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$3 zoo admission Twilight Tuesdays

You will want to mark your calendars! On Tuesdays in July, the Sedgwick County Zoo stays open late and gives us a special admission discount. And yes - Cox Twilight Tuesdays at the Zoo are happening in 2022! This year, 2022, CONCERTS ARE … [Read more...] about $3 zoo admission Twilight Tuesdays

Barn sales, flea markets, and shopping events in and around Wichita

This post is sponsored by the Wichita Flea Market held monthly throughout the year!

Is it handmade? Secondhand? Covered with dust or restored with care? Those are the things we want to see for sale at the markets in this list. Here's our updated list of 2022 barn sales, craft and art fairs, vintage sales and artisan … [Read more...] about Barn sales, flea markets, and shopping events in and around Wichita

Floatin’ on the River kayak events with Wichita Park & Recreation

Summer is the perfect time of year to do some floatin' on the river! In addition to its kayak rentals on the river, The City of Wichita Park & Recreation office will be offering a series of guided kayak floats along the Arkansas River … [Read more...] about Floatin’ on the River kayak events with Wichita Park & Recreation

WAM Summer exhibit opening: All in Time by Beth Lipman

This summer WAM presents a new exhibit: All in Time by Beth Lipman. Along with this new exhibit comes a fun opening day full of activities. June 25, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. you can head to WAM for food trucks, live music, crafts, … [Read more...] about WAM Summer exhibit opening: All in Time by Beth Lipman

Wichita Flea Market at Farha Sports Center

The Wichita Flea Market sponsors our monthly list of Barn Sales and Flea Markets in the Wichita area!

The Wichita Flea Market Market is back in The Farha Sports Center at the South Wichita YMCA! Enjoy the climate-controlled arena and “Shop Small” through booths that include antiques, crafts, vintage items, collectibles, primitives, … [Read more...] about Wichita Flea Market at Farha Sports Center

The Outpost at Cheney Lake grand opening

What was once the beloved West Side Bait Shop & Beer is now The Outpost at Cheney Lake. This is the shop where you go if you run out of something while camping on the southwest end of the lake. It looks like they're going to have … [Read more...] about The Outpost at Cheney Lake grand opening

Free Wichita Symphony music at the park– “Playing Across the Parks”

Would you like to enjoy music from some of Wichita's stunning symphonic musicians in the setting of our city's playful parks?  Would it be even better if it was absolutely FREE?!  A partnership between Wichita Parks and … [Read more...] about Free Wichita Symphony music at the park– “Playing Across the Parks”

FREE Yoga in the Art Garden

Wichita Art Museum will once again host FREE Yoga in the Art Garden in 2022. Guest instructor Kelsea Wright from Limitless Yoga will lead an all-levels flow class for ages 16 and older. The free yoga class will provide a great workout, … [Read more...] about FREE Yoga in the Art Garden

Phlox: Fire + Dance

This is a must-see local show - and it's free! Wichita has a talented group of local performers who put on an amazing show combining dance and movement with fire. The group, called Phlox, will be performing regularly throughout the … [Read more...] about Phlox: Fire + Dance

Twilight Tunes on the Terrace at Botanica

Formerly known as "Tuesdays on the Terrace" Botanica is opening a new similar concert series: Twilight Tunes on the Terrace.  Relax and unwind this summer at Botanica with their new concert series. Twilight Tunes on the Terrace … [Read more...] about Twilight Tunes on the Terrace at Botanica

Bradley Fair Summer Concert Series

The summer concerts at Bradley Fair are among our favorite events of the year, and the best part is that they're completely free! This summer's Bradley Fair Summer Concert series begins June 2. In the past, the concerts have been … [Read more...] about Bradley Fair Summer Concert Series

2022 Citywide garage sales near Wichita

Here's our list of 2022 Wichita-area neighborhood and 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 … [Read more...] about 2022 Citywide garage sales near Wichita

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