Kids’ Fun at Chick-fil-A Central & Rock Road
This will be dinner and a show, kid-style. Chick-fil-A at Central & Rock will have two presentations from popular kid-edutainer The Bug Lady on Thursday, March 26, 2015. Head over around supper time to Chick-fil-A at 7990 East Central Avenue in Wichita for some yummy food and a buggy evening of fun. The Bug Lady will […]
Spring Orchid Show and Sale at Botanica
This weekend, March 21 and 22, the Kansas Orchid Society will present the “Spring Into Orchids” show and sale at Botanica. Hobbyists will exhibit their finest orchids for judging and vendors will offer orchid plants and growing supplies for sale. The Spring Orchid Show and Sale will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on […]
FREE ‘Get Into Nature’ Family Activities
Thanks to Karen C., who shared this event on Facebook! The Sedgwick County Zoo is hosting monthly Get Into Nature family activities this spring. The activities are FREE, but space is limited so pre-registration is required. To register, call 266-8213 and mention that you are signing up for the Get Into Nature program. Be sure […]
Whole Foods FREE Natural Beauty Fair Saturday Morning
This Saturday morning Whole Foods is hosting a FREE Natural Beauty Fair in the cafe of the store. Learn about natural beauty products, try samples, meet vendors, and treat yourself to a free chair massage and nail treatment. The event is free but an RSVP is requested via the Eventbrite page. Date: Saturday, March 21, […]
Eric Fisher Academy How-To Workshop: Red Carpet Make-Up
Achieve an elegant make-up look with step-by-step instructions and plenty of hands-on direction. Eric Fisher Academy will present a brand-new How-To Workshop: Red Carpet Make-Up on April 4, 2015. Choose a session that works best for you: Morning: 10am – 12pm Afternoon: 1:30pm – 3:30pm The workshop is free, but availability is limited, so call (316) […]
Author Talk at Friends University: Ulrich Boser, The Science of Trust and Why it Matters
Friends University will host best-selling author Ulrich Boser for the annual Willard and Jean Garvey lecture series. The Science of TRUST and Why It Matters will be free and open to the public. The lecture will be held on April 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the Davis Administration Building. The Willard and Jean Garvey Lecture […]
FREE Kids Dental Clinic on Saturday
The Wichita-Sedgwick County Oral Health Coalition is presenting the 8th annual Give Kids a Smile Day on Saturday, March 7, 2015. This free event is for uninsured or under-insured children ages 3 to 12 that need any type of dental service. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 882-1922 (English) or 882-1966 (Spanish). […]
WAPOM Kids’ Consignment Sale
This was submitted by the Wichita Area Parents of Multiples: Each fall and spring, Wichita Area Parents of Multiples holds a consignment sale featuring children’s furniture, gear, clothing, and toys. Proceeds from the sale further our non-profit’s mission to support current and future parents of twins and higher order multiples. You do not have to […]
Chill out with Freddy’s frozen custard for 90 cents
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is celebrating the 90th birthday of its co-founder, namesake and decorated World War II veteran, Freddy Simon, with a sweet treat for customers. Through Feb. 26, customers can get a single scoop of the restaurant’s signature chocolate or vanilla frozen custard (served in a cake cone or dish) for just […]
Natural Grocers West Side Grand Opening
The new Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is now open on the west side of Wichita. Located at 13th and Maize Road, this Natural Grocers will hold a variety of events that are free and open to the public in the coming weeks: —— February 24: Opening Day! Natural Grocers will be officially open in Wichita […]
A&W Restaurants pour $2 root beer float
All good deals rise to the top. For a limited time, A&W Restaurants is pouring any size root beer float for just $2 at participating locations. The best value is a large, which regularly sells for around $4 at most locations. Did you know A&W’s world-famous root beer is made in-store with real cane sugar? […]
50% Off Endzone Tickets for Wichita Force Home Opener
So you know what you’re doing this weekend, right? If you want tickets “on the cheap” for the first ever football game played in INTRUST Bank Arena, you’re probably buying tickets. Wichita Force, Wichita’s new indoor football team, will be playing its inaugural game on Saturday, February 28 against the Salina Bombers at 7:05 p.m. […]
Half Off Tickets to PBR BlueDEF Velocity at INTRUST Bank Arena!
