Dog Park Will Be Dedicated Saturday
The dog park zone of Chapin Park will be renamed “Arson Canine Ashley’s Memorial Dog Park” in a dedication ceremony with the Wichita Park and Recreation Department and the Wichita Fire Department Saturday, October 9, at 10 a.m. Ashley was Wichita’s first arson canine and she worked 161 fire scenes before she retired in 1999. […]
Boo! Halloween on the Cheap
Here’s a quick round-up of Halloween/Harvest events and inspiration for saving money this October. I’m sure I haven’t found them all, so if you see something I’ve missed, please add it in the Comments! BooTanica! Saturday, October 16 from 2:00pm – 5:00pm at Botanica. Fun, friendly, fall-o-ween (i.e. not scary) event that kids will love. […]
KU Fans: Book Signing with Todd Reesing
Former KU quarterback Todd Reesing will be at Dillons Marketplace (Central and Rock) on October 13, 2010 to sign copies of his new book, Rising to New Heights: Inside the Jayhawks Huddle. With the purchase of his book at $14.95, fans will receive a signature from Reesing during the event. Todd will also sign one […]
Free: Fit For Life Expo at Century II
Thanks to Deb Anderson on Facebook for letting me know about this. On Saturday, October 9, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. you’ll find all manner of vendors and experts on fitness, sports, nutrition, health and wellness, medical technology, and senior living gathered at Century II Exhibition Hall. This is a free event sponsored […]
Starlite Drive-In $10 Carload
I missed this in my weekend round-up, but if you’re looking for something to do later tonight (Saturday, October 2, 2010), the Starlite Drive-In has triple features for $10 a carload. Screen 2 will be of particular interest to families. Playing tonight: SCREEN 1 RESIDENT EVIL: AFTERLIFE R 8:00 p.m. EASY A PG-13 10:00 p.m. […]
Half-Off Certificates for A-Maze-In Grace Corn Maze
Still looking for a deal on fall fun? I found this certificate for 50% off admission to A-Maze-In Grace corn maze at KICT’s halfofffridays.com. Pay $25 for $50 worth of certificates and receive them in the mail 7-10 days later. This might be perfect for a group, but it won’t be much good if you […]
Half-price Admission and Free Educational Art Programs at Rolling Hills Wildlife Museum
On Sunday, October 3rd, husband and wife miniature artists Wes and Rachelle Siegrist will be holding free educational art programs at Rolling Hills Wildlife Adventure in Salina during a special Meet The Artists event. Kids can learn how to draw animals in miniature using colored pencils to make a Christmas ornament. The first session, for […]
Wichita 1st to Rock the Electric Guitar
We knew it, this proves it–Wichita rocks. The electric guitar was introduced to the world right here in Wichita, Kansas, in October 1932 by Wichitan Gage Brewer. Yes it was! Wouldn’t it be cool to SEE that guitar? You can. It’s part of a special, temporary exhibit “Launching the Electric Revolution – Wichita Introduces the […]
Customer Appreciation Event at The Artichoke
I sure am glad I subscribed to Dining with Denise e-newsletter at Kansas.com. I received my copy yesterday and found out about a free fish fry at The Artichoke on Saturday evening. This will be The Artichoke’s 27th annual Customer Appreciation Fish Fry. The restaurant at 811 N. Broadway is one of those places that […]
Special Free Screening of The Aviators
Register online for tickets to see a free screening of The Aviators, a new series premiering on KPTS this fall. The screening will be shown at the new National Center for Aviation Training on Tuesday night at 7 p.m. (SOLD OUT) and again at 8 p.m. The National Center for Aviation Training is Wichita Area […]
Free Wichita Play Day at O.J. Watson Park
Thanks to Wichita on the Cheap reader Sherry Black for mentioning this deal on Facebook. Come take time to play and spend some quality time with family and nature at Wichita Play Day, hosted by Wichita Play Commission. There will be giveaways, parachute games, kayaks and canoes, train rides, face-painting, golf, music, pedal boats, and […]
Free Pass (for your whole group!) to Cox Farms Corn Maze
Thanks to Wichita on the Cheap reader Jan for sharing this deal with all of us! She sent me a link to a coupon on the Cox Farms website that will get your whole group (whether that’s just you, your family, or a larger group) in free to the Cox Farms corn maze during its […]
Win $1000 for you and $1000 for your school district
Vote for your school district and be entered to win $1000 for you and $1000 for your school. A new local business called Wichita Funds for Schools is running the promotion as a way to get the word out about its launch on Monday. There isn’t much not to like here: Wichita Funds for Schools […]
Coupon Class Available
Want to learn how to save more at the grocery store by using coupons? The Coupon Deals and Steals coupon class is this Sunday, September 12, at 2 p.m. on the west side of Wichita. Learn the ins and outs of saving money with coupons without letting them take over your life. Class fee is […]
Win a 1-year Free Membership to Museum of World Treasures
During the month of September, every new Museum of World Treasures Facebook fan will be entered to win a FREE 1 year membership to the museum. As a member, you will receive: ·Free admission to the Museum for 1 year ·Access to Members Only events ·Discounts on all educational programs ·15% off items purchased in […]
How Cheap is Brown-Bagging It Really?
