Fall Festivals this Weekend
It’s the season for small-town fall festivals, and this weekend we have several in the Wichita area. Community festivals like these always promise good old-fashioned (and cheap) family fun. Most include parades, games for kids, live music, and food vendors. Some require a button purchase for a nominal fee, but some are free. Carnival rides, […]
Great Andover Days Fall Festival
Greater Andover Days begin Thursday, September 30 and goes until Saturday, October 2, 2010 in Andover Cenral Park at 1607 E. Central. It sounds like fun, with a parade, carnival rides, a car show, two live concerts, fireworks, and more fun activities. Andover Days requires a $3 button for admission, which can be purchased at […]
Free Wichita Play Day at O.J. Watson Park
Thanks to Wichita on the Cheap reader Sherry Black for mentioning this deal on Facebook. Come take time to play and spend some quality time with family and nature at Wichita Play Day, hosted by Wichita Play Commission. There will be giveaways, parachute games, kayaks and canoes, train rides, face-painting, golf, music, pedal boats, and […]
Let’s Do Lunch…with Circus Elephants!
Bring your own sack lunch and a non-perishable food item to donate to the Kansas Food Bank and enjoy lunch with the Asian elephants starring in ZING, ZANG, ZOOM. On Wednesday, June 2, between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents ZING ZANG ZOOM® will host an elephant brunch from […]
Star Wars: In Concert Ticket Special
There are a limited number of seats left for Star Wars: In Concert at INTRUST Bank Arena this Saturday, and they’re all good. But here’s something that make them even better: They’re on sale! Buy three tickets at ANY price level and get one free. If my math is right, that means if you purchase […]
I Bike Douglas, Free Event for National Bike Month
The Douglas Design District, Wichita Downtown Development Corporation, and the Delano District are launching the “I Bike Douglas” movement with a day of activities and bike-related fun on Saturday, May 22, 2010. These events coincide with National Bike Month and Bike To Work week. (See the previous post for even more activities.) Here’s a brief […]
Wheelin’ Deals in Wichita for National Bike Month
May is National Bike Month and apparently it has been since 1956, according to Kansas Cyclist. More specifically, May 17-22, 2010 is Bike to Work Week., and Friday, May 21st is Bike to Work Day. Various organizations and businesses in Wichita will be sponsoring special free activities around town for cyclists. (You need to actually […]
Summer Activities at Wichita Art Museum
The Wichita Art Museum has plenty of ways to keep kids busy and learning this summer. Free summer activities at the Wichita Art Museum include WAM Kids Workshops twice a month for kids ages 6-15,Art Start several times per week for preschoolers ages 3-5, and Family Artventures one Saturday each month for all ages. Some […]
Congratulations to the winner of Star Wars in Concert Tickets
First let me say that all of the entries were so much fun to read. Wichita on the Cheap fans are hands-down the most fun people in town, don’t you agree? But in the end, one must be chosen. Since I’m no Jedi, and certainly don’t have the wisdom to declare one entry more worthy […]
Family 4-pack Discounts for Star Wars in Concert
With every giveaway, I look for something for those who didn’t win, to try (perhaps in vain) to make it all better. They aren’t as good as free, but you can get a discount on the Family 4-pack of tickets to Stars Wars in Concert. And, shhh! -don’t tell anyone I suggested this, but you […]
Moms Get in Free at Lake Afton Observatory this Weekend
Moms and grandmas get in free to Lake Afton Public Observatory Friday and Saturday when accompanied by a paying child. (See regular admission prices below.) Celebrate Mother’s Day a little bit early. Bring her to Lake Afton Public Observatory tonight and mom (grandma too!) will get free admission when accompanied by a paying child. (See […]
Here it is! Win Two Tickets to See Star Wars in Concert at INTRUST Bank Arena
Star Wars in Concert is coming to INTRUST Bank Arena on May 22, 2010. I know you would love to win tickets to the show, right? That’s great because Wichita on the Cheap is giving away 2 tickets a family 4-pack of tickets to the 6:30 p.m. show in a random drawing to an email […]
Got Milk? Get Tyler Florence.
