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PREVIEW SCREENING: ART21 Art in the Twenty-First Century

art21 - art in the 21st century

Be among the first to see new episodes of the award-winning PBS television series, ART21, which is back now for a seventh season. These hour-long documentary films provide unique access to some of the most compelling artists of our time. The Ulrich Museum will present free screenings of the latest episodes before they air every […]

The Sound of Music!

CYT Wichita will perform The Sound of Music this month at Isley Traditional Magnet Elementary School. You can get a discount on tickets by purchasing online in advance. The Sound of Music is one of the most beloved Rogers and Hammerstein musicals of all time. Maria Rainer, a free-spirited nun is sent to be a […]

FREE: Find your way through a giant indoor maze at Wichita Public Library

Wichita Central Branch Library

Hey, don’t worry if you missed the corn mazes this year. The Wichita Public Library will have one that’s FREE and suitable for all ages inside the Central Branch on Main Street downtown. Here are the details: Get Lost @ Your Library We have turned our auditorium into a giant cardboard maze — can you make […]

FREE Smoothies 101 Class at Whole Foods Wichita

Whole Foods regularly offers free cooking classes so you can learn how to whip up healthy meals like a pro.  On Thursday, October 23, join Heather McDonough to learn all about nutritious, delicious smoothies, and bring home a few recipes to try on your own. Class starts at 6:30 p.m. and will be held at the […]

Trunk or Treat at the Ulrich Museum

Ulrich Museum

Ulrich Museum friends help welcome trick-or-treaters of all ages to WSU for a family friendly afternoon of fun. Afterward, check out the newest exhibitions at the Ulrich Museum. Date: 10/18/2014 Time: 01:00 pm – 03:00 pm Location: Ulrich Museum of Art at WSU, 1845 N. Fairmount, Wichita, KS 67260 and the Duerkson Fine Arts Center south […]

Holiday BOGO free stock-up sale at Hallmark

BOGO boxed card sets at Hallmark stores

It’s never too early to start planning for the holidays if you’re a bargain hunter. From Oct. 11-26, participating Hallmark Gold Crown stores are holding an annual Pre-Season Stock-Up Event. During the sale, Hallmark holiday cards (up to $2.99), holiday boxed cards (of equal or lesser value), holiday stationery (from $4.95 to $14.95) and holiday […]

Free Halloween Event at Cero’s Candies

Halloween bats flying near tree

I can’t imagine a better place to have a Halloween party than a candy store. Cero’s Candies will celebrate Halloween with trick-or-treating and a special activity for its young customers on Friday, October 31, 2014 from 4-6 p.m. Date: Friday, October 31, 2014 Time: 4-6 p.m. Location: 1108 E. Douglas in Wichita Cost: Free For more information, visit the Cero’s […]

Whole Foods Wichita Cooks Up Fun with FREE Kids Club Activities

Whole Foods Market in Wichita offers FREE kids activities on select days throughout the month of October.  There’s also a special event on Halloween Day. Here’s the schedule: Saturday, October 4, make a farm animal bookmark and listen to a story from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, October 15, make a yummy yogurt berry parfait from 6-7 p.m. […]

Girl Scouts Open House

Wondering if Girl Scouts is something your daughter would be interested in? Bring her to an open house on Saturday to find out. All girls K-12 and their families are invited to the Wichita Girl Scout Open House, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. October 4, 2014 at 360 Lexington Road. Girls will enjoy hands-on crafts […]

Free Blocktober Event for Families

Blocktober is back! GracePoint Church will host this family-friendly event on Friday, Oct. 24 from 7-9PM at 9035 W. Central. This event is for kids of all ages. The fun will include inflatables, a petting zoo, touch-a-truck and car displays, games, and more (including candy). Costumes are welcome. Admission is FREE. Date: 10/24/2014 Time: 07:00 pm […]

Brown Bag Gallery Tour at the Ulrich Museum

Ulrich Museum

Bring your lunch to eat on the sculpture terrace at the Ulrich Museum on the Wichita State University Campus, then join curator Jodi Throckmorton for a gallery tour of the fall exhibition, Bruce Conner: Somebody Else’s Prints. Featuring nearly 100 works on paper spanning nearly 60 years, this exhibition examines an astonishing breadth of prints […]

Starbucks at 21st and Maize National Coffee Day Deal

Kyle Mott, manager of the Starbucks at 21st and Maize, let me know on Twitter this morning that they’ll be giving away a free tall black coffee with any pastry purchase today, Monday, September 29, 2014. @WichitaCheap Starbucks at 21st and Maize will be giving out free coffee with the purchase of a pastry. — […]

