Wichita on the Cheap

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Free Downloadable Paper Cities

Made by Joel Free Download Paper City Paris

I found out about this from Money Saving Mom, and I’ll definitely be downloading them. MadebyJoel offers free downloads of paper cities, like the Paris cityscape you see in the picture. Print and then cut them out for your kids (or for you, when the kids are not looking) to play with. Paris Paper City […]

Time for FREE Pumpkin Carving Patterns Again!

Pumpkin Lady free pumpkin carving patterns

Once you’ve visited the pumpkin patch, it’s time to decide what you’ll carve into your pumpkin! I’ve found a huge variety of FREE pumpkin carving patterns you can print and use to make the best jack-o-lanterns on the block. The Pumpkin Lady used to sell patterns for carving pumpkins (they’re amazing), but now it seems […]

Green Acres Market FREE Tasting Fair

If you’ve been looking to make the health- or natural-food plunge but aren’t sure if you’ll like it, visit Green Acres Market Saturday between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. for the 18th annual Tasting Fair. Admission is free and you’ll be able to sample new products and old favorites from local and national producers. Green […]

FREE Play Day at O.J. Watson Park

The Wichita Parks and Recreation Department will hold its 3rd annual Play Day this year on Saturday, September 17, 2011 at O.J. Watson Park. Enjoy some time playing together as a family, with kayaking or canoeing, parachute games, Frisbees, pedal boats, mini golf, music and more available from 1-4 p.m. at this free event. Wichita […]

Ask The Readers: What Are the Top 5 Free Things to Do in Wichita?

Wichita is known for being an affordable place to live with great quality of life for residents. And it’s true: some of the best things to do in Wichita are completely free! I’ve been asking readers for suggestions on the Top 5 Free Things to Do in Wichita, and I’d like to ask you the […]

Riders in the Sky Concert – BOGO Tickets!

If you’ve been looking for a cheaper way to go to the Riders In The Sky concert at the Orpheum on Friday, August 19, this is it: Purchase tickets through SelectaSeat.com and use the code BOGO to get one of them FREE. This offer is good for ALL price levels! The offer is valid from […]

Free: Acoustic Arts in the Park

On Saturday, Acoustic Arts in the Park will feature live music from Craig Steward; Stumpwater; Kings of the Earth. Find them in Central Riverside Park, just north of the zoo, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., August 13th, 2011. The concerts, presented by the Kansas Acoustic Arts Association, are free and open to the public. […]

2011 Wichita Flight Festival

It’s Flight Festival time again! The 2011 Wichita Flight Festival will be held August 20th and 21st at Jabara Airport on North Webb Road. The air show will include acts from around the nation, a kid’s zone, food vendors, radio-controlled demonstrations, and more. All daytime activities are free! Admission to the Twilight Air Show and Concert […]

SavingStar Digital Coupons

You’ll want to know about this. SavingStar coupons are a bit different from ordinary digital coupons. You might be familiar with the concept because of sites like Ebates and Upromise. Instead of taking your discount off at the register, the value of the coupons you use accumulate in your SavingStar account until you reach $5 in […]

Save $1 off Milk with Coupon by Mail

The “got milk?” folks are offering a $1 off any size, any brand milk coupon by mail. Just follow that link and fill out the form. Here’s the fine print: “While supplies last. Offer limited to one (1) per person, email or household. Must be 18 years or older. Please allow us 6 to 8 […]

Discount Groceries from Prairie Land Food

Prairie Land Food

Several readers have praised Prairie Land Food as a great way to save money on groceries. The non-profit organization is based here in Kansas. Its primary mission is to offer quality food at lower-than-retail prices. Each month, Prairie Land Food sells packages that generally include a selection of meat and produce along with a small […]

We have winners!

The winners of the drawing for free tickets to a Wichita Community Theater performance have been notified by email! If you subscribe to posts from Wichita on the Cheap, please check your inboxes! 🙂 The emails were sent to the address you used to subscribe. Not a subscriber? Sign up now. It’s free! BIG thanks […]

Win Free Tickets to Wichita Community Theater!

