ICT Bloktoberfest and Beer Fest at Naftzger Park
Celebrate your love of beer (or bier), sausage, and all things German at this year’s ICT Bloktoberfest. The two-day festival is for this all-ages and will be held at Naftzger Park. The park will be transformed into a giant Biergarten (Beer Garden) and will be taken over by music, food, and games. ICT Bloktoberfest and […]
Holiday Galleria Shopping Event at Century II
Shop ’til you drop on the cheap. The Junior League Holiday Galleria is an annual upscale shopping event and fundraiser that supports non-profit programs in the local community. The Galleria brings together merchants from across the country to provide Wichita residents with the opportunity to find fun and unique gifts for everyone on their list […]
National Coffee Day Deals & Freebies in Wichita 2024
National Coffee Day is coming up, which means coffee deals! On this delightful occasion, we jump into Wichita’s thriving coffee scene, where passionate baristas, locally roasted beans, and cozy cafes combine to create a caffeine lover’s paradise. Click HERE to see a list of Coffee Shops in Wichita. When is National Coffee Day? It is […]
Free Covid Tests Sent to Your Home
The free COVID tests are back! Residential households in the U.S. are eligible for another order of free at-home tests starting September 26, 2024. Each order includes four individual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests. Your order of COVID tests is completely FREE—you won’t even pay for shipping. They will start shipping tests the week of September […]
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 […]
National Quesadilla Day: Free Quesadillas at Chipotle
National Quesadilla Day is getting extra cheesy this year! Chipotle is celebrating with a series of exciting giveaways for quesadilla lovers. On September 23, 2024, the popular restaurant is launching a digital scavenger hunt on its social media channels and through three TikTok creators to give away up to $1 Million in FREE quesadillas. For […]
Salon Brands Tent Sale
Stop by Salon Brands for a BEAUTY(ful) Tent Sale. These sales are the biggest deals of the year for salon-quality products. 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 make your calendars. Upcoming Salon Brands Tent […]
Coffee Shops in Wichita and Who Has the Cheapest Coffee
Coffee is great, but it can get expensive. As a college student, I don’t want to spend $5-$7 on a small cup of coffee. Since I’ve been in Wichita, I have been to many coffee shops and trying to decide which one is the most affordable. Here is a list of coffee shops that I […]
2024 list of Citywide Garage Sales in the Wichita area
The most updated list! Here’s our list of 2024 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 […]
Wichita Children’s Business Fair
Here’s your chance to support local child entrepreneurs. This is a one day Business Fair. These kids came up with a business idea, created a product or service, and built a marketing strategy. Now they will get the opportunity to sell their products to customers at this one-day marketplace. You can support these children as […]
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 2024 barn sales, craft and art fairs, vintage sales and artisan markets, and flea/antique markets in the Wichita area. Many of the local […]
You-pick Farms Near Wichita: Apples, Berries, Peaches & More
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 great way to enjoy fresh air and sunshine together as […]
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 8, 2024. This event is in Downtown Wichita and is FREE to attend. Orie’s is an urban farm with a variety of local Kansas grown and raised produce […]
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. Visitors are invited to the Vintage Market, held on the first Saturday of each month. These events feature local vendors from around the Wichita area. Additionally, the Official South Side […]
ICT Comic Con and Science Fiction Expo
The ICT Comic Con and Science Fiction Expo is super! The Comic-Con promises to be an epic celebration of comics, science fiction, movies, gaming, and, of course, superheroes! The organizers have announced their plans to hold the CT Comic Con and Science Fiction Expo in the Exhibition Hall at Century II on August 31 & […]
Back to School Haircuts for $5 at Paul Mitchell School
Get Ready for school with a fresh new look at Paul Mitchell Hair School. They are offering $5 haircuts for all K-12 students and teachers. It’s the perfect opportunity to start the school year with a fresh style. We also have some other back-to-school tips on how to save in general, how to save on back-to-school clothes, […]
Autumn and Art at Bradley Fair
Wichita Festivals and Bradley Fair have teamed up to present Autumn and Art, a weekend-long fine arts fair that will be held at Bradley Fair from September 13 – 15 , 2024. This will be a juried art show that brings in artists from across the U.S., including some from right here in Kansas. The […]
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 […]
Back to School Free Rug Giveaway for Teachers
Jabara’s Carpet Outlet is doing it again—giving away FREE Rugs for Teachers! They want to show their appreciation by hosting the 7th annual Back to School Rug Giveaway! Starting August 10, 2024, Jabara’s is showing gratitude to all the dedicated teachers in the area by giving away over 500 FREE rugs for classrooms. All […]
Holiday Market at Old Town Farm & Art Market
It’s Holiday Market Season time at Old Town Farm and Art Market. It’s a time when people are actively shopping for gifts, decorations, and festive food items. Shop local vendors and enjoy downtown Wichita. The best part is it’s FREE to attend. This is a holiday activity that’s uniquely Wichita! About Holiday Market at Old […]
Fall Consignment Sales in Wichita
When we’re paying pennies for school supplies in an effort to get ready for back to school, it only makes sense to try to save on the bigger-ticket items too. Wichita has a number of great consignment sales that will help you do just that. See the list of 2024 Fall consignment sales in Wichita […]
FREE Back to School Family Board Game Night at Sedgwick County Extension
Need something fun (and free) to do with the kids? Bonding Through Board Games is a FREE family board game event held at the Sedgwick County Extension Center. Even if you regularly play board games with the family, these free events will give you an opportunity to try new games, meet new people, and do […]
Tips for Back to School Shopping and How to Save Money
Summer might not be over, but with school enrollment starting, it’s time to start thinking about tackling that giant school supply list that you will be receiving. Even though it’s a pack of crayons here and a couple of glue sticks there – it all adds up and can really hurt the wallet! Below we […]
Teacher Discounts All Year Long
If you are a teacher looking to save on supplies, here is a list of year-long discounts you can get, typically with a teacher ID or badge. Being a teacher is more than just a job—it requires a financial commitment too. Preparing for the classroom can be expensive, with textbooks, supplies, and technology all adding […]
Shop & Grub at Exploration Place
Shop and Grub is a monthly outdoor market featuring local and out-of-town merchants and its back for 2024. 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 […]