Wichita on the Cheap

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Christmas Parade in Delano and Holiday Open House

This Saturday, December 4th, 2010, the Delano shopping district is making merry with a Holiday Open House, a Christmas parade, and visits with Santa. Participating merchants will offer Open House specials and seasonal treats from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Christmas parade begins at noon by the clock tower at Douglas and Sycamore and […]

Museum of World Treasures Gift Certificate & Membership

From now until the end of 2010, when you buy or renew a Museum of World Treasures membership you’ll get a free $10 Museum Gift Certificate. Memberships, which offer unlimited museum visits, invitations to special events, and gift store and educational program discounts, could be a great gift for a family, grandparent, or any history […]

Cyber Monday Deals – November 29, 2010

Coolest Cyber Monday Deal: Do you know how to say “what a bargain” in Old English? Neither do I, but if you loan me $396 I will look it up for you. That’s today’s price for the Historical Thesaurus of the Oxford English Dictionary – 2 volume set [Hardcover] on sale at Amazon.com (a $99 […]

Carriage Rides Thursday Nights at Waterfront

Perfect for date night or family night: Thursdays in December, from 6-8 4:30 – 8 p.m., enjoy complimentary carriage rides provided by Crown Carriage Co. at the Wichita Waterfront. The carriage station will be located outside the Bonefish Grill.

American Greetings Photo Works 25% off Sitewide and Free Shipping

Through Sunday, November 28, save 25% on prints, photo books, cards, gifts, and more, and get free shipping at PhotoWorks.com, an American Greetings company. To get the deal, you have to enter the code GIVETHANKS when you check out. Their photo books seem a little on the high side, but prints are reasonable and Christmas […]

Orpheum Christmas Express

The Orpheum Christmas Express, a fundraiser that benefits the Shriner’s Hospitals for Children, is Saturday, November 27, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. The show will feature the world-class Diamond W Wranglers, the Santa Cats, and The Good Guys. The $20 tickets are tax-deductable (if you itemize, of course). I’ve gone on and on about how good […]

Cellfire Cyber Monday

You could win one of 1000 special $5 OFF coupons during Cellfire’s Cyber Monday! Just log in to your Cellfire account Monday, November 29, between 10a.m. to 3p.m. CST to see if you won. Not a member? Sign up! It’s a free service that lets you save digital coupons to your Dillons card.

15% Off at Fairchild Interiors and Design Saturday

Enjoy cupcakes and champagne along with 15% off Saturday, November 20, at Fairchild Interiors and Design in the Waterfront shopping center. Fairchild’s is a full-service interior design company and it has a retail store with rugs, lighting, art, and accessories. For more information, click the link above or call the business directly. Fairchild Interiors and […]

Gingerbread Village this Weekend

The Assistance League of Wichita will open its annual Gingerbread Village on Friday, November 19, 2010 at 2 p.m. in a new location. This year’s event will take place at the Sedgwick County Extension Building at the corner of 21st Street West and Ridge Road. I received notes from two readers within minutes of each […]

Panda Express Grand Opening Deal

Denise Neil’s blog, Dining with Denise, is worth following whether you’re a Wichita foodie or you just like to eat! While perusing the posts, I found out that Panda Express is offering a special deal when it opens Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010. For all the details, click the link to go to Neil’s blog post […]

Watch Scrooged at the Orpheum, $5

As part of the 2010 Orpheum Film Series, Scrooged, the 1988 comedy starring Bill Murray, will be shown at Wichita’s Orpheum Theater on Thursday, November 18 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are just $5 at the door ($4 for Seniors, Military & Students)

Free Presentation on Osteoporosis at Via Christi

Via Christi Medical Associates doctor Dany Zayour, MD, will give a free presentation on osteoporosis, its causes and dangers and how you can combat it. The presentation is from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Monday evening, Nov. 22, at Via Christi Hospital on St. Teresa, Medical Office Building, 14700 W. St. Teresa, Room 155. Registration is required. Call […]

Sneak Peek at WalMart Black Friday Prices

Oops! This is an old post. See current Walmart Black Friday deals here! The following has just come straight from WalMart. This is a sneak peek at a few of their Friday-After-Thanksgiving special prices. Yes, they are good deals. And yes, they will probably go fast. I just hope they have sufficient quantities online so […]