FREE Cup of Coffee at Quik Trip for National Coffee Day

free cup of coffee at quik trip for national coffee day

Thanks to Susan S. for letting me know about this! Monday, September 29, 2014 is National Coffee Day, and all Quik Trip locations will be giving a free, any size cup of self serve coffee to customers. The promotion was announced on the Quik Trip Facebook page. According to comments by QT on Facebook, customers […]

Presto offers 1-cent coffee on National Coffee Day

Presto Convenience Stores (aka Kangaroo Express in other parts of the country) are celebrating National Coffee Day by offering customers a hot, fresh cup of Bean Street Coffee for just one cent on Monday, Sept. 29, from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. (one per person, while supplies last). Kangaroo Express/Presto is also keeping the following […]

Haven Fall Festival

The Haven Fall Festival is coming up Friday and Saturday, October 7-8, 2016. On Friday at 8 p.m., enjoy live music from Lawless – an event for guests age 21 and older – at Shep Chevrolet parking lot. Then on Saturday, wake up early for the 5K walk/run at 8 a.m. At 1 p.m. on […]

Free Live Music at the Park in Haysville

Sign at W.W. Hays Village Historic Park in Haysville KS

Join the Haysville Historic Committee in spending a wonderful evening in W.W. Hays Village Historic Park listening to great bluegrass and jazz music with your friends and neighbors! The Haysville “Gathering at the Gazebo” will be held on Saturday evening, September 27, 2014, and is free. Pack a picnic basket and don’t forget your blanket […]

Free coffee at McDonald’s

What’s the latest buzz? From Sept. 16 to Sept. 29, stop by any participating McDonald’s during breakfast hours for a FREE small McCafé coffee — no purchase necessary. McCafé coffee is a freshly brewed, whole-bean roasted coffee with a bold, rich flavor, made from fully ripened 100% Arabica beans harvested by hand in Central America, […]

$1 Admission to the Mid-America All-Indian Center and Culture Dash 5K

Mid-America All Indian Center Culture Dash 5k 2015

The Mid-America All-Indian Center is hosting the Culture Dash 5K, a fundraiser for the center’s programs that preserve American Indian history and culture. Early-bird registration is $25 until October 24. The Culture Dash 5K is for both competitive racers and casual participants. The route follows a USATF certified course along the Arkansas River and finishes […]

Whole Foods Wichita Grand Opening

Wichita’s first Whole Foods Market opens Wednesday morning 8:40 a.m. with a “breaking bread” ceremony that will include Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer, representatives from local charitable partners, and Whole Foods regional executives.  The public is invited to attend the Grand Opening festivities, and then shop when the doors open at 9 a.m. They’ll have samples and […]

Whole Foods Wichita Sneak Peek

Sign outside the new Whole Foods Market in Wichita KS

The grand opening of the new Whole Foods Market is not until next weekend, but you can get a sneak peek of the store this weekend. On Saturday, August 30, 2014 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Whole Foods Market at Webb and 13th will give Wichita a preview of what to expect when the […]

FREE Museums on the River Teacher Appreciation Event

Stack of books with an apple on top

Teachers, we appreciate you! The Museums on the River in Wichita want to show their appreciation of teachers at a free reception on September 5, 2014. All area educators can join the museums at Botanica on that Friday evening from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for a fun and relaxing cocktail reception with tasty food, […]

Blacktop Nationals Car Show in Wichita

The 2015 Blacktop Nationals is back in Wichita starting Friday, August 21, 2015. This will be the sixth year for the huge car show and community event in downtown Wichita. The muscle cars, hot rods, and motorcycles will be the main draw, but almost anyone can find something to enjoy, from live entertainment, retail and […]

Free “Baby Your Baby” Health Fair at Wesley

Wesley Medical Center will be having its 6th Annual Baby Your Baby health Education Fair Saturday, August 16 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the hospital. This year, the fair is expanding to include more pediatric classes and additional vendors and activities of interest to parents, including the popular Power 93.9 “Cutest Kid” Contest. Educational workshops for […]

Two College Fleece Hoodies for $40 at Finish Line (Includes WSU)

Women's Wichita State Shockers hoodie on sale at Finish Line

Not a mistake! This is a fantastic price on college fleece hoodies that normally sell for $40 each. Right now, FinishLine.com has two college fleece hoodies for $40, with FREE shipping! Get College Fleece 2 for $40 plus FREE SHIPPING only at FinishLine.com! Add two of the hoodies to your cart (you can mix and match), […]

Need tickets to the circus on the cheap?

Ringling Brothers Super Circus Heroes at INTRUST tickets on the cheap

How to see the greatest show on earth without turning the family budget into a three-ring circus? INTRUST Bank Arena has a SUPER BOGO deal for you. Purchase your tickets from www.selectaseat.com and enter the password SUPER for buy one, get one FREE tickets to Ringling Bros Barnum & Bailey Super Circus Heroes show at INTRUST Bank Arena. The code […]