Wichita on the Cheap

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$25 for a One-Hour Massage at Surepose Salon and Day Spa

Surepose Day Spa and Salon in Newton is offering a coupon for a customized 1-hour massage in the HarveyCountyPlus Hot Deals. This is not a deal that you buy in advance, but it does have a time limit — simply print the coupon and take it to Surepose before July 8 and schedule your discounted […]

We have a winner!

The drawing for 4 All-Day Mission Passes to the Kansas Cosmosphere is done and a winner has been randomly drawn from among email subscribers. Please check the email you used to subscribe for a notification from me!

Wichita Garden Show Going Out Of Business Sale

I never really heard why the Garden Show won’t be back next year, but I guess this makes it official. (Update: You can read why here.) The Wichita Garden Show is having a going-out-of-business sale today, Wednesday, June 22 through Saturday, June 25, 2011. The sale is located at 1024 N. West St. in Wichita […]

Free: Acoustic Arts in the Park

This weekend, Acoustic Arts in the Park will feature live music from John Jenkinson, Billie & Robin, and Clifton Street Bluegrass. Find them in Central Riverside Park, just north of the zoo, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 25th, 2011. The concerts, presented by the Kansas Acoustic Arts Association, are free and […]

Animals in Law Enforcement at Exploration Place

To complement its newest exhibit, CSI: The Experience, Exploration Place will host a public event with various law enforcement agencies to show how animals are used in law enforcement. The Animals in Law Enforcement event begins at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 25 at Exploration Place until 4 p.m. and continues on Sunday, June 26, […]

New Coupon Site for Harvey County

Harvey County Plus

If you live or work near Newton, Halstead, Hesston, Sedgwick or Walton, you’ll want to know about the HarveyCountyPlus website.

You may have already seen the printed version of Harvey County Plus, which is delivered FREE to homes across Harvey County. But the business directory and coupons are also available now on its newly-redesigned website.

Call Dad Free or Cheap Today from Gmail

If you have a Gmail email account, you can call your U.S. or Canada-based dad free on Father’s Day, June 19, 2011. If he lives in another country, the rates are cheap. Just log in to your gmail account to use the free calling feature. You can find out more about this at the Google […]

Dads Get In Free to Tanganyika Wildlife Park

On Facebook this morning, Tanganyika Wildlife Park announced that dads get in free to the zoo on June 19, Father’s Day. Regular admission prices to the park are $12.99 for adults, $8.99 for seniors 60-90, and $7.99 for kids 3-12. Kids three and under are free. (There is also a 15% military discount if you […]

15 Free Broadway Songs When You “Like” Wichita Theater League

The Wichita Theater League is giving away 15 free Broadway songs via iTunes to its Facebook fans. The Broadway Sampler includes selections from Finian’s Rainbow, Mama Mia, Fela, Shrek the Musical and more. To get your free songs, there are a few steps. You’ll need iTunes if you don’t have it already. (Free download here.) […]

FREE: Coin and Stamp Show at Cessna Activity Center

The Kansas Numismatic Association will host the 28th annual Coin and Stamp Show at Cessna Activity Center on Saturday, June 18 and Sunday, June 19, 2011. Admission is free, and attendees will be eligible for hourly doorprizes. Doors open at 9 a.m. on both days. Cessna Activity Center is at 2744 George Washington Blvd. in […]

Scrapbook Garden Closing Sale

I hate to call this what it is. Scrapbook Garden at Maple and Ridge is closing and will be having a going-out-of-business sale beginning Thursday, June 16, 2011. According to Carrie Rengers’ Have You Heard blog, the shop’s owners are sorely disappointed to be closing, but at least they seem upbeat about the great deals […]

Free: Acoustic Arts in the Park

This weekend, Acoustic Arts in the Park will feature live music from Steve and Charisse Kahler, Amanda Lind, and Acoustic Scratch. Find them in Central Riverside Park, just north of the zoo, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 11th, 2011. The concerts, presented by the Kansas Acoustic Arts Association, are free and […]

