Seasonal

Fall Bazaars, Christmas Craft Shows, and Holiday Markets

Our list of fall and holiday craft fairs and markets is sponsored by the Wichita Flea Market! Find them at Century II and shop or rent a booth to sell your wares.

Shop for one-of-a-kind gifts and handmade items at these upcoming 2019 fall and holiday markets, Christmas craft fairs, bazaars, local store open houses, and artisan markets in and around Wichita. Local artists and crafters have been … [Read more...] about Fall Bazaars, Christmas Craft Shows, and Holiday Markets

Wichita Trick-or-Treat, Halloween, and Fall Fun Events in 2019

Here's our Wichita Halloween events list for 2019! This is where to find safe and not-so-scary trick-or-treating opportunities and other fun Halloween/fall events this year in Wichita. Don't be sad that Halloween falls on a Thursday in … [Read more...] about Wichita Trick-or-Treat, Halloween, and Fall Fun Events in 2019

Haunted Houses and Wichita Halloween Events for Adults

Just in case you like terrifying yourself, here are some Halloween events and attractions for the older or more scare-proof crowd - not for the little kiddos. (See the list of kid-friendly Halloween events here.) Wichita has … [Read more...] about Haunted Houses and Wichita Halloween Events for Adults

Free Community Shred Days in and around Wichita, KS

I've used affiliate links to my paper-shredding monster below, which means I may make a small commission on purchases made through those links - but it doesn't cost you more!

You know you're not supposed to just throw confidential information into the trash, but sometimes the shred pile gets pretty high if you don’t have a paper-chewing monster of a shredder like mine. (We've had it for years and yep - it's … [Read more...] about Free Community Shred Days in and around Wichita, KS

Wichita-area Fall Festivals 2019

It’s the season for small-town fall festivals in the Wichita area. Some happen as early as August, and by September and October, they're in full swing! Community festivals like these always promise good old-fashioned (and cheap) … [Read more...] about Wichita-area Fall Festivals 2019

Fall Farm Fun: Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes near Wichita

Every year we see wonderful family-owned farms near Wichita that offer pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and other fall fun for families. These are some of the best pumpkin patches in Kansas, and every year they seem to get even … [Read more...] about Fall Farm Fun: Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes near Wichita

Oktoberfest Wichita

In Germany, throngs of people will pack the beer halls and streets of Munich to celebrate Oktoberfest from late September through the first week of October. But don't worry, you won't have to travel that far to eat brats, dance the polka, … [Read more...] about Oktoberfest Wichita

Barn Sales, Flea Markets, and Craft Fairs near Wichita

This post is sponsored by the Wichita Flea Market held "monthly-ish" throughout the year!

Is it handmade? Secondhand? Covered with dust or restored with care? Those are the things we want to see for sale at the markets in this list. Here's our updated list of 2019 barn sales, craft and art fairs, vintage and artisan markets, and … [Read more...] about Barn Sales, Flea Markets, and Craft Fairs near Wichita

You-pick farms near Wichita

Every year readers ask me where they can find "you-pick" places in the Wichita area. They're talking about the orchards and farms where families can go pick fresh produce right off the tree or vine. This is so much fun to do, and it's a … [Read more...] about You-pick farms near Wichita

Kite-Flying Events in the Wichita area

Can you remember the last time you felt the simple joy of flying your kite on a beautiful, breezy, sunny day? We have compiled a list of the best kite festivals and kite-flying events happening in and around Wichita that are sure to bring … [Read more...] about Kite-Flying Events in the Wichita area

Kansas sunflower fields in bloom

Seeing row after row of blooming sunflowers - it's one of the perks of living in Kansas. Lots of readers have asked me where they could find sunflower fields in bloom near Wichita or around the state. In the past, that wasn't … [Read more...] about Kansas sunflower fields in bloom

Splash parks, fountains, and water playgrounds in Wichita

Cool off this summer at the interactive fountains (aka water playgrounds, aka splash parks) in Wichita. Our family has visited several of these water playgrounds over the past few summers. They're perfect for a fun, spontaneous (and FREE) … [Read more...] about Splash parks, fountains, and water playgrounds in Wichita

Free and cheap summer fun for kids in Wichita

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Welcome to our kids' guide to summer! School will be starting before we know it, but you still have time for some summer fun with kids in Wichita! Below are some ideas of inexpensive summer activities for kids and fun things to do with kids … [Read more...] about Free and cheap summer fun for kids in Wichita

2019 Citywide and Neighborhood Garage Sales

Here's our list of 2019 Wichita-area citywide garage sales, which we'll be updating on a weekly basis. If you haven't yet, subscribe to Wichita on the Cheap by email so you get the notification when each month's new sales are added. Garage … [Read more...] about 2019 Citywide and Neighborhood Garage Sales

Tips for Saving with Back to School Sales

If you've ever left the checkout lane at a discount store wondering how you could have just spent hundreds of dollars, then you've experienced firsthand how rapidly small amounts can turn into large amounts. Well, it works in reverse, … [Read more...] about Tips for Saving with Back to School Sales