Discounts on Tickets to Wichita Highland Games and Celtic Festival
Purchase your tickets in advance to receive a nice discount on your tickets to the Wichita Highland Games and Celtic Festival at Sedgwick County Park May 14 and 15, 2011. Pay $8 and get one FREE child’s admission for each adult ticket purchased in advance. Tickets at the gate on the day of the event […]
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Home on the Cheap
Cinco de Mayo falls on a Thursday this year, which means for most of us who have kids and jobs it’s just another night at home. There’s no reason, though, that we can’t turn Thursday night into a fiesta on the cheap. Pick up a package of corn tortillas and a pork shoulder for Slow-Cooker […]
Cinco de Mayo and More at NOMAR!
Last week was the official opening of the new NOMAR International Plaza at 21st and Market. This weekend will mark the first in what will hopefully be many events at the new venue. Here are several events coming up at the end of this week: On Thursday, May 5, there will be free Zumba for […]
Launch Party at the Kansas Cosmosphere 4/29
UPDATE: The launch has been delayed, so the launch party won’t happen today. Hopefully it will be rescheduled, and I’ll try to let you know. The Cosmosphere will be showing the last launch of the Space Shuttle Endeavour on Friday, April 29, beginning at 2 p.m. It will be shown live on a large screen […]
FREE Trees, Wichita: Care-a-Ton tree giveaway this April
Care-a-Ton is going to give away free trees again this April. The free tree giveaway in Old Town is in its fifth year. 1,000 four-foot Sunset Maple trees will be available for pickup at 7 a.m. on Friday, April 29th in Old Town Square. As you can imagine, 1000 free trees vanish in no time, […]
Grand Opening of NOMAR International Plaza and 21st Street Reconstruction Ribbon-Cutting
Friday, April 29th at 11 a.m., the mayor and others will be cutting the ribbon on the 21st Street reconstruction project and opening the new NOMAR International Plaza to the public. NOMAR International Plaza, which features a multi-use plaza and a 1,000-square-foot building with office space, public restrooms and an outdoor cultural market. It is […]
Happy Birthday to Thee… Shakespeare’s Birthday Party at Wichita Community Theater
The Bard is turning 447 on April 23, and you’re invited to his birthday party. There will be music and dancing, fencing and falconry, theater performances (naturally), cake and punch and, allegedly, an appearance by the guest of honor. This party is free and open to the public! Shakespeare’s Birthday Party Saturday, April 23rd, 2:00 […]
Reminder: Museum of World Treasures Memberships Half Price
Until May 1st, all membership levels at The Museum of World Treasures are 50% of the regular price. With this discount, a Household + membership (2 adults, all kids in the family under 21, plus one guest of any age) is $49.50. A single membership with the discount is $21.50. That’s for a whole year. […]
National Center for Aviation Training Open House
The Wichita Area Technical College’s National Center for Aviation Training will have an open house on April 19, 2011. You can tour the facility, meet the instructors, and enter to win prizes and scholarships. The Open House is from 3 – 8 p.m. For more information, visit NCAT Open House and pre-register if you want to […]
g2g Outside at the Sedgwick County Extension
Bring the kids and play in the garden with g2g Outside at the Sedgwick County Extension Center on Tuesday, April 12. Meet a little bit before 6 p.m. to join in the fun. Location: Sedgwick Co Extension , 7001 W 21st St N. (Ridge and 21st) g2gOutside (stands for Got to Go Outside) is a program […]
$1 Off Any Fresh Pork Coupon
Sign up to receive the Kansas Pork Association e-newsletter and receive a coupon by mail that’s good for $1 off any fresh cut of pork. This coupon is valid in any state!
