Wichita Flea Market a Monthly Sale with Local & Regional Vendors
The Wichita Flea Market is doing a “Tour of Wichita”. Each show will be at different locations for 2025. This is a monthly Flea Market in and around Wichita with typically over 200 local and regional vendors. Perfect for “one-stop” shopping. Shop locally through booths that include antiques, crafts, vintage items, collectibles, primitives, reclaimed items, […]
Breakfast with Santa at Cowtown
Join Santa for breakfast at Old Cowtown Museum on Saturday, December 6, 2025. This is a perfect holiday tradition for Wichita kids. Tickets go fast for this event, so get them asap if you want to go. Breakfast, photos with Santa, and activities will be included with your ticket. Breakfast with Santa will be served in […]
Gingerbread Village Event at Exploration Place
The annual Gingerbread Village at Exploration Place is back! Gingerbread Village is one of Wichita’s favorite holiday traditions at Exploration Place on December 6 & 7, 2025 This event is one of the best DEALS for the Holiday Season. For the ticket price, you get so much! This event is perfect for families, offering activities for […]
Botanica Illuminations 2024: Light Show & Santa
Botanica’s Illuminations is an annual tradition in Wichita, which fills the night sky with holiday lights (up to two million of them!) and Christmas music. In addition to the amazing displays, show, and carousel rides, Illuminations will have live carolers each night, hot cocoa and treats, and the opportunity to visit Santa. Illuminations Dates: November […]
Free Christmas tree disposal, recycling in and around the Wichita area
Sedgwick County residents can recycle real Christmas trees for FREE! When you’re ready to get rid of your Christmas tree, you can take it to one of more than 20 locations to have it turned into mulch. The program is run by Sedgwick County Environmental Resources. While you’re there, you may also pick up free mulch — if […]
The Best Christmas Lights in Wichita
Find Christmas lights in Wichita, KS. This is a current list of Christmas light displays we love. Driving around looking at Wichita Christmas lights is not only a fun family tradition, it’s also really inexpensive (even after you factor in the price of gas)!
$75 Field Station: Dinosaurs Family Membership Sale (plus a super-bonus day pass deal)
For a limited time, Field Station: Dinosaurs is offering a $75 Family Membership for the 2025 season! The $75 discounted Family Membership price is for a family of four. Each additional family member is $25 each, with a limit of 4 additional. Regular Day Passes to Field Station: Dinosaurs in Kansas are (not including tax) […]
Wichita Restaurants & Bars Open Christmas Day
Looking to see what bars and restaurants are open on Christmas Day 2024? We have a list of places you can eat out on December 25, and we’ll tell you a couple big-name restaurants that will be closed. We hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday. After your Christmas day meal, drive around to […]
Oh what fun – Clydesdale Carriage Rides at Winfield Isle of Lights
Winfield, KS, has a beautiful mile-long Christmas display that’s a must-see for your yearly family tradition! Isle of Lights was formed in 1993 as a not-for-profit organization with the vision to create a Christmas lighting display in Winfield’s beautiful Island Park. Every year since, new displays have been added to the park. Money for new displays and expenses comes from […]
Winter Break fun in Wichita: free and cheap things to do with the kids
The holidays sure can put a dent in your wallet, but don’t let that ruin your Christmas break fun! There are lots of free and cheap things to do during winter break in Wichita that will keep the kids from getting bored! These are a few of our favorites but feel free to add your […]
Winter Break Activities at Kansas Aviation Museum
Don’t get bored and don’t go broke keeping the kids busy when school’s out for the holiday break! Wichita has a ton of fun and free or cheap things to do during winter break, and Kansas Aviation Museum is one of the local places bringing it for kid-friendly fun this December. First up, this deal […]
Clock Tower Carillon Concert at Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum
Wichita will have more opportunities to enjoy FREE concerts on the new carillon installed in the clock tower at the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum. All you need to do to hear the Carillon concert is be in the vicinity of the museum’s clock tower on the day of the performance between noon and 1 p.m. […]
Winter break programs at Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum
The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum will be holding FREE programs during winter break. These fun and educational programs are open to kids and their families. Each of December’s Winter Programs will include a tour of a different area of the museum as well as a take-home craft. Sunday, December 22: Christmas Trees Have you ever seen […]
