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4th of July Fireworks and Independence Day Celebrations around Wichita

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Happy Independence Day! Here are some of the upcoming 4th of July fireworks in Wichita and surrounding communities this year. Some festivities are prior to July 4. Many of the community celebrations will be held in parks, so be sure … [Read more...] about 4th of July Fireworks and Independence Day Celebrations around Wichita

10 Fathers Day Deals and Events in Wichita

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Fathers Day is always the third Sunday in June. Give Dad a little special treatment without paying a fortune with these Fathers Day freebies and deals in Wichita and nearby. Some of these free events are actually on Saturday, so Dad can … [Read more...] about 10 Fathers Day Deals and Events in Wichita

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

2019 Citywide and Neighborhood Garage Sales

It's a big weekend for 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 … [Read more...] about 2019 Citywide and Neighborhood Garage Sales

Mothers Day weekend: free admission, events, deals and more

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Make your mother's day by visiting one of these local Wichita-area attractions where moms get free admission, or treat her to a special gift at a discount! This is a list of all the Mothers Day deals or events in Wichita that I know of … [Read more...] about Mothers Day weekend: free admission, events, deals and more

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

Wichita area summer camps

Looking for a summer camp for your child? We get a lot of requests from parents for inexpensive summer camps in Wichita, so we’ve put together a list of resources for you to explore. Summer of Discovery These summer camps from the Wichita … [Read more...] about Wichita area summer camps

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

Free Community Shred Days in and around Wichita, KS

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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

FREE Severe Weather Safety/Storm Spotter Classes

Sedgwick County Emergency Management offers residents of Sedgwick County free Severe Weather Safety Classes that were developed by the National Weather Service. The annual Severe Weather Safety classes begin February 25 and will be held … [Read more...] about FREE Severe Weather Safety/Storm Spotter Classes

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