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 2018
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Free admission to Cowtown Sundays!
This post is sponsored by Old Cowtown Museum because they're awesome!
This is back again for 2018! Thanks to a really generous donation by Colby Sandlian, everyone gets FREE ADMISSION to Cowtown on Sundays beginning in April! Wichita's Old Cowtown Museum is an authentic walk back in time to the 1860s and … [Read more...] about Free admission to Cowtown Sundays!
Wichita Summer Concerts
One of the best things about summer is the music! When the weather warms up, Wichita puts on some great community gatherings with music as the focal point, and they're almost always affordable, family-friendly, and outside! Related: … [Read more...] about Wichita Summer Concerts
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
Splash parks, fountains, and water playgrounds
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
Wichita Summer Movies
Take a break from the heat by taking in a movie. Below is a round-up of the most budget-friendly summer movies in or near Wichita. If you're looking inexpensive movie options year-round in Wichita click here. Have I missed any? Please … [Read more...] about Wichita Summer Movies
Free and cheap things to do with kids this summer in Wichita, KS
Welcome to summer! School is out for most public schools in the Wichita area. Below are some ideas of inexpensive summer activities for kids and fun things to do with kids this summer in Wichita that will keep them busy and happy all summer … [Read more...] about Free and cheap things to do with kids this summer in Wichita, KS
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
Where you can swim in Wichita
Beat the summer heat with these local Wichita area swimming pools, water parks, and lakes. Dive right in to summer fun! Most of these area pools offer swimming lessons too. Related: Free water playgrounds and splash parks in and … [Read more...] about Where you can swim in Wichita
Memorial Day Wichita
Memorial Day is when we recognize those who have given their lives in service to our country. Wichita has a number of recognition services happening on Monday; we've listed the ones we know of here. Memorial Day is also the unofficial … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Wichita
Teacher Appreciation Freebies and Deals for Wichita-area Teachers
We may never be able to thank teachers enough for all their hard work, but we can try! We can't think of a better way to show our appreciation than by listing all the FREE goodies and deals in the Wichita area for Teacher Appreciation Week. … [Read more...] about Teacher Appreciation Freebies and Deals for Wichita-area Teachers
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
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
2018 Citywide and Neighborhood Garage Sales
It's that time again! We have an updated list of Wichita-area citywide garage sales for 2018. Below you'll find sales scheduled for the next two months. If you haven't yet, subscribe to Wichita on the Cheap by email so you get the … [Read more...] about 2018 Citywide and Neighborhood Garage Sales
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
