Kid-Friendly Attractions in Wichita
Wichita has so many wonderful things to do for kids. Here is a collection of just a few of the kid-friendly attractions in Wichita. We really could just keep going and going… So what are you waiting for? Start checking these places off your list and see what Wichita has to offer for kid-friendly family […]
Nomar Eatz Foodie Event in Nomar Plaza Wichita
Nomar Eatz is a FREE event that highlights local foods. It is an outdoor celebration of local foodies, food trucks, caterers, packaged goods vendors, and produce sellers. This event is free to attend but you will want to come hungry and bring cash for food. Normar Eats aims to create a unique and heartfelt event […]
Nature Pop Exhibit at Botanica
Botanica, the Wichita Gardens’ new exhibit, is called Nature Pop. This traveling exhibit will be on display here in Wichita starting May 18, 2024. It features a series of nature-inspired sculptures built entirely with over 850,000 LEGO bricks. You will see big, big, colorful sculptures throughout the 20-acre garden, and the best part is that […]
Football in the Park: Naftzger Park in Wichita
Naftzger Park in downtown Wichita is the ultimate destination for Kansas City Chiefs fans looking to catch the excitement of every game. Football at The Park broadcasts each Chiefs game until November 24 on the Naftzer Park big screen, perfect for cheering on the team with fellow fans. – NO details yet for 2025! I […]
Hotel at Old Town Discount for Wichita on the Cheap Readers
Are you looking to escape the everyday routine and explore something new? Hotel at Old Town has partnered with us to help promote Staycations in the City we all love. Experience Wichita in a new way by making a vacation out of our hometown. You can have a blast without leaving the city with great […]
Back to School Haircuts for $5 at Paul Mitchell School
Get Ready for school with a fresh new look at Paul Mitchell Hair School. They are offering $5 haircuts for all K-12 students and teachers. It’s the perfect opportunity to start the school year with a fresh style. We also have some other back-to-school tips on how to save in general, how to save on back-to-school clothes, […]
Tanganyika Wildlife Park Birthday Deal: Discounted Admission
We love to celebrate, especially when there is a deal! Tanganyika Wildlife Park in Goddard, Kansas is having a 16th birthday special. In honor of the birthday, admission will be $16 from August 7-9, 2024 where you can come and enjoy the splash park, special discounts, and of course the animals. You will need to […]
Fall Consignment Sales in Wichita
When we’re paying pennies for school supplies in an effort to get ready for back to school, it only makes sense to try to save on the bigger-ticket items too. Wichita has a number of great consignment sales that will help you do just that. See the list of 2024 Fall consignment sales in Wichita […]
FREE Family Board Game Nights at Sedgwick County Extension
Need something fun (and free) to do with the kids? Bonding Through Board Games is a FREE family board game event held at the Sedgwick County Extension Center. Even if you regularly play board games with the family, these free events will give you an opportunity to try new games, meet new people, and do […]
Free Pizza for those in Need in Wichita from Blaze Pizza
Local restaurant Blaze Pizza is offering free pizza to those in need. Posted On Facebook from Sterling James from Blaze Pizza Wichita: My name is Sterling James, and I am the operating partner of your locally-owned Blaze Pizza Franchise. We bought this restaurant and took over operations in late 2019, immediately before a global pandemic, […]
How to Save Money on Back to School Clothes
As the first day of school is approaching, its time for back-to-school clothes shopping. Don’t get sucked into the back-to-school shopping hype and buy the stuff you don’t need. Stick to your list! We hope everyone has a great start to the year. Here are some tips to help you look good while also keeping […]
Summer Olympics 2024: Kansas Athletes and Fun Facts
The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris will showcase the best athletes across the world with events hosted at iconic venues like the Eiffel Tower. New sports like breakdancing will make their debut while traditional events continue. Over 10,000 athletes from around the globe will compete for gold at the Summer Olympics. Among them are nearly […]
Tanganyika Wildlife Park All-Inclusive Changes Starting in 2025
