Two deals on horseback riding lessons from Wichita Riding Academy
Whoa, Nelly! Wichita Riding Academy is offering two different holiday specials on horseback riding lessons. This is a really rare deal, as they normally don’t offer discounts, so this is your opportunity. Riding lessons are the next best thing to getting a pony! The Wichita Riding Academy is in Derby, Kansas, near Greenwich and 39th. […]
Holiday Pop-up Party with Wichita Festivals
Tuesday after work, head over to Revolutsia (the new shopping center made out of shipping containers) for a popup party from Wichita Festivals. The party will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 18, 2018. You’ll get to see “Admiral Claus,” do some holiday crafts, enjoy hot chocolate and s’mores, and participate in a […]
Free and Inexpensive Places to Play Tabletop Board Games in Wichita, KS
Tabletop board games are such a classic way to unplug and bond with family and friends! But these days you don’t have to stay home to enjoy them – you can join others in the community on a board game night. Who knows, you may learn a new game or even meet a new friend! […]
Is a telescope on your gift list? Try before you buy at Lake Afton Public Observatory’s Show & Tell Night
This is so cool! Lake Afton Public Observatory is going to have a Show & Tell night where you can come and look at a variety of different telescopes (including their huge 16″ telescope, of course)! This is a great idea for anyone who has a telescope on their holiday wish-list. With Black Friday coming […]
Places to Play Pinball in Wichita
Sometimes I just want to get out and try something new. I get stuck in a rut. I think I may have found that “something new” to do that’s both fun and entertaining but not too exhausting. Pinball! I know what you’re thinking: pinball? The game we played at the arcades and movie theaters […]
Fond Farewell to Lawrence-Dumont Stadium
Wichita will bid farewell to its Lawrence-Dumont Stadium with a FREE event on Saturday, October 13, 2018. The City of Wichita Park & Recreation department will host the farewell event from 2:30-9 p.m. Take a Seat Update: If you want to buy a seat – like, literally take home a seat from Lawrence-Dumont Stadium – […]
Save $2 on tickets to Night of the Living Zoo
UPDATE: It doesn’t look like the zoo is going to have Night of the Living Zoo in 2019. Here’s a link to the Boo at Zoo event happening on October 26 and 27. Save $2 per ticket on admission to Night of the Living Zoo when you purchase them in advance. Night of the Living […]
Dog and Family Day at Lawrence Dumont Stadium
Does your pooch need a playdate? Do the kids need some fun and free time? City of Wichita Park & Recreation is hosting a Dog and Family Day at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium on October 6. Thanks to reader Tori for letting me know about this event! They’ll have food trucks, a pop-up dog park, and a […]
FREE Young Eagles Flights for Kids Ages 8-17 in Wichita, KS and Vicinity
Does your child have his or her head in the clouds? Now the rest of their body can join them on a FREE flight designed just for kids. For more than 25 years, the EAA Young Eagles program has been giving children ages 8-17 the opportunity to fly for FREE. According to the website, “It’s the only […]
Family Latin Concert Series at Botanica
Do something Fantástico with your family this Fall! Celebrate Latino culture with a weekly concert in the Children’s Garden Meadow. This four night-concert series, every Thursday from Sept. 13th-Oct. 4th presents a soundscape of live Latin music and local folk dancers. Find the ‘Frida’ in a different garden each Thursday night for a festive prize! […]
Midian Shrine Circus
This October will be the 80th anniversary of the Shrine Circus in Wichita. The circus will be held at Hartman Arena Friday through Sunday, October 5, 6, and 7, 2018. The circus is a fundraiser for Midian Shrine Center, which is involved with many projects in the community and the Shriners Hospitals for Children. Kids […]
Tree-Climbing Championship at Oak Park Labor Day weekend
The City of Wichita Park & Recreation department will sponsor the 2018 North American Open Masters (NOAM) tree climbing championship this weekend at Oak Park. NAOM is a modern tree climbing competition that’s designed to demonstrate safe work practices in arboriculture as well as the art of tree-climbing. The competition features 40 of the best climbers […]
$1 off admission on opening weekend of Klausmeyer Pumpkin Patch
