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Seasonal Roundups

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 Kansas Star Arena 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 Bazaars, Christmas Craft Shows, and Holiday Markets

The Best Christmas Light Displays in Wichita for 2019

    Over the years, readers have asked where they can see Christmas light displays in Wichita, and that's a great idea for a post because driving around looking at the lights is not only a fun family tradition, it's also … [Read more...] about The Best Christmas Light Displays in Wichita for 2019

Holiday Gift Card Bonus Offers

Gift cards are welcome stocking-stuffers for every difficult-to-buy-for person on your list, from the in-laws to college students (and they make good teacher gifts too). But Santa never said you couldn't walk away with a little … [Read more...] about Holiday Gift Card Bonus Offers

Local Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Museum Store Sunday Events in Wichita

What's happening around Wichita for small business Saturday? Lots of people like to use the day after Black Friday - when everyone's looking to score a great deal on big-ticket holiday gifts - to support friends and neighbors' businesses by … [Read more...] about Local Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Museum Store Sunday Events in Wichita

Black Friday freebies and deals

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These Black Friday freebies might be worth standing in line for. With Black Friday sales starting earlier and earlier - both online and in-store - you wonder if anyone is going to bother heading out into the cold Friday morning to … [Read more...] about Black Friday freebies and deals

Black Friday Shopping Tips

It's the bargain-hunter's busiest time of the year! With so many of us watching our spending these days, Black Friday has become almost as much of a holiday as Thanksgiving. And if you don’t want to venture out into the cold and snow … [Read more...] about Black Friday Shopping Tips

Wichita Restaurants open on Thanksgiving (and to-go meal options) for 2019

  Not everyone opts for the traditional large family setting for Thanksgiving dinner, as some prefer to go out for the big meal. If you're planning on skipping all the cooking and dish-cleaning this year and looking for places to … [Read more...] about Wichita Restaurants open on Thanksgiving (and to-go meal options) for 2019

Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides in Wichita

Designed to bring in shoppers, I'm sure. But oh what fun it is! Every year, we have several places in Wichita that usually offer free horse-drawn carriage rides in Wichita. Look below for all the dates and times of the free … [Read more...] about Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides in Wichita

Veterans Day Events, Freebies and Deals for Wichita

Amy Geiszler-Jones contributed to this article.

Veterans and active-duty members of the U.S. military are worthy of our respect and gratitude every day (see Military Discounts in Wichita), but on Veterans Day we can do one better and take them out for a free meal, attend an event that … [Read more...] about Veterans Day Events, Freebies and Deals for Wichita

Non-Toy Gift Ideas for Kids and Families

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Toys, toys, toys.  My home is full of toys. Cars and trucks, baby dolls, books, stuffed animals, play clothes, toy dishes, building blocks, and more. You name it, we probably have it. It's not that we don't purge on a regular … [Read more...] about Non-Toy Gift Ideas for Kids and Families

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