Home Depot Holiday Light Trade-In
Bring in your old incandescent holiday light strings to Home Depot and receive $3 off the purchase of more energy-efficient LED light strings. This offer is good in stores only 6from Nov. 4 to Nov. 14. This deal is advertised on the Home Depot website and it says it’s valid at “participating” stores, so before […]
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth Release Party at Borders
Borders is having a Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth release party on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at 6 p.m. The party includes a book discussion, games, art activities and, while supplies last, Wimpy giveaways. The party will be held at both east and west Borders stores. Borders-East 1715 North Rock Road Wichita, […]
SR-71 Blackbird Pilot Buz Carpenter at Kansas Cosmosphere
Retired Colonel “Buz” Carpenter will be at the Kansas Cosmosphere Saturday, November 6, 2010 to talk about his experiences flying the world’s fastest airplane–the SR-71 Blackbird. This is absolutely free and everyone is welcome to come meet the former Air Force pilot, get his autograph, and see the Blackbird, America’s first “stealth” plane, at the […]
Eat Lunch Out Today to Help Operation Holiday
Via @dgrantkake from KAKE news on Twitter– If you eat at a Wichita Taco Bell or Pizza Hut today, or pick up a movie at Blockbuster Video, Fugate Enterprises will donate 10% of your bill to Operation Holiday. Last year’s drive raised more than $45,000. Here’s the link for more info: “Help Wichita” By Eating […]
Salute to Veterans
Students in the Wichita Public Schools Junior ROTC programs present a salute to veterans at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at Century II Expo Hall. Admission is free and the public is welcome to attend.
Free Family Photos for Deployed Military Service Members
A program called Operation: LoveReUnited gives deployed or deploying members of the United States military an opportunity to have a special family portraits taken before or during deployment free of charge. Wichita has three area photographers who participate in the program. For more information and to find a photographer, please see the OpLove website. Thanks […]
Forest of Fear – Udall, KS
Find discount coupons for Forest of Fear in Udall. Get in for as little as $10 with printable coupons on the Forest of Fear website. Forest of Fear has a haunted trail, tractor ride, scary movies on a big screen, snack shack and a campfire. The trail itself is a little over a mile long […]
Weekend Round-Up: Halloween
Friday 3-6 p.m. Trick or Treat with Digeez & Cox Twitter Crew Wear your costume, get your picture taken with Dig., and meet the Cox Twitter crew. 4-8 p.m. Final Friday Art Crawl with free admission and free Trolley service between most venues 6-8 p.m. Halloween Fun Night at the East YMCA 6-9 p.m. Flashlight […]
Arts Education Open House at CityArts
CityArts will hold an art education open house on Friday evening, October 29, 2010, from 5:30 – 10 p.m. Art instructors will open their classrooms to visitors to answer questions about their classes and demonstrate some of what they do. Also, a preview of the Countdown to Christmas Mini-Workshops will be available with a special […]
Via Christi “Rise and Shine” Event Saturday
I just found out about this one so if you’d like to attend you’ll want to act quickly. Here’s the information (it sounds like fun): Enjoy a morning of laughter and learning with nationally renowned speaker Emily Ballance, MEd, LPC, 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 30 in the McNamara Center at Via Christi Hospital, […]
$5 Off Thunder Tickets
Purchase Blue Level Reserved or Yellow Level Reserved tickets to Friday night’s Wichita Thunder Hockey game vs. Rio Grande Valley and get a $5 discount. A portion of each ticket sale will be donated to the Mayor’s Youth Council (MYC). To buy the discounted tickets, call Jocelyn at the Thunder office (264-4625) and ask for […]
Be There or Be Scared
Join the undead at the “Scare the Square Zombie Walk” at Naked City Gallery on October 30th at 7:30 p.m. A Some of the activities include a game of “Dead Light, Green Light” and a Halloween Bash with DJ Carbon and the Naked City crew. Admission is $5, but you’ll get $2 off if you […]
International Space Station Visible over Wichita
Here’s a fun activity that costs nothing and won’t keep the kids up too much past their bedtimes. According to SkyWatch, NASA’s free applet that tracks the best viewing times for satellites, the International Space Station will be visible over Wichita this week at the following times: October 25-30, 2010 Monday – 7:59 p.m. for […]
