New Exhibit Event at Mid-America All-Indian Center
On Friday evening, June 24th the Mid-America All Indian Center will be opening their newest exhibit: Elements: Fire. This is the second in a four-part series featuring the elements of the medicine wheel. The event is from 7-9 p.m. and includes making s’mores around the fire, campfire storytelling, a visit from the Wichita Fire Department, bracelet craft […]
Need tickets to the circus on the cheap?
How to see the greatest show on earth without turning the family budget into a three-ring circus? INTRUST Bank Arena has a SUPER BOGO deal for you. Purchase your tickets from www.selectaseat.com and enter the password SUPER for buy one, get one FREE tickets to Ringling Bros Barnum & Bailey Super Circus Heroes show at INTRUST Bank Arena. The code […]
FREE Butterfly Hikes at the Great Plains Nature Center
Spend a lovely afternoon looking for butterflies during a Butterfly Hike at the Great Plains Nature Center. The GPNC has scheduled two hikes this summer on July 2 and August 6, 2014. The hike is FREE and registration is not required. Bring close-focus binoculars if you have them, and since you’ll be exploring off-trail, long […]
Frozen Outdoor Movie Night at Chick-fil-A, East Wichita
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for a FREE outdoor movie night Friday night at Chick-fil-A in east Wichita. Chick-fil-A will be playing the movie Frozen on a big screen in the parking lot beginning at 9 p.m., Show up before the movie for a meet and greet with Anna and Elsa, from 7 to 9 p.m., […]
KWCH Family Fun Day Celebrates 60 Years with 60% Off at Museums on Saturday
Happy anniversary to KWCH Channel 12. According to its website, KWCH was the first television station in Kansas and began broadcasting 60 years ago on July 1, 1953. To celebrate this milestone, local station is having a Family Fun Day on Saturday, June 29, 2013 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with 60% off admission […]
Halloween Fun Night at the South YMCA
This post is from a previous year. To see more recent posts, view the Fall Fun tag here at Wichita on the Cheap. And don’t miss Fall Farm Fun: Wichita-area Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, Hayrides, and more The South Wichita YMCA will have a free Halloween Fun Night on Wednesday, October 31, from 4:30 p.m. […]
FREE Family Art Event at Exploration Place
This coming Final Friday, October 26, 2012, Exploration Place will be holding a FREE family art event in the bridge area just off the lobby. The new Final Friday event is called Bridging Art and Science and will focus on how art and science mix. Families will have the opportunity to make their own works […]
Wichita Fall Festival: Military Salute, Waltzing Waters, and Trunk-or-Treat
The Wichita Fall Festival will be held downtown on October 20, 2012, 5-9 p.m. at Waterwalk, 515 S. Main. Activities include a ceremony to honor active and retired military, live music by King Midas in the Waterwalk Commons on the west side of the building, food and drinks, and “Trunk-or-Treating” for the kids. During the […]
Smallgrass Includes Admission to Exploration Place
See the newest version of this post: Smallgrass at Exploration Place Smallgrass is the newest addition to Tallgrass Film Festival. It’s a children’s film program that will be shown at Exploration Place during the 10th annual Tallgrass Film Festival. Smallgrass begins at 10:30 a.m. Saturday October 20, 2012. Admission is $7 per person ($5 for members […]
Museum of World Treasures Customer Appreciation Day 2012
Here’s a great deal for you! On the Museum of World Treasures Customer Appreciation Day, admission is discounted to only $3 per person. That’s almost 70% off the regular adult admission price. It’s also a fun day to visit the museum with the whole family. They’ll have special activities for the kids, reenactors, and free […]
Free Movie Night at the Wichita Public Library
Enjoy a free movie that’s suitable for all ages at the Central Branch of the Wichita Public Library. You provide your own snacks, pillows, and blankets and the library will provide drinks. The movie will be shown in the auditorium at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 24. Because of movie-licensing restrictions I can’t tell you […]
FREE Printable Party Invitations from Disney
Thanks to my friend Amy for sending me this tip. The Disney website Spoonful has a whole section of free printable party invitations, thank you cards, and Disney-themed crafts, recipes, and games for your next children’s birthday party. They look pretty nice and will work well if you have a good printer. (Since these are […]
FREE Family Event: g2g Creek Hike
