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Wichita History Writing Workshop

Old Typewriter

The Historical Museum is pleased to offer the Wichita History Writing Workshop, presented by educator and writing instructor Michael McDaniel. The workshop focuses on using our own local history to inspire writing. Special tours through the Museum will serve to develop ideas. Fiction and non-fiction projects receive equal attention. Finished non-fiction work may be entered […]

Writers of the Wheat Literary Festival

Submitted by the Literary Festival organizers. Do you like books? Want to read unique stories that are not available in the big chains? If so, then come meet local, critically acclaimed independent authors at the Sunflower Plaza for the 1st Annual Writers of the Wheat Festival. Most fiction genres will be represented, and 15 of […]

Botanica’s Chinese Garden of Friendship Grand Opening Week

Botanica's Chinese Garden of Friendship, Wichita, KS

Botanica will officially open its new Chinese Garden of Friendship this week on Friday, June 5 at 3 p.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, dance performances, and tours of the new garden until 4:30 p.m. But it will also celebrate with a week full of special activities for both adults and families with children. Most of […]

Freebies on National Doughnut Day

There’s definitely a hole in these promos. On National Doughnut Day —or National Donut Day, as some spell it — some of our favorite doughnut shops are offering a sweet freebie. National Doughnut Day is the first Friday in June, making it June 5 this year. All of the offers are valid at participating locations […]

New Linwood Fitness Center Grand Opening Saturday

Linwood Park Recreation Center, Wichita KS

South-siders will have a new fitness center available to them in the Linwood Recreation Center at 1901 S. Kansas. The grand opening and open house is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2015. At the open house, you can tour the new center, try out the equipment and get information about memberships. The […]

“Gentle Harvest: Every Sheep Gets a Haircut” exhibit opening

The Mid-America All-Indian Center opens it’s new exhibit, Gentle Harvest: Every Sheep Gets A Haircut, with special activities in the afternoon and half-price admission all day on Saturday, June 6, 2015. Weaving is a long tradition in American Indian cultures. How are baskets and rugs woven? Where do they come from? This exhibit features two […]

Long John Silver’s: 20-piece Chicken Bites for $5

Through May 31, Long John Silver’s is offering its 20-piece Chicken Bites for just $5 at participating locations. To get the deal, you’ll need this printable coupon. The chicken bites are only available at participating locations. Before heading out to use the coupon, you may want to call your nearest Long John Silvers location to […]

$10 Tickets for Ringling Bros. Circus in Wichita (extended through Sunday)

INTRUST Bank Arena circus

The circus is coming to town this August. INTRUST Bank Arena will host the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus: Built to Amaze in August. If you purchase your tickets now, from May 19 to May 21 extended through Sunday, May 24, select tickets are only $10! It looks like the deal is good […]

$7 dinners at Bonefish Grill

Through June 2, Bonefish Grill is offering some new $7 dinners (after 4 p.m.). Your choices include Fish & Chips, Blackened Baja Fish Tacos or Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos. You’ll need this coupon, which you can either print or show on your phone at participating Bonefish Grill locations.  It’s good for dine-in only. The post $7 dinners at […]

FREE McDonald’s Fries and Drink with Purchase of Sirloin Burger

McDonalds free fries and drink with purchase of sirloin burger

McDonald’s restaurants around Kansas are inviting you to try one of their NEW Sirloin Third Pound Burgers by offering a special deal. From Thursday through Saturday, May 14-16, 2015, buy one of the new sirloin burgers and get a FREE Medium Fry and FREE Medium Soft Drink or Tea. The new burgers are made with […]

Outback Steakhouse coupons and special offers

Outback Steakhouse has frequent special offers and coupons that will save you some money whether you’re dining out or ordering in. Current Outback Steakhouse specials include the Steak and Lobster for just $15.99, as well as the Bloomin’ Monday promo. Check your Outback Steakhouse coupons to see if the deals are good for dine-in or […]

$7 Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos at Bonefish Grill

Through June 20, Bonefish Grill is offering customers $7 Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos after 4 p.m. (excluding Mother’s Day). You’ll need a coupon, which you can get on the Bonefish Grill Facebook page. The coupon is valid for dine-in only at participating locations. Bonefish Grill Wichita location: 10250 E. 13th St, Wichita, KS 67206 316-315-0299 […]

FREE Concert in Andover Central Park

Diamond Rio and special guests Restless Heart will be performing a FREE concert in Andover! The free summer concert will be held in Andover Central Park on Saturday, June 20, 2015. While it is free, wristbands will be required for admission, which you can pick up at various locations in Andover and Wichita. The bands have […]

Get $5 off a $20 purchase at Pizza Hut

Through May 5, get a $5 discount on a $20 (or more) order at Pizza Hut when you order online. To get the discount, use the promo code AG7NK3PU8HW2. Prices, participation and minimum purchase requirements for delivery may vary. Copyright Living on the Cheap. The post Get $5 off a $20 purchase at Pizza Hut appeared […]

Sign up early for a Costco membership, get a gift card!

