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The Wichita Flea Market Market is back in The Farha Sports Center at the South Wichita YMCA! Enjoy the climate-controlled arena and “Shop Small” through booths that include antiques, crafts, vintage items, collectibles, primitives, … [Read more...] about Wichita Flea Market at Farha Sports Center
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
Enjoy a family-friendly, FREE movie in Watson park. What a fun way to start your spring break, watching a movie outdoors under the stars! The Park will show Despicable Me on Saturday, April 2, 2022. "Gru a criminal mastermind uses a … [Read more...] about FREE: Family movie at OJ Watson Park
The Kansas Aviation Museum has a weekly program for kids that includes fun activities and free admission from 10 a.m. to noon. That bears repeating: Little Aviators is now FREE for all children 12 and under and one adult per … [Read more...] about FREE: Little Aviators program at Kansas Aviation Museum
Oh my word...this really does my heart good. Free cone day is back at DQ for 2022. "Calling all fans for the best day of the year – DQ restaurants across the country are inviting everyone to a fan-favorite event guaranteed to bring … [Read more...] about Free Cone Day at DQ is March 21, 2022
There won't be a traditional St. Patrick's Day parade in Wichita for 2022, according to the parade's organizers, but if you head down to Delano around noon you might see a bunch of Wichita motorcyclists in an impromptu … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day deals and events in Wichita
Spring break for Wichita Public Schools March 14-18. Need ideas for where to go and things to do on the cheap for kids, teens, and college students for spring break in Wichita? We've compiled this list of Wichita spring break activities and … [Read more...] about Spring Break Wichita 2022
Visit the Wichita Sedgwick County Historical Museum for spring break! They'll have special programs for kids and families. Participation in the spring break programs at Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum is FREE but space is very … [Read more...] about Spring Break at the Wichita Sedgwick County Historical Museum
Museum of World Treasures is hosting a week of spring break fun for every age again this year. From Monday, March 14 through Friday March 18, 2022 the museum will celebrate spring with a variety of crafts and … [Read more...] about Spring break at Museum of World Treasures
Field Station Dinosaurs in Wichita is planning for a special one-week quest during Spring Break. It will be a Sneak Peek of what's to come during the regular dinosaur season! Spring Break Sneak Peek Week begins Saturday, March 12 and … [Read more...] about Field Station: Dinosaurs Spring Break Sneak Peek
Spring Break Artcation at the Wichita Art Museum is something families look forward to every year. The Wichita Art Museum is open for Spring Break! In fact, admission to the Art Museum during spring break week is just $1 for youth … [Read more...] about Spring Break Artcation from Wichita Art Museum
The Wichita Public Library comes through for us once again with plenty of fun and free spring break activities for kids. There are events for both kids and teens in this list. All of these events are FREE, but some do require advance … [Read more...] about Wichita Public Library Spring Break Activities for Kids and Teens
Ride season will begin at OJ Watson Park on March 11, 2022. OJ Watson Park is such a fantastic place for families, and it's even fun for teens or anyone who wants to get outside and enjoy some outdoor activities. This is the Wichita park … [Read more...] about OJ Watson Park rides opening day
If you know any 5th through 9th graders who want to earn a summer income mowing lawns, be sure to set aside a few hours during Spring Break for them to take the Youth Lawn Mowing Clinic at the Sedgwick County Extension. The clinic will be … [Read more...] about Youth Lawn Mowing Clinic – early registration discount
The Tanganyika Season Pass sale is back! This is usually the best deal of the year on this favorite attraction in Wichita. The 2022 Season Pass Sale starts March 1, so get your purchasing fingers ready on the keyboard. Or you can buy the … [Read more...] about Tanganyika Season Pass Sale
Going to the movies is fun, but it can also take a big cut from your entertainment budget. That’s why bargain hunters are always so dramatic about saving money at the box office. It’s an essential part of the plot on how to go to the … [Read more...] about AMC Theatres discount tickets on Tuesdays
Wichita Park & Recreation will host a FREE movie in the park at O.J. Watson Park on March 20. Kick off your spring break week with family-friendly, laugh-along, sing-along outdoor cinema. Masks and social distancing will be required. … [Read more...] about Movie in the Park at O.J. Watson Park
For a limited time, Field Station: Dinosaurs is offering a $99 Family Membership for the 2021 season. **This deal has now expired. The $99 discounted Family Membership price is for a family of four. Each additional family member is … [Read more...] about EXPIRED $99 Field Station: Dinosaurs Family Membership Sale
Botanica, Wichita's botanical gardens, will be hosting some special spring break fun for Wichita-area kids this year. Spring Break Activities for Kids at Botanica Gnome Scavenger Hunt through the gardens Carousel rides ($3) … [Read more...] about Spring break at Botanica
GolfWichita wants to Hook a Kid on Golf during spring break. Registration is already open and appears to be filling up fast. They'll be offering morning and afternoon sessions this spring at several Wichita public golf courses. The … [Read more...] about Registration is open for Hook a Kid on Golf in Wichita
Save big at your favorite local retailers and restaurants in central Wichita. On the second Saturday of every month, local Wichita businesses in the Delano, Downtown, and Douglas Design districts offer special bargains and discounts … [Read more...] about 2nd Saturday Shopping Event in Wichita
Are you missing the good ol' days of retro classic arcades? When Aqua Net and big hair were all the rage? Never fear! Wichita has just the place for you, The Arcade! For a limited amount of time you can get a special deal on their … [Read more...] about The Arcade Private Party Discount for a Limited Time
The Kansas Aviation Museum will be a fun place to visit over the winter break- and with discounted admission it's definitely an "on the cheap" activity! From January 6-10, admission to the Kansas Aviation Museum will be just … [Read more...] about $5 admission to the Kansas Aviation Museum for 5 days
Several local organizations in Wichita are making the best of a tough situation and holding spring break and other activities online! I love that people in our communities are making things like this happen. You guys are the … [Read more...] about Local organizations bring fun and educational activities online
This program was available during spring break and is usually available during the last weeks of summer. For continuing free meals throughout summer, read our article about Free meals for kids during the summer. Filling the Gap Lunches … [Read more...] about Free lunch for kids when school is out
Here's what's happening "on the cheap" in Wichita. These are easy-on-the-budget events and deals you'll love.
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