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 […]
Answer 5 questions, get entered to win 2 Tickets to Bon Jovi concert!
All you have to do is answer 5 questions correctly and you’ll be entered to win 2 tickets to see Bon Jovi in concert at INTRUST Bank Arena on March 11, 2010. So start thinking about who you’ll bring with you when you go to the Bon Jovi concert on Thursday night, and brush up […]
Free Jazz Series at Fisch Haus
The schedule for the 2010 Jazz Series at Fisch Haus has been announced. Four Tuesday nights in March: March 2 – Aaron Newton March 9 – Distortion Folk March 16 – Jared Brickman Trio March 23 – Kit Craig Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and concerts start at 8 p.m. The concerts are free and […]
Free Museum Admission to Bank of America Cardholders
As part of its Museums on Us program, Bank of America is offering its cardholders free admission to the Wichita Art Museum on the first full weekend of every month. All you need is a valid photo ID and a Bank of America/Merrill Lynch card to get one admission free. The first weekend of the […]
1/2 off the Entertainment Book
I’m way too frugal to pay full price for anything, including the Entertainment Book, so this deal caught my attention. I thought you might want to know about it too. Especially with Spring Break coming up for the Wichita area schools. You probably know that the Entertainment Book has coupons that save you up to […]
USAF Falconaires Present Free Big Band Jazz Concert
Thursday night at Century II Concert Hall, enjoy traditional and contemporary big band jazz performed by the U.S. Air Force Academy Band. The Falconaires is an 18-member jazz group consisting of full-time, active-duty military personnel that has performed at the prestigious national and international music events such as the Clearwater (that would be Florida) Jazz […]
Free Square Dance Lessons w/Free Lunch
This is an old post from 2010, but square dance lessons are still available for $30 – the free lunch is still included! Swing your partner do-si-do with free square dancing lessons from the Circle 8 Square Dance Club. In 5 lessons, you’ll know your promenade from your allemande well enough to have fun at […]
Free Pretzel Saturday at Auntie Anne’s
Saturday is free pretzel day at Auntie Anne’s. Stop by between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to get either a free original or cinnamon and sugar pretzel. Limit one per person. Wichita has Auntie Anne’s locations inside Town East and Town West malls. Think you’ll forget? Go to www.freepretzelday.com to sign up for a wake-up […]
$39.99 Special at Capitol Plaza Hotel in Topeka
The capital folks at Capitol Plaza Hotel in Topeka have resolved to offer one weekend every month (for the whole year) at a phenomenal (we would call it cheap!) rate. This month, the deal is good February 18-21, 2010. Stay Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday night, or all of them, for only $39.99 per night. […]
Standby Seating for Free Aaron Tippin Concert
The free “Valentines for Veterans” concert tonight (Monday, Feb. 15) at the Cotillion featuring Aaron Tippin is sold out, but you may still be able to get in if you show up at the door. As space is available, they will seat additional people on a first come, first served basis. Just show up by […]
See Plastic Musik perform live
Tonight at the CAC theater inside the Rhatigan Student Center on the WSU campus, see the unusual percussion group, Plastic Musik, perform live. Check out this YouTube video to see the kind of music they can make with plastic instruments–it’s really cool. YouTube Axel F (Crazy Frog) Plastic Musik Event Date: Monday, February 15, 2010 […]
Save $3 on Tickets to Sesame Street Live
In addition to providing tickets for winners of Wichita on the Cheap’s “1-2-3 Imagine!” giveaway, the folks at Sesame Street live are offering discounted admission to readers of Wichita on the Cheap. Elmo and Friends are coming to Wichita to put on the musical show, “1-2-3 Imagine!” The show will be at INTRUST Bank Arena […]
Enter to Win a Family 4-pack of tickets to Sesame Street Live
The deadline for entries has come and gone, but you can still get discounted tickets to Sesame Street Live. Save $3 per ticket with a special code from Wichita on the Cheap.
$25 for a 50-minute massage at Heritage College
Want a great way to say “I appreciate you” without breaking the bank? Heritage College-Wichita Campus offers inexpensive professional massages by its students. A 50-minute massage is only $25! It is too late to book a massage for this week, according to Anna, one of the massage clinic’s instructors at Heritage. But gift certificates are […]