt! When you do, you can bring your receipt back any day between January 4 and February 28, 2017 and receive ALL qualified food & drink purchases* on your receipt FREE! This […]

Title Boxing Club gift special

"Muscle burns calories 3x better than fat." Title Boxing Club in Wichita

Title Boxing Club in Wichita is offering a special right now that might be the perfect gift for someone you know. Plus, it comes pre-wrapped. Until the end of December, you can get a two-week trial membership, gloves, and hand wraps for only $50. The club is for fitness, not fighting, so it’s just you […]

12 Days of Outback Steakhouse

Outback Steakhouse deals for Christmas 2016

Outback Steakhouse is counting down the holidays with 12 special offers from now until December 24. Each day they’ll have a new promo or special deal that’s good for only one day. To hint at each day’s new deal, they’ve revised the classic song, 12 Days of Christmas: Twelve surfers surfing – free small order of […]

Catch $15 four-course feast at Red Lobster

If you enjoy seafood, get your hooks on this deal at Red Lobster, before it sails off into the sunset. Through Dec. 22, the seafood restaurant is offering The $15 Feast, a four-course meal with unlimited Cheddar Bay Biscuits. The frugal feast is only available Monday through Thursday at participating locations. First, choose a cup […]

Amazon’s 12 Days of Deals

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Amazon’s 12 Days of Deals starts Sunday, December 4. Each day new deals will be revealed. I don’t know in advance which specific items will be on sale, but they do have a theme for each day that gives us a hint: 12/4: Presents Opened with Glee—Gifts for kids Special Offer: $10 off Kindle for […]

Community Art & Music Fair Saturday

Enjoy live music and local shopping at the Community Art & Music Fair Saturday, December 3, 2016 at the First Church of the Brethren,  1103 N. Jefferson in Wichita. Proceeds from food sales and a portion of artists’ sales will help local homeless families through Family Promise of Wichita (www.familypromisewichita.org). More than 30 artists will […]

Free Girl Scouts events for homeschooled girls K-5

The Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland are hosting a free educational club for girls to socialize, learn, do crafts, and play games and sports from around the world. The club is specifically for girls who are homeschooled; they do not have to be a member of Girl Scouts. The club will have two sessions, and […]

Starbucks: Get $10 bonus gift card with Visa Checkout reload

It’s not often you can get a gift card for yourself without paying for it. That’s what makes this gift card promo from Starbucks and Visa Checkout extra hot! Through Dec. 22, reload $10 on your Starbucks card through Visa Checkout (via the Starbucks app) and receive a $10 eGift within 1 day (courtesy of […]

Daymond John Book Signing at Watermark Books

Cover of Daymond John's new book, The Power of Broke

Daymond John (of FUBU and Shark Tank fame) will be at Watermark Books on December 1 to sign his new book titled The Power of Broke. If we didn’t already love Daymond John, we love him now. What a book title! From the Watermark Books announcement: “Here, the FUBU founder and star of ABC’s Shark […]

$10 off tickets to Wichita Symphony Orchestra

Wichita Symphony Youth Orchestra Concerts

Wichita Symphony Orchestra is taking some time off for Thanksgiving, but while they’re away you can save $10 on select seating at upcoming concerts. For seven days, from November 21 – 28, order tickets online and use the promo code GIVETHANKS10 for $10 off sections A & B for all Pops concerts and Classics Concerts. You’ll also […]

Rhythm and Blues for Christmas

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Rhythm and Blues for Christmas isn’t on for 2017. Below is information about the event from last year.   Enjoy blues, art, prizes, BBQ, and a full bar at the 21st annual Rhythm and Blues for Christmas – a fundraiser for Carpenter Place Children’s Home. The event will be held at Mosley Street Melodrama, 234 […]

Meineke offers 50% off oil change packages

Many cheapskates change the oil in their car themselves to save money (and some cheapskates ask their husbands to do it). However, it’s not for everyone — you need time, a place to do the work, and then you have to properly dispose of the old oil. If you’re looking for a low-cost oil change, […]

Burger King flips three pancakes for 89-cents

Burger King pancakes bargain

If you love a bargain breakfast, head to Burger King. For a limited time, the fast-food chain is offering three pancakes, including syrup, for just 89-cents. (What?? That’s crazy cheap! Less than 30-cents per flapjack!) The offer is available during breakfast hours at participating locations. For an additional cost, add hash browns, sausage, French Toast […]

Purchase tickets to A Christmas Carol, The Musical in advance and save $3 per ticket

Music Theatre for Young People A Christmas Carol, The Musical

You can get discount tickets for the Music Theatre for Young People’s upcoming performance, A Christmas Carol, The Musical! The musical is an adaptation of the classic story of Ebenezer Scrooge and his transformation upon encountering the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future. The show will be held at Century II’s Mary Jane Teall […]

Starbucks: Earn free espresso after 5 holiday beverage purchases

Starbucks is helping make the holidays a little merrier with a FREE Grande handcrafted espresso beverage (16-ounce) of your choice, after you purchase five holiday beverages. Choose from Chestnut Praline Latte, Peppermint Mocha and Skinny Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte, Gingerbread Latte, Eggnog Latte, Teavana Joy Brewed Tea and Spiced Sweet Cream Nariño 70 Cold […]

Applebee’s offers buy-one-get-one free menu

What a deal! Hungry bargain will love this new BOGO deal from Applebee’s. For a limited time, the popular restaurant is offering a special buy-one-get-one menu. For $12.49, choose from Fiesta Lime Chicken, Oriental Chicken Salad, Three-Cheese Chicken Cavatappi, Chicken Tenders Basket or Shrimp Won-Ton Stir Fry. Then, get a second entrée from the same […]

Cultural Dance Classes

Amira Dance Productions, the longest-running community dance studio in Wichita, is offering monthly, two-hour cultural dance workshops through January. No dance experience is necessary. Cost is $10 for each workshop, with a 50 percent discount if you already are a regular student at ADP. The classes focus on Turkish dance, which goes back centuries to […]

Santa’s making his first stop in Wichita Friday

Towne East Square gets to be Santa’s first stop in Wichita! The east mall will be pulling out all the stops for Santa’s grand arrival on Friday, November 11, 2016. As part of the festive event, Ballet Wichita will perform scenes from The Nutcracker! They’ll also have Santa’s real reindeer (of course!), an indoor snow […]