Wichita on the Cheap

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Mini Used Book Sale at the Wichita Art Museum

Wichita Art Museum Book Sale

The Wichita Art Museum book sale is back and will occur throughout the year. Admission is FREE, but bring some money to purchase books. The Friends of the Wichita Art Museum puts on this event. The Used Book Sale at the Wichita Art Museum is always exciting, offering fantastic deals on a wide range of […]

READiculous Book Sale at Wichita Art Museum

READiculas Book Sale

Friends of the Wichita Art Museum is hosting another READiculas Book Sale on June 13 – 15, 2025. If you haven’t attended one of these, you must. The best part is it’s FREE to attend and includes general admission to the museum. Of course, you must bring money for the book sale. The READiculous Book […]

Kansas Aviation Museum: FREE Admission and Discounts

The Kansas Aviation Museum in Wichita is a great museum to visit. The Aviation Museum offers several recurring deals and events you won’t want to miss! One highlight is their weekly kids’ program, where children can enjoy FREE admission. Keep reading for all the details! The Kansas Aviation Museum is nestled in the heart of […]

Exploration Place Newest Traveling Exhibit: Sharks

Exploration Place is Wichita’s premier science museum, offering an ever-changing lineup of exhibits that keep visitors coming back for more. This interactive museum brings hands-on learning experiences to life, making it a favorite destination for families, science lovers, and curious minds of all ages. One of the highlights of Exploration Place is its rotating traveling […]

Home Depot Free Kids Workshops

Home Depot Kids Free Workshops

Give your children a hands-on experience with Home Depot’s FREE in-store Kids Workshops. Every first Saturday of the month, from 9 a.m. to noon, Home Depot offers workshops for kids that include a kit with all materials needed to complete the project, totally free! This activity is a unique opportunity to spend quality time with […]

PBS Kids Play Area in Wichita: Free

Have you heard of the PBS Kids Play area in WIchita? This is a local gem and its FREE to visit. It’s the perfect place to take kids if you are looking for Kid’s Activities in Wichita. The PBS Education Center is located inside the PBS Channel 8 building. Its a children’s play area full […]

“Evolve” with the City of Wichita’s Activities Guide this Season

Do you want to find a hobby, pick up another career skill, improve your fitness or help your kids learn something new? Maybe you’d like to make some friends who share your interests? The City of Wichita’s  Evolve activities guide is your answer! Hard copies of the activity guide are available at CityArts, City Hall, […]

FREE Books from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

Imagination Library Free Books in Kansas

Dolly Parton’s children’s book donation program, Imagination Library, has now expanded to allow EVERY child under age 5 in the state to be eligible! This expansion is possible through increased funding provided to the Kansas Children’s Cabinet and Trust Fund and the Kansas Legislature. The funds supplement local and regional resources to ensure equitable opportunity […]

Kids Konnection & Specialty Camps for Kids over Winter Break

Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained during Winter Break or on those teacher in-service days? Look no further than Kids Konnection or Signup for Winter Break Specialty Camps! Both are provided for those of us who work and need somewhere fun for the kids to go while they are out of school. These […]

Local gift ideas for Wichita, KS

Wichita Augustino Brewing Company - original location

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 […]

Wichita Trick or Treat and Fall Fun Events for Halloween 2024

Trunk or Treat Wichita

Here it is! Our big list of Trick-or-Treats and Trunk-or-Treat near Wichita 2024 is in progress. As always, we have the ultimate list of Halloween events for kids in Wichita for your Halloween fun! Leave the tricks at home, you’re in for a treat! Below we have compiled great family-friendly Halloween and fall places to […]

Wichita Tallgrass Film Festival

The Tallgrass Film Festival in Wichita has been called one of the best “under-the-radar film festivals in America” and an “undiscovered gem” by national media. Filmmakers from around the world participate. This year’s festival is in downtown Wichita, October 24 – 27, 2024. This “stubbornly independent” film festival showcases films you might not otherwise see […]

Exploration Place BOOfest

Don’t miss out on all the spooktacular Halloween fun at Exploration Place in Wichita! They are hosting BOOfest again this year, which is a family favorite of ours. Enjoy trick-or-treating through the exhibits, play exciting Halloween games, dive into hands-on science experiments, and more. This is a great Halloween Event for all ages and will […]

