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 […]
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 […]
Home Depot Free Kids Workshops 2026
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 […]
Labor Day weekend Events and Deals 2026
This Labor Day weekend in Wichita is great, with plenty of fun, frugal (or FREE) things to do. Labor Day 2026 is on Monday, September 7. For many of us, it’s a long weekend, so you might be looking for fun, inexpensive things to do for Labor Day in Kansas. Labor Day is a yearly […]
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 29 and […]
Autumn and Art at Bradley Fair: Free Festival 2026
Wichita Festivals and Bradley Fair have partnered once again to present Autumn & Art, a weekend-long fine arts fair happening September 11–13, 2026, at Bradley Fair. This juried art show features talented artists from across the United States, along with a number of Kansas artists, giving you the chance to browse and shop high-quality artwork […]
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 […]
Back to School Supplies and Deals in Wichita
It’s back-to-school season, and the best school supply deals in Wichita, KS are already popping up! I have gathered this season’s top in-store and online deals from major and local retailers like Walmart, Target, Amazon, Five Below, and more. Even if you don’t have school-age kids, use these sales to stock up on office supplies […]
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 1, 2026, Jabara’s is showing gratitude to all the dedicated teachers in the area by giving away over 500 FREE rugs for classrooms. All […]
Tips for Saving with Back to School Sales
It’s back-to-school season again! Here are my best tips for saving money on school supplies. Over the years, I’ve been interviewed by local and national media on this topic, and these are the same tips I give them. They haven’t changed much! You have an opportunity to save big and still get your kids all […]
Free Fries at McDonalds Every Friday in 2026
Free Fries Friday is back at McDonald’s. Get a free medium French fry with any $1 minimum purchase at McDonald’s on Fridays in 2026! 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 […]
Rhea Lana Children’s Consignment Sale: August 9-14, 2026
With over 700 families consigning in our upcoming Fall Event this is sure to be our BIGGEST and BEST yet! Save hundreds shopping our one-stop shopping extravaganza Sept. 9-12!
TJ Maxx Yellow Tag Sale: Summer Clearance Sale
If you love a good clearance hunt, the TJ Maxx Yellow Tag Sale is one to circle on your calendar. TJ Maxx holds two major Yellow Tag Sales each year—one in January to clear out winter and holiday merchandise, and another in late July to make room for fall inventory. For bargain shoppers, these are […]
National Ice Cream Day Deals 2026 in Wichita, KS – Free & Discounted Treats
What’s better than ice cream? Free ice cream, of course! So don’t miss these National Ice Cream Day/Month freebies. We’re not surprised that July is National Ice Cream Month, first designated by President Ronald Reagan in 1984, because that cold treat is especially welcome during these hot summer days. Not coincidentally, National Ice Cream Day […]
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 […]
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 […]
Wichita Public Library Used Book Bag Sale
Is there anything better than saving money on a great book? How about saving lots of money on lots of books at the Used Book Bag Sale at the Wichita Public Library? There will be plenty of gently used (some look practically new!) books in just about every genre for readers of any age. The Friends […]
Free fun, live music, and more at Sedgwick County Fair
Yup, it’s happening. The Sedgwick County Fair organizers announced we’re having a fair this year. And they’ll have free live music on their open-air stage, too! Admission to the county fair is FREE. (Yes, free!). They do have a Ranch Rodeo and Demo Derby that costs to attend, and if you want to ride some […]
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 28, 2026, our favorite art deco airport-turned-museum will host a family-friendly block party from 1-6 p.m. It […]
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 orchards and farms where families can go pick fresh produce right off the trees or vines. This is so much fun to do, and it’s a great way to enjoy fresh air and sunshine together as a […]
Toddler Tuesdays at Towne East Mall: Free Family Event
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 […]
READiculous Book Sale at Wichita Art Museum
Friends of the Wichita Art Museum is hosting another READiculas Book Sale on June 12 – 14, 2026. 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 […]
Brick Street Bazaar Augusta, KS: Free Event
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]