Back to School Haircuts for $5 at Paul Mitchell School
Get Ready for school with a fresh new look at Paul Mitchell Hair School. They are offering $5 haircuts for all K-12 students and teachers. It’s the perfect opportunity to start the school year with a fresh style. We also have some other back-to-school tips on how to save in general, how to save on back-to-school clothes, […]
Free Wichita Bus Rides for Youth: Summer Ride Program
The Summer Ride Program allows kids to ride FREE on Wichita buses this summer. The Ride program participants may enjoy unlimited free rides on all regular Wichita Transit bus routes. Wichita Transit provides a safe, reliable, and easy-to-use bus service throughout the City of Wichita. From May 25 through August 31, 2024, youth 18 years […]
Free E-Waste Collection for Sedgwick County Residents
If you’re like me, you might have old computers, televisions, or other electronic devices gathering dust in your home. (And boy – they really do get dusty, don’t they?) Sedgwick County has the perfect excuse to clean them out for spring with its free e-waste collection event. The 2024 E-Waste collection events will be held […]
Rebate from the City of Wichita on Water-Saving Devices
Good news! If you are a Wichita resident who receives your water bill from Wichita Water Utilities, you may be eligible for a rebate on purchasing qualifying water-saving devices. The rebate is offered on a first-come, first-served basis to all active water customers. The Wichita City Council approved $150,000 to continue the Water Conservation Rebate […]
Farmer’s Market Coupons for Low-Income Seniors
Residents of Butler, Sedgwick, and Harvey counties who are 60 years or older and meet the following income guidelines can apply to receive (10) $5 coupons, totaling $50. Seniors can use their benefits to purchase fresh, nutritious, unprepared, and locally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs, and honey at local participating farmers’ markets from June to November. […]
Lawn Care Rebate Program in Wichita
For the third consecutive year, the City of Wichita is proud to offer funding aimed at facilitating the switch to eco-friendly lawn care equipment. Wichita will now pay residents up to $100 to buy electric lawn equipment. Residents of Wichita and neighboring counties are eligible for rebates of up to $100 when they invest in […]
Free Shipping Labels & Drop off for Dontaions: Give Back Box
I just learned about the Give Back Box, which makes donating more accessible than ever and gives you a reason to use the Amazon boxes in your garage. Amazon supports this program and provides you with a great way to reuse and recycle your Amazon boxes. You can choose a charity or let them choose […]
FREE YMCA Job Prep Program for Teens
The Greater Wichita YMCA offers a program for older teens that can help them land a job, be an awesome employee, and manage the money they’ll begin making. The Strong Communities campaign funds the FREE program and will provide participants with training on how to complete a job application, dress for success, handle an interview, and […]
Andover High School Auto Shop: Free Labor
Andover High School offers a unique opportunity for the public to access their full-service shop, where skilled students provide free labor. This initiative not only benefits the community by offering cost-effective services but also provides valuable hands-on experience for the students. While the labor is complimentary, individuals utilizing the service are responsible for covering the […]
Affordable Connectivity Program to help with internet, computers and more
Enroll for Affordable Connectivity Program at Libraries. Wichita Public Library is working to help build awareness about the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program. ACP helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more. The ACP provides: • A discount of up to $30 […]
Bulky Waste Coupon for Sedgwick County Residents
The most popular coupon ever is back. Sedgwick County has released its bulky waste coupon (aka dump coupon, lol). Closed or no longer going for 2024, they went fast. Follow us and sign up for our Email Newsletters so you don’t miss the next one. Sedgwick County is once again offering residents a coupon for […]
YMCA yoga in the park
Join YMCA instructor Alyssa Cameron in Naftzger Park on Saturday, June 4, 2022 for a FREE yoga class and introduction to YMCA360. The Greater Wichita YMCA will host this free yoga event as a way to showcase the additional benefit the YMCA360 video content provides to Y members. A specially selected YMCA360 yoga video will […]
Free Annual Skin Cancer Screening
As the weather gets warmer and we all spend more time outside, it’s a good time to remember to check our skin. After a two-year hiatus, KU School of Medicine will once again be offering its free Wichita-area Skin Cancer Screening Clinic on May 7, 2022. The clinic is held in partnership with American Academy […]
Fidelity Bank Free Drive-Thru Community Shred Event
Fidelity Bank is hosting a free community shred event where residents can securely dispose of documents and materials containing personal information. The shred event will offer drive-thru service with volunteers collecting materials and depositing them into shredding trucks for immediate destruction, all in full view. Fidelity Bank’s shred day is Saturday, April 2, 2022. The […]
Free tax forms WPL and free tax help United Way of the Plains, Wichita KS
If you’re a little grumpy and sleep-deprived this time of year, you’re not alone. But as soon as the paperwork is neatly filed away (or hurtled across the room – whatever your filing method), take yourself out for some tax day freebies and deals to celebrate the end of the tax season. Tax Forms are […]
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 […]
Free ‘Sign & 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 […]
Santa is coming to town for family pet photos as a fundraiser for Kansas Humane Society
Santa will be in town for Family Pet Photos thanks to the Kansas Humane Society and Downtown Wichita. Bring your furry friends to Naftzger Park this December for holiday photos with the man in red. While this is not a free event, all proceeds will benefit the KHS. Packages are available for $25 or $55, […]
Kitchen tools donation drive
Do you have some gently used or new kitchen tools you would like to donate to those in need? K-State Research and Extension has begun a community donation initiative called Kitchen Restore that will provide essential tools for making healthy meals to families and individuals transitioning out of homelessness. The Kitchen Restore donation drive will be […]
Wichita Public Library opens for “Grab and Go” service March 8
Wichita Public Library locations will reopen to in-person services on Monday, March 8. The new “Grab and Go” service model will let customers browse materials on shelves and use public computers. The Library won’t be going back to business as usual, however; some changes are being made in an effort to ensure the library is […]
FREE: Household Hazardous Waste Facility
Doing some spring cleaning? Or planning some home renovation? Here’s a cheap tip that could save you some $$ on getting or getting rid of paint and other hazardous waste. Chemicals like paint or household cleaners and other hazardous materials shouldn’t be thrown in the trash. Instead, take them to the Sedgwick County Household Hazardous […]
Free dental screenings for children under 18
Houlik Family Dentistry is celebrating National Children’s Dental Health Month, an initiative to spread awareness about the importance of oral hygiene in children under the age of 18. To celebrate, Dr. Joseph Houlik will be offering free dental screenings to any child during the months of February and March. A dental screening includes an exam, […]
Grand opening freebies and deals at new Sport Clips haircuts in Wichita
A new Sport Clips Haircuts location is opening in Wichita on Friday, October 16, 2020 and they will be celebrating with some great deals – including a FREE haircut for new clients. The coupon is valid until November 22, 2020. (You can scroll down to screenshot it and show it to your stylist.) The new […]
Free summer meals for kids extended to August 31
Free, nutritious meals are available to children this summer through a variety of programs in the Wichita area. USD259 Summer Food Program Wichita Public Schools, USD 259, provides free grab-and-go meals with breakfast and lunch items for any child ages 1-18 during the Summer Food Program, which is from June 1 through July 31, […]
Businesses reopening in Wichita, KS
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 […]