4th graders (and their families) can get in free to National Parks
Do you have a fourth grader this year? “Every Kid in a Park” is an annual program of the U.S. government that provides free passes to National Parks for fourth grade students. The program was established to allow fourth graders and their families to discover our wildlife, resources, and history for free on America’s public […]
FREE Grape Stomp at Grace Hill Winery
Have you ever wanted to stomp grapes just like Lucille Ball on I Love Lucy? Now your dreams can become reality. Grace Hill Winery is hosting a grape stomp on Saturday, October 5, 2019 from noon to 6 pm. Starting at noon, you can help pick the secondary growth grapes in the vineyard. These are the extra […]
Wichita Birthday Freebies for Kids
Birthday Freebies aren’t just for grownups. Now kids can get in on the fun! Here are some of our favorite local and nationwide birthday freebies to sign your kids up for. Some of these are treats at restaurants, others are fun activities or nice little gifts! NEW! The Alley Indoor Entertainment: If you sign your kids […]
Boundless Playground at Sedgwick County Park opens newly renovated areas
On September 19, Sedgwick County will open NEW fun play areas in the Sunrise Boundless Playscapes playground area. Related: Best Parks and Playgrounds in and around Wichita Our family has been watching for news of this opening, because we’ve seen the new areas under construction and they look like fun! The boundless playground at Sedgwick […]
$5 admission for last day of Nature Connects at Botanica
Be sure to get to Botanica on Thursday evening, September 19 from 6-8 p.m., if you want to see the LEGO-sculpture exhibit called Nature Connects. Artist Sean Kenney makes nature-themed sculptures from the tiny building bricks. The exhibit opened at Botanica in May this year. The pictures I’ve seen look amazing! Thursday is the last […]
Beauties and Beasts 5th Anniversary Bash
Local animal rescue organization Beauties and Beasts will celebrate its 5th anniversary in Wichita with a big party. The Beauties 5th Anniversary Bash and Family Carnival will be held at WAVE venue on September 28, 2019. It will be a family-friendly event open to all ages. They’ll have carnival games, prizes, face-painting, a cake walk, […]
Midwest Dogfest
A popular social event for dogs and their people in Wichita! Midwest Dogfest will be held October 12, 2019 at Chisholm Trail Pet Resort. Admission is $5. Bring your well-behaved and vaccinated pets for some fun, off-leash play. There will also be shopping, a silent auction, adult beverages, food trucks, canine demos, and other fun […]
Kansas Road Trip Travel Essentials
From the Flint Hills to the sunflower fields, the waterfalls to the spectacular sunsets and beyond, Kansas is a beautiful state. There is so much to see and explore! One of the great things about our state is that so much of it has been kept in its natural state or close to it. […]
Quick, easy and inexpensive lunch: Jalapeno Chicken Pita Pockets recipe
Here at Wichita on the Cheap, we’re already getting into saving on back-to-school stuff. And one of the big, big challenges when school starts is having inexpensive (but nutritious) lunches and breakfasts for the family ready to go. We all have to eat, but who has time to make breakfasts and lunches on a school […]
Family Movie Nights at Haysville Pool
Cool off with a summer movie at the pool! Join the Haysville Rec Center and the Haysville City Pool for some FREE in-pool (or poolside) entertainment on Family Movie Nights. Bring a raft to float on and/or chairs and blankets. Haysville Pool Family Movie Night schedule On Friday, July 26, they’ll show Aquaman from 8:50 […]
Free community block parties around Wichita
This is the season for neighborhood and community block parties in the Wichita area. We’ve found several events around town that are free and open to neighbors and friends. Some of these have a back-to-school theme, while others simply celebrate the end of summer or beginning of fall. Browse our list and find an event […]
Free & cheap Wichita date ideas
Whether you’re single or married, going out on a date can be expensive – especially if you only think in terms of the traditional “dinner and a show” type date night. (Love is grand, but should it really cost a grand to spend some quality time with your sweetie?) What follows are Wichita date ideas that […]
Moon landing anniversary events at Lake Afton Public Observatory
