The Top FREE Things to Do in Wichita, Kansas
This list was compiled from reader suggestions years ago. For our complete, updated guide, visit Free Things to Do in Wichita. What is there to do in Wichita, KS for free? Wichita is known for being an affordable place to live with great quality of life for residents. And it’s true – some of the […]
New Coupon Site for Harvey County
If you live or work near Newton, Halstead, Hesston, Sedgwick or Walton, you’ll want to know about the HarveyCountyPlus website.
You may have already seen the printed version of Harvey County Plus, which is delivered FREE to homes across Harvey County. But the business directory and coupons are also available now on its newly-redesigned website.
PGA Wichita Open Tickets from $10 — 100% of Proceeds Benefit Charities
Thanks to Krista Gard and Shanna Ireland with the Wichita chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for mentioning this on Facebook. The Preferred Health Systems PGA Wichita Open is June 16-19 at Crestview Country Club. Tickets for the open start at $10, which include access to the grounds and 2 free drinks. (Other ticket […]
“Walk the Trails” Ribbon-Cutting and Walk
Scroll down to find a map and descriptions of the themed Wichita walking paths. Related: Where to Walk in Wichita Walk the Trails includes nine new walking routes in Wichita and two in Haysville. Each loop has a theme and features signs that highlight entertaining, amusing, or just interesting information about people and places in […]
Quick: Half-Price Tickets for the Frontier Western Celebration in El Dorado
Frontier Western Celebration organizers are offering half-price adult tickets at their website until Tuesday, May 17th. Each adult ticket will only be $10 and will include admission to all arena events, heritage activities, and concerts. This summer, the Frontier Western Celebration will be back in El Dorado, Kansas with with a weekend of western fun. A […]
Cheap Summer Fun in Wichita
Let’s start our list! School is out in just a week or so for most public schools in the area. Below are some ideas of inexpensive summer activities for kids (and some for adults!) in the Wichita area. (I’ll update the list with links and more information as I get it.) If you see that […]
Discounts on Tickets to Wichita Highland Games and Celtic Festival
Purchase your tickets in advance to receive a nice discount on your tickets to the Wichita Highland Games and Celtic Festival at Sedgwick County Park May 14 and 15, 2011. Pay $8 and get one FREE child’s admission for each adult ticket purchased in advance. Tickets at the gate on the day of the event […]
$5 Off Thunder Hockey Tickets
Wichita’s Promise Youth Council is selling tickets to the January 15th Thunder Hockey game at a $5 discount. Blue level reserved tickets are available for $15 (normally $20) and yellow level reserved tickets are available for only $12 (normally $17). This is a fundraiser for the youth organization, which will receive $5 for each blue […]
Veteran’s Day Deals Round-up
Having been raised as a military dependent, it warms me to see all the deals available for veterans and active duty military. There are probably more out there, but here are the ones I’ve posted so far on Wichita on the Cheap. (Note: Not all of these are for veterans only or for Veteran’s Day […]
Free Yoga Classes for Veterans
Yoga for Vets is a website that lists studios, gyms, teachers, and veterans’ hospitals that offer at least four free classes (sometimes they offer more) to conflict or war veterans and to those currently serving. The free classes are meant to allow veterans to enjoy the benefits of yoga. There is at least one participating […]
Weekend Round-Up: Halloween
Friday 3-6 p.m. Trick or Treat with Digeez & Cox Twitter Crew Wear your costume, get your picture taken with Dig., and meet the Cox Twitter crew. 4-8 p.m. Final Friday Art Crawl with free admission and free Trolley service between most venues 6-8 p.m. Halloween Fun Night at the East YMCA 6-9 p.m. Flashlight […]
$5 Off Thunder Tickets
Purchase Blue Level Reserved or Yellow Level Reserved tickets to Friday night’s Wichita Thunder Hockey game vs. Rio Grande Valley and get a $5 discount. A portion of each ticket sale will be donated to the Mayor’s Youth Council (MYC). To buy the discounted tickets, call Jocelyn at the Thunder office (264-4625) and ask for […]
2010 Shocker Madness!!! Saturday
