Can You Say Sesquicentennial?
We all get to celebrate a second birthday this year. Kansas’ 150th birthday is January 29, 2011. Activities with free or very cheap price tags are happening around the state all year, but here are a few I found going on in Wichita this weekend. Know of any others? Drop me a note in the […]
Winter Adult Reading Program from Wichita Public Library
It’s the reading program for grown-ups, and it even has drawings for prizes. The Wichita Public Library’s Winter Reading Program, “Reel Reads,” focuses on books that have been made into movies. The program runs Jan. 10-March 10 at all Wichita Public Library locations. For each book read, participants age 16 or over may enter to […]
Free Ice Skating & Local Music at INTRUST Bank Arena
This month the INTRUST Bank Arena celebrates it’s one-year anniversary. I took this picture at the Grand Opening event last January. That was a great time, but this one looks like it will be even more fun. Free public skating and skate rental, performances by local musicians, select concessions for only $1, and free parking. […]
Magic at the Symphony – Wichita Symphony Orchestra Blue Jeans Concert
Enjoy a casual evening at the symphony at the annual Wichita Symphony Orchestra’s Blue Jeans Concert is Friday, January 28 at Century II. The show will feature magician and illusionist Lynn Dillies performing to classical music played by the orchestra. Date: January 28, 2011 Time: 8 p.m. Location: Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center 225 […]
$5 Off Thunder Hockey Tickets
Wichita’s Promise Youth Council is selling tickets to the January 15th Thunder Hockey game at a $5 discount. Blue level reserved tickets are available for $15 (normally $20) and yellow level reserved tickets are available for only $12 (normally $17). This is a fundraiser for the youth organization, which will receive $5 for each blue […]
We Have a Winner!
Congratulations to Melissa, whose last visit to the Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center inspired her son to become an astronaut someday. She won the drawing for 4 All-Day Mission Passes to the Cosmosphere in Hutchinson! Thanks to everyone who entered. Even if you didn’t win any of the giveaways during Wichita on the Cheap’s 4 […]
$3 per Ticket Savings for Barney’s Birthday Bash at INTRUST Bank Arena!
You can thank Katrina on Facebook for asking if I knew of any discounts for Barney. Because of her question, I took a few minutes to get an answer for her. Guess what? Barney Live in Concert Birthday Bash on December 18th and 19th at INTRUST Bank Arena and you can get $3 off PER […]
4 Days of Giveaways – Day 4: Cosmosphere!
It’s the third day of 4 Days of Giveaways here at Wichita on the Cheap, and just for fun and because I can, I’m giving away a family 4-pack of tickets to a wonderful Kansas attraction. But first, congratulations to Hilary and Laura and Patsy They each won yesterday’s drawing for a Groupon from my […]
New Free Website Helps You Find the Best Lights in Wichita
This is a bright (and cheap!) idea. Wichita now has a new website to find Christmas Lights! From now until the end of the year, all you have to do to locate Wichita’s best twinkle is visit YuleFinder.com. It has addresses and pictures and you can sort by neighborhood or type of display. Looking at […]
Free Film Screening 650 Feet Underground
Advance reservations are required for this free screening of the documentary Happy at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 in the Kansas Underground Salt Museum. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Children aged 12 and over are welcome to attend. Admission is only available for the first 200 registered visitors. Visit the Kansas Underground Salt Museum […]
Free Museum Admission for Families
A kid is your ticket. Bring a child and get free admission for your family or group to tour the Wichita Sedgwick County Historical Museum on Wednesday, December 22nd or Thursday, December 23, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The historical museum houses four floors of exhibits in Wichita’s original City Hall building. Regular admission is […]
Scenes from the Nutcracker – Free Performance
Saturday, December 11th, 2010 at 7 p.m. Midwest Dance Mechanix will present excerpts from The Nutcracker at Valley Center High School. Admission is FREE to this performance. Please bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to the Guadalupe Clinic. This all-ages show is great way to get into the holiday mood and experience a spectacular performance […]
Artists, Learn How to Quit Your Day Job