The Wichita Community Theater is wrapping up its 65th season with Shakespeare in Hollywood, which just opened Thursday night. This could be a fun date night or girls’ night out. Would you like to go for free? Enter to win two tickets to see any performance, any show by the Wichita Community Theater.  How to […]

25-cent Book Sale at the DAV Thrift Store

Thanks to Linda for the tip! Pay a quarter for any book — hardcover, paperback, for kids or adults — at the 25-cent Book Sale at the DAV Thrift Store on North Mosley this Saturday. The DAV 25-cent book sale happens the third Saturday of every month. Date: Saturday July 16, 2011 Time: 8:00 am […]

Reminder: Go Use Your Harvey County Plus Coupons

The Harvey County Plus website lists some of the same coupons that are in the print magazine. If you live, work, or play in Newton, Hesston, Halstead or other Harvey County cities you will want to check them out. Right now most of the current coupons at Harvey County Plus are set to expire at […]

g2g Outside Fishing Clinic at the Great Plains Nature Center

G2G Outside logo

Cast away the cares of the day and fish with your kids. G2G Outside will be at the Great Plains Nature Center for a free fishing clinic on Wednesday, August 3 from 6:30-8 p.m. A cane pole and worms will be provided for participants. Parents will also get a demonstration on how to clean and […]

Enjoy the new Downing Children’s Garden at Botanica on the Cheap!

New Downing Children's Garden at Botanica

The new children’s garden at Botanica is a pretty exciting addition that definitely calls for a visit. Here are a couple of ideas for fun, affordable days out with the family, enjoying the new garden! $3 THURSDAY- Every Thursday, admission to Botanica is only $3 per person. This includes admission to the all-new Downing Children’s […]

Half-Price BBQ Buffet at Bubba’s Nekkid BBQ

If you missed it the last time it was offered on another daily deal site, pick up a certificate for two BBQ Lunch Buffets at Bubba’s Nekkid BBQ at Groupigg today for only $10. (Lunch buffet is available only Tues-Fri from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thanks to Lindsay on Facebook for reminding us to […]

Get Motivated Seminar only $1.95

The Get Motivated seminar is back in Wichita this year, at the INTRUST Bank Arena this time with a satellite location at the Century II Convention Center, on July 26, 2011. Tickets are ONLY $1.95 or under $10 for your whole group! Considering the line-up of speakers, that’s a crazy price. It’s also only available […]

FREE 8 x 10 Photo Book from Walgreens.com

  Walgreens is offering a free 8 x 10 photo book at its website if you order before July 9, 2011 and use the promo code CREATEBOOK at checkout. 2 Days Only FREE 8 x 10 Photo Book with Promo Code: CREATEBOOK You will pay shipping, which seems to be about $5 – $7, depending […]

Free: Acoustic Arts in the Park

On Saturday, Acoustic Arts in the Park will feature live music from Bruce Huss, Front Porch Blues, Elvie Malcom. Find them in Central Riverside Park, just north of the zoo, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., July 9th, 2011. The concerts, presented by the Kansas Acoustic Arts Association, are free and open to the public. […]

g2g Outside Nature Hike

G2G Outside logo

Enjoy the sights and sounds of nature and learn the names of Kansas plants and animals on a nature hike with g2g Outside on Wednesday, July 13. Meet a little bit before 6 p.m. at the Sedgwick Co Extension Center, 7001 W 21st St N. (Ridge and 21st). g2gOutside (stands for Got to Go Outside) […]

10% off Fireworks at Big Show Fireworks

Big Show Fireworks opens today at 436 S. Kansas Avenue in Newton, and they have a 10% off coupon up at Harvey County Plus. The coupon is good until July 4, 2011. If you’re a member of BPA (I believe that’s Business Professionals of America, but you’ll have to ask them to find out for sure), […]

Jack DeBoer Book Signing at Watermark Books

Wichita entrepreneur Jack DeBoer, author of Risk Only Money, will speak at Watermark Books & Café (4701 E. Douglas) on Thursday, June 30th at 6:00 p.m. A book signing will take place following the book talk. All proceeds from the sale of the book will be donated to World Vision. Hotel magnate Jack DeBoer fills “Risk […]