Movies at the Boeing Dome Theater at Exploration Place
If you’re looking for something to do in Wichita, you might want to plan a trip to the Boeing Dome Theater at Exploration Place. You’ll find movies in the dome theater for every age, and tickets are just $7 for children ages 3-11 and seniors 65+, and $8 for ages 12-64. General museum admission is […]
Incredibles 2 at the Starlite Drive In
It’s here! Incredibles 2 has been a reeeeaaaallly long time in coming, but it will finally be in theaters this weekend. (The first time we watched it with our kids; this time we can watch with our grandkids. Yeah, that’s a long time to wait for a sequel. 😀 ) The official release date on the […]
#AmpedinAndover with Terri Clark and Little Texas – Andover Summer Concert Series
Woot! We have another amazing summer concert to look forward to at the brand new CapFed Amphitheater in Andover’s Central Park. Country superstars Terri Clark and Little Texas will perform at the Amphitheater on July 21, 2018! Tickets start at just $10 for general admission on the lawn. Get Tickets About the Concert Terri […]
Free patriotic concert at new Andover amphitheater
The planned uses for the new amphitheater in Andover Central Park included not only putting on great summer concerts, but also providing a place for terrific community productions too. So far, they have scheduled four ticketed summer concerts (all free or low-cost), a Ballet in the Park performance, and now they have yet another free […]
FREE nostalgic movie screenings at the Advanced Learning Library
The BRAND NEW Advanced Learning Library in Wichita opens on June 16, and I am really excited to see it. And they’ve already got some free movie days scheduled for this summer! The new library is in Delano, at the corner of McLean and 2nd Street. The actual address is 711 W. 2nd Street. Join […]
Goddard Library Family Movie Days
Enjoy a free Family Movie Day at the public library in Goddard, Kansas this summer! The Goddard Public Library has a full schedule of fun kids’ and family activities (including some really cool ones for teens, so check them out). Among their summer events, they have several Family Movie Days! These are great classic musical […]
Children’s concerts at area libraries this week
Wichita on the Cheap reader Kate shared these events with us on our Facebook page. Her friend Will Parker from San Antonio, Texas, will be in the Wichita area performing high-energy, fun songs from his new Animal Maniac CD. Kate says Will’s music is for kids ages 0-100! He’ll be performing this week at the […]
Summer Concert at Chapel Hill UMC: Deloris & the Pickin’-Fretter
Chapel Hill United Methodist Church will host a free summer concert of alternative folk rock on Saturday, June 9, 2018. This will be an evening of family friendly music with Deloris and the Pickin’-Fretter, aka Jenny Stover-Brown and Jeffrey Faus, a multi-instrumental duo trading licks on mandolin, guitar and accordian. Admission is free but donations […]
Free Movies at Kiwanis Park
Grab a chair, blanket and pillows and enjoy a family night out at the movies in Kiwanis Park. The Orchard Breeze Neighborhood Association is hosting a series of movie nights at the community building in Kiwanis Park this summer. (These events are open to the public.) The evenings will start with a family-friendly short film […]
Free orchestra concert from Vance Music
Students and staff of Vance Music will host a free Orchestra Day performance at Mt. Vernon Church this month. The concert is open to the public and will include both classical and pop music conducted by Dr. Mark Laycock. This is a family-friendly event and free, although donations will be accepted to help offset expenses. […]
Whitewater Library summer concert
The Whitewater Library is hosting a free summer concert and cookout on Monday evening, June 4. Musical performances will be provided by the Haymakers (featuring Barry “Bones” Patton – see the video below), guitarist and vocalist Kyle Thiessen, bagpipes player Ryan Evans, and rappers Corbin Hutchinson and David Fasnacht. (Watch the video below, where Sierra […]
Blues Concert, BBQ dinner, and Kansas African-American History Trail kickoff
The Kansas African-American Museum is hosting a fantastic blues concert and BBQ dinner this summer on June 30. The event will also serve as a kickoff to the museum’s project, the Kansas African-American History Trail, which highlights numerous places of historical importance throughout the state. The Bring it on Home Blues concert will be held […]
#JointheCrew: Sailing in Kansas with the Ninnescah Sailing Association
Tired of the same old weekend routine? Take summer sailing lessons out on Cheney Lake from the Ninnescah Sailing Association and begin an adventure!
