Wichita on the Cheap

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Summer

$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

Smoke on the Plains Derby BBQ & Music Fest

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The annual Derby BBQ Festival in Derby's High Park will be lots of fun! Mark your calendars for June 10 & 11! The annual festival is a family friendly event with live music, food, kids activities. And admission is FREE. The … [Read more...] about Smoke on the Plains Derby BBQ & Music Fest

Floatin’ on the River kayak events with Wichita Park & Recreation

Summer is the perfect time of year to do some floatin' on the river! In addition to its kayak rentals on the river, The City of Wichita Park & Recreation office will be offering a series of guided kayak floats along the Arkansas River … [Read more...] about Floatin’ on the River kayak events with Wichita Park & Recreation

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

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 Swimming Days at Wichita Pools

I remember when I first heard about Wichita's FREE swimming days! They have them for each of the city's pools throughout the summer. Can you believe that? Also see: Where to Swim in Wichita City of Wichita Pools have been undergoing … [Read more...] about FREE Swimming Days at Wichita Pools

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

The Outpost at Cheney Lake grand opening

What was once the beloved West Side Bait Shop & Beer is now The Outpost at Cheney Lake. This is the shop where you go if you run out of something while camping on the southwest end of the lake. It looks like they're going to have … [Read more...] about The Outpost at Cheney Lake grand opening

Walk with Wildlife at the Great Plains Nature Center

This is an activity that could easily become an annual family tradition. Get up close and personal with wildlife at the annual Walk with Wildlife at the Great Plains Nature Center here in Wichita on Saturday, May 14, 2022. It makes for a … [Read more...] about Walk with Wildlife at the Great Plains Nature Center

Twilight Tunes on the Terrace at Botanica

Formerly known as "Tuesdays on the Terrace" Botanica is opening a new similar concert series: Twilight Tunes on the Terrace.  Relax and unwind this summer at Botanica with their new concert series. Twilight Tunes on the Terrace … [Read more...] about Twilight Tunes on the Terrace at Botanica

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

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

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

Late Night at the Museum of World Treasures

The Museum of World Treasures is open late on the last Thursday of most months. The special evening hours come with a special admission price of only $6 per person plus tax from 5-7 p.m., so you can spend a couple evening hours exploring … [Read more...] about Late Night at the Museum of World Treasures

FREE: Family movie at OJ Watson Park

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

Earlybird discount for Museum of World Treasures summer camps

This week only, Museum of World Treasures is offering a special discount on its three summer camps!  Sign up by Sunday, March 27 at 11:59 p.m. and use the special promo code below to save $10 off registration. Museum members will … [Read more...] about Earlybird discount for Museum of World Treasures summer camps

Farmers Markets in Wichita

Farmers Markets in Wichita and surrounding communities abound with locally grown fresh food, plants, honey, handmade items, and more. Some markets offer kids activities and live entertainment; all offer a great opportunity to meet your … [Read more...] about Farmers Markets in Wichita

Spring activities guide for Wichita

Registration is open for activities and classes through the City of Wichita Park and Recreation department! A link to their new guide is below. The new guide, Evolve, combines events, activities, and classes from CityArts, the Wichita … [Read more...] about Spring activities guide for Wichita

Augusta Theater upcoming events

If you like to see movies on the cheap, you're going to love the historic Augusta Theatre's lineup of coming attractions. The beautiful movie theater in Augusta, Kansas will be hosting a mix of classic and local films on the big screen … [Read more...] about Augusta Theater upcoming events

Food Trucks at the Fountain

Wichita food trucks serve up great food and great entertainment when they get together for Food Trucks at the Fountain. ***Note: The Food Trucks at the Fountain event for October 2021 has been canceled.*** Along with a gathering of … [Read more...] about Food Trucks at the Fountain

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