FREE Summer Concerts in the Park
The Kansas Acoustic Arts Association and the Wichita Blues Society have teamed up this year to present free Summer Concerts in the Park. Every other Saturday in June and July, bring a lawn chair or blanket, maybe a picnic lunch, and enjoy free acoustic performances from some very talented Wichita musicians from 11 a.m. to […]
Summer Fun at the Great Plains Nature Center
Need something fun to do with the kids this summer? Stop by the Great Plains Nature Center and tour the Koch Habitat Hall, with hands-on, interactive displays for all ages. It’s always free. While you’re there, pick up a free copy of the latest Pocket Guide. These are excellent publications that help you understand and […]
Save on Summer Vacation Travel – Can a Travel Agent Save You Money?
In this age of discount travel websites and Groupon Getaways, most of us take to the Internet to plan our vacations. But does the DIY approach always save us more money? Perhaps, but in all of our bargain hunting, it may pay off to call a real live travel agent. There are several reasons for […]
Free Membership to Wichita Wingnuts Spinner’s Kids’ Club: Includes Admission to Two Games
This year, the Wichita Wingnuts’ Kids’ Club is free for kids 14 and under. Membership comes with free admission to two games and free admission to a sponsor event each month. To sign up, print and mail or drop off the form you’ll find at the Spinner’s Kids’ Club page, or call 264-6887.
$2 Off per Gallon Gas with Dillons Fuel Points
The Kroger Family of Stores (which includes Dillons) is running a promotion beginning tomorrow, May 27, 2012 that doubles the amount of fuel points you can earn in one month. When you use your Dillons card for eligible purchases at Dillons, $100 (before coupons) spent in one month equals 100 fuel points. 100 fuel points […]
FREE Kids’ Movies at Northrock 14 Theater
This post is from 2012, and there are no more free summer movies at the Northrock 14. Instead, see any of these links: Derby Plaza Theater Cheap Kids Movies Cheap Kids Movies at the Palace Movies on the Cheap More from the Wichita on the Cheap Entertainment Category The free summer movie season is underway. […]
Free: Cinema Alfresco in Old Town
This is the 10th year for Cinema Alfresco, which features a free movie under the stars on Thursday nights at The Brickyard in Old Town. The movies chosen for this season all have “ten” somewhere in the title. Each full-length feature will be preceded by a Tallgrass Film Festival short film. Doors open at 6 […]
$1.50 Movies on Tuesdays
Oh, man! I’ll miss this place. The Palace West at Kellogg and Ridge has been closed. It used to have $1.50 movies on Tuesdays. It was a fun theater, and you couldn’t beat the price unless you rented a Redbox movie and watched it at home. It was a great way to catch recent movies […]
The Top FREE Things to Do in Wichita, Kansas
This list was compiled from reader suggestions years ago. For our complete, updated guide, visit Free Things to Do in Wichita. What is there to do in Wichita, KS for free? Wichita is known for being an affordable place to live with great quality of life for residents. And it’s true – some of the […]
Camp Hyde Family Day
Here’s an inexpensive day of fun for members of the Wichita YMCA, but open to non-members too (and still a bargain). Family Day at Camp Hyde will get everyone in the family outside and having a great time. Bring a picnic basket and enjoy a jam-packed family day filled with fun, adventure and the great […]
BOGO Smoothie from Orange Julius
Buy any 20 oz. Smoothie at Orange Julius and get one for $1 with this coupon. The coupon expires June 30, 2010. You can find Orange Julius in Towne East and Town West Malls in Wichita. Hutch and Salina also have Orange Julius. Orange Julius locator map Thanks, Fort Worth on the Cheap!
Kindle or No Kindle — Cheap e-Reading
I would like one of these but it’s not on my “need” or even my “splurge” list just yet. (BTW, that’s an affiliate link. If you use it to buy something at Amazon, I might get a small commission. Which I might save up and use to buy a Kindle. Anyway…) But there’s another way […]
Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program
Kids get a free book when they complete the Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program. Kids in grades 1-6 are eligible. Here’s how they participate: Download the Summer Reading Passport. Read 8 books and write the titles and the locations where the books are set. Turn in the Passport, signed by a parent or guardian, […]