The Great Plains Renaissance Festival and Wichita Scottish Festival will be held at Sedgwick County Park September 28 and 29, 2019. At the Great Plains RenFest you'll find "...jests and jousts, fire breathing daredevils, aerial … [Read more...] about Great Plains Renaissance Festival
Family & Kids
St. Anne Festival
St. Anne Catholic Church in Wichita will once again host its annual festival this September. This is a family-friendly event with food, music, and activities, and it is open to the public. The Festival kicks off with a free outdoor movie … [Read more...] about St. Anne Festival
Woofstock 2019
Wichita-area dogs are invited to bring their humans to Woofstock is the annual dog-friendly fundraising event that benefits the Kansas Humane Society and the pets they care for. Woofstock will be held Saturday, October 5, at … [Read more...] about Woofstock 2019
Quick, easy and inexpensive lunch: Jalapeno Chicken Pita Pockets recipe
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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 … [Read more...] about Quick, easy and inexpensive lunch: Jalapeno Chicken Pita Pockets recipe
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 … [Read more...] about Family Movie Nights at Haysville Pool
Little Aviators program at the Kansas Aviation Museum
The Kansas Aviation Museum has a weekly program for kids age 5 and under that includes fun activities and discounted admission. On Friday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon, each child 5 and younger pays just $5 admission to play and learn in … [Read more...] about Little Aviators program at the Kansas Aviation Museum
FREE Art Start Program for Preschool Age Kids at the Wichita Art Museum
Here's something fun, free, and educational for the younger set. Art Start is an hour-long interactive program for preschoolers ages 3–5 from the Wichita Art Museum. Each month, a new theme is presented that relates to the making and … [Read more...] about FREE Art Start Program for Preschool Age Kids at the Wichita Art Museum
Splash parks, fountains, and water playgrounds in Wichita
Cool off this summer at the interactive fountains (aka water playgrounds, aka splash parks) in Wichita. Our family has visited several of these water playgrounds over the past few summers. They're perfect for a fun, spontaneous (and FREE) … [Read more...] about Splash parks, fountains, and water playgrounds in Wichita
Free and cheap summer fun for kids in Wichita
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Welcome to our kids' guide to summer! School will be starting before we know it, but you still have time for some summer fun with kids in Wichita! Below are some ideas of inexpensive summer activities for kids and fun things to do with kids … [Read more...] about Free and cheap summer fun for kids in Wichita
County Fair at Old Cowtown Museum in Wichita
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Experience the sights and sounds of an old 1870s county fair at Old Cowtown Museum in Wichita on Saturday, October 5, 2019. You'll enjoy making memories with your family as you experience a county fair like it was in the past - an event … [Read more...] about County Fair at Old Cowtown Museum in Wichita
Back to School Consignment Sales in Wichita, KS
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. … [Read more...] about Back to School Consignment Sales in Wichita, KS
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 … [Read more...] about Free community block parties around Wichita
How to save on admission to the Sedgwick County Zoo
Sedgwick County Zoo is one of Wichita's biggest attractions. With the large enclosures, educational Keeper Chats, large variety of animals (including many rare and endangered species) and more, it is a fun outing for the whole … [Read more...] about How to save on admission to the Sedgwick County Zoo
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 … [Read more...] about Free & cheap Wichita date ideas
Splash Aqua Park ICT discounts
You've probably heard of the brand new Splash Aqua Park that just opened this past Memorial Day in Wichita, Kansas. We are so excited Wichita has this fun summer entertainment option. It's a totally new concept for our city, and should … [Read more...] about Splash Aqua Park ICT discounts
