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Back to school bash at Towne West Square Mall

Kids Back to School clothing sales

Towne West is hosting a three-hour event on Saturday, August 14, 2021, celebrating the first weekend back to school. The event will include free hotdogs and sno cones and have activities throughout the mall. Beginning at 11 AM, Towne West will have multiple inflatables, games, contests and giveaways. Participants can skip the registration line by […]

Awesome Toy Sale last blast blowout

AWESOME TOY SALE!!! Friday, Saturday, and Sunday November 23-25, 2018 in Wichita KS at the K-State Research and Extension / Sedgwick County Extension building

The Awesome Toy Sale, run by a local Wichita dad, is having one last summer sale before closing business. The sale will be held over the next two weekends at the Sedgwick County Extension Center in west Wichita. It’s FREE to shop. Everything is brand new merchandise still in the packaging – including toys, sports […]

Free school supplies from Ibotta

ibotta school supplies giveaway

Back-to-school time is around the corner and that means one thing for lots of families: Getting ready for the new school year. It’s time to start shopping for school supplies. And, of course, parents want to find the best deals on pencils, paper, notebooks and more. Well, thanks to Ibotta, families can get some of […]

Keriel Dairy Barn Sale

Keriel Dairy Barn Sale flier, Fall 2021

Everything we love – a country drive, vintage and handmade items for sale, amazing cupcakes, and FREE admission – is what you’ll find at the Keriel Dairy Barn Sale in Whitewater, Kansas.   Something new to note: While admission to the Keriel Dairy Barn Sale is still FREE, they now have a $5 per car […]

Free produce for families in Wichita

free box of produce through the hwcw and partners for a healthier america

Wichita is one of 22 cities around the country chosen to take part in “Good Food for All”, a 12-week produce distribution for low-income families sponsored by Partnership for a Healthier America. Beginning this month, you can register in advance to receive a box of free produce for your family of three or more every […]

Yappy Hour at Bradley Fair

You love your fur babies and they love rides and ice cream, right? This event is for them!  Register, then bring Fido to Yappy Hour at Bradley Fair on one Wednesday per month for treats and fun for Fido – and for you.  They’ll have dog-friendly patios, shopping, and drink specials so you can bring […]

Free Crocs for healthcare workers

two images side by side of healthcare worker enjoying free pair of Crocs

Healthcare workers definitely do lots of walking in their professional life, so there’s no better way to thank them than with a complimentary pair of comfortable shoes.  In 2020, Colorado-based Crocs donated more than 860,000 FREE pairs of shoes to healthcare workers on the frontlines of the pandemic.  Now, just one year later, they continue to show their gratitude […]

At the Market

Grand opening image for At the Market

At the Market in Wichita was finally able to open its new location in April with a big grand opening event. (They moved into the space in Plaza West Shopping Center in the midst of the pandemic, so the schedule didn’t go as originally planned.) The business provides retail kiosk space for local vendors, an […]

Inexpensive (but awesome!) gifts for coffee lovers

Every single budgeting/how-to-save-money article you read begins with something like “Make coffee at home.” Right? But here’s the thing: coffee from coffee shops is so good! And we love our Wichita coffee shops with their amazing beverages and 17 different ways you can order your caffeine. But like all budget-minded coffee lovers, we realize it’s a […]

Wyldewood Cellars Sip & Shop

Wyldewood Cellars at sunset in Peck, Kansas

Join Wyldewood Cellars for a Sip & Shop event on select Sundays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. You can stop in, enjoy free wine samples, and browse and shop a variety of products. NO ENTRY FEE; Free to attend. (Just bring money to buy some treasures!) Here are the dates for 2020 Sip & […]

Dillons Fuel Event: 2x fuel points on weekends

Earn double fuel points with this digital coupon at Dillons

Good news! The Dillons coupon for Double Fuel Points is back. Get double fuel points every weekend during the promotion with this free digital coupon, and learn an insider tip that will maximize the points you can earn.