Cool off with a hike along the creek with other families during the g2gOutside Creek Hike on Tuesday evening, July 17, 2012. Meet at the Wichita WATER Center in Hermann Hill Park (Pawnee & Broadway) a little before 6 p.m. and wear some shoes that can get wet or muddy. (No flip-flops.) The hike will […]
FREE Architectural Bike Tour in Downtown Wichita
Bring the whole family for a FREE Architectural Bike Tour in downtown Wichita Saturday morning, June 23, 2012 at 9 a.m. All ages can participate in this leisurely tour of Wichita’s historic buildings in the downtown area. The tour will be led by architectural historian Dee Starkey. Bring a camera and your bike to the […]
Family Camp Out at Camp Hyde
The Wichita YMCA will host a Family Camp Out June 23, at 7 p.m. through 4 p.m. Saturday, June 24, 2017. Looks like fun, and pretty affordable considering all of the activities included. Here’s their description of the event: Bring your tent and sleeping bags or sleep under the stars for this exciting family getaway. Begins […]
FREE Kid’s Day Ham Radio Demonstration at Exploration Place
The Wichita Amateur Radio Club will be set up in the main lobby of Exploration Place on Saturday, June 15, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Kids can learn about ham radios, go live on the air, and talk to experienced radio operators. It’s free and open to the public. The Star Wars exhibit […]
$3 Off Tickets to Discover the Dinosaurs Friday at Century II
Discover the Dinosaurs looks like a really fun, interactive event for kids. It’s coming to Century II in Wichita this weekend. The walk-through exhibit consists of 8-10 scenes enhanced by special effects to give visitors the feeling of walking through a prehistoric environment. Touching the displays is not only allowed, it’s encouraged. Animatronic and stationary […]
FREE Family Event: g2g Hike and Play
g2g Outside is a local organization that holds free family activities in Wichita throughout the year to encourage play outside. Here’s one of the upcoming activities. There’s no need to register in advance, and the event is free: Hike the nature trail and stop at the g2g activity stations along the way to learn, explore […]
Summer Fun at the Great Plains Nature Center
Need something fun to do with the kids this summer? Stop by the Great Plains Nature Center and tour the Koch Habitat Hall, with hands-on, interactive displays for all ages. It’s always free. While you’re there, pick up a free copy of the latest Pocket Guide. These are excellent publications that help you understand and […]
Free Membership to Wichita Wingnuts Spinner’s Kids’ Club: Includes Admission to Two Games
This year, the Wichita Wingnuts’ Kids’ Club is free for kids 14 and under. Membership comes with free admission to two games and free admission to a sponsor event each month. To sign up, print and mail or drop off the form you’ll find at the Spinner’s Kids’ Club page, or call 264-6887.
KU Bicycle Safety Event Downtown
The KU Alumni Association will host “Wichita Hawks, Helmets & Handlebars,” a bicycle safety event for kids, at the WaterWalk in downtown Wichita. Kids who participate will receive a bicycle helmet and a signed certificate from Big Jay himself. A fire truck will also be on display from 9-10 a.m. You’ll need to register for […]
Free Admission for Military on Armed Forces Day at Rolling Hills Wildlife Zoo and Museum
On Saturday, May 19, 2012, Rolling Hills Wildlife Adventure will recognize Armed Forces Day with free admission to the zoo and wildlife museum for active and retired military and their immediate families. The day will be filled with wild activities throughout the park, including an inflatable obstacle course, bounce house, giraffe feeding, and “Keeper Encounters” […]
Dr. Seuss 75th Anniversary Celebration at Towne East Square Mall in Wichita
Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Dr. Seuss on Saturday, March 10, at Towne East Square Mall in Wichita. Activities will be set up in front of Sears from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Cat in the Hat will be on hand for the event and participate in the parade. Kids will make parade hats, […]
$32.50 Family Membership to the Kansas Aviation Museum
This deal almost pays for itself with one family visit to the Kansas Aviation Museum. Over at Wichita Perks right now, you can buy a one-year membership to the Kansas Aviation Museum for only $32.50. Let’s do the math… Regular admission prices: Adults – $8.00 Seniors 65+ – $7.00 Children 4-12 – $6.00 3 and […]
Camp Hyde Fall Festival
Register online or at any area YMCA location for Camp Hyde’s Fall Festival on Saturday, October 16th, 2010, from 4-8 p.m. Admission for the whole family is only $10 for YMCA members and $20 for non-members. The Fall Festival will include hay-rack rides, pumpkin painting, canoeing, fishing, a bonfire, s’mores, hot dogs and more. You […]