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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 […]

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

Bootanica at Botanica

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. […]