Wichita on the Cheap

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Target Back in Black Friday Event

Target is having a Back in Black Friday event only today, July 23, 201, and only online. They have 50% deals and other deals in Electronics, Toys, Home, Patio and Outdoor, and Women’s. Back in Black Friday at Target.com – Shop on 7/23 Only! 6-piece towel sets for $14.99, video games for $9.99, a 47″ […]

Alef’s Harley Davidson Anniversary Events

Alef’s Harley Davidson is celebrating its 5th anniversary on Saturday, July 31st and Sunday, August 1st. Professional stunt rider Bubba Blackwell, The American Daredevil, will perform various stunts including a spectacular attempt to jump 12 cars (!). There will also be free food, bike games, a bike wash, and music from T-95. Bring your motorcycle […]

Free Young Historians event at Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

This Friday, July 23, 2010, young historians between the ages of 11 and 18 are invited to take a behind-the-scenes look at the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum. Tour the museum’s building (including the clock tower!) and learn about the artifacts and exhibits stored in the museum. The class is FREE and begins at 10 a.m. […]

Free eBooks from all over the Web (and free eReader software too)

You don’t have to have an eReader to take advantage of eBooks. If you want to, you can turn your desktop computer into an e-reading device; more likely, you’ll want to use something a bit smaller, like a notebook, iPad, or smart phone. (Or even an actual e-reader!) They might not overtake paper books any […]

Dress For Success Girls’ Night Out Benefit

Bring a donation for Dress for Success and enjoy Girls’ Night Out with shopping, massages, makeovers, and refreshments. The donation could be in the form of accessories, dress shoes, a dress suit, or monetary gift. The event is tonight (Friday, July 16, 2010) from 6 – 9:30 p.m. Hosted at Babcock Family Chiropractic, 8620 E. […]

Free Cinema Alfresco at The Brickyard

Cinema Alfresco, presented by the Tallgrass Film Festival, shows classic movies each week in a covered outdoor venue at The Brickyard in Old Town. Each movie is preceded by a Tallgrass Film Festival short. The price? FREE. Doors open at 7 and movies begin at 8 p.m. Tonight’s movie is Sunset Boulevard. If you’re hungry, […]

Free Summer Concerts in Old Town

See the newer info about the Free Concert Series in Old Town This Friday, July 16th, 2010, Crazy Heart will perform at the KEYN 107.3 and Capitol Federal Summer Concert Series. The show begins at 8 p.m. in the Farm and Art Market plaza at 1st and Mosley in Old Town. Admission is FREE. Thanks […]

Home Depot 4’x4′ Raised Garden Bed for $9

UPDATE: This was a very popular deal yesterday! Unfortunately, the item is no longer available online at Home Depot. (I wouldn’t hold out much hope, but it might still be available in Home Depot stores.) Get a fall crop or get ready for next spring’s planting with this 4-foot by 4-foot raised garden bed made […]

Free: Acoustic Arts in the Park

Kansas Acoustic Arts presents another Acoustic Arts in the Park Saturday, July 10, 2010, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Central Riverside Park. Enjoy live music from Raleigh and Nick at 11 a.m., Emily Scheltgen at noon, and Good Question at 1 p.m. The concerts are free and open to the public. See more […]

Julyapalooza 2010 in Downtown Wichita

Dowtown Wichita is the place to be Saturday, July 10th, 2010. In addition to the Automobilia Car Show event, the Midwest Historical and Genealogical Society is holding Julyapalooza 2010 — A Read, White and Blue Event. Stop by 1203 North Main in Wichita between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to grab a hot dog, see […]

From Me 2 You Resale BOGO Sale

On Friday, July 9th and Saturday, July 10, buy one, get one half-price on almost all items in the store at From Me 2 You Resale. It’s a locally-owned and operated infant, children, and maternity resale shop at 9121 W. Central (near Central and Tyler). The BOGO deal does include marked-down items, but excludes baby […]

