Moms Get in Free at Lake Afton Observatory this Weekend
Moms and grandmas get in free to Lake Afton Public Observatory Friday and Saturday when accompanied by a paying child. (See regular admission prices below.) Celebrate Mother’s Day a little bit early. Bring her to Lake Afton Public Observatory tonight and mom (grandma too!) will get free admission when accompanied by a paying child. (See […]
Moms Are Free at Sedgwick County Zoo
Related: The big BIG list of Mothers Day specials in Wichita And they also get free admission on Mother’s Day, May 9, 2010, when they’re accompanied by a paying child! 😀 For more information, visit the Sedgwick County Zoo calendar. Sedgwick County Zoo 5555 Zoo Blvd. 316-266-8386 Mother’s Day hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 […]
Here it is! Win Two Tickets to See Star Wars in Concert at INTRUST Bank Arena
Star Wars in Concert is coming to INTRUST Bank Arena on May 22, 2010. I know you would love to win tickets to the show, right? That’s great because Wichita on the Cheap is giving away 2 tickets a family 4-pack of tickets to the 6:30 p.m. show in a random drawing to an email […]
Cheap Seats at PBR in Wichita
Friday night it’s time to put on your cowboy hats (or headgear of choice) and go see the Professional Bull Riders Association Invitational at INTRUST Bank Arena. Get group discounts for the pricier tickets–$4 off EACH ticket priced regularly at $82, $62 or $42–when you purchase 10 or more, or get a bird’s eye view […]
First Friday Music Crawl
Don’t miss May’s First Friday Music Crawl on May 7, 2010. Once again the event will kick off at 6 p.m. at the Old Town Farm and Art Market and continue throughout the evening until 10 p.m. at various establishments in Old Town. For a complete list of the bands and performance locations, visit the […]
Free Heartland Miniature Horse Club Wichita Classic
Come see approximately 150 registered miniature horses as they compete in the Heartland Miniature Horse Club Wichita Classic. It’s open to the public and admission is free. The show will be held at the Kansas Coliseum on Saturday, May 1st and Sunday, May 2nd, and it looks like the event begins at 8 a.m. each […]
Free Outdoor Band Concert at Friends
The Friends University Concert Band will join the Senseney Music Community Band for an outdoor concert and old fashioned ice cream social to benefit Youth Horizons. Bring your blanket or lawn chair along with a little money for ice cream Sunday, May 2nd at 3 p.m. The concert will be in the Rose Window Plaza, which is […]
KANZA Days in Winfield
KANZA Days begin tonight in dowtown Winfield. For a $3 button, you can enjoy a weekend full of family activities including a craft fair, pony rides, backyard grill competition, live entertainment, and a parade. For more information, visit the City of Winfield website or see the KANZA Days schedule of events.
Free, 3rd Annual Orpheum Car Show
Get free admission to the 3rd annual Orpheum Car Show on Sunday, May 2nd, from 1-5 p.m. Classic cars, muscle cars, and antique cars will be on display and competing for top honors. (The “Best in Show” winner will automatically receive entry in the 2010 Black Top Nationals in August.) It should be a great […]
Botanica Plant and Book Sale
Botanica is selling a variety of plants, shrubs, annuals, perennials, vegetables and herbs at its second-annual Plant and Book Sale Friday and Saturday, April 23 and 24, 2010. Some of the plants were grown right at Botanica; all were hand-picked by them to work well in Kansas gardens. According to the website, the prices are […]
Discounts for Walking with Dinosaurs
It’s been great fun seeing the response to the Walking with Dinosaurs giveaway here at Wichita on the Cheap. I love reading the enthusiasm in all the entries, and you all have perfectly valid reasons to win! Except I’m not picking–I will leave that job up to the unfeeling, blank-hearted computers to randomly choose. And […]
Tax-Day Treat: 15% off PF Changs on April 15
Tax day is a good day for restaurants to give away food or offer big discounts. (They’re probably thinking of the big deduction they’ll get next year, as they should.) But sadly, I could only find ONE restaurant in Wichita that has an April 15th special. PF Changs at the Waterfront in Wichita is offering […]
Meet Baby T-Rex from Walking with Dinosaurs
I’ve personally gotten several requests for discounts to the show Walking with Dinosaurs, which is coming to INTRUST Bank Arena April 21-25, 2010. I’m working on it, but until I find something, I thought you might enjoy this really cool event: Tomorrow, Wednesday, April 7, you can meet Baby T-Rex from Walking With Dinosaurs for […]
Free Easter Egg Hunt at Wichita Ice Center
Kids ages 1 through 12 are invited to participate in a free Easter Egg Hunt at the Wichita Ice Center on Saturday, April 3, 2010 between 10:30 a.m. and noon. There will be other Easter-themed activities during this time (including a visit from the Easter Bunny), followed by a public skate session at regular admission […]
Happy 1st Anniversary, First Friday!
