The first weekend in May is Let's Camp America! - an initiative to promote camping for first-time campers and outdoor enthusiasts. To celebrate, ALL Kansas State Parks are offering FREE park entrance on May 1, 2021. That's a great deal! … [Read more...] about FREE Admission to Kansas State Parks
Summer
Blue Star Museums: Free Admission for Military Members and Their Families
This year, the Blue Star Museums program will open on Armed Forces Day, May 15, 2021! (It usually starts on Memorial Day.) Blue Star Museums offers free admission to more than 2000 museums across America for active-duty military personnel … [Read more...] about Blue Star Museums: Free Admission for Military Members and Their Families
Treehouse Concerts at Bartlett Arboretum 2021
The 2021 Bartlett Arboretum Treehouse Concert schedule is out, with live entertainment and other fun planned throughout the spring, summer and fall. Tickets to the concerts and activities can be purchased all at once as a season pass for … [Read more...] about Treehouse Concerts at Bartlett Arboretum 2021
Free fishing days in Kansas
Here's a deal for all you part-time anglers out there (like me) who never know whether this will be the year you actually use your fishing license. On Free Fishing Weekend in Kansas you won't need a license to fish any public Kansas … [Read more...] about Free fishing days in Kansas
2021 Citywide and Neighborhood Garage Sales
Here's our list of 2021 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 2021 Citywide and Neighborhood Garage Sales
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
Splash parks in and around Wichita
Cool off this summer at one the interactive fountains (aka water playgrounds, aka splash parks) in Wichita. Now you can easily find a splash pad near you with our new interactive map of Wichita-area splash parks and spray grounds! Our … [Read more...] about Splash parks in and around Wichita
Free STARBASE Summer Camp at McConnell Air Force Base
The free STARBASE summer camp at McConnell Air Force Base is a favorite of ours. Registration for the STARBASE Stem Summer Camps opens March 23, 2021 at 9 a.m. What is the Kansas STARBASE Summer Camp? The STARBASE program is a series of … [Read more...] about Free STARBASE Summer Camp at McConnell Air Force Base
Wichita area summer camps
Looking for a summer camp for your child? We get a lot of requests from parents for inexpensive summer camps in Wichita, so we’ve put together a list of resources for you to explore. This year is going to be a bit different, of course, … [Read more...] about Wichita area summer camps
Where to Walk in Wichita
When the weather is warm, 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 … [Read more...] about Where to Walk in Wichita
Free Family Artventure at the Wichita Art Museum
You probably already know that admission to the Wichita Art Museum is free on Saturdays, but did you know that on the fourth Saturday of most months, the museum also hosts a free family art activity? They call it Family Artventure. … [Read more...] about Free Family Artventure at the Wichita Art Museum
21% off at Awesome Toy Sale online
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Awesome Toy Sale is welcoming 2021 a little early and also giving customers the opportunity to save on those last-minute stocking stuffers or Christmas toy drives with this latest promo code. You can save an extra 21% off any order of … [Read more...] about 21% off at Awesome Toy Sale online
Free Admission to the Wichita Art Museum
Admission to the Wichita Art Museum is always free on Saturdays, and it's a wonderful place to go! The first thing you'll notice as you enter is the gorgeous colorful glass above your head in the entrance. One of the coolest things about … [Read more...] about Free Admission to the Wichita Art Museum
Scary Movie Mondays & Saturdays at the Starlite Drive-In
If you don't have to get up early on Tuesdays, here's a fun way to spend Monday evenings. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This just in: Scary Movie Mondays are now also on … [Read more...] about Scary Movie Mondays & Saturdays at the Starlite Drive-In
Late Nights at the Museum of World Treasures are back
If you enjoyed Family Nights at the Museum of World Treasures, you'll be glad to know it now has a replacement called Late Nights. The Museum of World Treasures will be open late on the fourth Thursday of most months. The special evening … [Read more...] about Late Nights at the Museum of World Treasures are back
