2012 Wichita American Indian Festival
The Mid-America All-Indian Center’s 2nd Annual American Indian Festival will be July 14 and 15, 2012 at the Century II Expo Hall downtown. The Indian Festival opens both day at 1 p.m. with the Powwow Grand Entry and continues into the evening with educational displays, an Indian art market, food vendors, presentations, and hands-on children’s […]
Fresh Market Wichita Grand Opening
Today is the official grand opening of the Fresh Market Wichita location in the Bradley Fair Shopping Center at Rock Road and 21st. Special grand-opening activities include chef demonstrations, outdoor grilling, food sampling throughout the store and Fresh Market gift card giveaways. Source: Bradley Fair eNewsletter 6/20/2012
FREE Wingnuts Tickets – American Family
Find the nearest American Family office and pick up free Wingnuts tickets for the Tuesday, June 26, 2012 Wichita Wingnuts game against the St. Paul Saints. The game will be held at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium in Wichita and starts at 7:05 p.m. If you like, you can upgrade your free general admission tickets to upper or […]
FREE Kid’s Day Ham Radio Demonstration at Exploration Place
The Wichita Amateur Radio Club will be set up in the main lobby of Exploration Place on Saturday, June 15, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Kids can learn about ham radios, go live on the air, and talk to experienced radio operators. It’s free and open to the public. The Star Wars exhibit […]
FREE St. Francis Street Celebration in Downtown Wichita
St. Francis Street in downtown Wichita – the portion from Douglas to 2nd – has been under construction to transform the street, turning it into a two-way, widening the sidewalks, adding angled parking, new lights, benches, and decorative pavers and trees. There is a new parking lot and Centennial Plaza has been graced with the […]
Dads Get in FREE at Lake Afton Public Observatory
Tonight and tomorrow night (Friday and Saturday, June 14-15, 2012), fathers and grandfathers get free admission with a paying child admission to the Lake Afton Public Observatory. The program for this weekend is Messier Album. Here’s the description from the observatory’s website: Bring Dad to the Observatory for the program: Messier Album. Dad (or Granddad) […]
FREE Wingnuts Tickets for Father’s Day and Free Baseball Clinic
Dads get a free baseball clinic and the whole family can get free Wingnuts tickets for Father’s Day this weekend in Wichita. (See below for how to get your free Wingnuts tickets.) The baseball clinic, open to dads and kids, is from 10 a.m. to noon. You’ll get instruction on the fundamentals of baseball from […]
Dads Get in FREE at Tanganyika
Tanganyika Wildlife Park in Goddard is giving dads free admission on Father’s Day, June 18, 2017. The general rule with these types of offers is that there needs to be one other paid admission. Regular general admission at Tanganyika Wildlife Park is $19.99 for adults and $14.99 for kids 3-11, plus tax. However, an all-access […]
FREE Summer Concerts in the Park
The Kansas Acoustic Arts Association and the Wichita Blues Society have teamed up this year to present free Summer Concerts in the Park. Every other Saturday in June and July, bring a lawn chair or blanket, maybe a picnic lunch, and enjoy free acoustic performances from some very talented Wichita musicians from 11 a.m. to […]
$5 Tickets to Gooding, Jenny Wood Trio Outdoor Concert at WATC
Buy in advance to get $5 tickets to see Gooding and the Jenny Wood Trio in an outdoor concert at Wichita Area Technical Concert on Saturday, June 23, 2012. (Tickets are only $3 with any valid student or military ID.) The concert will be held at the NCAT campus at 4004 N. Webb Road in […]
FREE with Donation: Blues on the River
Saturday night, bring a canned food donation to the Drury/Broadview Riverfront Gazebo downtown to get in to Blues on the River. The free (with donation) summer outdoor concert will feature the RKO Blues Band, Piper Leigh & The Smokin’ Section, and the Front Porch Blues. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, and coolers. Anyone know where would […]
$3 Off Tickets to Discover the Dinosaurs Friday at Century II
Discover the Dinosaurs looks like a really fun, interactive event for kids. It’s coming to Century II in Wichita this weekend. The walk-through exhibit consists of 8-10 scenes enhanced by special effects to give visitors the feeling of walking through a prehistoric environment. Touching the displays is not only allowed, it’s encouraged. Animatronic and stationary […]
