Random gift card giveaways at both Wichita malls this Saturday
How would you like this: You’re just shopping at the mall this Saturday and someone comes up to you with two Simon gift cards – one for you, and one for you to give to a stranger? That’s what’s going to happen this Saturday at Towne East and Towne West malls in Wichita. 20 randomly […]
FREE 75th Anniversary Open House at Historical Museum
The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum is celebrating its 75th anniversary, and you’re invited to a special (and free) open house! Enjoy the holiday spirit at the museum with free admission to all four floors and two dozen exhibits featuring: Special temporary exhibits: “The Future of Your History” celebrating 75 years of the Historical Museum, the “Victorian […]
Stretch your gift-giving dollars with these ideas
Longtime Wichita on the Cheap readers are experts at saving money and giving the best gifts to friends and family without breaking the bank. Here I’ve listed a few of my best ideas, but I know you have some too! What are your best tips for saving on gift-giving this time of year? Leave a […]
Holiday BOGO free stock-up sale at Hallmark
It’s never too early to start planning for the holidays if you’re a bargain hunter. From Oct. 11-26, participating Hallmark Gold Crown stores are holding an annual Pre-Season Stock-Up Event. During the sale, Hallmark holiday cards (up to $2.99), holiday boxed cards (of equal or lesser value), holiday stationery (from $4.95 to $14.95) and holiday […]
Holiday Open House in Wichita’s Old Town Square
Enjoy an afternoon of free holiday fun and live entertainment at the holiday open house in Old Town Square on Saturday, November 23, 2013. The “Affair in the Square” begins at noon with free carriage rides until 4 p.m. From 1-4 p.m., free art activities will be available inside City Arts. Live entertainment also begins […]
Winner: Sesame Street Live Tickets
Congratulations to Mike S! Mike won the Family 4-pack of ticket vouchers to see Sesame Street Live at INTRUST Bank Arena, Feb. 1-3, 2013. Tickets to the show include FREE admission to the new Play Zone that opens one hour before the performance. If you didn’t win, you can still save $3 on tickets with a coupon […]
Christmas Radio Hour at the Orpheum in Wichita
The Kansas Aviation Museum’s Christmas Radio Hour will be back at the Orpheum in Wichita on Saturday, December 15, 2012. The annual show is a benefit for the Kansas Food Bank and features live entertainment, which is also broadcast live on KNSS radio (AM 1330). The show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets for the event […]
Free Open House in Wichita’s Old Town Square
This Saturday morning, Old Town Square will be having an open house, and it looks like they will be doing the free holiday movie at the Warren! Here’s the info from Downtown Wichita’s event calendar: Dec 8 10:00 am It’s a Cool Yule at Old Town Square Location: Old Town Square – 2nd & Mead Website: www.oldtownwichita.com/holiday-activities Let’s […]
Wichita on the Cheap Discount: $5 Off Two Tickets to A Celebration of Carols
Readers of Wichita on the Cheap can purchase two balcony tickets to A Celebration of Carols Christmas Concert for only $20. The concert will be held inside the beautiful Scottish Rite Center auditorium on Saturday, December 8, 2012 with both matinee and evening performances. A Celebration of Carols will feature both traditional carols and fun […]
Gift for Photographers: Coffee Mug that Looks Like a Camera Lens
These coffee mugs that look like camera lenses are the bomb! We have one and it always causes us to do a double-take when we see it in the sink because it looks so realistic. (My lens! In the sink!!) These camera lens coffee mugs have been around for a while but I still love […]
Standby Seating for Wichita Symphony Orchestra’s Free Family Concert
Every year the Wichita Symphony Orchestra’s free family concert seems to be a big hit. It’s such a hit, in fact, that all of the tickets for this year’s Spirit of Christmas concert were gone by the time I called for more information. But I just saw that they will open the doors at 7:20 […]
Christmas Parade in Delano and Holiday Open House
This Saturday, December 4th, 2010, the Delano shopping district is making merry with a Holiday Open House, a Christmas parade, and visits with Santa. Participating merchants will offer Open House specials and seasonal treats from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Christmas parade begins at noon by the clock tower at Douglas and Sycamore and […]
Carriage Rides Thursday Nights at Waterfront
Perfect for date night or family night: Thursdays in December, from 6-8 4:30 – 8 p.m., enjoy complimentary carriage rides provided by Crown Carriage Co. at the Wichita Waterfront. The carriage station will be located outside the Bonefish Grill.
Orpheum Christmas Express
The Orpheum Christmas Express, a fundraiser that benefits the Shriner’s Hospitals for Children, is Saturday, November 27, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. The show will feature the world-class Diamond W Wranglers, the Santa Cats, and The Good Guys. The $20 tickets are tax-deductable (if you itemize, of course). I’ve gone on and on about how good […]
Today only: 7 Kid-Favorite Christmas Movies for only $12.99
No more waiting until they show up on TV. If you order today, you can get The Original Christmas Classics on DVD at Amazon.com for only $12.99. The DVD includes 7 original holiday favorites: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town Frosty the Snowman Frosty Returns Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol Little Drummer […]
Gingerbread Village this Weekend
The Assistance League of Wichita will open its annual Gingerbread Village on Friday, November 19, 2010 at 2 p.m. in a new location. This year’s event will take place at the Sedgwick County Extension Building at the corner of 21st Street West and Ridge Road. I received notes from two readers within minutes of each […]
Kohl’s Christmas Mega Sale Friday Night & Saturday
Kohl’s Christmas Mega Sale is online! Shop online from Friday night until Saturday at 3 p.m. (CST). (In-store shopping hours are Friday, 2 p.m. to midnight and Saturday, 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.) Here are the deals to mix and match: Over 100 Power Hour specials during Kohl’s Christmas Mega Sale Take an extra 20% […]
Extra 50% Off Clearance PS From Aéropostale®
Wow. Sshhh! Don’t tell the kids. P.S. From Aeropotale has some pretty good deals at the moment. Normally their prices are not what I’d call cheap. But read on… First, they’re having a special on clearance. You take and additional 50% off the reduced clearance price (the discount doesn’t show up until the item is […]
Home Depot Holiday Light Trade-In
Bring in your old incandescent holiday light strings to Home Depot and receive $3 off the purchase of more energy-efficient LED light strings. This offer is good in stores only 6from Nov. 4 to Nov. 14. This deal is advertised on the Home Depot website and it says it’s valid at “participating” stores, so before […]