Wichita on the Cheap

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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

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

FREE Watch Academy Award Nominated Short Films

In February, the Wichita Public Library will host free screenings of the Annual Academy Award Nominated Short Films. The Oscar-nominated short films are each 40 minutes or less, in the categories of Animation, Live Action, and … [Read more...] about FREE Watch Academy Award Nominated Short Films

Live music and drinks at Cocoa Dolce

Get a sitter for the kids and enjoy this perfect date-night activity in west Wichita. Cocoa Dolce will have the patio open at its NewMarket Square location on select Saturday nights in February. This will be a sweet way to celebrate … [Read more...] about Live music and drinks at Cocoa Dolce

West Wichita Food Truck Rally at the zoo

Last month the West Side Food Truck Rally lost its location, so the events were temporarily suspended. Well, it looks like now they'll be back, beginning in September, at the Sedgwick County Zoo! The plan is to hold the west side rally … [Read more...] about West Wichita Food Truck Rally at the zoo

2019 Rose Hill Hometown Christmas

Hometown Christmas in Rose Hill, KS is held the 2nd Saturday of each December. This year the date is set for December 14, 2019. Experience old-fashioned family fun at this holiday event with activities for all ages all around town! All … [Read more...] about 2019 Rose Hill Hometown Christmas

Andover Hometown Christmas (free with canned food donation)

Welcome Santa and enjoy fun activities for the whole family at the Andover Hometown Christmas celebration this December. The event will be held in Andover Central Park on Thursday, December 12, 2019. "This is truly an event where the … [Read more...] about Andover Hometown Christmas (free with canned food donation)

2020 Orpheum Theater Film Series

Here's an experience you can't get anywhere else, and it's not too expensive. Wichita's Orpheum Theater shows a classic film on one Thursday night every month in its one-of-a-kind beautifully renovated theater for $7 a ticket. (Only $6 for … [Read more...] about 2020 Orpheum Theater Film Series

Garvey Center First Friday: See Wichita lights from the 24th floor

Garvey Center in downtown Wichita will be participating in First Friday again this month with art, music, food and drink. The event is Friday, December 6, from 6-9 p.m. Here are the plans for this month's First Friday at Garvey … [Read more...] about Garvey Center First Friday: See Wichita lights from the 24th floor

El Dorado Tree Lighting & Old Fashioned Christmas Parade

Get in the Christmas spirit with El Dorado's Old Fashioned Christmas parade, tree lighting and festivities! Celebrate the holidays the old fashioned way on Saturday, December 7, 2019 in El Dorado, KS. There will be a full day of … [Read more...] about El Dorado Tree Lighting & Old Fashioned Christmas Parade

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