Farmer's Markets in Wichita and surrounding communities with locally grown fresh food, plants, honey, handmade items, and more. Some markets offer kids activities and live entertainment; all offer an excellent opportunity to meet your … [Read more...] about Farmers Markets in Wichita 2023
Summer
Free Admission to the Wichita Art Museum
Admission to the Wichita Art Museum was always free on Saturdays, and that was a great deal but NOW admission is always FREE to see the permanent collection. Yes, FREE! The Wichita Art Museum announced on December 22, 2022, … [Read more...] about Free Admission to the Wichita Art Museum
Where to Walk in Wichita
When the weather is nice, not much is cheaper or more relaxing than taking a walk outside. Thankfully, there are some really great walking trails in Wichita that ensure we never get bored with the scenery. Following is a list of a few that … [Read more...] about Where to Walk in Wichita
You-pick farms near Wichita
Every year readers ask me where they can find "you-pick" places in the Wichita area. They're talking about the orchards and farms where families can go pick fresh produce right off the tree or vine. This is so much fun to do, and it's a … [Read more...] about You-pick farms near Wichita
Ballet of Wichita Free Performances in the Park
One of my favorite free events in Wichita every year is back for Fall 2022. Bring blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy the FREE Wichita Ballet in the Park again this year! The Wichita Ballet will perform a Tom Sawyer at various parks … [Read more...] about Ballet of Wichita Free Performances in the Park
Food Trucks at the Fountain at the Wichita Boat House
Wichita food trucks serve up great food and great entertainment when they get together for Food Trucks at the Fountain at The Wichita Boathouse. This FINAL FRIDAY - Art Show & Party with Xclusive Events. Wichita's Largest FINAL … [Read more...] about Food Trucks at the Fountain at the Wichita Boat House
Free gate admission with concert ticket purchase for Kansas State Fair
Unlike last year's Kansas State Fair promotional deal, now you can purchase a Grandstand concert ticket at ANY TIME and still get free gate admission on the day of the concert! The 2022 Kansas State Fair is September 9-18th. … [Read more...] about Free gate admission with concert ticket purchase for Kansas State Fair
Mulvane Old Settlers Days Celebration
It's been an annual event since 1873! The 2022 Mulvane Old Settlers Days celebration is back and will be held Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, August 19, 20, and 21 this year. Events will include a road race, rodeo, arts and crafts fair, … [Read more...] about Mulvane Old Settlers Days Celebration
FREE KEYN Summer Concert Series
Looking for something fun and free to do on Friday night in Wichita? The KEYN Summer Concert Series is back this July and August! Like last year, the free outdoor concerts will be held outside Hartman Arena in north … [Read more...] about FREE KEYN Summer Concert Series
Museum of World Treasures Customer Appreciation Day
It's an event we look forward to each year around back to school time. The Museum of World Treasures Customer Appreciation Day is an opportunity to explore all the strange, quirky, fascinating and fun artifacts collected right here in … [Read more...] about Museum of World Treasures Customer Appreciation Day
$3 zoo admission Twilight Tuesdays
You will want to mark your calendars! On Tuesdays in July, the Sedgwick County Zoo stays open late and gives us a special admission discount. And yes - Cox Twilight Tuesdays at the Zoo are happening in 2022! This year, 2022, CONCERTS ARE … [Read more...] about $3 zoo admission Twilight Tuesdays
Free fun, live music, and more at Sedgwick County Fair 2022
Yup, it's happening. The Sedgwick County Fair organizers announced the dates for 2022. And every night they'll have free live music on their open air stage, too! Admission to the county fair is FREE. (Yes, free!) We're so ready for the … [Read more...] about Free fun, live music, and more at Sedgwick County Fair 2022
FREE: Tunes + Tallgrass at the Wichita Art Museum
The Wichita Art Museum and the Tallgrass Film Association are teaming up again this year for a free night of music, film and fun. This free event will be held outside in the museum's outdoor amphitheater. Tunes + Tallgrass on the Art … [Read more...] about FREE: Tunes + Tallgrass at the Wichita Art Museum
