Art on the Trail at the Great Plains Nature Center
Great Plains Nature Center is having a FREE event for adults 21 and over on October 17, 2026 called Art on the Trail. This annual event offers those who appreciate art and wine the opportunity to enjoy both in a beautiful outdoor setting. This is one of the many great Fall Events in Wichita. Wichita […]
Haysville, Kansas Fall Festival October 23-25, 2026
Yay! The Haysville Fall Festival, which offers a fun assortment of events, entertainment, and activities for everyone in the family, is set for 2026! We love when Wichita’s Fall Festival season is underway; there’s so much wholesome fun (and free and cheap)! What I love about the Haysville Fall Fest is that they do pumpkin […]
Chicken N Pickle: Free Kids Meals for Back to School
Chicken N Pickle Wichita is making back-to-school season a little easier on families with a limited-time Kids Eat FREE deal. As school starts back up, busy schedules, homework, and after-school activities can make dinnertime a challenge. From August 17 through September 15 (Monday – Thursday), families can enjoy up to two free kids’ meals with […]
Goddard Fall Festival: Carnival Rides, Fireworks & More
The Goddard Fall Festival is back! If you’re looking for a fun, affordable fall tradition close to home, this is a great option for Affordable Family Fun Day. Happening October 9–11, 2026, this annual event is full of small-town charm, free activities, and all the classic fall fun your family could want. This is one […]
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, […]
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 […]
You-pick Farms Near Wichita: Apples, Berries, Peaches & More
Every year, readers ask me where they can find “you-pick” places in the Wichita area. They’re talking about orchards and farms where families can go pick fresh produce right off the trees or vines. This is so much fun to do, and it’s a great way to enjoy fresh air and sunshine together as a […]
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 […]
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile in Wichita: May 8-10, 2026
Visit the giant Hot Dog on Wheels in person and take your picture with the Wienermobile in Wichita. The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will visit Exploration Place on the entrance plaza, Cowtown, and Dillon’s at Central and Rock. This event is FREE and open to the public. Have you seen the Wienermobie? Two years ago, I […]
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 […]
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 Kids Events for Halloween 2026
Happy Halloween! Here’s our big list of Kids and Family-Friendly Halloween events in Wichita. This page includes constantly updated info about Trunk-or-Treat events, Trick-or-Treating, and Kid-Friendly Halloween events around Wichita. 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Fallapalooza at Tanganyika Deal 2025
Fallapalooza at Tanganyika Wildlife Park is a Fall Event You Can’t Miss (For Just $20!). If you’re on the lookout for a Fall Event that’s fun, festive, and a deal, Tanganyika Wildlife Park’s Fallapalooza should be at the top of your list. Compared to Tanganyika’s regular all-inclusive single-day admission, which *starts at $99.99 in the […]
Dinosaurs After Dark at Field Station: Dinosaurs in Derby
Field Station: Dinosaurs is back this year with some spooky Halloween fun for the family. Its Dinosaurs After Dark event is scheduled for four nights in October. Visitors are treated to a spooky, yet not scary, tour of 10 acres of dinosaurs with a spectral glow. Go at your own pace as you move among […]
Hay, Hooves and Halloween at Old Cowtown
Hay Hooves and Halloween at Cowtown is back this year. This is a great, family Trick or Treating event at the Old Cowtown Museum in Wichita. Ghouls haunt the streets, dancing in costumes, zombie cowboys, ghost haunting the historic house, and of course, candy. They’ll get to enjoy a kid-friendly Halloween in a fun and […]
Candy Crawl at the Park in Wichita: Free Trick or Treating
The Candy Crawl at Planeview Park (which used to be at Clapp Park) is a family favorite. This free, family-friendly event encourages everyone to dress up, grab a candy bag or bucket, and visit park and recreation staff, local businesses, and organizations for candy and prizes. This free, Family-Friendly Halloween Event takes place on October […]
BOOtanica Family Halloween Event in Wichita
BOOtanica at Botanica is happening this year. This is one of Wichita’s best family-friendly Halloween events in town. When fall arrives in Wichita, it’s not just about cooler weather and pumpkin spice; it’s also the season for BOOtacnia, a festival celebration at Botanica, The Wichita Gardens. The event will take place on October 10, 17, […]
Free Outdoor Movie at Naftzger Park: Paws & Popcorn in the Park
We love FREE events, and this is a fun outdoor movie happening at Naftzger Park this year. Families, mark your calendar for Paws & Popcorn in the Park on October 3, 2025. The evening kicks off with playtime in the dog park, so your pups can run, sniff, and socialize before the show. Then, grab […]