I can’t believe it’s been a year since I saw an announcement on Twitter about the very first First Friday Music Crawl in Wichita. The monthly event seemed to gather support rapidly–and what’s not to love? The first Friday of every month, live bands perform in various businesses throughout Old Town. Most of the clubs […]
Free Admission Loony Bin Comedy Club
Sunday night the Loony Bin Comedy Club is rocking the blues with D.C. Malone and Vinny from Sleepy Truckers. Admission is free, but call for reservations. Loony Bin Comedy Club 6140 East 21st Street Wichita, KS 67208 316-618-HAHA (4242) Free Admission: Sunday, March 28, 2010, 9 – 11 p.m. (You must have ID to enter, regardless […]
Yappy Days Only $2 for Kids
Yappy Days are here again. Tomorrow (Saturday, March 27) is the 8th annual Yappy Days at the Kansas Coliseum Pavilion II. Bring your dog and the kids for a fun-filled day of activities, information, and treats. Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for kids ages 5-12, and it appears that dogs get in free. 🙂 […]
Free College Class Day at Butler CC
Here’s your opportunity to get a free college education–at least for a day. Butler County Community College is hosting a Free College Class Day, Saturday, March 27, 2010 at the El Dorado, Andover, Council Grove, and Marion campuses. The line-up looks really amazing with classes on serious topics like starting and running a business to […]
Free Home Remodeling Clinic & Pizza
It’s spring, which means it’s time to take care of those projects around the house. Get expert remodeling advice at Star Lumber’s “Pizza with the Pros” education series. Each seminar will be taught by a professional remodeler with tips and hints about home repair. Free pizza will be available at each event. The series kicks […]
Congratulations to Melissa Smith!
She won 2 tickets to see Bon Jovi in concert from Wichita on the Cheap and INTRUST Bank Arena. Way to go, Melissa! Thanks to everyone who participated in the trivia contest. You all must be Bon Jovi experts, because everyone answered correctly. The winning entry was chosen at random as I explained in the […]
Free Tickets to KS Acoustic Arts Concert
Kansas Acoustic Arts Association is giving away 20 free tickets to its next concert featuring the Mudbugs and the Medicine River Boys March 18th at 7pm. Here’s how to get the free ticket: Be among the first to “Share” the Facebook post with your friends, or “Re-tweet” it on Twitter, then let them know you […]
Dog Day Afternoon at Exploration Place
Exploration Place kicks off its spring/summer series of outdoor events on the first day of spring break with Dog Day Afternoon. Admission is free. Show up with Fido at the Entrance Plaza between 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. for a dog-themed afternoon, with EP’s Ready Vet Go exhibit, talks from local experts on pet care and […]
$10 Admission to Winter Jam 2010
Billed as Christian music’s largest annual tour, Winter Jam 2010 is coming to Intrust Bank Arena on March 21, 2010. Admission is $10 at the door. No advance tickets are sold, and seating is first-come, first-served. Featured artists include Newsboys, Third Day, Newsong, Tenth Avenue North, Fireflight, MIKESCHAIR, Robert Pierre, Revive, and speaker Tony Nolan. […]
Superstar Barbie Special $3
In celebration of her birthday on March 9, SuperStar Barbie in stores for the special price of $3. The promotion is good for one week only, between March 6 – 13, 2010. SuperStar Barbie is a remake of the 1977 blonde bombshell with a pink dress, feather boa, and a pop-in “diamond” ring. If that’s […]
Free Movie at the Murdock Theatre
If you enjoy French films, you might like the Murdock Theatre’s Friday film, Delicatessen (by the same director as Ame Lie). The regular admission price is $5 (and includes a complimentary fur coat to wear during the performance–really!), but you can get in for free on Friday, March 5, 2010. Here’s how: Fan Murdock Theatre […]