Great Plains Renaissance Festival in Wichita: Ticket Discounts
The Great Plains Renaissance Festival and Wichita Scottish Festival is happening at Sedgwick County Park in Spring 2026. This beloved local event, known as the Wichita Renaissance Fest, offers a wide array of exciting activities and entertainment. At the Wichita Great Plains RenFest, you’ll find what the organizer’s dub “jests and jousts, fire-breathing daredevils, aerial […]
Citywide Neighborhood Garage Sales Wichita 2026
The most updated list! Here’s our list of 2026 Wichita-area citywide garage sales, which we update weekly (or more often, as necessary). This list is valid for spring, summer, and fall citywide sales surrounding Wichita. You’ll want to bookmark this page and return often, because we also add neighborhood garage sales, church and rummage sales, and […]
Splash Parks in and around Wichita 2026
Splash pads in Wichita are a big attraction during the summer months. These splash parks (aka water playgrounds, splash pads, or play fountains) are a great way to enjoy summer for free. They are cost-effective and require less maintenance. Therefore, several have been funded by the city in the past few years. In fact, a […]
Treehouse Concerts at Bartlett Arboretum 2026
Super-affordable and a great way to spend an afternoon outside, the Treehouse Concerts at Bartlett Arboretum are just a short drive from Wichita …
Cici’s $5.99 Adult Buffet Pizza Deal: Monday & Tuesdays
Wow, what a deal! With a CiCi’s coupon, you can get yourself and up to three other adults a delicious deal on Monday or Tuesday nights through the end of the year! This is one of the many great Restaurant Deals in Wichita. The price at Cici’s Pizza is always good for the all-you-can-eat pizza, […]
Wichita Blues Crawl in Old Town
Get ready for the Wichita Blues Crawl, which will take place at five different venues in Wichita Old Town. It’s a great time with great music, and you won’t want to miss it. What’s the Blues Crawl? It’s a fundraiser for the Wichita Blues Society, an organization of blues fans dedicated to keeping the blues […]
ICT Burger Battle in Andover
The KETCH Burger Battle is back! This event is a competition between restaurants around Wichita to determine the best burger in town. Join us for a delightful event that caters to all ages, food enthusiasts, and community supporters! Imagine strolling through Andover Park, enjoying delicious food samples with your family and friends. This event is […]
Wichita Craft Shows, Fall Bazaars, and Holiday Markets 2026
Shop for one-of-a-kind gifts and handmade items at these upcoming holiday bazaars, Christmas craft shows, artisan markets and other holiday shopping events in and around Wichita. Local artists and crafters have been hard at work throughout the year making awesome, unique items for the craft fairs. Enjoy their handiwork and support your local artists at […]
Wicked Island at OJ Watson Park
Wicked Island, the haunted attraction at Watson Park. It’s back every Friday and Saturday in October for another wicked season! Enter the Island if you dare…you’ll find spooky scenes, ghosts, ghouls and more! Look forward to an ever-changing treacherous. Walk through a wooded island where nightmares become a reality. Plan ahead and purchase tickets online […]
Great Plains Nature Center: Free Events and Info
The Great Plains Nature Center in Wichita is always FREE to visit. They provide opportunities for the public to investigate, understand, and develop an appreciation for wildlife. They have weekly FREE events, and no registration is needed! Great for homeschoolers, kiddos who aren’t quite in school yet, or anyone else available in the morning hours. The […]
Wichita Wagonmasters Chili Cookoff 2026
Who had the chili? It’s not just a block party, it’s a three-block party in downtown Wichita! Tasting kits for the Wichita Wagonmasters Chili Cookoff are just $5 each. Public tasting begins at noon.
