Donut Decorating Party at Hurts Donuts
Kids in Wichita will be out of school for Veterans Day on Friday, November 11, so Hurts Donuts is holding a party – a donut decorating party! For just $5 per person, all the supplies will be provided, including donuts and toppings, for you to decorate your own delicious masterpiece. Will it look too good […]
Starbucks: BOGO free holiday beverage
‘Tis the season to be merry (or thankful – your call)… and Starbucks wants to make it merrier with one of its holiday beverages for FREE. From Nov. 10 to 14, buy a holiday drink and get a second one for FREE (of equal or lesser value) from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at participating […]
Full Moon Walks at the Great Plains Nature Center
Note: Due to overwhelming response – literally overwhelming – the GPNC is not taking any more reservations for these walks. If they open them up again in the new year I’ll try to let you know! Walk through Chisholm Creek Park by the light of the moon and with a Great Plains Nature Center staffer to […]
Subway National Sandwich Day deal
It only makes sense- who better to celebrate National Sandwich Day than America’s most popular sub shop? To celebrate the condiment-filled “holiday”, SUBWAY is offering a buy-one-get-one deal on Nov. 3 at participating locations. Buy a six-inch or Footlong sub, as well as a 30-ounce beverage, and receive a second sandwich for FREE (of equal or lesser value.) For bargain hunters, share the […]
Exhibit opening and free admission to veterans and military at Museum of World Treasures
On Veterans Day, Friday, November 11, from 10 a.m. to noon, the Museum of World Treasures will open its newest exhibit, Forgotten Heroes: Conflict in Korea, 1951-1953. The exhibit will showcase newly donated and never before seen objects from the Museum’s collection, along with new interpretive signs and displays focusing on what is often known […]
Free Day at the Historical Museum for Veterans & Guests
If you have some time off on Veterans Day, be sure to stop by the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum. Veterans and their guests will receive FREE admission on Friday, November 11, 2016. The museum will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. that day. If you’ve been, you know what a fun place it […]
Toy Drive for Warriors in Transition
The American Legion is collecting toys for the children of service members who are in the Warriors in Transition program stationed at Fort Riley. These service members have been wounded, are ill, or are injured and are either transitioning back to normal military life or civilian life because they are no longer medically or physically […]
Firehouse Subs election day freebie
Exercise your right to vote and receive a refreshing freebie! Wear your “I voted” sticker to Firehouse Subs on November 8, 2016 and get a FREE medium drink – no purchase necessary. (If you vote early, be sure to save your sticker and wear it into the sub shop on election day!) This is a […]
Pottery Barn Grand Opening in Wichita
Pottery Barn is opening in Wichita on October 28 at the Bradley Fair shopping center – do your happy dance, and then keep reading! (Oh! Already sold out! I just found out they’re also going to be having a pre-opening party tonight, Thursday, October 27, that will include wine-tasting, small bites, a special discount on […]
FREE: C-Arrow Stables Fun Show
C-Arrow Stables in Maize is holding a Fun Show this Sunday, October 23, 2016. The show is free for spectators and open to the public. They’ll have folks demonstrating skills they’ve learned in riding lessons and – especially for October – a costume contest. (Look for horses in costume too!) The show starts at 1 […]
CYT Wichita Presents: Mary Poppins
Christian Youth Theater will be performing Disney’s Mary Poppins at Isely Elementary School November 3-5, 2016. This will be a show that both adults and children will enjoy. The jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary […]
Living History Rendezvous
Travel through time to the 1800s and see firsthand what life was like in America in the 19th century. The Living History Rendezvous brings re-enactors from all across Kansas and the U.S. to provide an authentic and historically accurate portrayal of that time period, and educates as it entertains. It’s also FREE to attend and open […]
Miro Returns to Ulrich Museum of Art