Hogwarts Hullabaloo at Wichita Public Library

Wear a Harry Potter costume to the Hogwarts Hullabaloo on Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at the Central branch of the Wichita Public Library. The event, for kids ages 8-11, starts at 7 p.m. and features games, quizzes, and other Harry Potter themed activities. For more information, visit the Wichita Public Library events page or call […]

KPTS Workshop for Kids on Making Books

This just looks like fun- On Saturday, December 5, 2010, KPTS is bringing author and illustrator Keith Baker to Wichita. Baker, whose books have won several awards, will lead two interactive sessions for kids in grades K-5.  He’ll go through his process for developing a story, sketches, rough drafts, and illustrations. Tickets are only $5 […]

Plan What You Spend

An article last month at DaveRamsey.com called, “October: The Most Critical Month of the Year,” begins by saying that no matter what your financial situation, what you do in October will determine your financial standing all the way into next year. So does that mean that because it’s now the second week of November that it’s […]

Live Performance and Illustrated Lecture about the Electric Guitar

The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum will host a live performance by electric Hawaiin guitarist George Piburn on Saturday, November 13 from 1-2 p.m. as part of its Electric Guitar exhibit. Following the performance will be an illustrated lecture by Deke Dickerson from 2-3 p.m. Both the performance and the lecture are included in the price […]

Free Cooking Demonstrations with Celebrity Chef George Duran at Dillons

Celebrity chef George Duran (TLC and Food Network) will be giving free cooking demonstrations at two Wichita Dillons grocery stores on Saturday, November 13, 2010. Duran will demonstrate Latin-inspired cooking, share his cooking advice, give away free samples. There will also be giveaways of George’s cookbooks, Imusa cookware sets, coupons for free Hunt’s products and […]

Veteran’s Day Deals Round-up

4th of July, Independence Day, Veterans Day, Memorial Day, American flag

Having been raised as a military dependent, it warms me to see all the deals available for veterans and active duty military. There are probably more out there, but here are the ones I’ve posted so far on Wichita on the Cheap. (Note: Not all of these are for veterans only or for Veteran’s Day […]

Honor Flight Network Offers Free Flights to D.C. for WWII Veterans

This is not specifically a Veteran’s Day deal, since this is an ongoing program, but I thought this would be an appropriate time to post it. The Honor Flight Network offers free flights for veterans to see their respective memorials in Washington, D.C., giving preference to WWII veterans and to those veterans who are terminally ill. […]

Free Car Washes for Veterans on Veteran’s Day at Green Lantern

Green Lantern Car Wash is giving all U.S. Military Active Duty and Veterans free car washes on Veteran’s Day. Green Lantern has two locations in Wichita: 10510 W. 21st St. (West Location) Wichita, KS 67205-1842 (316) 721-9242 535 S. Greenwich Rd. (East Location) Wichita, KS 67207 (316) 686-1977 The Liberty and Olathe locations near Kansas […]

Free Yoga Classes for Veterans

Yoga for Vets is a website that lists studios, gyms, teachers, and veterans’ hospitals that offer at least four free classes (sometimes they offer more) to conflict or war veterans and to those currently serving. The free classes are meant to allow veterans to enjoy the benefits of yoga. There is at least one participating […]

10% Off for Veterans and Their Families at Dollar General

On Thursday,  November 11, 2010 all veterans, active duty military, National Guard and Reserve, and their immediate families will receive a 10 percent discount at Dollar General. No coupon is required. For more information, visit DollarGeneral.com. Thanks to Tania at ABQontheCheap for letting us know about this deal!

Free Canes for Veterans

Veterans in need of mobility assistance can get a free Hugo® Folding Cane at Sam’s Club November 10, 11, and 12. Sam’s Club membership is not required; proof of U.S. military service may be required. There are a limited number of canes available. The free canes are part of a national program called “Hugo Salutes […]

Wichita Farm and Ranch Show Free Admission

The Wichita Farm and Ranch show begins today, November 9, 2010, at the Kansas Pavilions (next to the Kansas Coliseum). Admission is free. The show will include a free seminar and sandwich supper Tuesday at 5 p.m. (call KFRM radio at 1-888-550-5376 to reserve your seat), a kids’ pedal pull Wednesday night at 6 p.m., […]