Big local discounts at DooDahDeals.com

Anyone who loves a bargain already knows about Wichita’s brick-and-mortar discount stores and outlets. These retailers sell the same products that you might find at a mall or big name department store but at greatly reduced prices. I shop at them all the time; probably most Wichita on the Cheap readers do. What you might not know […]

Groupon for Wichita Eagle Sunday paper or digital edition!

groupon for wichita eagle

There’s a Groupon right now for a subscription to the Wichita Eagle. This will save you so much money on the paper. Especially if you use the promo code that’s available right now. There are four options you can choose from, but one is better than all the others!  Get the Sunday paper delivered to […]

Businesses reopening in Wichita, KS

Small local business sign on door says "Come in, we're open"

We’re seeing more and more announcements about businesses reopening in Wichita. Most have modified operations somewhat – especially in terms of sanitation procedures and ensuring customers can maintain social distancing. Some places of business are requesting or requiring that customers wear masks. You don’t need a medical grade mask. I made a super simple one […]

$10 kids cuts from JCPenney Salon for back-to-school

JCPenney Salon is offering its back-to-school kids haircut coupon again this year. The Kids Cuts are just $10 with a designer or senior designer at JCPenney or The Salon by InStyle while appointments last when you present the coupon. The offer is valid for kids in grades K-6. The coupon is good until September 15 […]

The BIG list of military discounts in Wichita KS

Military discounts in Wichita

When I’m paying for a purchase, you’ll likely hear me ask, “Do you offer a military discount?” My husband, a 20-year Air Force veteran, taught me that line. Judging from the input when I asked a Facebook group of military spouses for their favorite places that offer military discounts, I’m not the only person with […]

Kansas Goodwill stores reopening on Monday

Goodwill Industries of Kansas will reopen stores on Monday, May 4, now that the Governor has lifted some of the restrictions that have been in place.  According to the Goodwill KS website, all stores will re-open except for Emporia. You can shop or bring in items to donate. The stores will have shortened hours at […]

Dillons will accept SNAP benefits for grocery pickup

Customers who buy groceries with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits will soon be able to use Dillons’ curbside pickup service.  The low-contact pickup service allows customers to shop online via website or mobile app and then pick up the grocery order when it’s ready. Previously, a SNAP/EBT payment method wasn’t supported, but that option should […]

Senior Shopping Hours

senior shopping

To make shopping safer for vulnerable folks, many stores in the Wichita area have instituted senior shopping hours. These special shopping hours for seniors usually include people who are vulnerable and sometimes for medical/healthcare workers as well. Also, now that some attractions have reopened, they also have senior hours. We’ve listed those here as well. […]

Local Wichita businesses you can support from a distance

Nifty local business wichita ks

Times are strange right now and local businesses are having to get creative with their service options in order to get their products to you.  We love our Wichita community and all of the unique, fun and tasty companies that make our town special. We wanted to find a way to help them (and you!) […]

Dillons is hiring

Dillons store

Grocery stores have had a lot of busy-ness to keep up with in the past few days, so it’s no surprise to hear that Dillons is hiring now.  (Kudos to all those folks who have been working hard to keep up with the demand from customers. My experience at local store employees has been amazingly […]

Event Cancellations and Closures in Wichita, KS

Preventing illness, hand-washing is important

Sadly – but perhaps wisely – numerous public events in Wichita will be canceled or postponed because of recent health concerns.  The City of Wichita and Sedgwick County both made announcements on March 13 that large public gatherings with expected attendance of 250 or more are postponed or canceled until further notice. On March 16, […]

2022 Entertainment Book

The new year is approaching so this is a great time for a reminder about the Entertainment app for Wichita.    Wichita no longer has a printed Entertainment book, but we do have access to the digital app which has great discounts on restaurants and attractions in our area.  If you purchase the app, which […]

Free Card Friday at Hallmark

Hallmark is helping us make greetings more of a treat by bringing back Free Card Fridays. Instead of just texting or sharing a greeting via social media, you can pick up a free greeting card and make someone’s day really special! If you’re a Crown Rewards Member (which is free to join), stop by one […]

Tenth Street Orchard Vintage Market and You-Pick Strawberries

Vintage market at Tenth Street Orchard in Sterling

You could spend the whole day picking strawberries, listening to music, and shopping the vintage market. Kid-friendly event! Food vendors onsite. Vintage, architectural salvage, repurposed furniture, antiques, home decor, jewelry, handcrafted items, and more!