2022 Citywide garage sales near Wichita
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
Where you can swim in Wichita this Summer
Beat the summer heat with these local Wichita area swimming pools, water parks, and lakes. Dive right in to summer fun with our big list of pools, beaches, and water parks in the Wichita area! Also, be sure to check out our list of FREE … [Read more...] about Where you can swim in Wichita this Summer
Bradley Fair Summer Concert Series
The summer concerts at Bradley Fair are among our favorite events of the year, and the best part is that they're completely free! This summer's Bradley Fair Summer Concert series begins June 2. In the past, the concerts have been … [Read more...] about Bradley Fair Summer Concert Series
Kechi Fair: Fun, food, fireworks, and fine arts
The annual Kechi Fair combines good old-fashioned small town fun with live entertainment, a street dance, fireworks, and more! This year it will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at the park. A fair button covers the cost of almost … [Read more...] about Kechi Fair: Fun, food, fireworks, and fine arts
Sunset Summerfest at McAdams Park
Celebrate summer and enjoy the sunset while listening to live music and eating food from local food trucks. Wichita Park & Recreation are hosting Sunset Summerfest at McAdams Park from 6-10 p.m. on June 25, 2022. Earlier in the … [Read more...] about Sunset Summerfest at McAdams Park
Stearman Field Fathers Day Fly-In
Fun family day! The annual fly-in at Stearman Field in Benton, Kansas will be held this year the day before Fathers Day, June 18, 2022. This is a time when you get to walk around on the tarmac and get close to the aircraft! You'll get to … [Read more...] about Stearman Field Fathers Day Fly-In
FREE: Kids to Parks Day in Haysville
Summer is on the way, let's get out and play! Haysville will be celebrating Kids to Parks Day on Saturday, June 18, 2022 so grab the kids and head over to Riggs Park from 10 a.m. to noon. And you might also want to bring a kite! … [Read more...] about FREE: Kids to Parks Day in Haysville
Summer concert series at Capitol Federal Amphitheater with Chris Janson and Melissa Etheridge!!
This post is sponsored by our awesome community partner, the CapFed Amphitheater in Andover. Woot!
These summer concerts at Capitol Federal Amphitheater just keep on being great! Everyone loves their lineup of awesome performers each year, and 2022 is no exception! We have two concerts to look forward to: Chris Janson on June 24 and … [Read more...] about Summer concert series at Capitol Federal Amphitheater with Chris Janson and Melissa Etheridge!!
FREE Movie Night in the Park, Goddard, KS
Goddard neighbors, join the City of Goddard Friday, June 10, 2022 for a FREE movie night in the park at Linear Park. They'll be showing the movie Spiderman: No Way Home, which some folks have told me is the best Spiderman movie … [Read more...] about FREE Movie Night in the Park, Goddard, KS
Summer youth programs at Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum
The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum will offer fun and educational activities for kids ages 7-14 this summer (June and July). Even better, all programs are FREE! Also, the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum has FREE … [Read more...] about Summer youth programs at Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum
FREE Summer Reading Program in Wichita and Free Reading Resources
Usually we see loads of free summer reading programs in Wichita and in neighboring communities designed to help kids stay in practice and avoid that “summer slide.” Programs include a reading goal of some sort, a way to track your progress, … [Read more...] about FREE Summer Reading Program in Wichita and Free Reading Resources
Hutchinson Fox Theater Kids Summer Movie Series
The historic Fox Theater in Hutchinson has a Kids Summer Movie Series with ticket and concession prices that are hard to beat! If you'll be in the Hutch area on Tuesdays or Thursdays, be sure to check them out. Kids' movie … [Read more...] about Hutchinson Fox Theater Kids Summer Movie Series
