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Grocery Deals this Week

Receipt for groceries on a white background

Skimming through the weekly ads is always helpful to save money on groceries, and since I have to do it for my family anyway, I thought I would share a few “don’t miss” deals I’m finding at Wichita grocery stores this week. Grocery deals will help you save a lot of money on meals if […]

Downtown Farmers Market

Downtown Farmers Market for Summer 2022 Wichita, KS

Fidelity Bank is bringing local produce and goods to downtown Wichita in a monthly market this summer. Browse locally-produced food and other items over the lunch hour from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the third Tuesdays of June, July, and August.  Downtown Market Dates: June 21 July 19 August 16 The market is rain […]

Buy ICT Summer Market at Union Station

Buy ICT, Women Empowered Market, and Bringing It Black will host a summer market at the historic Union Station in Wichita this July.  They shared the event information on Facebook:  We’re BACK with another summer celebration of local shopping and fun, downtown on the Union Station Plaza! A partnership with Women Empowered Markets, Bringing it […]

Sunday Funday at CSB

Sunday Funday june 5 popup central standard brewing

Central Standard Brewing is hosting a popup “Sunday Funday” on June 5, 2022. Kick off summer on CSB’s patio.  They’ll have a DJ spinning vinyl records, some vendors, along with handmade taquitos (including a vegan option) and homemade cookies for sale.  $5 sangrias will be available all day and of course you can sip CSB’s […]

Spring Garden Fair at Sedgwick County Extension

2022 tools & treasures sale plus spring plant sale, sedgwick county, wichita ks

Sedgwick County Extension Master Gardeners have teamed up with area garden clubs to bring a new event to the community. The first-ever Spring Garden Fair will combine two popular events: the Tools & Treasures Sale and the Plant Sale. They’ll also have other activities that will make this fair one not to miss.  The inaugeral […]

Wichita Festival of the Arts

Wichita Park & Recreation and William A. Stofer will host the Wichita Festival of the Arts Saturday, May 7, in Central Riverside Park. This event is FREE and open to all ages.  Enjoy the beautiful park and get fresh air while visiting over 100 vendor booths that will be onsite. The local vendors showcase our […]

Wichita Art Museum Book Fair

Book fair Wichita Art Museum

2022 marks the return of the Wichita Art Museum’s annual Book Fair. This year, it’s a three-day extravaganza, a bibliophile’s dream, and the largest fundraising event for the Friends of the Wichita Art Museum from April 29 to May 1, 2022.  The theme this year is “Books & All That Jazz,” which comes from a […]

Pet photo with Easter Bunny at PetSmart

Free pet photo with the easter bunny at petsmart

They are NOT doing this for 2023 Easter is all about bunnies, chicks and just about any baby animal. However, it doesn’t mean our beloved dogs and cats can’t get into the springtime fun. Pet parents will want to hop over to PetSmart for a memorable photo with the Easter Bunny. It’s also the perfect time to […]

Get free new Nitro Pepsi at Walmart until April 11

Free Pepsi Nitro

Pepsi is shaking up the carbonated beverage aisle with the introduction of its latest soft drink — Nitro Pepsi. The beverage is the first nitro-infused cola to hit the market. It promises to be whole different experience for Pepsi and cola fans alike. Nitro infusion isn’t just for coffee or beer beverages anymore.  The frothy foam […]

Paramount Antiques Outdoor Markets for 2022

Paramount Antique Mall has three locations in Wichita with antique furniture, art, dinnerware, home decor items, and almost any other vintage item you can think of. In addition to the stores, Paramount also has outdoor vintage flea markets throughout the year. Following are the dates for the Paramount Outdoor Markets at each of the locations […]

St. Mary’s Mediterranean Festival 2022

flyer for Mediterranean festival wichita at st mary orthodox church

A tradition for 90 years and counting in Wichita, the St. Mary’s Mediterranean Festival celebrates the culture, heritage, and food that the church’s founders brought with them when they came to the United States. The St. Mary Orthodox Christian Church Mediterranean Festival will be held May 14, 2022.  Admission is FREE and this is a […]

Get 6 totally free Big Game Day snacks from Ibotta

ibotta big game free snacks

There will much to cheer about on Feb. 13 as the biggest football game of the year hits the field at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. That Sunday also means there will be many parties and gatherings with lots of snacks on the table. And Ibotta and its generous brand partners are ensuring football fans […]