This is a sweetheart of a deal. The Professional Bull Riders are riding into Wichita on April 25, 2015 at 7 p.m. and if you know you’re going, you will want to get your tickets this weekend. Through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, February 15, 2015, you can get 50% off P4 and P3 tickets to the […]
Valentine’s Day restaurant deals
Valentine’s Day is a big day for restaurants. Since you have so many options, many are offering discounts or other incentives to get you to dine with them. So here’s a list of Valentine’s Day restaurant deals for 2015. Some require coupons, so make sure you read the fine print. Also, you might want to […]
Fall 2015 Business Booster Series at WSU
WSU Center for Entrepreneurship is a local advertising partner here at Wichita on the Cheap. Get a “fast-acting dose of practical know-how” for your business this spring with the Wichita State University Center for Entrepreneurship’s Business Booster series of workshops. The series, presented in partnership with Meritrust, offers weekly three-hour workshops with real-world practical advice for […]
Goodwill Kansas Doubles Your Discount on Wednesdays in February
Here’s a sweet deal! If you’re a frequent Goodwill shopper, you probably have a Preferred Customer Card that saves you an extra 10% on your purchases. But on Wednesdays in February, you can get twice the savings with your existing card. Every Wednesday in February 2015, double your discount with your Preferred Customer Card. Get […]
Facials for Two at Eric Fisher Academy: $55
Eric Fisher Academy has a limited time deal on facials for two in the month of February. Here’s their description of the service: You and a friend will receive a Dermalogica Customized Treatment, tailored to fit your skin care needs using a wide array of top of the line Dermalogica products. Plus, you’ll both take home […]
Free Poetry Reading and Reception
Join WSU’s Visiting Distinguished Poet Mary Ruefle at a reception and poetry reading at the Ulrich Museum of Art on the evening of February 12, 2015. Ruefle has published eleven collections of poetry, including Selected Poems, Tristimania, Among the Musk Ox People, Apparition Hill, Cold Pluto, Post Meridian, and The Adamant. She has also received […]
Volunteer Opportunities at the Ulrich Museum of Art
Curious about being a volunteer? Want to learn how a docent interacts with an audience? Eager to learn about art within your community? Volunteering offers you a wide variety of benefits: a greater understanding of art, pride in helping an institution, and sharing your skills and talents. Get an informative look at the diverse roles […]
Starbucks Sweet Receipt: $1 bakery treat after 2 p.m.
Don’t be so quick to toss out your Starbucks receipt. It’s time again for its Sweet Receipt promo. Through Feb. 2, bring back your morning receipt (from before 2 p.m.) and get any bakery treat for just $1 after 2 p.m. The La Boulange line of bakery items ranges in price from about $1.50 to […]
Random gift card giveaways at both Wichita malls this Saturday
How would you like this: You’re just shopping at the mall this Saturday and someone comes up to you with two Simon gift cards – one for you, and one for you to give to a stranger? That’s what’s going to happen this Saturday at Towne East and Towne West malls in Wichita. 20 randomly […]
FREE 75th Anniversary Open House at Historical Museum
The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum is celebrating its 75th anniversary, and you’re invited to a special (and free) open house! Enjoy the holiday spirit at the museum with free admission to all four floors and two dozen exhibits featuring: Special temporary exhibits: “The Future of Your History” celebrating 75 years of the Historical Museum, the “Victorian […]
BOGO FREE Tickets at Hartman Arena
Want to see Michael W. Smith, The Steve Miller Band, and/or So You Think You Can Dance for 50% off? Today, December 1, 2014, purchase one of these tickets from Hartman Arena and get a second ticket FREE! This is your opportunity if you’ve wanted to see any of these performances, but you do have […]
Free Fares on Wichita Buses for Black Friday and Small Business Saturday
Wichitans will be able to hop the bus for free on Friday, November 28 and Saturday, November 29, 2014. Take a selfie on the bus Thanksgiving weekend and post it to Wichita Transit’s Facebook Page or on Twitter @WichtiaTransit and you will also have a chance to win a $50 Visa Gift Card. Post your […]
Stretch your gift-giving dollars with these ideas
Longtime Wichita on the Cheap readers are experts at saving money and giving the best gifts to friends and family without breaking the bank. Here I’ve listed a few of my best ideas, but I know you have some too! What are your best tips for saving on gift-giving this time of year? Leave a […]