Regal Classic Holiday Movies Series
This is such a fun deal! Regal is showing classic Holiday movies in Wichita on four dates this season and you can see them for a discounted price in the theatre. Dont miss our Holiday Movie Guide of other Chrismas and Holiday Films around town. Here’s the holiday movie lineup they have planned… Regal Classic […]
Christmas Pop-up Bars and Holiday Igloos in Wichita 2024
Have you checked out a pop-up bar or Igloo in Wichita this holiday season? There are many new options to help you get into a festive mood this Christmas. Pop-up bars and holiday igloos often provide a unique and festive experience that contributes to their popularity. During holidays, these venues often embrace festive decorations, lighting, […]
Bradley Fair Holiday Stroll
Join in the fun at the festive events at Bradley Fair this holiday season in Wichita. Bradley Fair’s annual Christmas tree lighting 2024 looks like it will be a fun family event packed with activities, followed by four Sundays in December of the popular Bradley Fair Holiday Stroll. Bradley Fair Holiday Stroll on Sundays with […]
Christmas Tree Lightings and Christmas Parades in Wichita
Feeling nostalgic for some old-fashioned hometown holiday fun? We’ve rounded up a Santa-pack full of Christmas tree lightings in Wichita and in our neighboring communities. Wichita is surrounded by wonderful small communities that have their own traditions and events for the holiday season. These festive events will have you exploring beyond your immediate neighborhood and enjoying […]
Andover Hometown Christmas
Welcome Santa and enjoy fun activities for the whole family at the Andover Hometown Christmas celebration this December 2024. The Andover Hometown Christmas holiday event will be held at Central Park on Thursday, December 12 beginning at 5:30 p.m. Central Park will be transformed into a winter wonderland with luminaries lining the sidewalks, illuminated trees, […]
Local gift ideas for Wichita, KS
It’s the thought that counts, and for many Wichitans, shopping local is part of what makes a gift thoughtful and intentional. For several years now, Wichita on the Cheap has endeavored to help with that by showcasing local small businesses that have affordable gifts for everyone on your list. We’re back again with more local […]
Holiday Movies and Christmas Classics Films in Wichita 2024
‘Tis the season for Holiday Movies, timeless Christmas classics, and fantastic deals on movie ticket prices! If you’re in search of films to infuse that holiday spirit, look no further. We’ve curated a list of the finest movies playing in Wichita this festive season. Various theaters in Wichita are gearing up to showcase a mix […]
Elf Interactive Film Screening at the Wichita Art Museum (21+)
The Wichita Art Museum is hosting an interactive holiday movie again this year – Elf! If your holidays aren’t complete without seeing the hit movie Elf featuring the comedic antics of Will Farrell, connect with WAM Contemporaries for this audience-participation film screening. They will have theamed cocktails and a costume contest. It’s only for ages […]
Winter Wonderland Event at Naftzger Park: Free Event
Winter Wonderland at Naftzger Park is a FREE event courtesy of Wichita Park & Recreation. It is the best FREE event with s’mores, Santa, hot cocoa, holiday lights, and more. This event is crafted to spread holiday joy throughout the community. Wander through the park while enjoying the brilliant lights and whimsical decorations. Immerse yourself […]
Cookie Decorating Party at Exploration Place
Exploration Place cookie decorating party is a DEAL this holiday. For a flat rate, you can bring your whole family to decorate cookies and take them home for Santa, meet Santa, tell Santa you wishes, take pictures, and enjoy other Holiday activities. It’s a festive experience for everyone! Celebrate this holiday season by ditching the […]
Victorian Christmas at Old Cowtown Museum
Celebrate an old-fashioned holiday at Old Cowtown Museum’s Victorian Christmas event this season in Wichita. Stroll along lamp-lit, carol-filled streets, warm up with a cup of hot cocoa, and check out the Victorian dancers in the evenings on two weekends in December. Victorian Christmas has become a family tradition for many in the Wichita area. […]
National Free Shipping Day December 14, 2024
National Free Shipping Day is an annual event in the United States where participating retailers offer free shipping on orders with guaranteed delivery by Christmas Eve. It’s usually held in mid-December, and its purpose is to encourage online shopping and boost sales during the holiday season. This year its on December 14, 2024. Retailers often […]