Wichita on the Cheap

Live the Good Life for Less & Never Miss a Deal

Botanica the Wichita Garden Tulip Festival

Make plans to attend Botanica’s Tulip Festival every day from March 27 to April 26, 2026. This is a Wichita Spring tradition for all ages. It is the perfect spring event to get families and friends outside to experience the gardens and enjoy beautiful spring blooms during the week, and on the weekends, they will have […]

The Wichita Explore Card – Save $2 on admission to many Wichita area attractions

One of our favorite Wichita “coupons” is back again this year! Get a discount on admission to several great Wichita-area attractions with the FREE Wichita Explore Card.  If you plan to visit any Wichita museums or attractions where you don’t have a membership, take advantage of the Visit Wichita (Wichita Convention and Visitors Bureau) Explore […]

Valentine’s Day in Wichita: Events and Date Ideas 2026

Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Wichita with one of the many special events, or we have some suggestions on what to do on Valentine’s Day in Wichita, and you can even find Valentine’s Day freebies and deals here in Wichita. Whenever you celebrate, this day or week is about being sweet to those you love, and […]

Wichita Restaurant Specials, day by day

Wichita Restaurant Specials

It’s been a long time coming, but if you’re wondering where to find dinner specials tonight, we have you covered! Here is our much-requested guide to daily Wichita restaurant specials. You’ll find food and drink deals for every day of the week, giving you lots of options for eating out on the cheap! And we’re […]

Free and Cheap Summer Fun for Kids in Wichita

Welcome to our kids’ guide to summer!  Below are some ideas of inexpensive summer fun with kids in Wichita – summer activities for kids, fun things to do, and family-friendly ideas that will help keep them busy and happy all summer long. Our guide has tons of ideas for summer family outings, summer events, and […]

Sunflower Summer App

The Sunflower Summer app is back for 2025! Good work, Kansas. Thanks to funding approved by the Kansas Legislature for another year, Kansas families will be able to get free admission to many Kansas attractions again. However,despite the enormous popularity of Sunflower Summer, its future is not at all certain, so we should continue to […]

$5 Admission to Botanica in January & February

Botanica $5 January and February

If it’s frosty or mild outside, don’t forget about the winter discount at Botanica. Typically, Botanica runs a deal in January & February where you can get a discount on admission. Botanica will maintain its regular hours, offering admission for just $5 per person! This is a DEAL! Botanica is NOT running this deal for […]

The Bethlehem Experience

Experience the sights and sounds of Bethlehem, and enjoy some fun, hands-on activities with your family as you walk through our live, reenactment of the town marketplace. Then warm up indoors with cookies, hot chocolate and family photos before you enjoy an exciting, twenty minute stage production, highlighting the events leading up to the birth […]