READiculous Book Sale at Wichita Art Museum
Friends of the Wichita Art Museum is hosting another READiculas Book Sale on June 13 – 15, 2025. If you haven’t attended one of these, you must. The best part is it’s FREE to attend and includes general admission to the museum. Of course, you must bring money for the book sale. The READiculous Book […]
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 […]
National Donut Day Deals in Wichita
National Donut Day — or National Doughnut Day, as some spell it — is the first Friday in June. According to a press release from LaMars, the observance was started in 1938 by the Chicago Salvation Army in honor of the women who brought donuts to soldiers behind the front lines in World War I. This […]
Citywide Neighborhood Garage Sales Wichita
The most updated list! Here’s our list of 2025 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 […]
Free Fries at McDonalds Every Friday in 2025
Free Fries Friday is back at McDonalds. Get a free medium french fry with any $1 minimum purchase at McDonald’s on Fridays in 2025! This offer is only available on the McDonald’s app. Who can resist McDonald’s fries, especially if they are FREE? Grab what I think is the best fountain drink out there, and […]
Wichita Summer Checklist of Activities on a Budget
Here is our ultimate Summer Checklist of things to do in Wichita this Summer. This list includes things to do with kids’ and Adults’ activities in Wichita. Our city is filled with many things for kids and adults to do this summer. There is much to explore, from fan-favorite events to some of our Summertime Free […]
Kansas Aviation Museum Block Party
Gather up a big group of friends or relatives and squeeze everyone in the car! The Kansas Aviation Museum Block Party will be a summer day of Flight, Fun, and Family … and carload admission pricing! Sunday, June 22, our favorite art deco airport-turned-museum will host a family-friendly block party from 1-6 p.m. It will […]
Brick Street Bazaar Augusta, KS: Free Event
Downtown Augusta, Kansas, will be hopping with shopping on Saturday, June 21, 2025, 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 are sure to find something you […]
Asian Night Market in Wichita
The Asian Night Market is an evening where people can come together to enjoy local food, drinks, and the arts of Asian cuisine. This is an ideal opportunity to socialize and explore downtown Wichita in a new light. The Asian Night Market at Equity Bank aims to unite and empower the community by serving as […]
Toddler Tuesdays at Towne East Mall: Free Family Events in May
Towne East Square Toddler Tuesdays will start this May. Bring your little one to the play area outside of Scheeld from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for a free event each week. The mall has partnered with some local businesses to bring the community kid-friendly entertainment, hands-on crafts, and tasty snacks—all for free! Toddler Tuesday […]
Wichita Flea Market a Monthly Sale with Local & Regional Vendors
The Wichita Flea Market is doing a “Tour of Wichita”. Each show will be at different locations for 2025. This is a monthly Flea Market in and around Wichita with typically 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, […]
Derby’s Third Thursday Free Event: Music, Art, Food Trucks
Have you heard about Derby’s Third Thursday? It’s a fantastic FREE event with live music, artist exhibits, adult beverages, food trucks, and more! Third Thursday in Derby, Kansas, happens in the Spring and Fall. Hop in your car, take Rock Road and head South, and you will run right into Derby. Derby is only about […]
Shop & Grub at Exploration Place & Around Wichita
Shop and Grub is a monthly outdoor market in Wichita featuring local and out-of-town merchants and its back. 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. The market used to be held at […]
Dillons Grocery Store Senior Day Discount
Dillon’s grocery store just announced that they are delighted to offer a one-day special discount to our senior shoppers on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Customers aged 55 and above can get a 5% discount on their in-store grocery purchases and everyday essentials at Dillon’s. All stores are participating. To benefit from this special offer, customers […]
Double-up food bucks for SNAP participants at Kansas farmers markets
Folks who participate in the SNAP program can purchase food at Kansas Markets with their EBT card, and currently, there’s a program that will let them “double up” on the benefit. The “Double-Up Bucks” program matches the amount spent dollar for dollar. (For every dollar of SNAP benefits you use at the farmers’ market, you […]
Tulip Bulb Sale at Botanica
Botanica will soon begin its spring tulip bulb sale. Get ready to add a burst of color to your garden! Botanica will kick off its annual Spring Tulip Bulb Sale on Friday, April 25, 2025, and it’s one of the best gardening deals around. The bulbs available were part of Botanica’s stunning seasonal displays and […]
Open Streets ICT NoMar 2025
Open Streets ICT event in Wichita is a family favorite of ours. The City of Wichita has planned a fun and FREE community called Open Streets ICT NoMar for Sunday afternoon, May 4, 2025, in the North Market neighborhood. This event is a great way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, and its FREE to attend. […]
Kansas Grown Farmers Market: Outdoor Market in Wichita
The Kansas Grown Farmers Market is the market at 21st and Ridge and the Derby market. The West Side Farmers Market in Wichita and the Derby 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 […]
Salon Brands Tent Sale
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. Upcoming Salon […]
Home Depot Free Kids 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 […]
Watermark Books & Cafe: Free Storytime & Events
A bookstore is terrific, and Wichita has an excellent bookstore, the locally owned Watermark Books. They have a cafe, a great community, and, of course, all kinds of books for every age and interest. One of the things that makes Watermark Books so special is its ability to bring authors and the community together. They […]
Art at the Arb – Music and Art at the Bartlett Arboretum
It must be Spring because Art at the Arb is back for 2025. This event celebrates springtime by featuring a weekend-long celebration of springtime featuring local artists, live music, blooming tulips, great food, and the arboretum’s fantastic garden landscapes. On Saturday, April 12, and Sunday, April 13, the Bartlett Arboretum in Belle Plaine will host […]
The Workroom Artisan Market: 12th Anniversary Free Event
The Workroom is hosting an Artisan Market this year to celebrate its 12th anniversary. The market features local products, art, food, and live music. This event is free to attend and is outside at Naftzger Park in downtown Wichita next to the Workroom storefront. This Artisan Markets is free to attend, but you’ll want to […]
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 13, 2025. They’ll have all types of bicycles, parts, […]
Garden Tools & Treasures Sale at Sedgwick County Extension
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, April […]