Christmas Pop-up Bars and Holiday Igloos in Wichita 2025
Have you checked out a pop-up bar or Igloo in Wichita this holiday season? There are many new options to help you get into a festive mood this Christmas. Pop-up bars and holiday igloos often offer unique, festive experiences, which contribute to their popularity. During holidays, these venues often feature festive decorations, lighting, and music […]
Free Thanksgiving Meals and Food Distribution this Holiday
Below are resources for receiving Thanksgiving Meals in Wichita. Some of these events will provide free food, turkey distribution, Thanksgiving food boxes through the Kansas Food Bank, and community outreach dinners. We are wishing everyone a safe and joyful Thanksgiving celebration! Thanksgiving Meals & Food Distribution: Turkey Distribution from Open Door New Life Church of […]
Sedgwick County Zoo discounts
Sedgwick County Zoo is one of Wichita’s biggest attractions, home to over 3,000 animals from around the world. The immersive exhibits, from the Downing Gorilla Forest to the Elephants of the Zambezi River Valley, make it easy to spend a full day exploring. It’s a beautiful, spacious place for Wichita families to enjoy nature, learn, […]
Non-Toy Gift Ideas for Kids and Families
Fun, unforgettable gifts for kids that aren’t toys. We <3 them!
Village Christmas: Tree lighting and holiday fun in Haysville KS
Haysville, KS will kick off the holiday season with Village Christmas – a festive event that includes a tree lighting, photos with Santa, warm food, fun activities, live music, a vendor market, and more. Village Christmas is scheduled for December 6, and the festivities begin at 4:30 p.m. with a soup & chili feed ($9) […]
City of Derby Christmas Tree Lighting
Within Wichita, we have the Bradley Fair tree lighting and the City of Wichita tree lighting. But our friends to the south will be lighting their city tree soon as well. The City of Derby tree lighting will take place on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 6 p.m. What fun! The mayor will kick off […]
Friends University Christmas Clock Tower Lighting 2025
Friends University illuminates the historic Davis clock tower on November 23, 2025, at 6 p.m. This time-honored tradition on the Friends University campus at Rose Window Plaza is a symbol of the start of the holiday season for the campus and the Wichita community. Whether you attend Friends University or just live in Wichita, you […]
Merry & Bright: Wichita Mayor’s Tree Lighting at Union Station
The Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting will be at Union Station 2025, and it’s called Merry & Bright. This is a completely FREE event in Wichita, and there will be lots of holiday activities to get you into the Holiday Spirit! Union Station’s Merry & Bright event and Christmas tree lighting has become one of my […]
Top Golf Wichita Deals & Discounts
Top Golf in Wichita is a great activity if you want to practice golf, have a Date Night, or for some fun Kids’ Activities. Topgolf is a game-changing entertainment venue that combines Golf, technology, and a social atmosphere. It’s not your traditional golf experience; it’s a blend of a high-tech driving range, a Sports Bar, […]
Ballet of Wichita Presents The Nutcracker at Century II
This December, Ballet Wichita will host another production of The Nutcracker. Embark on a captivating journey into a spellbinding realm inhabited by animated dancing dolls, playful mice engaging in daring tangos, and snowflakes that sparkle like a million stars. Brace yourself for the holiday season’s most eagerly anticipated event – the Nutcracker Ballet! Guided by […]
Midian Shrine Feztival of Trees
Midian Shrine’s annual Fezitval of Trees event will provide a fun walk through dozens of fully decorated Christmas trees on display, along with festive activities and swag packages to be raffled off. This is one of the many places where you can see Santa in Wichita. The Festival of Trees will be held on several […]
El Dorado Tree Lighting & Old Fashioned Christmas Parade
Get in the Christmas spirit with El Dorado’s Old Fashioned Christmas parade, tree lighting and festivities! Celebrate the holidays the old-fashioned way on Saturday, December 4, 2025, in El Dorado, KS. There will be a full slate of Christmas activities, including a vendor fair, Christmas tree lighting, parade, a chance to visit with Santa, activities […]
Prairie Pines Christmas Tree Farm
Prairie Pines Christmas Tree Farm is a popular place to get a Christmas Tree in Wichita. This Christmas Tree Farm is more than just a place to find a tree; they have other activities. You can visit Santa, the dinner theater, and tractor-drawn hay-rack rides. Prairie Pine Farm opens for the season on the day […]
