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Fall Bazaars, Craft Shows and Holiday Markets 2022

Our list of fall and holiday craft fairs and markets is sponsored by the Wichita Flea Market! Find them at the South YMCA at the Farha Sports Center and shop or rent a booth to sell your wares.

Shop for one-of-a-kind gifts and handmade items at these upcoming bazaars, Christmas craft fairs, open houses, artisan markets and other holiday shopping events in and around Wichita. Local artists and crafters have been hard at work … [Read more...] about Fall Bazaars, Craft Shows and Holiday Markets 2022

Tanganyika Wildlife Park – Pumpkins at the Park

Tanganyika Wildlife Park will host Pumpkins at the Park again this year! This spooky good time is for the entire family EVERY Saturday in October from 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm. Get into the Fall spirit with five nights of fun. From toddlers to … [Read more...] about Tanganyika Wildlife Park – Pumpkins at the Park

Halloween movies in Wichita this Fall

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. 2022 … [Read more...] about Halloween movies in Wichita this Fall

Haunted Houses and Wichita Halloween Events for Adults

If you’re a thrill seeker, here are some spooktacular Halloween events and haunted attractions for the older or more scare-proof crowd – not for the little kiddos. This is the best list of events happening near you in Wichita Kansas this … [Read more...] about Haunted Houses and Wichita Halloween Events for Adults

Wichita Trick or Treat and Fall Fun Events for Halloween 2022

Leave the tricks at home, you’re in for a treat! Below we have compiled the full list of all of the great places to take your family this October for a Halloween to remember for years to come! With traditional door-to-door trick or treating … [Read more...] about Wichita Trick or Treat and Fall Fun Events for Halloween 2022

Fall Festivals Near Wichita 2022

Fall Festivals and Fairs 2022 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 … [Read more...] about Fall Festivals Near Wichita 2022

Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes near Wichita

Thank goodness for agricultural tourism in Kansas. Pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and fun farms are all enjoyed outdoors, so go have some fall fun in 2022! Every year we see wonderful family-owned farms near Wichita that offer pumpkin … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes near Wichita

Botanica’s Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular

This is a community favorite Halloween event in Wichita for 2022. Botanica will be hosting the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular again this year from October 12 through 15.  There's even a way you can get in FREE to this  event if you … [Read more...] about Botanica’s Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular

Great Plains Renaissance Festival

The 2022 Great Plains Renaissance Festival and Wichita Scottish Festival is happening at Sedgwick County Park. At the Great Plains RenFest you'll find what the organizers dub "jests and jousts, fire-breathing daredevils, aerial … [Read more...] about Great Plains Renaissance Festival

Greater Andover Days Fall Festival 2022

The theme for this year's Greater Andover Days Fall Festival couldn't be more appropriate: Stand with Andover. This is the perfect family-friendly event for all ages, a date night or just to get out of the house.  So set aside … [Read more...] about Greater Andover Days Fall Festival 2022

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

Ballet of Wichita Free Performances in the Park

One of my favorite free events in Wichita every  year is back for Fall 2022. Bring blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy the FREE Wichita Ballet in the Park again this year! The Wichita Ballet will perform a Tom Sawyer at various parks … [Read more...] about Ballet of Wichita Free Performances in the Park

Free gate admission with concert ticket purchase for Kansas State Fair

Unlike last year's Kansas State Fair promotional deal, now you can purchase a Grandstand concert ticket at ANY TIME and still get free gate admission on the day of the concert!  The 2022 Kansas State Fair is September 9-18th. … [Read more...] about Free gate admission with concert ticket purchase for Kansas State Fair

2022 Citywide garage sales near Wichita

Here's our list of 2022 Wichita-area neighborhood and 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 … [Read more...] about 2022 Citywide garage sales near Wichita

Splash parks in and around Wichita

Cool off this summer at one the interactive fountains (aka water playgrounds, aka splash parks) in Wichita. Now you can easily find a splash pad near you with our new interactive map of Wichita-area splash parks and spray grounds! Our … [Read more...] about Splash parks in and around Wichita

Outdoor Play at Great Plains Nature Center

Art credit: Great Plains Nature Center, Facebook Preschoolers can learn as they play in nature!  Great Plains Nature Center naturalists have designed "some enriching outdoor exploration for your kids."  Designed for ages … [Read more...] about Outdoor Play at Great Plains Nature Center

Hay, Hooves and Halloween at Old Cowtown

Bring the kids to Old Cowtown Museum on October 23 or 24, 2021 for Hay, Hooves and Halloween! They'll get to enjoy a kid-friendly Halloween in a fun and safe environment, and you'll get discounted admission of just $5 for all ages! … [Read more...] about Hay, Hooves and Halloween at Old Cowtown

Krispy Skreme doughnut deals

Grab your little goblins and ghouls in costume to scare up a free doughnut at Krispy sKreme on Halloween, Oct. 31. And you can get a deal on a dozen every Saturday between now and then! You read that right. Until October 31, the delish … [Read more...] about Krispy Skreme doughnut deals

Free Candy and Photos at Lowe’s Trick-or-Treat Tryouts

Lowe's wants to give Halloween lovers an extra chance to dress up in costumes and get candy this Halloween. Families can visit Lowes.com/TrickorTreat to reserve a spot for Lowe's Halloween experience at their local store, where they can … [Read more...] about Free Candy and Photos at Lowe’s Trick-or-Treat Tryouts

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

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