Sedgwick County Zoo has set a reopening date of May 21, 2020. They'll be implementing some special measures to help keep the zoo animals, visitors and staff as safe as possible, which will include limiting ticket sales and scheduling visit … [Read more...] about Sedgwick County Zoo reopening May 21 – here’s what you need to know
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Live Stream from Quarantine – online performances by local musicians
Lasting Expressions Studios in Wichita is hosting live streaming music performances by local artists. These performances are free but Lasting Expressions Studios will usually link to the artist's paypal or list their venmo so … [Read more...] about Live Stream from Quarantine – online performances by local musicians
Live music at The Artichoke Sandwichbar
The Artichoke is a fun place for local live music. It's as much a specialty for this local sandwich shop as Nancy's Famous #8 (a turkey, bacon, and Swiss sandwich with cream cheese - very delicious). While in-person performances have … [Read more...] about Live music at The Artichoke Sandwichbar
Free adult classes and events at the Wichita Public Library
Our awesome Wichita Public Library has great events and classes for adults on a regular basis. They include seminars and workshops on tons of topics, book discussions, crafting clubs, sessions to help you in your career or business, and … [Read more...] about Free adult classes and events at the Wichita Public Library
Fun events at Chicken N Pickle
Have you been to Chicken N Pickle yet? That place looks like a lot of fun, and I've been hearing great things about it. It's an indoor/outdoor entertainment venue and fast-casual restaurant that started in Kansas City. Wichita is only … [Read more...] about Fun events at Chicken N Pickle
Adult Night Skate (21+) at Carousel Skate Center
If you love to roller skate, but think skating is just for kids, think again! Carousel Skate Center offers a monthly night skate just for adults ages 21 and up! Carousel combines the fun of skating with music from the 80s, 90s and … [Read more...] about Adult Night Skate (21+) at Carousel Skate Center
Wine, Women and Wilderness
Coleman Factory Outlet is hosting a special event for women on March 10, 2020. This will be the 2nd annual Wine, Women, and Wilderness. Admission is free for the event, which goes from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Various vendors will … [Read more...] about Wine, Women and Wilderness
FREE: Blake Shelton pre-party with Adam Capps at Naftzger Park
Blake Shelton is coming to INTRUST Bank Arena on March 11, and Wichita is throwing a pre-party at Naftzger Park before the concert. Naftzger Park is officially re-opening to the public after undergoing extensive renovations. The … [Read more...] about FREE: Blake Shelton pre-party with Adam Capps at Naftzger Park
Adventures in Learning for adults 55+
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LifeVentures Kansas is a non-profit, interfaith community that offers learning and social activities for adults ages 55 and up. Each spring and fall, LifeVentures organizes Adventures in Learning, a fun and educational 8-week program … [Read more...] about Adventures in Learning for adults 55+
New Local Documentary – Wichita: The Air Capital
KPTS Channel 8 has written and produced a new documentary film that will be shown here in March. Wichita: The Air Capital is a new, locally-produced documentary that takes viewers back to the beginning of aviation in our community when … [Read more...] about New Local Documentary – Wichita: The Air Capital
Late Nights at the Museum of World Treasures
If you enjoyed Family Nights at the Museum of World Treasures, you'll be glad to know it now has a replacement: Late Nights! The Museum of World Treasures will be open late on the fourth Thursday of most months. The special evening … [Read more...] about Late Nights at the Museum of World Treasures
Mini Used Book Sale at Wichita Art Museum
Enjoy a lovely Saturday at the Wichita Art Museum browsing a curated selection of gently-used books on subjects from art to zoology. The sale is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. Admission is free that day, so when you're done … [Read more...] about Mini Used Book Sale at Wichita Art Museum
National Margarita Day deals
Apparently there's some dissension about who started National Margarita Day, with multiple bartenders claiming to have started it. (If I knew for sure who did it, I'd ask them "Why February???") But any excuse for a celebration, … [Read more...] about National Margarita Day deals
2020 Citywide and Neighborhood Garage Sales
Here's our list of 2020 Wichita-area citywide garage sales, which we'll be updating on a weekly basis. If you haven't yet, subscribe to Wichita on the Cheap by email so you get the notification when each month's new sales are added. Garage … [Read more...] about 2020 Citywide and Neighborhood Garage Sales
Canceled: Wichita Public Library used book bag sale
Is there anything better than saving money on a great book? How about saving lots of money on lots of books at the Used Book Bag Sale at the Wichita Public Library? The Friends of the Wichita Public Library used book bag sale will be … [Read more...] about Canceled: Wichita Public Library used book bag sale