Get Free Iced Tea on National Iced Tea Day

Lipton is giving away a coupon for free tea on June 10th, National Iced Tea Day. To get the coupon, you’ll need to “Like” Lipton Iced Tea on Facebook. Then on Friday, June 10th, go to their page and share the coupon with at least one friend. You’ll then be able to print your coupon […]

“Walk the Trails” Ribbon-Cutting and Walk

Wichita walking

Scroll down to find a map and descriptions of the themed Wichita walking paths. Related: Where to Walk in Wichita Walk the Trails includes nine new walking routes in Wichita and two in Haysville. Each loop has a theme and features signs that highlight entertaining, amusing, or just interesting information about people and places in […]

Quick: Half-Price Tickets for the Frontier Western Celebration in El Dorado

Frontier Western Celebration organizers are offering half-price adult tickets at their website until Tuesday, May 17th. Each adult ticket will only be $10 and will include admission to all arena events, heritage activities, and concerts. This summer, the Frontier Western Celebration will be back in El Dorado, Kansas with with a weekend of western fun. A […]

Cheap Summer Fun in Wichita

Fun things for kids in Wichita this summer/spring

Let’s start our list! School is out in just a week or so for most public schools in the area. Below are some ideas of inexpensive summer activities for kids (and some for adults!) in the Wichita area. (I’ll update the list with links and more information as I get it.) If you see that […]

Discounts on Tickets to Wichita Highland Games and Celtic Festival

Purchase your tickets in advance to receive a nice discount on your tickets to the Wichita Highland Games and Celtic Festival at Sedgwick County Park May 14 and 15, 2011. Pay $8 and get one FREE child’s admission for each adult ticket purchased in advance. Tickets at the gate on the day of the event […]

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Home on the Cheap

Pork Carnitas for Cinco de Mayo celebration

Cinco de Mayo falls on a Thursday this year, which means for most of us who have kids and jobs it’s just another night at home. There’s no reason, though, that we can’t turn Thursday night into a fiesta on the cheap. Pick up a package of corn tortillas and a pork shoulder for Slow-Cooker […]

Cinco de Mayo and More at NOMAR!

Last week was the official opening of the new NOMAR International Plaza at 21st and Market. This weekend will mark the first in what will hopefully be many events at the new venue. Here are several events coming up at the end of this week: On Thursday, May 5, there will be free Zumba for […]

Launch Party at the Kansas Cosmosphere 4/29

UPDATE: The launch has been delayed, so the launch party won’t happen today. Hopefully it will be rescheduled, and I’ll try to let you know. The Cosmosphere will be showing the last launch of the Space Shuttle Endeavour on Friday, April 29, beginning at 2 p.m. It will be shown live on a large screen […]

Reminder: Museum of World Treasures Memberships Half Price

Until May 1st, all membership levels at The Museum of World Treasures are 50% of the regular price. With this discount, a Household + membership (2 adults, all kids in the family under 21, plus one guest of any age) is $49.50. A single membership with the discount is $21.50. That’s for a whole year. […]

g2g Outside at the Sedgwick County Extension

G2G Outside logo

Bring the kids and play in the garden with  g2g Outside at the Sedgwick County Extension Center on Tuesday, April 12. Meet a little bit before 6 p.m. to join in the fun.  Location: Sedgwick Co Extension , 7001 W 21st St N. (Ridge and 21st) g2gOutside (stands for Got to Go Outside) is a program […]

The Wizard of Oz Sing-Along at The Orpheum

The Orpheum Theater in downtown Wichita will be showing the 1939 classic The Wizard of Oz on Sunday, April 3rd at 6 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults or $4 for military, students, and seniors. The Orpheum Theater 200 N. Broadway, Wichita, KS 67202 (316) 263-0884

Free Class Day at Butler County Community College

On Saturday, April 2nd, you get to go to college for free! Butler County Community College is once again hosting Free Class Day, a full day of free classes on a wide variety of subjects taught by members of the community. Learn how to start a business on the cheap, use social media for marketing, […]