Artists, Inc. is a program that helps artists of all kinds (performers, writers, painters, etc.) become successful entrepreneurs and learn how to turn their art into their business. An 8-week program from Artists, Inc. is coming to the WSU Center for Entrepreneurship and you don’t have long to sign up. The program costs $70 (pretty […]
Standby Seating for Wichita Symphony Orchestra’s Free Family Concert
Every year the Wichita Symphony Orchestra’s free family concert seems to be a big hit. It’s such a hit, in fact, that all of the tickets for this year’s Spirit of Christmas concert were gone by the time I called for more information. But I just saw that they will open the doors at 7:20 […]
Christmas Parade in Delano and Holiday Open House
This Saturday, December 4th, 2010, the Delano shopping district is making merry with a Holiday Open House, a Christmas parade, and visits with Santa. Participating merchants will offer Open House specials and seasonal treats from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Christmas parade begins at noon by the clock tower at Douglas and Sycamore and […]
Free Thursday Admission To Just Between Friends Consignment Sale
Wichita’s JBF (Just Between Friends) consignment sale begins today at 9 a.m. at Woodland United Methodist Church. Normally, Thursday admission costs $2, but right now there’s a printable coupon that gets you in for free. Friday and Saturday admission to the JBF sale is always free. Woodland United Methodist Church 1100 W. 15th Street N. […]
Carriage Rides Thursday Nights at Waterfront
Perfect for date night or family night: Thursdays in December, from 6-8 4:30 – 8 p.m., enjoy complimentary carriage rides provided by Crown Carriage Co. at the Wichita Waterfront. The carriage station will be located outside the Bonefish Grill.
Cardiac Nutrition Classes at Via Christi
Via Christi will have a series of four nutrition classes scheduled to begin in early December. The classes, taught by registered dietitians, are $5 each. You can register for one class or all of them by calling Via Christi Health Connection at 316-689-5700. (Registration is required.) See the class topics, schedule, and location below: All […]
WATC Offers Full Scholarship to New Program
Wouldn’t this be great to find in a stocking? Wichita Area Technical College is offering 10 full scholarships for its new Aerospace Coatings and Paint Technology program to the first 10 people who meet the scholarship requirements. The 44-credit hour program costs approximately $6,853.00 without scholarships. This could possibly be the highest dollar-value savings I’ve […]
Orpheum Christmas Express
The Orpheum Christmas Express, a fundraiser that benefits the Shriner’s Hospitals for Children, is Saturday, November 27, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. The show will feature the world-class Diamond W Wranglers, the Santa Cats, and The Good Guys. The $20 tickets are tax-deductable (if you itemize, of course). I’ve gone on and on about how good […]
50% off Tickets to Alegria at INTRUST Bank Arena
This Cyber Monday deal would make an AWESOME stocking stuffer. On November 29, 2010, you can get 50% off ALL price levels on tickets for Cirque du Soleil’s Alegria at INTRUST Bank Arena! This is a fantastic deal, because the discount is valid on all price-levels. You need to enter the super-secret passcode MONDAY to […]
Today only: 7 Kid-Favorite Christmas Movies for only $12.99
No more waiting until they show up on TV. If you order today, you can get The Original Christmas Classics on DVD at Amazon.com for only $12.99. The DVD includes 7 original holiday favorites: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town Frosty the Snowman Frosty Returns Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol Little Drummer […]
Gingerbread Village this Weekend
The Assistance League of Wichita will open its annual Gingerbread Village on Friday, November 19, 2010 at 2 p.m. in a new location. This year’s event will take place at the Sedgwick County Extension Building at the corner of 21st Street West and Ridge Road. I received notes from two readers within minutes of each […]
Panda Express Grand Opening Deal
Denise Neil’s blog, Dining with Denise, is worth following whether you’re a Wichita foodie or you just like to eat! While perusing the posts, I found out that Panda Express is offering a special deal when it opens Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010. For all the details, click the link to go to Neil’s blog post […]
Hogwarts Hullabaloo at Wichita Public Library
Wear a Harry Potter costume to the Hogwarts Hullabaloo on Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at the Central branch of the Wichita Public Library. The event, for kids ages 8-11, starts at 7 p.m. and features games, quizzes, and other Harry Potter themed activities. For more information, visit the Wichita Public Library events page or call […]