The Miró mosaic, Personnages Oiseaux (Bird People), was removed for restoration from the wall of the Ulrich Museum in 2011 and is now being reinstalled. To celebrate the return of the iconic mural, the Ulrich is hosting a community celebration and block party on Sunday, October 30, 2016. The event is free and open to […]
Save $4 on tickets to Tanganyika’s Poke-palooza
Lures and gym battles, a costume contest, and prizes for catches are all happening at Tanganyika’s Poke-palooza event on Sunday, October 23, 2016. They’re saying it’s the most epic Pokemon Go event ever. Tickets are priced at $20, but you can catch a $4 discount on admission if you purchase your tickets in advance (by […]
Free tree and limb disposal for Sedgwick County residents
Cleaning up has never been freer! (free-er?) I just saw a notification saying that the free tree and limb disposal for Sedgwick County residents is being offered Oct. 10-14, 2016. Pair this with the coupon for $30 at the dump (no longer available) and you have the perfect opportunity to get everything at home and in your […]
Dawn of the Dance
Visit the Indian Center in Wichita on Saturday, October 15 from 11 a.m. to noon for a free dance class and workout. “Dawn of the Dance” is being put on by Wichita Park & Recreation and Genesis Health Clubs. It will be an hour of great exercise, with a fusion of Zumba and Group Groove […]
Awesome cardboard box Halloween costume ideas and 20% off boxes to make them
Seriously – who are these people who come up with such great Halloween costume ideas??? U-STOR Wichita found 10 costume ideas you can make with minimal supplies and cardboard boxes, and they are offering a 20% discount on the boxes you need to make them! Among the costume ideas they share are Barbie new-in-box, life-size […]
FREE coffee at “Luke’s Diner” #GilmoreGirls
On the morning of October 5, Wichita, like Stars Hollow, will have its own Luke’s Diner and, just like Lorelei, you can swoop in and order your coffee. And it will be FREE! Reverie Coffee Roasters at 2611 E. Douglas Avenue in Wichita is being transformed into a pop-up Luke’s from 7:30 a.m. to noon. […]
FREE Pop Cinema at Wichita Art Museum
In honor of its new Pop Art exhibit, the Wichita Art Museum has a new series called Pop Cinema featuring three FREE movies at the museum. There will also be a cash bar during the flicks, which begin at 6 p.m. Pop artists revered mass culture and reflected popular trends with wry commentary. Cinema was […]
GreenGrass: FREE screenings of Tallgrass Film Festival environmentally related short films
The Great Plains Nature Center will present FREE screenings of environmentally related short films as part of the Tallgrass Film Festival on Friday, October 14, from 10 a.m. to noon. The films will be shown in the center’s Coleman Auditorium beginning at 10 a.m. and running for 105 minutes total. The films, collectively, are called […]
FREE: Urban Art Crawl in Douglas Design District
Join Bike Walk Wichita on Final Friday evening, October 28, 2o16 for a FREE walking tour of the Douglas Design District murals. The tour will start and end at Mike’s Wine Dive, 4714 E Douglas Ave. in Wichita. This would be a great inexpensive date night activity, and it’s also a great way to enjoy Final […]
Wichita Toy Train Club 30th anniversary
All aboard! The Wichita Toy Train Club is celebrating its 30th anniversary this month with a special event for everyone. They’ll have games and prizes for the kids, model trains (of course), and a special admission price. Join the fun on Saturday, October 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, October 9 from […]
FREE: Dancing in the Square
A Step Ahead Dance Studio is hosting an evening of dancing in Old Town Square on Friday, September 30, 2016. The event is FREE, open to the public, and family-friendly. Join instructors, family, and friends in front of the Old Town Warren Theater. They’ll be playing music from many genres, including Latin, Swing, Ballroom, and […]
Urban Arts Festival
The North End Urban Arts Festival will be held at NOMAR Marketplace on Saturday evening, September 30, 2017 Admission is free and the event is open to the public. The festival will have live music, a beer garden, food trucks, live street art and art displays, skating demos, and more. This is the fourth year […]
Art in the Park at Carriage Factory Gallery in Newton
Carriage Factory Art Gallery, Newton, will host “Art in the Park” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, September 24, in the gallery’s courtyard park adjacent to the gallery at 128 E. Sixth Street. Free children’s activity stations for all ages, including a scavenger hunt, will be offered from 10 a.m. to noon. The NUTS […]