Tanganyika Wildlife Park will offer an extraordinary, all-inclusive adventure starting in 2025 right here in the Wichita metro area. With exclusive local discounts, residents can enjoy unparalleled animal interactions, unlimited food and drink, and a host of unique experiences at a fraction of the cost. This is more than just a day at the park—it’s […]
Free Frosty at Wendy’s for National Ice Cream Month
For a limited time, Wendy’s is celebrating National Ice Cream Month with a FREE small Frosty. From July 1 to 7, 2024, you can get a FREE small Frosty with a minimum $5 purchase at participating locations. To get the deal, you have to order through the Wendy’s app This summer, the fast-food chain has […]
Groupons for Great Wolf Lodge Kansas City
Groupon currently has deals for a popular family attraction in Kansas City: The Great Wolf Lodge. This deal is for your room and waterpark. They have 38,000-square-foot indoor water park. Splashy rides such as the Howling Wolf, a toboggan-style water slide, and a winding lazy river surround the park’s iconic hub. They even have a […]
Visit Botanica for FREE this Summer
Botanica is one of our favorite attractions in Wichita, and we are very excited that they are participating in the 2024 Kansas Tourism Sunflower Summer program. The program is designed to give affordable access to attractions across the state. With this program, you can visit Botanica for FREE from May 25 – August 11, 2024! […]
Free Wichita Bus Rides for Youth: Summer Ride Program
The Summer Ride Program allows kids to ride FREE on Wichita buses this summer. The Ride program participants may enjoy unlimited free rides on all regular Wichita Transit bus routes. Wichita Transit provides a safe, reliable, and easy-to-use bus service throughout the City of Wichita. From May 25 through August 31, 2024, youth 18 years […]
Kansas Road Trips & Scenic Drives
Now is a great time to explore natural areas near us here in Wichita by taking a nice scenic drive with the family. Over the past couple of years, we’ve been writing about fantastic places to see in our Kansas Road Trips series. I thought it would be a good time to reshare these since […]
ICT River Rides: Boat on the Arkansas River
Did you know you can ride a Boat down the Arkansas River with ICT River Rides? Thats right! Enjoy the beautiful river view, the iconic Keeper of the Plains, and downtown Wichita from a pontoon boat. This is a unique thing to do in Wichita and a summertime bucket list. Unfortunately, ICT River Rides at this […]
Scheels Wichita
Scheels Wichita is open at Town East Square. What is Shceels? It’s a sports retailer with so much more. They have a 16,000-gallon saltwater aquarium, candy shop, a wildlife mountain, arcade games, and great shopping. I have been to the one in Kansas City and LOVED it. It’s a one-stop shop with so much to […]
Botanica Accepts SNAP for $3 Entry
Botanica has joined Museums for All, a signature access program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and administered by the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM), to encourage people of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly and build lifelong museum-going habits. The program supports those receiving food assistance (SNAP) benefits, allowing anyone with […]
Evolve: City of Wichita Activity Guide for Summer
The weather is turning warmer, and Summer is around the corner. Are you looking for things to do in Wichita this Summer? How about finding a hobby, picking up another career, improving your fitness or helping your kids learn something new? Maybe you’d like to make some friends who share your interests? The City of […]
50th Anniversary of The Keeper of the Plains
The Keeper of the Plains is turning 50 years old. Join the Party for the People to celebrate 50 years of the Wichita icon on May 18, 2024. This is a free, family-friendly celebration where you can expect to see a powwow, mesmerizing Native performances, free museum admission, captivating Native youth and adult art exhibits, […]
Wichita Gem and Mineral Show
The 70th annual Wichita Gem & Mineral Show will showcase Unbelievable Rocks, Minerals, and Fossils again this year! The show is April 26-28, 2024 at the Cessna Activity Center, 2744 George Washington Blvd. in Wichita. Tickets are only $5 at the door for adults, and kids age 12 and younger get in for only $1 […]
Bricktopia Exhibit at Exploration Place
Exploration Place has a new exhibit for 2024 called Bricktopia, which will have three exhibits from January 26 – to May 5, 2024. Participants can spark the imaginations of their little builders and environmental enthusiasts alike as they explore, create, and inspire together in the magical world of Bricktopia. I’m equally enthusiastic about this exhibit […]