So you know that bringing lunch to work is less expensive than eating out, but have you ever wondered–maybe while browsing the lunchmeat aisle or deli counter at the grocery store–how much it really saves you? Len Penzo’s 2nd Annual Survey of the 10 Most Economical Sandwiches is just the kind of thing I love […]
Blacktop Nationals
*** This is an older post. See the updated version here: Blacktop Nationals Car Show in Wichita *** The Blacktop Nationals take over the downtown area this weekend with cruising, drifting, dragging, and otherwise showing off very cool cars and bikes. Most events are free and open to the public on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. […]
$5 Admission to Wichita Wingnuts Final Homestand
This weekend is the perfect time to catch a Wingnuts game or three: The weather is beautiful, the Wingnuts are tied for first place with the playoffs in their sights, the Lawrence Dumont Stadium restrooms made it to the Top Ten in the contest for Best Bathrooms. What more could you ask for? How about […]
Free Concert: The Grateful Not to be Dead
At the WaterWalk Commons in downtown Wichita on Friday night, The Grateful Not to be Dead will perform classic rock hits in a free concert. The concert will begin at 8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.) and end at 11 p.m. Yia Yia’s Eurobistro will be selling food and drinks, so bring cash if […]
Free Outdoor Concert Thursday at Rhatigan Student Center
The Ulrich Museum and KMUW will host a free outdoor concert Thursday, August 26 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to welcome students back to school. There will be food, art, and live entertainment. Carrie Nation and the Speakeasy will perform live on the east patio of the Rhatigan Student Center on the WSU campus. […]
Summer Jam Battle of the Bands
Local bands battle it out in the Summer Jam Battle of the Bands at the Steven Scooter Store (at the west side of the Steven Auto Group lot near Kellogg and Woodlawn) from 2-6 p.m. every Saturday until September 18th. Admission is FREE. Light concessions will be available. To get more information, visit the Naked […]
Military and Public Safety Get in Free to Worlds of Fun
Check out this post from Kansas City on the Cheap to find out how military and public safety personnel can get in to Worlds of Fun for free.
Save $1 on Super-Sticky Post-It Notes (and why you need them)
Click here to print your $1 off coupon for Post-It Notes, Super-Sticky, and click here to read an article by Wichita Eagle writer Suzanne Tobias about a great way to use them: The power of positive Post-It Notes. What a great, great idea! Last year on the first day of school I slipped a note […]
Free Entry and Fishing Clinic at Clinton State Park
What fun! This Saturday, August 14, 2010, Clinton State Park is offering free park entrance. In addition to the free entrance, special youth activities are schedule, including a fishing clinic and an “Animal Show & Tell” that are also free. Arrive early for the fishing derby from 9-11 a.m. Kids participating in the free fishing […]
Free: Acoustic Arts in the Park
This weekend, Acoustic Arts in the Park will feature live music from Paul Rodriguez at 11 a.m., Jeff Corbett at noon, and the The Skirts at 1 p.m. Find them in Central Riverside Park, just north of the zoo, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 14th, 2010. The concerts, presented by the […]