Costco membership Wichita

I have a few friends who will race to be first in line for this deal. You may have heard that Wichita will be getting its first Costco store early this summer. The address of the new Wichita Costco location is 9700 E. Kellogg Avenue, Wichita KS 67207. What you may not know is that if […]

$5 River Festival Buttons Available (through May 7)

For the first time in nearly a decade, the price of a Wichita River Festival button is going up. The new price of an adult button will be $10 beginning May 8, 2015. (The child’s Riverfest button price will stay the same, at $3.) I think $10 for the festival is still a great deal, […]

Tour the new airport terminal Saturday at Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport

Wichita’s Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport will hold an open house of the new terminal this Saturday, April 18, 2015. The public is invited to attend from 1 to 5 p.m. and get a behind-the-scenes look at the new terminal and parking facilities. Since the tour is being held prior to full completion, you’ll be […]

Let’s Go Fly a Kite!

Kites wichita

Related: Kite flying in Wichita Wings of the Wind announced on Facebook that’s there’s going to be a kite-flying party at Eastview Park on May 3, 2015. Bring your own kite or purchase one when you’re there. And if you’ve never flown a kite before, this is the perfect time to learn. If you are a […]

FREE: Kansas State Parks Open House

Kansas State Parks Free Admission Day 2012

Yay! Get free admission to Kansas State Parks during the statewide open house on April 25. In addition to the free entrance at all parks, some of them will also be offering special family-friendly activities like guided hikes, fishing and archery tournaments, prize drawings, 5k races, and more. To find a state park to visit […]

Spring into the Arts Festival in Newton

The 2nd annual Spring Into the Arts festival will be held in Newton this month four days of free and affordable events that celebrate the visual and performing arts. Here’s the short list of activities and events you and your family can enjoy: The festival begins Thursday, April 23 with Art and Music in the […]

Happy Birthday, Exploration Place! $5 Admission for Everyone

exploration place

Exploration Place place is celebrating its 15th birthday with discounted admission and special activities for the weekend of Saturday, April 11 from 1-4 p.m. and Sunday, April 12, from 1-5 p.m.. Admission is just $5 per person per day and includes the traveling exhibit Wildlife Rescue, the regular EP exhibits, and special activities. You’ll also […]

March Final Friday: Photography by Travis Hinnen

Delano Barbecue Company is hosting a Final Friday event featuring the photography of Travis Hinnen. The event will be held March 27, 2015. 10% of the evening’s proceeds will go to Dilly’s Place, a non profit raising funds to build a handicap accessible playground. Show is kid-friendly. A Lego table and Free S’mores Bar will […]

Low-Cost Pet Micro Chip Clinic at Augusta Tractor Supply

The Low-Cost Microchip Clinic is back at Tractor Supply in Augusta, Kansas. This Saturday, March 28th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., get your dog or cat microchipped for just $20! Their friends from Alex’s House Rescue will be conducting the microchip clinic. This is a great deal for anyone who hasn’t yet had their […]

Midwest Baconfest

Midwest Baconfest 2015

Be prepared to pig out this Saturday at Wichita’s inaugural bacon festival! Midwest Baconfest celebrates the sizzlin’ guilty pleasure with a plethora of fun. Patrons of all ages will sample delectable eats from local vendors, purchase bacon-themed merchandise, listen to live music and enjoy other fun activities. Bacon-infused treats at Midwest Baconfest include shakes, tacos, cheeseburgers, lil smokies, cupcakes, cheese dip, corn fritters, shrimp, […]

Sweet $16 Tickets to PBR in Wichita

pbr-wichita

In honor of the Wichita State Shockers’ Sweet 16 run, $25 tickets to PBR? in Wichita will be sold for only $16 until Thursday, March 26, at 11:59pm.   The PBR BlueDef Velocity Tour is coming to INTRUST Bank Arena on April 25, 2015 at 6 p.m. Right now – for a very short time – […]