FREE Family Event: g2g Hike and Play
g2g Outside is a local organization that holds free family activities in Wichita throughout the year to encourage play outside. Here’s one of the upcoming activities. There’s no need to register in advance, and the event is free: Hike the nature trail and stop at the g2g activity stations along the way to learn, explore […]
$10 Carloads at the Star Vu Drive In
Did you know that there’s more than one drive-in theater in our area? It’s true, and the Star Vu Drive In, which is in El Dorado, Kansas has $10 carloads every weekend. The Star Vu generally shows two movies on one screen; the first movie starts around dark. To see what’s playing this weekend, visit […]
10% Off at Cherry Berry in Derby Saturday
Thanks to reader Sherry B., who shared this deal on Facebook. Cherry Berry in Derby, KS celebrates its one-year anniversary Saturday with 10% off all products and a variety of games, activities, and prizes. Here’s the info they’ve posted on Facebook about the event: Saturday June 9th We will be CELEBRATING our 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!! […]
Summer Fun at the Great Plains Nature Center
Need something fun to do with the kids this summer? Stop by the Great Plains Nature Center and tour the Koch Habitat Hall, with hands-on, interactive displays for all ages. It’s always free. While you’re there, pick up a free copy of the latest Pocket Guide. These are excellent publications that help you understand and […]
McDonald’s Coupon for BOGO Real Fruit Smoothies
Print a coupon good for BOGO (buy-one, get-one) free fruit smoothies at McDonalds. Expires 7/31/2012. (McDonalds coupons usually have fine print stating that they’re good at participating locations only, and this one is no exception.)
$85 Off YMCA Summer Slim Down Fitness Boot Camp
Be stronger and fitter by the end of summer and save $85 while you’re at it. This deal from the YMCA is good for members or non-members. It starts today: YMCA Summer Slim Down Boot Camps Enlist the help of nationally certified trainers to reach your summer fitness goals. Join the YMCA’s Summer Slim Down […]
Mustang and Ford Car Show at Sedgwick County Park
This Saturday, June 2, 2012, the South Central Kansas Mustang Club will host the 19th Annual All Ford and Mustang Show. The show is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sedgwick County Park. The fee to enter a car is $25, but spectators are free to walk around and view the cars and talk […]
Free Membership to Wichita Wingnuts Spinner’s Kids’ Club: Includes Admission to Two Games
This year, the Wichita Wingnuts’ Kids’ Club is free for kids 14 and under. Membership comes with free admission to two games and free admission to a sponsor event each month. To sign up, print and mail or drop off the form you’ll find at the Spinner’s Kids’ Club page, or call 264-6887.
$1 Burger King Smoothies and Frappes
This Memorial Day weekend, Burger King is offering a special price on its new frozen drinks. Get 12-ounce smoothies and frappes for just $1 each, May 26-28, 2012. No coupon needed. Also see: McDonald’s Coupon for $1 Off Any Size McCafe Frozen Beverages
Buy the Book Closing Sale – Bag of Books for $3
Buy the Book at 805 W. Maple is closing after just a few months of being open. This post was on their Facebook page today: Due to some unforeseen circumstances, Buy the Book is closing. I appreciate your patronage and support during the short time that I’ve been open! Please come by today [Friday, May […]
FREE Kids’ Movies at Northrock 14 Theater
This post is from 2012, and there are no more free summer movies at the Northrock 14. Instead, see any of these links: Derby Plaza Theater Cheap Kids Movies Cheap Kids Movies at the Palace Movies on the Cheap More from the Wichita on the Cheap Entertainment Category The free summer movie season is underway. […]
FREE to the Public: Kansas Aviation Museum Open House
The Kansas Aviation Museum will open the exhibit, “Lloyd Stearman’s Ride,” on June 7. The museum and the exhibit will be free and open to the public that evening. See the car driven by Lloyd Stearman, along with other items he owned that will be on display only during the open house. Date: Thursday, June […]
Wichita Highlands Games & Celtic Festival Discounts
The Wichita Highland Games and Celtic Festival will be held June 23 and 24 rescheduled for August 10-11, 2013 at Sedgwick County Park in Wichita. Purchase your tickets online in advance to receive a nice discount on your tickets. Buy an Adult Weekend Pass for $12 and you will receive two free kids passes. Purchase […]