Groupon promo code for extra 20% off

Groupon logo

Getting a Groupon for a local place is already going to be a good deal, but you can get an even better deal when Groupons go on sale, like right now. You can take an extra percent off local Groupon deals using a promo code. These deals are not always available through the app, so […]

Holiday hours in Wichita – what’s open, what’s closed

Seasons greetings! Remember a few years ago when it seemed like practically everything was open 24/7 and several stores were even open on Thanksgiving and Christmas? Well, you can thank 2020 for changing all of that. Sure, it was convenient for stores to be open but it also meant that people had to work, which […]

Christmas in the Park – Derby, KS

Derby Christmas in the Park

Derby Recreation Commission, Derby Public Library, and Julie Olmsted Insurance are hosting Christmas in the Park in Derby, Kansas. It looks like it will be a fun time, with lots of activities for family and friends. The fun day will include photos with Santa, kids’ craft-making, carousel rides,  horse-drawn carriage rides,  music, Santa’s Village, Breakfast […]

Free ‘Sign & Send’ greeting card from Hallmark

free sign and send greeting card from hallmark

Signed, sealed and delivered. Because everyone’s texting and e-mailing nowadays, getting a greeting card in the mail is extra special. However, sending one requires a little time and effort, but Hallmark has the solution with its Sign & Send option. The greeting card company can take care of those special occasions, when you want to let a […]

Tanganyika Black Friday & Cyber week deals

Lemurs will hop up onto the kids' laps at Tanganyika Wildlife Park

Well this is a fun way to shop Black Friday! I hope we see more deals like this. Tanganyika Wildlife Park isn’t making you wait until spring this year to get the annual season pass at an amazing discount. Plus, they have a very generous 50% discount on museum store items through Cyber week.  Tanganyika […]

Holiday Savings at Dillons (Black Friday, turkeys, and more)

Dillons Turkey

Dillon’s Turkey Deal Now’s the time to go get your Thanksgiving turkey! Dillons has the Kroger brand whole frozen turkeys on sale for about 69 cents per pound with an additional $25 purchase. The limit is 1 on this excellent deal. Dillon’s Black Friday ad While I was looking for the turkey deals, I saw […]

Santa’s arrival at the mall

Well this is an annual tradition that stretches way back to your parents’ childhoods: Santa is arriving at the mall! And wow is it going to be a big to-do. This is going to be at Towne East Square Mall at Douglas and Rock Road in Wichita. On Friday, December 3 at 6 p.m., meet at […]

Free turkey and Thanksgiving sides after cash back with Ibotta

sliced turkey dinner with cranberry sauce

If you use Ibotta, the cash-back app, you may have already heard about this deal. Check your app for the offer!  If you’re new to Ibotta, keep reading to find out how you can get a turkey and a whole bunch of Thanksgiving dinner ingredients for for FREE (after cash back) at the grocery store […]

2021 Kansas Orchid Society Fall Show & Sale

Visit Botanica for the Kansas Orchid Society fall show on November 6, 2021. Get tips and information on growing orchids, see gorgeous table-top displays of individual plants and flowers, and find the perfect orchids for you to grow.  At the show, you’ll be able to meet and mingle with orchid experts and pick up an […]

Outdoor Swedish festival at WAM

Wichita Art Museum

Wichita Art Museum will host a very festive exhibit opening for Swedish artist Bror Julius Olsson Nordfeldt this Saturday. Välkommen Nordfeldt! will include a day full of activities and educational experiences centering around the artists and the places he lived and worked – including Wichita.  Admission to the Wichita Art Museum is FREE on Saturdays, […]

Model Train Show in Wichita

Kids under 12 years of age get in FREE with paid adult admission to the Model Train Show and Swap Meet at Cessna Activity Center. The non-profit Wichita Toy Train Club and Museum will be holding this annual fundraiser on Saturday and Sunday, September 25 and 26, 2021. The $7 admission fee (for those 12 […]

Free greeting cards from Hallmark

free halmark cards

This offer from Hallmark is signed, sealed and delivered, especially for bargain hunters who like sending cards. It’s hard to believe, but people still send greeting cards. In fact, with so much texting and social media posting nowadays, getting a card in the mail seems extra thoughtful and noteworthy. The greeting card and gift shop wants to […]