Veterans Day Events and Deals in Wichita, KS
Veterans and active-duty members of the U.S. military are worthy of our respect and gratitude every day (see Military Discounts in Wichita), but on Veterans Day we can do one better and take them out for a free meal, attend an event that honors them, visit one of the Wichita attractions that offer free admission […]
Local gift ideas for Wichita, KS
It’s the thought that counts, and for many Wichitans, shopping local is part of what makes a gift thoughtful and intentional. For several years now, Wichita on the Cheap has endeavored to help with that by showcasing local small businesses that have affordable gifts for everyone on your list. We’re back again with more local […]
Annual Veterans Day Program in Wichita
While the Wichita Veterans Day parade is on the weekend, the annual ceremony at Wichita Veterans Memorial Park to celebrate and honor U.S. military veterans veterans is happening on Veterans Day itself. Veterans Memorial Park of Wichita will conduct its annual Veterans Day Program at the Park this Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 11 a.m. […]
Kansas Aviation Museum: Little Aviators
Wichita has a museum that’s particularly fitting for The Air Capital of the World, and one highlight offered by the Kansas Aviation Museum is their weekly kids’ program, where children can enjoy FREE admission. Keep reading for all the details! The Kansas Aviation Museum, in Wichita, Kansas, is an excellent destination for people of all […]
Food Distribution and Mobile Food Pantry in Wichita
The Salvation Army has a mobile food pantry and other resources that will provide food to those in need in Wichita. Despite the dedicated efforts of partner pantries to address these challenges, many individuals, including those facing difficulties securing nourishment for their families, continue to experience hardship. In response, organizations, businesses, and volunteers have initiated […]
Wichita Veterans Day Parade
Wichita’s annual Veteran’s Day parade is scheduled for November 8, 2025. It’s one of the events in Wichita our family hardly ever misses. Keep reading to find the route and where to go to find all of the fun and events after the parade! Veterans Day is on November 11th so make sure to put […]
Wichita Halloween Freebies and Deals
Need something quick and easy for supper on Halloween night? If you are thinking of going out, you may be happy to know that Wichita has plenty of Halloween restaurant specials – and other bargains – that should help make up for all that cash you spent on candy! There’s no bad luck for bargain […]
Wichita Trick or Treat and Fall Fun Events for Halloween 2025
Happy Halloween! Here’s our big list of Trunk-or-Treat events and Trick-or-Treating around Wichita 2025 is ongoing. As always, we have the ultimate list of Halloween events for kids in Wichita for your Halloween fun! Below, we have compiled great family-friendly Halloween and fall fun places to take your family this October that the kids will […]
Free Halloween Displays to visit & Spooky Light Shows in Wichita
When I think of Halloween displays in Wichita, I first think of the College Hill neighborhood. It has been a family favorite for years and is known for being one of the best neighborhoods for Halloween decor. All over the neighborhood, houses take Halloween decorating to the extreme. The community spirit is strong, with many […]
Chicken N Pickle Halloween Dog Costume Contest
Dog Halloween costume contest at Chicken N Pickle. If you like dressing up your dog for Halloween, this is the perfect event to take them to. It’s FREE to attend. Bring your dog dressed up in costume to Chicken N Pickle. 10% of food and drink sales will go back to the Kansas Humane Society. […]
Laser Halloween Show at Exploration Place
Join Exploration Place for a Laser Halloween Show that will electrify the night in their giant-screen dome theater. Get ready for iconic tunes, mesmerizing visuals, and beams of light that’ll have you howling with excitement! Watch as lasers pulse to the beats of Halloween favorites like Beetlejuice, Ghostbusters, Thriller, Monster Mash, and more. Don’t miss […]
Halloween Movies & Show in Wichita 2025
Scare yourself silly this month with several classic (and new) horror movie screenings at various theatres around Wichita. Below is a list of Halloween-themed or scary movies and films that are guaranteed to keep you up at night. And if you like scary things, you’ll love our list of Haunted Houses and Halloween Attractions in […]