Food Distribution and Mobile Food Pantry in Wichita
The Salvation Army has a mobile food pantry and other resources that will provide food to those in need in Wichita. Despite the dedicated efforts of partner pantries to address these challenges, many individuals, including those facing difficulties securing nourishment for their families, continue to experience hardship. In response, organizations, businesses, and volunteers have initiated […]
Bradley Fair Holiday Stroll

Join in the fun at the festive events at Bradley Fair this holiday season in Wichita. Bradley Fair’s annual Christmas tree lighting 2024 looks like it will be a fun family event packed with activities, followed by four Sundays in December of the popular Bradley Fair Holiday Stroll. Bradley Fair Holiday Stroll on Sundays with […]
Costco Sells Gift Cards at a Discount

Costco gift cards are a great way to save money on purchases you’re already planning to make. Available both online and in-store, these discounted gift cards cover a wide range of categories, including popular restaurants like The Cheesecake Factory and Texas Roadhouse, entertainment options like movie tickets and theme parks, and even retail and services […]
Local gift ideas for Wichita, KS
It’s the thought that counts, and for many Wichitans, shopping local is part of what makes a gift thoughtful and intentional. For several years now, Wichita on the Cheap has endeavored to help with that by showcasing local small businesses that have affordable gifts for everyone on your list. We’re back again with more local […]
National Free Shipping Day December 14, 2024
National Free Shipping Day is an annual event in the United States where participating retailers offer free shipping on orders with guaranteed delivery by Christmas Eve. It’s usually held in mid-December, and its purpose is to encourage online shopping and boost sales during the holiday season. This year its on December 14, 2024. Retailers often […]
Dillions Grocery: 12 Merry Days of Savings Event
If you shop at Dillions in Wichita, you will find that they are running a new deal called the 12 Merry Days Saving Event. From December 4 through December 15, customers can clip a new hot digital deal each day for redemption by December 17. “12 Merry Days of deals are just days away and […]
Christmas Tree Farms near Wichita 2024
There are many places you can buy a live Christmas tree, but if you want the full traditional Christmas tree experience, you won’t want to pick it up at a store lot. Check out our list of the best Christmas Tree Farms in and around Wichita. Take a page out of Clark Griswold’s book and build […]
Christmas Craft Shows and Holiday Markets 2024
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 […]
Free photos with Santa at Cabela’s
Santa’s Wonderland at Cabela’s is a wonderful FREE event returning this holiday season. There will be lots of safe activities available including free photo opps with Santa! We just went with our daughter and it was great! No strings attached! They have a great display with a photographer and we walked out with a printed […]
Membership Deals to Local Attractions and Black Friday Specials
Wichita membership deals at local attractions for Black Friday and winter specials. Give a gift that can be used all year, like a membership to a local attraction or a gift card. We have so many wonderful attractions here in Wichita, so think about giving the gift of an experience. Here is a list of […]
Wichita Black Friday Deals and Small Business Saturday Sales
What’s happening around Wichita for Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Museum Store Sunday? Lots of people like to use the day after Black Friday – when most people think about scoring a great deal on big-ticket holiday gifts – to support friends and neighbors’ businesses by shopping local. In fact, I frequently hear from […]
Black Friday Deals at Local Salon Brands 2024
Salon Brands is making it easier than ever to shop locally while saving big. Whether in-store or online, these Black Friday deals are the perfect way to check off your holiday shopping list. Black Friday is here, and the local store is offering its biggest savings of the season now through Cyber Monday, December 2. […]
Black Friday Shopping Tips
It’s the bargain-hunter’s busiest time of the year! With so many of us watching our spending these days, Black Friday has become almost as much of a holiday as Thanksgiving. And if you don’t want to venture out into the cold and snow fighting the crowds to shop at the big box stores this Black […]
Christmas Gift Guide: Wichita Experience Gift Ideas
We have compiled a list of Christmas gift ideas and local experiences for our Wichita Friends. This holiday gift guide will give you unique ideas for this holiday. The idea behind the local experience approach takes a clear path towards quality over quantity! Join us on a Christmas list journey as we unwrap the gift […]
Tanganyika Black Friday Deal
Imagine a world-class, all-inclusive wildlife resort where you don’t have to hop on a plane or drive across the country to give your family an unforgettable experience with animals from around the globe. In 2025, Tanganyika Wildlife Park will be reopening with an immersive, all-inclusive format that will change how you think about family adventures—right […]
Midian Shrine Feztival of Trees
Midian Shrine’s annual Fezitval of Trees event will provide a fun walk through dozens of fully decorated Christmas trees on display, along with festive activities and swag packages to be raffled off. The 2024 Feztival of Trees will be held several dates throughout late November. See below for the whole schedule. Admission is $5 and […]
Best Aldi Shopping 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 […]
Veterans Day Events and Deals in Wichita, KS
Veterans and active-duty members of the U.S. military are worthy of our respect and gratitude every day (see Military Discounts in Wichita), but on Veterans Day we can do one better and take them out for a free meal, attend an event that honors them, visit one of the Wichita attractions that offer free admission […]
$1 Mums at Botanica, The Wichita Gardens
“Mums” the word! If you are looking for an inexpensive way to fill in your fall flower beds, Botanica has you covered with its annual $1mum sale. This sale typically takes place in November, though the specific date varies each year. Be sure to check back regularly for updates, as the event schedule may shift […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]