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The always popular AWESOME TOY SALE!!! is coming back for a summer sale at Sedgwick County Extension. The sale will be held Friday 5-8 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., July 17 & 18, 2020! The Friday evening sale is a special … [Read more...] about Awesome Toy Sale at Sedgwick County Extension
The Wichita Art Museum has canceled its Summer Birthday Bash due to an executive order from Sedgwick County's Local Health Officer Dr. Garold Minns limiting mass gatherings to 45 people where social distancing isn't available. You can … [Read more...] about Canceled: Wichita Art Museum’s Summer Birthday Bash
Update on 6/7/2020: Automobilia was denied a permit by the City of Wichita. The event organizers have a plan B they promise to announce soon. Automobilia Moonlight Car Show and Street Party will be happening again in Wichita this … [Read more...] about FREE Automobilia Car Show and Street Party
Are you looking for a fun and safe place for your family to ride their bikes? How about the Sedgwick County Zoo? Their Wheeling Wild bike club events are an affordable and family-friendly option. Wheeling Wild (formerly known as Wheeling … [Read more...] about Wheeling Wild at the Zoo (leisurely bicycle rides)
You will want to check your calendars and get tickets asap for this! It is absolutely great. 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 … [Read more...] about $3 admission to Sedgwick County Zoo for Twilight Tuesdays
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
Update on 6/7/2020: Botanica announced it is taking precautionary measures, temporarily suspending all its group activities, including Tuesdays on the Terrace. Relax and unwind after work every Tuesday night throughout the summer. … [Read more...] about Tuesdays on the Terrace at Botanica 2020
Cool off this summer at the interactive fountains (aka water playgrounds, aka splash parks) in Wichita. Our family has visited several of these water playgrounds over the past few summers. They're perfect for a fun, spontaneous … [Read more...] about Update: Splash parks that are open around Wichita
Here's our list of 2020 Wichita-area 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 are added. Garage … [Read more...] about 2020 Citywide and Neighborhood Garage Sales
The City of Wichita Department of Park and Recreation has announced they have a limited number of summer camp scholarships available for 2020! There are two types of scholarship available. One is need-based, but the other is open to … [Read more...] about Free week of summer camp – scholarships available from Wichita Park & Recreation
If you enjoyed Family Nights at the Museum of World Treasures, you'll be glad to know it now has a replacement: Late Nights! The Museum of World Treasures will be open late on the fourth Thursday of most months, starting back up on June … [Read more...] about Late Nights at the Museum of World Treasures are back
Beginning in July, Haysville Recreation will be putting on a series of fun, family-friendly, FREE summer events at various locations in Haysville. You can double-check these upcoming performances by calling Haysville … [Read more...] about Haysville Summer Park Performances
Free, nutritious meals are available to children this summer through a variety of programs in the Wichita area. USD259 Summer Food Program Wichita Public Schools, USD 259, provides free grab-and-go meals with breakfast and lunch … [Read more...] about Free meals for kids during the summer
Beat the summer heat with these local Wichita area swimming pools, water parks, and lakes. Dive right in to summer fun! That's right, you read that first line correctly. Some pools in the Wichita area are opening for summer 2020. Much … [Read more...] about Where you can swim in Wichita – Summer 2020
Welcome to our kids' guide to summer! Below are some ideas of inexpensive summer fun with kids in Wichita - summer activities for kids, fun things to do, and family-friendly ideas that will help keep them busy and happy all summer … [Read more...] about Free and cheap summer fun for kids in Wichita
Here's what's happening "on the cheap" in Wichita. These are easy-on-the-budget events and deals you'll love.
Whether it's for a special occasion or everyday, these Wichita restaurant deals will help you spend less on eating out.
Try something new or rediscover favorite Wichita events in our regularly updated Entertainment category.
Family time is fun time! Make it a priority with one of these affordable, family-friendly events and deals in Wichita.
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