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Barn Sales, Flea Markets, and Shopping Events

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 barn sales, craft and art fairs, vintage sales and artisan markets, and flea/antique markets in the Wichita area. Many of the local shopping […]

Brick Street Bazaar Augusta, KS: Free Event

Brick Street Bazaar in Augusta, KS

Downtown Augusta, Kansas, will be the place to be for shopping, food, and drinks on Saturday, June 13, 2026, with the Brick Street Bazaar! Visit the Red Brick District for a day of food, fun, and shopping for the whole family. Over 70 vendors and downtown businesses will be participating in this event, so you […]

Midwest Bicycle Swap

Is it time to get that bike out of the garage? Or maybe buy a new-to-you bicycle? Or maybe you just need a cool bell or basket for your bike! Buy, sell, or browse bikes and bicycle parts at the annual Midwest Bicycle Swap on April 19, 2026. They’ll have all types of bicycles, parts, bicycle-related […]

Wichita Flea Market a Monthly Sale with Local & Regional Vendors 2026

The Wichita Flea Market is hosting a “Tour of Wichita.” Each show will be at a different location. This is a monthly Flea Market in and around Wichita, featuring over 200 local and regional vendors. Perfect for “one-stop” shopping.  Shop locally through booths that include antiques, crafts, vintage items, collectibles, primitives, reclaimed items, comics, artwork, […]

Shop & Grub Wichita at Naftzger Park 2026

Shop and Grub is a monthly outdoor market in Wichita featuring local and out-of-town merchants, and it’s back this year. It is an all-ages event and is FREE to attend. This is a unique shopping and food market in Wichita. They typically have around 40 vendors from April through October. About Shop & Grub Wichita […]

Picklefest at Blood Orchard in Wichita 2026

Picklefest at Blood Orcahard is back this year. This is one of those events where you just have to lean into the fun… because yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like… a full day dedicated to pickles in Wichita. If you’re looking for something totally different to do (and honestly, pretty affordable for a full […]

Blood Orchard Vintage Market & South Side Food Truck Rally

The Blood Orchard Vintage Market and Southside Food Truck Rally have joined forces to create an extra special monthly event. These events are free to attend unless they are special events like Cheese Fest or Picklefest, in which case there might be an entry fee. Visitors are invited to the Vintage Market, held on the first […]

Tax Day Freebies and Deals in Wichita

Tax Day Freebies and Deals

If you’re a little grumpy and sleep-deprived this time of year, you’re not alone. But as soon as the paperwork is neatly filed away (or hurtled across the room – whatever your filing method), take yourself out for some tax day freebies and deals to celebrate the end of the tax season. Some of the […]

Wichita Detailing Co. Deal: 15% – 25% Off Through May 2026

Wichita on the Cheap has partnered with Wichita Detailing Co. to bring you a special DEAL ONLY for our followers. If you mention this article or Wichita on the Cheap, you will receive 15% off any mobile service or 25% off any drop-off service. I’m all about supporting local businesses, and I love a great […]

Citywide Neighborhood Garage Sales Wichita 2026

The most updated list! Here’s our list of 2026 Wichita-area citywide garage sales, which we update weekly (or more often, as necessary). This list is valid for spring, summer, and fall citywide sales surrounding Wichita. You’ll want to bookmark this page and return often, because we also add neighborhood garage sales, church and rummage sales, and […]

The Workroom Artisan Market: 13th Anniversary Free Event

The Workroom is hosting an Artisan Market this year to celebrate its 13th anniversary. The market features local products, art, food, and live music. This event is free to attend and will be held at Naftzger Park in downtown Wichita, next to the Workroom storefront. This Artisan Markets is free to attend, but you’ll want […]

Art at the Arb – Music and Art at the Bartlett Arboretum

It must be Spring because Art at the Arb is back for 2026. This event celebrates springtime with a weekend-long celebration featuring local artists, live music, blooming tulips, great food, and the arboretum’s fantastic garden landscapes. On Saturday, April 11, and Sunday, April 12, the Bartlett Arboretum in Belle Plaine will host “Art at the […]

Salon Brands Tent Sale: East Wichita May 1 & 2, 2026

Stop by Salon Brands for a BEAUTY(ful) Tent Sale. This sale is the biggest deal of the year for salon-quality products in Wichita. Save up to 90% off shampoo, conditioner, styling products, nail polish, cosmetics, styling tools, and more! They will have all of your salon-quality products on major sale, so mark your calendars. This sale […]