Tallgrass Film Festival – Free Screening at Public Library
Via Tallgrass Film Festival on Twitter, I just found out that film screenings at the central branch of the Wichita Public Library are free this weekend. Unfortunately, it’s too late for the Saturday screenings, but there’s still one film scheduled for tomorrow. William Kentridge: Anything is Possible, a documentary about the artist’s life and work, […]
Last Harvest Party – Delano Community Farmer’s Market
It’s the final farmer’s market until next spring, and they’re having a party. Bring the kids–in costume if you like–to make a treat bag and go trick-or-treating from booth to booth. There will be special activities, door prizes for everyone, fresh local produce, and lots of other fun. The Last Harvest Party is Wednesday, October […]
$5 Comforter Cleaning from In The Bag Cleaners
It’s totally time to get the comforter cleaned but how much do you have in your “Spring/Fall Cleaning” budget category? Yeah, exactly! Probably not even a category in most people’s budgets. Get a coupon for a $5 Comforter Cleaning from In The Bag Cleaners on Facebook. That’s not $5 off, it’s $5 total price for […]
Free: Halloween in the Park
Halloween in the Park a fun and safe (and free!) event sponsored by the Wichita Police Department. Kids will get a free bear at the Teddy Bear Clinic, decorate a Krispy Kreme donut, see emergency vehicles up close, learn important safety tips, and go trick-or-treating! There will also be food provided by Outback Steakhouse, along […]
Free Bulb Planting Workshop with Ask This Old House Experts
Ask This Old House (airs Sundays at 12:30 p.m. on KPTS) is coming to Wichita! They’ll be doing a house call for the show in an “undisclosed location,” but you can still see them in person! Hosts Kevin O’Connor and Roger Cook will be giving a free bulb-planting workshop at Botanica on Friday, October 22 […]
Free Music Downloads from Labels for Education
You know the labels you pull off of Campbell’s soup cans and take to school for fundraisers? This is that Labels for Education, which supports arts, athletics, and academics in schools. In partnership with the GRAMMY Foundation, Labels for Education works with Artist Ambassadors to support music education in the schools. Right now you can […]
Cities on the Cheap featured in Good Housekeeping magazine
The Cities on the Cheap network, of which Wichita on the Cheap is a member, was mentioned in Good Housekeeping in an article about saving money. Our mention is in the section Freebies for All, but the article has several other neat ideas — including swapping online — that could come in handy for those […]
2010 Shocker Madness!!! Saturday
Shocker Madness kicks off the 2010-2011 Shocker Basketball season. The event begins today, Saturday, October 16, 2010 with a “Shock Cancer Walk” fundraiser at 3:30 p.m. The Shockers “Dig Pink” volleyball match against Evansville begins at 5 p.m. Wear pink to get a discount on your ticket. FREE: After the volleyball game, the men’s and […]
Free Energizing Mini-Facials at Origins
Set up an appointment at any participating Origins location to receive a free energizing mini-facial between October 18 – 24, 2010. The facial includes a special cleansing for your skincare concern, a VitaZing™ energizing treatment, and a GinZing™ refreshing eye treatment. While supplies last, you can take home a free one-month supply of GinZing™ Refreshing eye cream. (No […]
FastTrac Entrepreneurial Training Programs
FastTrac Entrepreneurial Training Programs offered by WSU Center for Entrepreneurship are 10-week programs that do more than just skim over the top of many subjects. If you’re considering starting a business, you can enroll in the FastTrac New Venture program, which will help you decide if your idea has potential before you quit your job […]
Heartspring Fall Festival
The Heartspring Fall Festival on October 16, 2010 will be an afternoon of fun for kids of all ages and abilities. The free event begins at 1 p.m. and will include pumpkin bowling, face-painting, pumpkin decorating, photos with a scarecrow and more. For a $3 donation, you can enjoy free popcorn, a drink, and a […]
Free Hearing Screenings at Heartspring Hearing Center Fall Open House
If you’re concerned about hearing loss or hearing problems, you can schedule an appointment for a free hearing screening during the Heartspring Hearing Center Fall Open House, October 11 – 15, 2010. The screenings are available to all ages. Other special offers during the fall open house include $400 off advanced hearing aids, and specials […]