Free community event on the Arkansas River: Activate the Ark
Participants of a Wichita Community Foundation project will host a free public event on the west bank of the Arkansas River this summer. Activate the Ark is designed to showcase the possible community uses of the river in Wichita by transforming it into an active, vibrant public space for the day. At the event, they’ll […]
Say YES! to free summer activities for young people
Note: We’re still waiting to see if this program will be brought back for 2020. Okay, hold on to your hats because this is awesome for Wichita kids. Related: A Kid’s Guide to Summeron the Cheap in Wichita For a second year, several City of Wichita departments have collaborated to offer access to a summer […]
FREE concert at Andover Amphitheater with Kenny Wayne Shepherd
Blues guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd and his band are coming here to play at the new CapFed Amphitheater in Andover this June! The second of Andover’s Summer Concerts in the Park series will be Saturday, June 16 (Fathers Day weekend!). Doors open at 5 p.m. and the concert starts at 7 p.m. Get Tickets Kenny […]
Free Play Healthy ICT Kid Event rescheduled
Spring is here! It’s time to get outside and get healthy. What better way to kick off the season than with this free Play Healthy ICT event for kids. Tobacco Free Wichita is partnering with Genesis Health Clubs’ – KidFit program and City of Wichita Parks & Recreation to host “Play Healthy ICT”. They […]
FREE: Movies in the Park
Here’s an incredible deal. Gather the family along with blankets and lawn chairs for a FREE movie in the park! O.J. Watson Park will be screening The Incredibles under the stars on May 12. You can show up as early as 8:30 p.m. The movie starts at 9 p.m. and concessions will be available for purchase […]
$20 tickets to Journey/Def Leppard concert at INTRUST Bank Arena
This is officially National Concert Week and here’s a great way to celebrate! Get $20 tickets to over 1500 Live Nation shows this week only, including one show in Wichita. $20 all-in tickets to over 1,500 Live Nation shows Once you get to that link, you’ll see the Journey/Def Leppard concert listed. You’ll click the […]
Sunflower Music Sessions in Riverside Park
Sunflower Sessions summer concert series will be back again for 2019 with some great local, regional, and national performers. The front-porch concert series will be held on Sunday afternoons at Riverside neighborhood home at the north end of Riverside Park. The concerts are a non-profit community effort, supporting local musicians and the Wichita Parks Foundation. […]
Free Outdoor Movie Event at Mulvane Library
As Ferris Bueller says, Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it. Take a break and enjoy a free outdoor movie event on the lawn of the Mulvane Public Library. The movie is-you guessed it-Ferris Bueller’s Day Off! All are welcome to this event, though the […]
Music Theater Wichita discount season ticket sale!
Music Theater Wichita season passes are going on sale again! This year is a little different – there isn’t a half-price sale, or a BOGO sale for one day only. Instead, you get three days to save $50 off each MTW season pass. Plus, you don’t have to order by phone this year unless […]
Discount on Rain Barrels
Frugal gardeners already know it’s a great idea to catch rainwater and use it for watering. It just makes sense! But lugging pails of sloshing water around the yard isn’t really ideal, so it’s better to opt for a rain barrel that connects to a garden hose. Wichita Clean Streams (formerly known as River City […]
Free Family Movie Night in Wichita
Thanks to Candy and others on Facebook for sharing this cheap Wichita family movie event! 🙂 Morningstar Community Church hosts free family movie nights on the first Friday of most months. The church is located in the old Palace East movie theater, so it’s the perfect location for showing family movies! Concessions are cheap at […]
Walk in the Park
The City of Wichita Park and Recreation has scheduled some FREE activities to help us get outside and get a little exercise. Walk in the Park each month with others and enjoy our beautiful Wichita parks. The walks will be at a different park each month. Walking groups will start with a warm-up, go for […]