Wichita on the Cheap

Your local guide to affordable fun ~ entertainment, events, restaurants, shopping, and more!

Fall Fun

Splash parks, fountains, and water playgrounds in Wichita

Cool off this summer at the interactive fountains (aka water playgrounds, aka splash parks) in Wichita. Our family has visited several of these water playgrounds over the past few summers. They're perfect for a fun, spontaneous (and FREE) … [Read more...] about Splash parks, fountains, and water playgrounds in Wichita

Kansas State Fair concert deals include gate admission

  Purchase tickets for a 2019 Kansas State Fair Grandstand concerts by August 11 and you'll get FREE gate admission to the fair on the day of the concert. If you wait until later to buy your State Fair concert tickets you'll have … [Read more...] about Kansas State Fair concert deals include gate admission

2019 Citywide and Neighborhood Garage Sales

Here's our list of 2019 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 2019 Citywide and Neighborhood Garage Sales

Wichita Park and Recreation hosts free family activities

The Wichita Park and Recreation department has a mobile “recreation station” designed to encourage folks to visit our public parks and promote getting outside, getting active, and having fun. The Recreation Station launched in 2015, and … [Read more...] about Wichita Park and Recreation hosts free family activities

You-pick farms near Wichita

Every year readers ask me where they can find "you-pick" places in the Wichita area. They're talking about the orchards and farms where families can go pick fresh produce right off the tree or vine. This is so much fun to do, and it's a … [Read more...] about You-pick farms near Wichita

Great Plains Renaissance Festival

The Spring Great Plains Renaissance Festival and Wichita Scottish Festival will be held at Sedgwick County Park April 13 and 14, 2019. At the Great Plains RenFest you'll find "...jests and jousts, fire breathing daredevils, aerial … [Read more...] about Great Plains Renaissance Festival

Christmas Craft Shows, Bazaars, and Holiday Markets

Our list of fall and holiday craft fairs and markets is sponsored by the wonderful Wichita Flea Market! Find them at Century II and shop or rent a booth to sell your wares.

Shop for one-of-a-kind gifts and handmade items at these upcoming 2018 fall and holiday markets, Christmas craft fairs, bazaars, local store open houses, and artisan markets in and around Wichita. Local artists and crafters have been … [Read more...] about Christmas Craft Shows, Bazaars, and Holiday Markets

Wichita Halloween Freebies and Deals

Need something quick and easy for supper Halloween night? If you are thinking of going out, you may be happy to know that Wichita has plenty of Halloween restaurant specials - and other bargains - that should help make up for all that cash … [Read more...] about Wichita Halloween Freebies and Deals

Halloween in the Park – FREE Trick or Treating Event for Kids

Wesley Children's Foundation is sponsoring a free trick-or-treat event at Edgemoor Park that will teach kids how to have a fun and safe Halloween. Halloween in the Park will be held Friday, October 26 at Edgemoor Park. Parents can … [Read more...] about Halloween in the Park – FREE Trick or Treating Event for Kids

Hay, Hooves & Halloween at Old Cowtown Museum

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Get FREE admission to this event as part of your Cowtown Family membership. Family memberships covers two parents and all the kids in the family and gives you unlimited visits to Cowtown plus free admission to all 10 special Cowtown events … [Read more...] about Hay, Hooves & Halloween at Old Cowtown Museum

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