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The Wizard of Oz Sing-Along at The Orpheum
The Orpheum Theater in downtown Wichita will be showing the 1939 classic The Wizard of Oz on Sunday, April 3rd at 6 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults or $4 for military, students, and seniors. The Orpheum Theater 200 N. Broadway, Wichita, KS 67202 (316) 263-0884
All That and a Bag of Chips: Weekend Round-Up for April 1-3, 2011
What’s cheap to do this weekend? Well, if you’re energetic type you’ll have lots to keep you busy: Friday Get your FREE Bag of Chips at Dillons between 3 and 8 p.m. today. Don’t forget to check your Daily Deals for Friday. They have some good ones! First Friday usually include lots of music and lots […]
Save $3 on Sesame Street Live Tickets
“Elmo’s Healthy Heroes” from Sesame Street Live is coming to INTRUST Bank Arena April 1st – 3rd, 2011. You can save $3 on tickets when you present this coupon at the box office or use the code ERNIE when ordering online or by phone. (Note: You’ll pay extra fees when ordering online.) The discount isn’t […]
25-cent Book Sale at the DAV Thrift Store
I called to see if the DAV book sale is still happening and they said no, but they built a bookstore there. So this still may be a good place to find and buy used books. Pay a quarter for any book — hardcover, paperback, for kids or adults — at the 25-cent Book Sale […]
Stories of the Stearman Exhibit Opening and Open House
The Kansas Aviation Museum will be opening a new exhibit, “Stories of the Stearman 4D,” on Thursday, March 10, 2011. The exhibit features a Texaco Stearman Model 4D (aka the “Texaco 11”), currently undergoing restoration at the Kansas Aviation Museum. To celebrate the exhibit opening, the museum is hosting a free open house from 4 p.m. […]
Bald Eagle Release Saturday at Mid-America All-Indian Center
The Eagle Valley Raptor Society rescued a bald eagle it named Spirit in December. After receiving veterinary treatment and rehabilitation, Spirit will be released back into the wild at a ceremony Saturday at the Mid-America All-Indian Center. The ceremony will also honor Sgt. Eric Nettleton and Spcl. Thomas Moffitt, two Wichita soldiers who lost their lives in […]
Amazon Prime Members Now Get Free Streaming Video
If you’re a member of Amazon Prime and you have a compatible television, Blu-Ray player, or set-top device, you’ll now get free streaming movies and TV shows for no additional charge. Try Amazon Prime 30-Day Free Trial Amazon Prime is a service from Amazon.com that gives members “free” two-day shipping with no minimum order for […]
Free Fishing Clinics for Kansas Kids (and their parents)
If you have a group of 10 kids or more — or can round up a group that size from among your family and friends — you may be able to schedule a free fishing clinic this summer through the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks and the Great Plains Nature Center. The clinics will […]
Volunteers Needed for Extreme Home Makeover
Extreme Home Makeover is back in Wichita this week to rebuild a home for a deserving family. The family will be announced on Thursday, February 17 and work will begin Friday. You may still be able to volunteer to help. Go here to see a list of skilled and unskilled volunteer positions available or visit Bob […]
Where the Deals Are in Wichita on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, 2011
Send a couple of love songs to your sweetie for free. A $2 credit at Amazon.com will cover most MP3s two times over. While you’re there, pick up 14 Free Songs in Amazon’s Valentine’s Day Playlist. Thanks to Houston on the Cheap for the playlist tip. The Donut Whole is selling Red Velvet Cake Donuts […]
Wichita Griots (Storytellers) Celebrate African-American History Month
This weekend, February 10-12, the Wichita Griots will share stories that celebrate African-American history at the Kansas African-American Museum and several Wichita Public Library branches. These storytelling performances are free and open to all ages. Thursday, February 10 Stories of Wit and Wisdom 7 p.m. at Rockwell Branch, 5939 E. 9th Street, Wichita Friday, February […]
Valentine’s Day Powwow at Mid-America All-Indian Center
The Mid-America All Indian Center will host its 2nd Annual Valentine’s Day benefit powwow on Saturday, February 12. Admission to this all-ages event is free, but donations will be accepted to fund future MAAAIC events. Ceremonial dances begin at 1 p.m. Food vendors will be on hand from 5 to 6 p.m. for a supper […]
Monster Jam Thunder National Deals
Thursday afternoon you’ll get a chance to meet your favorite Thunder Nationals driver and get a close-up look at the Monster trucks. Three different Advance Auto Parts locations will be hosting a meet-and-greet between 2 and 6 p.m.: Visit the Raminator, Mark Hall, at 724 N West Street Triple XXX, RB Moler, at 303 E […]
Wichita Community Theater – Volunteers enjoy Arsenic and Old Lace for Free
The Wichita Community Theater is in its 65th season. If its been almost that long since you dusted off your official Thespian Society membership card, then it’s probably time for another dose of theater for you. The group will perform Arsenic and Old Lace at the Mary Jane Teall Theater inside Century II from January […]