Shocker Madness kicks off the 2010-2011 Shocker Basketball season. The event begins today, Saturday, October 16, 2010 with a “Shock Cancer Walk” fundraiser at 3:30 p.m. The Shockers “Dig Pink” volleyball match against Evansville begins at 5 p.m. Wear pink to get a discount on your ticket. FREE: After the volleyball game, the men’s and […]
KU Fans: Book Signing with Todd Reesing
Former KU quarterback Todd Reesing will be at Dillons Marketplace (Central and Rock) on October 13, 2010 to sign copies of his new book, Rising to New Heights: Inside the Jayhawks Huddle. With the purchase of his book at $14.95, fans will receive a signature from Reesing during the event. Todd will also sign one […]
Free: Fit For Life Expo at Century II
Thanks to Deb Anderson on Facebook for letting me know about this. On Saturday, October 9, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. you’ll find all manner of vendors and experts on fitness, sports, nutrition, health and wellness, medical technology, and senior living gathered at Century II Exhibition Hall. This is a free event sponsored […]
Free Wichita Play Day at O.J. Watson Park
Thanks to Wichita on the Cheap reader Sherry Black for mentioning this deal on Facebook. Come take time to play and spend some quality time with family and nature at Wichita Play Day, hosted by Wichita Play Commission. There will be giveaways, parachute games, kayaks and canoes, train rides, face-painting, golf, music, pedal boats, and […]
Blacktop Nationals
*** This is an older post. See the updated version here: Blacktop Nationals Car Show in Wichita *** The Blacktop Nationals take over the downtown area this weekend with cruising, drifting, dragging, and otherwise showing off very cool cars and bikes. Most events are free and open to the public on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. […]
$5 Admission to Wichita Wingnuts Final Homestand
This weekend is the perfect time to catch a Wingnuts game or three: The weather is beautiful, the Wingnuts are tied for first place with the playoffs in their sights, the Lawrence Dumont Stadium restrooms made it to the Top Ten in the contest for Best Bathrooms. What more could you ask for? How about […]
Golf with your Friends – The Wichita Open
The 21st annual Preferred Health Systems Wichita Open begins Thursday, August 5th, 2010. Tickets to attend the Wichita Open are $12 each and include access to the grounds for one day, covered spectator seating at the 17th green, and three beverages (Miller, Pepsi, or Auquafina). Parking at the Target/World Market parking lot near K96 and […]
Free Passes to the NBC World Series 2010
The National Baseball Congress World Series begins this Friday, July 30th. Throughout the series, there are a number of local merchants who are giving out free General Admission passes to the games. If you’d like box seating, the passes get you discount prices on upgrades. Of course, these are all probably subject to the “while […]
Camp Hyde Family Day
Here’s an inexpensive day of fun for members of the Wichita YMCA, but open to non-members too (and still a bargain). Family Day at Camp Hyde will get everyone in the family outside and having a great time. Bring a picnic basket and enjoy a jam-packed family day filled with fun, adventure and the great […]
I Bike Douglas, Free Event for National Bike Month
The Douglas Design District, Wichita Downtown Development Corporation, and the Delano District are launching the “I Bike Douglas” movement with a day of activities and bike-related fun on Saturday, May 22, 2010. These events coincide with National Bike Month and Bike To Work week. (See the previous post for even more activities.) Here’s a brief […]
Free Admission Heartland National Barrel Horse Racing
This is a big west weekend in Wichita with bull riders and barrel racers. The National Barrel Horse Association is holding the Heartland Nationals Barrel Racing competition at the Kansas Coliseum on Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free. The fun begins at 9 a.m. on both days. With a little careful scheduling, you could get […]
Free 10-minute golf lesson with a PGA pro
…in the month of May, for PGA Free Lesson Month! Wichita has several pros participating this year. For more great golf-related activities and information, visit Play Golf America Thanks to Tania of Taos on the Cheap.
Cheap Seats at PBR in Wichita
Friday night it’s time to put on your cowboy hats (or headgear of choice) and go see the Professional Bull Riders Association Invitational at INTRUST Bank Arena. Get group discounts for the pricier tickets–$4 off EACH ticket priced regularly at $82, $62 or $42–when you purchase 10 or more, or get a bird’s eye view […]