Lots More Free WiFi for Wichita

Beginning today, ALL the Wichita Public Library locations will officially begin providing wireless internet access to customers in ALL library locations. The WiFi is free to use–just log on with your Wichita Public Library card and password. If you have Windows, you can print from your device for only $0.10 a page. (The free WiFi […]

Social Media Day in Wichita

If you’re active on Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare, YouTube, Flickr, or any of a number of other social media sites, you won’t want to miss the Wichita Social Media Day celebration on Wednesday, June 30, 2010. A variety of activities are available throughout the day with prizes and discounts and other kinds of fun. The day […]

Saturday Only – Free T-Mobile Phone Deal

Switch to a T-Mobile Family plan on Saturday, June 19, 2010 and get any phone free (one for each line). Stores open at 8 a.m. I’m sure I don’t have to tell you to read all the terms and conditions carefully, so you know exactly what you’re signing up for (and how long). The fine […]

Kansas Writers Association Workshop

If you’ve ever wanted to write a book, or are already a writer, you might want to check out this Kansas Writers Association workshop at the Ford Rockwell Library Saturday, June 19. Add more depth to your characters and their stories by learning about what makes people tick. Relationship coach and KWA member Ronda Welsh […]

100 Former Bestsellers for $3.99 Each at Barnes and Noble

Until June 21, 2010, Barnes and Noble is selling over 100 former bestselling titles at only $3.99 a piece. This includes hardcover editions (and might be mostly hardcover). It strikes me that this is almost like waiting until a good movie comes out on DVD. The stories are just as good as they were a […]

Dads Get in Free – pt. 1

I’m still busily scouring the Interwebs to find Dad’s day deals, but for those who like to plan ahead, here are a few Father’s Day specials at local Wichita-area attractions. Sedgwick County Zoo (& Father’s Day Car Show) – Dads are admitted free when accompanied by a paying child. Sunday, June 20, 8:30 a.m. – […]

Give: American Red Cross & NASCAR

Give blood and the American Red Cross will reward you with exclusive NASCAR racing gear and collectibles. It’s a loyalty program designed to encourage people to remember to make regular blood donations. Log your blood donations at the Red Cross Racing website to earn points that add up to prizes. If you’re not a NASCAR […]

Author Signing at Barnes and Noble

My famous friend and feisty first-time novelist, B.D. Tharp will be joining other authors this Saturday from 2-5 p.m. at the Barnes and Noble in Bradley Fair for the Summer Saturday Book Signing. B.D. Tharp is the author of the newly-released Feisty Family Values, which was written and set right here in Wichita. Joining her […]

Free Visitor’s Guides for a Fun Kansas Summer

Although we call Kansas home, most of us haven’t discovered everything about our state, or about all of its individual cities. Personally, I love the Kansas and Wichita Visitor’s Guides. For one thing, the photography is beautiful. From a more practical perspective, the guides open up new things to discover here in our home state, […]

Let’s Do Lunch…with Circus Elephants!

Bring your own sack lunch and a non-perishable food item to donate to the Kansas Food Bank and enjoy lunch with the Asian elephants starring in ZING, ZANG, ZOOM. On Wednesday, June 2, between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents ZING ZANG ZOOM® will host an elephant brunch from […]

Senior Portraits Model Search

Looking for affordable senior portraits, but don’t want to settle for bland? Melissa Schnieders Photography is looking for fun, outgoing, and innovative high school seniors to model for Class of 2011 senior portraits. Each model will receive 3 free modeling sessions, free wallet-size model cards, a free custom wallet card box, a free 5 x […]

$5 Coupon from Kid to Kid and 12 FREE Books

Skip the yard sale and go straight to Kid to Kid for summer clothes, toys, and books. Use the code word SUMMER at the register to receive $5 off your purchase of $25 or more. While you’re there, pick up your Book Club Card, which entitles you to one FREE book every month for a […]