The volunteers at Lake Afton Public Observatory invite you to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing with special activities and presentations every Friday and Saturday in the month of July. These are family-friendly and budget-friendly events. Admission to the observatory is $8 for adults, $4 for youth, or $20 for the […]
Tanganyika Independence Day deal: 1/4 off admission
If you don’t already have a membership, here’s a rare opportunity to get a discount on admission to Tanganyika Wildlife Park in Goddard! On July 4, Tanganyika is celebrating Independence Day with 1/4 off the regular admission price. Since adult admission is $19.99, that’s just a penny under $5 off! Tanganyika is a wonderful park […]
Maize High Solar Fest 2019
It’s time to celebrate! Come help Maize High School celebrate the installation of their new solar panels. Get a close up look at the solar panels in action! In addition, Jace Wilbert and his band, The J Antone Quartet, will play. There will also be free face painting, a Sedgwick County fire truck, and an […]
ICT Pop-Up Urban Park Lunch Concerts: The Ronald Musekura Band
Listen to The Ronald Musekura Band joyfully play Swahili/Gospel music over the lunch hour. Join them for a free concert and grab lunch from the food trucks at the ICT Pop-Up Urban Park on Friday, June 21 from 12 p.m.-1 p.m. This event is sponsored by Vibrant ICT by Prairie Muses in collaboration with the […]
Chuck E. Cheese Tokens for Grades
Here’s a way to celebrate the end of the school year. Chuck E. Cheese wants to reward your kids for their good grades with its Super Student Award. Fill out the award certificate for each student or bring in your child’s report card and Chuck E. Cheese will give them tokens for good […]
FREE movie or video game rental at Family Video for each A on the report card and free pizza at Marco’s Pizza
Free Movies It’s back! Family Video stores are rewarding kids with good grades. Throughout the month of June, a final grade of “A” (or equivalent) earned in core courses by students in kindergarten through college (cool!) will be rewarded with a FREE overnight movie or game rental. Just bring in a final report card […]
Free children’s music theater at ICT Popup Park
What a great morning activity with the kids! The ICT Popup Park will be the location for free mini theater acts for kids this summer. Related: Free and cheap summer fun for kids in Wichita KS Talented kids from The Studio voice coaching school will perform classic Disney songs. Kids will be able to sing […]
Kansas Critters at the Riverside Park “Zoo”
Naturalists from the Great Plains Nature Center will be at the Kansas Wildlife Exhibit in Riverside Park (also known by locals as the Riverside Park Zoo) on Fridays during the lunch hour this summer to talk about Kansas Critters. They’ll feed the animals and you’ll get an up-close encounter with some Kansas wildlife! Visit the […]
Free parent/caregiver education class from National Alliance on Mental Illness
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is offering a FREE class for parents or caregivers of children who show signs of struggling with mental health symptoms. The free class begins on June 2 and will be held at West Heights United Methodist Church in west Wichita. You will need to register in advance. Below […]
Argonia Days festival
Argonia Days, a small town festival in Kansas, is back on the calendar for 2021. The small town about 45 minutes southwest of Wichita has announced its list of events for the 2021 Argonia Days get together. Included is the citywide garage sale in Argonia. The fun begins with a parade in the morning. Vendor […]
Kids to Parks Day
Kids to Parks Day is an annual “National Day of Outdoor Play” on the third Saturday of May, which was established by the National Park Trust in an effort to help kids and families get out and enjoy their local, state, and national parks. This nationwide celebration was launched in May of 2011. Each year, […]
Starlite Drive-In Grand Reopening
Join in the celebration as the Starlite Drive-In movie theater in Wichita holds its official grand re-opening event this Friday, April 5, 2019. Lots of fun activities for the whole family are planned, like a ribbon cutting ceremony, fun and games, and a great night of movies under the stars. Admission will be regular price, […]
Fish Tales Storytime at the WATER Center
On the second Tuesday of every month the Wichita WATER Center hosts Fish Tales Storytime. The program is free and designed for pre-Kindergarten-age kids, but everyone is welcome to attend. Related: The Ultimate List of Free Story Times in Wichita Fish Tales Storytimes begin at 10 a.m. Admission to the WATER Center is always free. […]