Look for the 2010 Milk Mustache Mobile Tour at Riverfest on Saturday so Mom can get a chance to win a family dinner with celebrity chef Tyler Florence. You can also get your picture taken with your own celebrity-inspired milk mustache and participate in other fun and educational activities. For more information, visit WhyMilk.com
Free Admission Heartland National Barrel Horse Racing
This is a big west weekend in Wichita with bull riders and barrel racers. The National Barrel Horse Association is holding the Heartland Nationals Barrel Racing competition at the Kansas Coliseum on Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free. The fun begins at 9 a.m. on both days. With a little careful scheduling, you could get […]
Cheap Seats at PBR in Wichita
Friday night it’s time to put on your cowboy hats (or headgear of choice) and go see the Professional Bull Riders Association Invitational at INTRUST Bank Arena. Get group discounts for the pricier tickets–$4 off EACH ticket priced regularly at $82, $62 or $42–when you purchase 10 or more, or get a bird’s eye view […]
First Friday Music Crawl
Don’t miss May’s First Friday Music Crawl on May 7, 2010. Once again the event will kick off at 6 p.m. at the Old Town Farm and Art Market and continue throughout the evening until 10 p.m. at various establishments in Old Town. For a complete list of the bands and performance locations, visit the […]
Free Outdoor Band Concert at Friends
The Friends University Concert Band will join the Senseney Music Community Band for an outdoor concert and old fashioned ice cream social to benefit Youth Horizons. Bring your blanket or lawn chair along with a little money for ice cream Sunday, May 2nd at 3 p.m. The concert will be in the Rose Window Plaza, which is […]
Win 4 Tickets to Walking with Dinosaurs
Update: We Have a Winner! Congratulations to Doug Mann. He won 4 tickets to Walking with Dinosaurs at INTRUST Bank Arena. Thanks to everyone who entered by Tweeting, Facebooking, or commenting on the post. Be sure to continue to check Wichita on the Cheap for more of the best deals in Wichita. In fact, there’s […]
Meet Baby T-Rex from Walking with Dinosaurs
I’ve personally gotten several requests for discounts to the show Walking with Dinosaurs, which is coming to INTRUST Bank Arena April 21-25, 2010. I’m working on it, but until I find something, I thought you might enjoy this really cool event: Tomorrow, Wednesday, April 7, you can meet Baby T-Rex from Walking With Dinosaurs for […]
Dog Day Afternoon at Exploration Place
Exploration Place kicks off its spring/summer series of outdoor events on the first day of spring break with Dog Day Afternoon. Admission is free. Show up with Fido at the Entrance Plaza between 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. for a dog-themed afternoon, with EP’s Ready Vet Go exhibit, talks from local experts on pet care and […]
Free Square Dance Lessons w/Free Lunch
This is an old post from 2010, but square dance lessons are still available for $30 – the free lunch is still included! Swing your partner do-si-do with free square dancing lessons from the Circle 8 Square Dance Club. In 5 lessons, you’ll know your promenade from your allemande well enough to have fun at […]
Save $3 on Tickets to Sesame Street Live
In addition to providing tickets for winners of Wichita on the Cheap’s “1-2-3 Imagine!” giveaway, the folks at Sesame Street live are offering discounted admission to readers of Wichita on the Cheap. Elmo and Friends are coming to Wichita to put on the musical show, “1-2-3 Imagine!” The show will be at INTRUST Bank Arena […]
Enter to Win a Family 4-pack of tickets to Sesame Street Live
The deadline for entries has come and gone, but you can still get discounted tickets to Sesame Street Live. Save $3 per ticket with a special code from Wichita on the Cheap.
Park City Health and Wellness Expo
Optimal Performance presents the first ever Park City Health and Wellness Expo on Saturday, January 23 at Hartman Arena. Tickets are just $5 and kids 12 and under are free. Proceeds benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Team in Training program. The Expo will include health and wellness exhibitors, gift bags with exhibitor specials, BMI, body […]