Klausmeyer Dairy Farm and Pumpkin Patch will open for the Fall 2018 season on September 15, 2018, and they’re offering an admission discount for you all weekend! This is a working dairy farm with lots of extra fun things for visitors to do in the fall. They have a real pumpkin patch where you can […]
Events at Wichita Sports Forum Aviate
The Wichita Sports Forum is a multi-sport facility and indoor trampoline park located in East Wichita. They host a variety of sport open courts and jumping activities. Most of which, are open to the public. They also have a variety of sports leagues that you can sign up for. Junior Flight for Pre-K & […]
Farms, Forks & 4-H Festival at Sedgwick County Extension
Get ready for a family friendly day of food, farms and 4-H. K-State Research and Extension for Sedgwick County will host its annual Farms, Forks & 4-H Festival from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 25. Katharine Elder, chef and owner of Elderslie Farm, will be the guest chef and will offer a […]
Free concert and food truck event in Goddard
The City of Goddard is hosting a fun evening of food trucks and live music in Linear Park this fall. Kansas native and Voice contestant Kaleigh Glanton will perform! Kaleigh is one of the few singers who received a four-chair turnaround on NBC’s The Voice television show. If you haven’t seen the show, performers must […]
50% off tickets to select performances of Disney’s The Little Mermaid at Music Theatre of Wichita!
Wow, just wow. This is a great deal and one I know a lot of people are going to love! Music Theater of Wichita has a special 50% off ticket discount to two performances of Disney’s The Little Mermaid this summer! The two performances are Friday, August 17 and Saturday, August 18, both at 8 […]
Make your mark on Augustino Brewing Company this summer
This is kind of a fun thing – it’s a wall of community art inside a local restaurant that you can be a part of! Have you been to Augustino Brewing Company yet? The relatively new craft beer place also serves coffee and food in a comfortable, rustic modern west Wichita location. Check out Events […]
Incredibles 2 at the Starlite Drive In
It’s here! Incredibles 2 has been a reeeeaaaallly long time in coming, but it will finally be in theaters this weekend. (The first time we watched it with our kids; this time we can watch with our grandkids. Yeah, that’s a long time to wait for a sequel. 😀 ) The official release date on the […]
#AmpedinAndover with Terri Clark and Little Texas – Andover Summer Concert Series
Woot! We have another amazing summer concert to look forward to at the brand new CapFed Amphitheater in Andover’s Central Park. Country superstars Terri Clark and Little Texas will perform at the Amphitheater on July 21, 2018! Tickets start at just $10 for general admission on the lawn. Get Tickets About the Concert Terri […]
Free patriotic concert at new Andover amphitheater
The planned uses for the new amphitheater in Andover Central Park included not only putting on great summer concerts, but also providing a place for terrific community productions too. So far, they have scheduled four ticketed summer concerts (all free or low-cost), a Ballet in the Park performance, and now they have yet another free […]
FREE nostalgic movie screenings at the Advanced Learning Library
The BRAND NEW Advanced Learning Library in Wichita opens on June 16, and I am really excited to see it. And they’ve already got some free movie days scheduled for this summer! The new library is in Delano, at the corner of McLean and 2nd Street. The actual address is 711 W. 2nd Street. Join […]
Goddard Library Family Movie Days
Enjoy a free Family Movie Day at the public library in Goddard, Kansas this summer! The Goddard Public Library has a full schedule of fun kids’ and family activities (including some really cool ones for teens, so check them out). Among their summer events, they have several Family Movie Days! These are great classic musical […]
Children’s concerts at area libraries this week
Wichita on the Cheap reader Kate shared these events with us on our Facebook page. Her friend Will Parker from San Antonio, Texas, will be in the Wichita area performing high-energy, fun songs from his new Animal Maniac CD. Kate says Will’s music is for kids ages 0-100! He’ll be performing this week at the […]
Free orchestra concert from Vance Music
Students and staff of Vance Music will host a free Orchestra Day performance at Mt. Vernon Church this month. The concert is open to the public and will include both classical and pop music conducted by Dr. Mark Laycock. This is a family-friendly event and free, although donations will be accepted to help offset expenses. […]