Ross Dress for Less Shopping Tips and Discounts

Ross Dress for Less is one of my favorites for finding deals. They have clothes, home decor, shoes, kids’ toys, and more. Ross Stores, known as Ross Dress for Less, is a chain of discount retail stores that offers a wide range of products at discounted prices. They sell a variety of brands at lower […]

Best Aldi Shopping Tips and Tricks

Aldi Tips and Tricks

Aldi, is my go-to grocery store in Wichita. The store is known as the first discount grocer in the world. With over 2,000 stores across the US, they are the third largest grocer. There are limited options, which makes for a quicker shopping experience. Most brands are equal to or better than the nationwide brands […]

Farmers Markets in Wichita

Farmer’s Markets in Wichita and surrounding communities with locally grown fresh food, plants, honey, handmade items, and more. Some markets offer kids’ activities and live entertainment; all offer an excellent opportunity to meet your neighbors, learn more about local produce, and share in the fun of discovering things produced right here in our own state […]

Home Depot Free Kids Workshops 2026

Home Depot Kids Free Workshops

Give your children a hands-on experience with Home Depot’s FREE in-store Kids Workshops. Every first Saturday of the month, from 9 a.m. to noon, Home Depot offers workshops for kids that include a kit with all materials needed to complete the project, totally free! This activity is a unique opportunity to spend quality time with […]

Garden Tools & Treasures Sale at Sedgwick County Extension

Tools & Treasure Wichita

The  Sedgwick County Extension’s sale of gardening tools and unique treasures is back! This sale features new and gently used gardening tools, supplies, garden art, landscape décor, and more. Improve your garden or landscape while supporting a worthy cause at the 6th annual Tools & Treasures Sale. This three-day event will run from Thursday, March 26, […]

Orie’s Garlic Fest at Public at Brickyard

Calling all garlic lovers!  This is sure to be a pungent festival! Orie’s Farm Fresh will be hosting its annual Garlic Fest this year on Sunday, September 13, 2026. This event is in Downtown Wichita and is FREE to attend. This is a great event to kick off Wichita Fall Festivals around town, so mark […]

Costco Membership & Deals

If you’ve been holding off on buying a Costco membership here in Wichita, this guide breaks it down so you can decide if it’s the right fit for you. A lot of people wonder if memberships ever go on sale and whether the yearly fee actually pays off. If you shop smart, a Costco membership […]

Mark Arts 6×6 Art Sale

I look forward to the Mark Arts Six by Six art sale in Wichita every year. I have a passion for original art but a limited budget, and this event lets me collect unique pieces at affordable prices. Over the years, I’ve been able to purchase works from some of my favorite local artists that […]

Kansas Grown Farmers Market: Outdoor Market in Wichita

The Kansas Grown Farmers Market is the market at 21st and Ridge and the Andover market. The West Side Farmers Market in Wichita and the Andover Farmers Market both have dozens of Kansas Grown vendors that you can stroll through. You can also expect live music, food trucks, and more.  When is the Kansas-Grown Farmers […]

Wichita Craft Shows, Fall Bazaars, and Holiday Markets 2026

Shop for one-of-a-kind gifts and handmade items at these upcoming holiday bazaars, Christmas craft shows, artisan markets and other holiday shopping events in and around Wichita. Local artists and crafters have been hard at work throughout the year making awesome, unique items for the craft fairs. Enjoy their handiwork and support your local artists at […]

Art Market & Open House at Mark Arts

Mark Arts in Wichita is hosting its annual Art Market & Open House. This event is FREE to attend and will feature local and regional artists, designers, and makers selling one-of-a-kind works. Vendors will be selling photographic prints, jewelry, ceramics, pottery, paintings, fiber items, abstract art, and more. Having participated in this event for the past […]

Mini Used Book Sales at the Wichita Art Museum 2026

Wichita Art Museum Book Sale

The Wichita Art Museum book sale is back and will occur throughout the year. Admission is FREE, but bring some money to purchase books. The Friends of the Wichita Art Museum puts on this event. The Used Book Sale at the Wichita Art Museum is always exciting, offering fantastic deals on a wide range of […]