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. […]
Free monthly LEGO Club at the Haysville Library
The Haysville Community Library offers a free, once-per-month LEGO club for all ages. During LEGO Club, kids get together in the Young Adult area on the main level of the library to build to their hearts’ content. The library even has a display area where their masterpieces will be on view until the next event. […]
Free community event on the Arkansas River: Activate the Ark
Participants of a Wichita Community Foundation project will host a free public event on the west bank of the Arkansas River this summer. Activate the Ark is designed to showcase the possible community uses of the river in Wichita by transforming it into an active, vibrant public space for the day. At the event, they’ll […]
Free Riverfest Tennis Fun Day
Introduce your kids (or hey, even yourself) to tennis at the free Riverfest Tennis Fun Day. Riverside Tennis Pros and players will lead everyone in fun tennis games and activities. All ages are welcome and no experience is necessary. There will be a limited number of racquets available on a first come, first serve basis. Bring […]
FREE: Movies in the Park
Here’s an incredible deal. Gather the family along with blankets and lawn chairs for a FREE movie in the park! O.J. Watson Park will be screening The Incredibles under the stars on May 12. You can show up as early as 8:30 p.m. The movie starts at 9 p.m. and concessions will be available for purchase […]
Eddy’s car dealerships FREE Adopt-A-Pet Day
Wow, if this isn’t a good deal for everyone! Eddy’s car dealerships are hosting a big annual Adopt-A-Pet Day on May 15 and will cover all of the adoption costs for you to bring home a new pet. They’ll have animals at each of their locations throughout Wichita from various local animal shelters, including the […]
Prairie Rose Western Days!
Prairie Rose Western Days is an annual festival in Benton that celebrates Kansas and the Old West. I went a few years ago with my family and was able to enjoy all of the activities, events, and music that highlight our western history. If there’s one thing I learned growing up as a military dependent […]
FREE Admission to the Sunflower Cluster Dog Show
The Wichita Kennel Club has added a fourth day to its annual all-breed event, the Sunflower Cluster Dog Show, which will be held this year at Century II Convention Center in downtown Wichita. (It used to be held at the Kansas Coliseum Pavilions each year.) Admission is free, and it looks like it will be […]
Free Family Movie Night in Wichita
Thanks to Candy and others on Facebook for sharing this cheap Wichita family movie event! 🙂 Morningstar Community Church hosts free family movie nights on the first Friday of most months. The church is located in the old Palace East movie theater, so it’s the perfect location for showing family movies! Concessions are cheap at […]
Walk in the Park
The City of Wichita Park and Recreation has scheduled some FREE activities to help us get outside and get a little exercise. Walk in the Park each month with others and enjoy our beautiful Wichita parks. The walks will be at a different park each month. Walking groups will start with a warm-up, go for […]
Crunchy T. Clown Memorial Kite Fly
In memory of Wichita’s Crunchy T. Clown, a kite-fly will be held at Jackson Elementary School this spring. Come out and fly your own kite, or purchase one from the Wings of the Wind Kite-mobile; they’ll have plenty of different types of affordable kites available. There will also be stunt-flying demonstrations by professional kite […]
Special exhibition at the Wichita Art Museum – Monet to Matisse: French Moderns from the Brooklyn Museum, 1850-1950
The Wichita Art Museum is hosting a special, once-in-a-lifetime exhibit for Wichita! Monet to Matisse: French Moderns from the Brooklyn Museum, 1850–1950 opened in February and will be on view only through May. The exhibition was organized by the Brooklyn Museum in Brooklyn, New York and features 59 masterworks from Paul Cézanne, Edgar Degas, Henri Matisse, […]
Women and Girls Try Ice Hockey for Free at Wichita Ice Center
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to play hockey? Now you can try it out and see for yourself. Girls and women can try ice hockey for free at the Wichita Ice Center on February 17th. Join the Wichita Ice Center for their Girls & Women Try Hockey Day where you will get […]
Family Fun Days at the Kansas Oil Museum
Family Fun Days at the Kansas Oil Museum in El Dorado are held on the 3rd Saturday of the month, and feature a variety of crafts, games and activities for kids centered around a new theme each time. Family Fun Days are geared to the whole family having a fun and educational time. The fun […]
Save on advance tickets to Music Theater for Young People show
You can get discount tickets for the Music Theatre for Young People’s upcoming performance, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. This all-audiences musical is discounted when you purchase tickets in advance. Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2018, this is one of the most enduring shows of all time. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is […]
Cookies and Cocoa with Elsa and Belle at Andover Public Library
The Andover library has a fun event for kids who love princesses, and it’s free! Be our guest! Visit the Andover Public Library on Friday, December 29, for a FREE come and go event to meet the Disney Princesses-Elsa and Belle! Enjoy refreshments and take a picture with a princess. Belle may even sing a […]
Journey to Bethlehem in Rose Hill
Rose Hill Christian Church is hosting a special interactive exhibit with special activities and a meal this December. Imagine making a Journey to Bethlehem as Mary & Joseph did for the purpose of the census. You will step back in time to Bethlehem, a living, interactive re-creation of the town as it appeared over 2,000 […]
Free Painted Rock Swap Night
Bring your painted rocks, swap a rock and join in the fun! If you like to paint rocks, get together with other rock painters at MakeICT for a painted rock swap night on Thursday, December 7. The rules are simple: Bring at least 6 rocks that you have painted, sealed and labeled.* Then everyone will […]
Wichita YMCA Cyber Monday Deal
Get a head start on your New Year’s resolutions and pay no joiner fee when you join the Wichita YMCA today, Cyber Monday 2017. That’s a savings of $50. The offer is available online only, according to the Y’s Facebook page. Go here to get the deal.
Spreading Kindness with Painted Rocks
UPDATE: Painting kindness rocks has found a resurgence during the Covid-19 pandemic! Painting and hiding rocks is a great way to relax and pass the time. When you are hunting rocks, make sure you carry a sack and some hand sanitizer. We all know how important it is to wash your hands! Painted rocks are […]
All Star Token Sale
Ok, I admit it. My kids have too many toys! This year I’m trying to give them more experiences for Christmas gifts than actual toys that will add to my already toy-filled home. All Star Sports is one of our favorite family activities and I’m going to give them arcade tokens this year in […]
Riverside Castle Christmas events
Here are some fun and festive holiday events at the Crumm Castle in Riverside that will help kick off the Christmas season. The castle, known as Campbell Castle, Crumm Castle, or the Castle Inn Riverside, is located at 1155 N. River Blvd. in Wichita. If you’ve ever driven past it once, you’ve seen it. It […]
Free Michaels Store Holiday Kindness Rocks MAKEbreak Event
Spreading kindness rocks! Make your own holiday themed gift of kindness at a Michaels Store MAKEbreak event near you. Paint holiday rocks for free with the whole family. Perfect for a pop of festive color around the house, or for brightening someone’s day, these rocks spark joy in the heart of their beholder. Supplies will […]