Storytime at Naftzger Park in Downtown Wichita

Storytime in the Park is FREE at Naftzger Park in downtown Wichita. Read along with stories on the big screen and enjoy music, snacks, free books, and an activity for the kids. Admission is FREE, and this event is open to the public. Storytime Village helps put on these storytimes with Wichita Parks & Recreation. They […]

Mark Arts Classes & Galleries in Wichita

Mark Arts in East Wichita regularly features free art exhibitions that are open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and they offer a wide variety of classes for youth and adults. Here are the New Classes and Workshops being offered at Mark Arts.  Visiting the museum is fun and […]

Monarch Migration in Wichita this September

Every year, thousands of Monarch butterflies take flight on a remarkable journey, leaving the United States and migrating to the mountains of central Mexico. This remarkable migration usually passes through Wichita in early September, with the butterflies traveling up to 3,000 miles in search of warmer climates. The best part is that it’s FREE—just keep […]

Free Activities on Wednesdays at Botanica: Wonder Wednesdays

Botanica is hosting different special activities on Wednesdays from April to October 2024. The best part is that the activities are FREE with general admission. Wonder Wednesdays are geared toward children pre-K and under, but all ages are welcome. Once you enter Botniaca, the front desk will have more information for each Wonder Wednesday. All […]

Discover Your Superpower: Super Heroes Exhibit at Exploration Place

Explore Exploration Place’s newest attraction, the Superpowers Exhibit, featuring iconic superheroes like Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, and more! This educational showcase will run from May 24 to September 22, 2024. One of the many reasons we adore Exploration Place is its constant stream of fresh exhibits, ensuring there’s always something new to discover. With our […]

Great Plains Nature Center: Free Events and Info

Great Plains Nature Center

Great Plains Nature Center in Wichita is always FREE to visit. They provide opportunities for the public to investigate, understand, and develop an appreciation for wildlife. They have weekly  FREE events and no registration is needed! Great for homeschoolers, kiddos who aren’t quite in school yet, or anyone else available in the morning hours.  Chisholm […]

The Ultimate List of Free Story Times in Wichita

Story Times in Wichita

Wichita has many free indoor story times to fuel your child’s imagination and keep you out of the ever-changing Kansas weather. We have scoured the city and created the Ultimate List of Free Story Times in Wichita and the surrounding area! (We also have a great big list of other free and cheap things for […]

Night at Cowboy Camp at Cowtown

Here’s a fun item for your summer agenda before the kids go back to school! Cowtown Wichita has an event called Night at Cowboy Camp. The price includes dinner, unique activities, and an evening learning how to be a Cowboy. Put on your cowboy or cowgirl gear and travel back to the late 1800s. Learn […]

Crave Foodie Fair at Mark Arts: Culinary Festival

Crave is a foodie’s dream, and it’s a five-day festival right here in Wichita at Mark Arts. Local culinary experts will lead various culinary and libation workshops. The foodie fair is probably the most popular, where guests can sample food from local foodie fair vendors. Crave Culinary Festival will be September 17 – 21, 2024. […]

Moonlit Mania at Great Plains Nature Center: Free Event

Moonlit-Mania-

The Great Plains Nature Center welcomes the community to a FREE event called Moonlit Mania, where, for one night only, they will be open late. Grab your flashlight and join them for a night of exploration under the stars!  Explore the park by moonlight from 9pm-11pm,  just as our favorite nocturnal creatures do! This FREE […]

Sunflower Summer App – Free Admission to Kansas Attractions

Sunflower Summer App in Kansas

The Sunflower Summer App provides various ways for families to get out, explore something new, and enjoy time together. Kansas families can visit museums, zoos, historic landmarks, and more for FREE! You can visit over 200 attractions around KANSAS for FREE!!! The Sunflower Summer Program benefits Kansas families with school-aged children, encouraging them to explore […]

Advanced Learning Library in Downtown Wichita

Advanced Learning Library

The Advanced Learning Library at 711 W. 2nd Street in Wichita replaced the old Central Branch location. This library is a great addition to Downtown Wichita, with neat indoor and outdoor spaces. It has cool new features that will make this library a place for the community to gather and collaborate. Although the library looks […]