Wichita on the Cheap

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(Not Exactly) Fencing Lessons

Learn how to get the deck of your dreams from this free seminar. At Star Lumber’s “Pizza with the Pros” the expert advice is free and so is the pizza. Need a fence? Join the pros at Star Lumber for a free seminar (and free pizza!) about building fences. You’ll learn what you need to […]

Moms Are Free at Sedgwick County Zoo

Related: The big BIG list of Mothers Day specials in Wichita   And they also get free admission on Mother’s Day, May 9, 2010, when they’re accompanied by a paying child! 😀 For more information, visit the Sedgwick County Zoo calendar. Sedgwick County Zoo 5555 Zoo Blvd. 316-266-8386 Mother’s Day hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 […]

Old Town Farmer’s Market

The Old Town Farmers Market is held Saturday mornings during spring, summer, and fall. You’ll find fresh locally grown produce, handmade and local goods, live entertainment, and activities for the kids. This is a really great way to spend a Saturday morning in the heart of Wichita. Admission is always free. The market is open from […]

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 Heartland Miniature Horse Club Wichita Classic

Come see approximately 150 registered miniature horses as they compete in the Heartland Miniature Horse Club Wichita Classic. It’s open to the public and admission is free. The show will be held at the Kansas Coliseum on Saturday, May 1st and Sunday, May 2nd, and it looks like the event begins at 8 a.m. each […]

Free, 3rd Annual Orpheum Car Show

Get free admission to the 3rd annual Orpheum Car Show on Sunday, May 2nd, from 1-5 p.m. Classic cars, muscle cars, and antique cars will be on display and competing for top honors. (The “Best in Show” winner will automatically receive entry in the 2010 Black Top Nationals in August.) It should be a great […]

Botanica Plant and Book Sale

Botanica is selling a variety of plants, shrubs, annuals, perennials, vegetables and herbs at its second-annual Plant and Book Sale Friday and Saturday, April 23 and 24, 2010. Some of the plants were grown right at Botanica; all were hand-picked by them to work well in Kansas gardens. According to the website, the prices are […]

De-Stress after Tax Day: Free Hydromassage

Here’s a great way to celebrate after filing your taxes this year. Get a Free Hydromassage at these locations in Wichita, Kansas. Keep in mind that you may need an appointment, and you will need to print or download this coupon for a free Hydromassage. Planet Fitness – Wichita 6592 E Central Ave Wichita, KS […]

Happy 1st Anniversary, First Friday!

I can’t believe it’s been a year since I saw an announcement on Twitter about the very first First Friday Music Crawl in Wichita. The monthly event seemed to gather support rapidly–and what’s not to love? The first Friday of every month, live bands perform in various businesses throughout Old Town. Most of the clubs […]

Free Home Remodeling Clinic & Pizza

It’s spring, which means it’s time to take care of those projects around the house. Get expert remodeling advice at Star Lumber’s “Pizza with the Pros” education series. Each seminar will be taught by a professional remodeler with tips and hints about home repair. Free pizza will be available at each event. The series kicks […]

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 […]

1/2 off the Entertainment Book

I’m way too frugal to pay full price for anything, including the Entertainment Book, so this deal caught my attention. I thought you might want to know about it too. Especially with Spring Break coming up for the Wichita area schools. You probably know that the Entertainment Book has coupons that save you up to […]