Open Streets ICT 2026 in Downtown Wichita is FREE
Wichita Parks and Recreation will host another Open Streets ICT – a FREE event in Wichita, KS. Over 100 vendors will be in attendance. Open Streets ICT brings Wichitans of all ages downtown for an active, fun, community-building afternoon on Wichita’s iconic Douglas Avenue. Open Street is one of my favorite community events. The city […]
Wichita Guitar Heroes Exhibit
If you’re a regular reader here at Wichita on the Cheap, you probably already know that Wichita, Kansas was first to rock the electric guitar. It’s true! Our city is where the electric guitar made its debut in 1932. The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum has kept that bit of local knowledge alive over the years, […]
Wichita Halloween Freebies and Deals
Need something quick and easy for supper on 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 you spent on candy! There’s no bad luck for bargain […]
Wichita Trick or Treat and Fall Fun Events for Halloween 2025
Happy Halloween! Here’s our big list of Trunk-or-Treat events and Trick-or-Treating around Wichita 2025 is ongoing. As always, we have the ultimate list of Halloween events for kids in Wichita for your Halloween fun! Below, we have compiled great family-friendly Halloween and fall fun places to take your family this October that the kids will […]
Free Halloween Displays to visit & Spooky Light Shows in Wichita
When I think of Halloween displays in Wichita, I first think of the College Hill neighborhood. It has been a family favorite for years and is known for being one of the best neighborhoods for Halloween decor. All over the neighborhood, houses take Halloween decorating to the extreme. The community spirit is strong, with many […]
Haunted Houses in Wichita KS and Scary Halloween Attractions
If you’re a thrill seeker, here are some haunted houses and scary Halloween attractions around Wichita for the older or more scare-proof crowd – not for the little kiddos. (But if you’re looking for that, see the list of kid-friendly Halloween events here.) The Wichita area has lots of top-notch haunted houses, scary tree farms, […]
Sonic Halloween 50 Cent Corn Dog Deal
Move over pizza, there’s another option for a quick Halloween night meal. Sonic corn dogs will only be just .50 cents each all day on October 31. (Add-ons are extra.) There’s no limit, so all of the goblins can enjoy a corn dog or two. The scary good deal is valid at participating locations. For locations, […]
Krispy Kreme Halloween doughnut deals
This year, Krispy Kreme’s Halloween treat is twice as nice as last year’s! Grab your little goblins and ghouls in costume to scare up a free doughnut at Krispy Kreme for two days this year at Halloween AND find a deal that’s good on two weekends for a $2 glazed dozen. Plus, before the big […]
Laser Halloween Show at Exploration Place
Join Exploration Place for a Laser Halloween Show that will electrify the night in their giant-screen dome theater. Get ready for iconic tunes, mesmerizing visuals, and beams of light that’ll have you howling with excitement! Watch as lasers pulse to the beats of Halloween favorites like Beetlejuice, Ghostbusters, Thriller, Monster Mash, and more. Don’t miss […]
Trick or Treat at the Museum of World Treasures
Ooh, with some of the mummies and shrunken heads on display, the Museum of World Treasures is the perfect place for Halloween. (But there are plenty of un-scary displays too.) On Wednesday, October 29, bring your costumed kids for a fun, safe, and educational trick-or-treating event featuring Halloween crafts and other family-friendly activities. The museum […]
Chipotle Boorito
Everyone’s favorite monster of a Halloween restaurant deal will be back in 2025. It’s hard to believe Chipotle Boorito deal is in its twenties now! This is like the great-grandma of Halloween Food Deals, since it got its start in the year 2000. At first, it was a costume contest with a free burrito as […]
Halloween Movies & Show in Wichita 2025
Scare yourself silly this month with several classic (and new) horror movie screenings at various theatres around Wichita. Below is a list of Halloween-themed or scary movies and films that are guaranteed to keep you up at night. And if you like scary things, you’ll love our list of Haunted Houses and Halloween Attractions in […]
Pumpkin Patches and Fall Fun Farms around Wichita
Thank goodness for agricultural tourism in Kansas. These Wichita-area pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and fun farms are among our favorite fall attractions, so gather the family to have some outdoor fun in 2025! Every year, we see lovely family-owned farms near Wichita that offer pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and other fall fun for families. These […]
Fall Festivals Near Wichita
Nothing brings the local community together better than a big party, and the upcoming fall festivals and fairs are just the ticket! The cooler weather brings opportunities for countless outdoor family activities and vendor markets this fall. Our community is beaming with excitement to welcome autumn celebrations with open, flannel-bearing arms! Let’s explore together all […]