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Free & cheap things to do this weekend in Kansas City

There’s never a shortage of free and cheap things to do in Kansas City. This calendar list includes events and activities around Kansas City on the weekend. We aim to include a variety of … [Read More...]

15+ Farmers Markets in Kansas City

Kansas City farmers markets are brimming with local goods right now. Farmers markets in Kansas City are among the best places to buy locally grown fruits and vegetables. You'll get fresh produce … [Read More...]

The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures info and free days

You don’t have to spend big to see more than 72,000 toys and fine-scale miniatures that make up the collection at The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures. These items represent the world’s largest … [Read More...]

Weekend Swap & Shop at Boulevard Drive-In

Boulevard Drive-In is one of Kansas City's few operating drive-in move theatres and plays host to a Swap & Shop gathering every weekend. Bargain buyers and sellers can visit Boulevard Drive-In … [Read More...]

Free and Cheap Fun at the Nelson-Atkins Art Museum

A crown jewel for Kansas City, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art boasts more than 35,000 works of art, some amazing grounds to explore and, best of all, FREE admission. There is a charge for some … [Read More...]

FREE Admission to Kansas City’s Lawn Party

On Sunday, July 19, 2026, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and Kansas City Parks and Recreation are holding Kansas City's Big Picnic on the museum lawn. Admission is FREE. This event includes live … [Read More...]

FREE Admission to Bingham-Waggoner Antique and Craft Fair

Get your antiquing and crafting fix at the annual Bingham-Waggoner Antique and Craft Fair held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at the Bingham-Waggoner Estate. Admission is FREE. This … [Read More...]

Free and Cheap Things to Do This Week in Kansas City

Here’s a look ahead at free and cheap events and activities in Kansas City this week. Our event calendar includes a wide range of events, including festivals, art shows & art walks, craft fairs, … [Read More...]

Summer Reading for Family Fun

Kids, teens, adults, even young ones who aren’t reading yet can earn FREE books and other prizes through Cass County Public Library’s summer reading program, Read, Score, Roar! Start by … [Read More...]

‘Spot the Cows’ at Chick-fil-A for free Waffle Fries

Can you spot the cows? In celebration of the highly-anticipated return of Cow Appreciation Day on July 14, 2026, Chick-fil-A is offering a digital game for fans to play in the restaurant’s app — “Spot … [Read More...]

Kansas City Fringe Festival

The Kansas City Fringe Festival begins on Friday, July 17, 2026, and runs through July 26. The Fringe Festival is a visual arts extravaganza that straddles a thin line between mass appeal and eclectic … [Read More...]

The Best Cheap Sunflower Patches Near Kansas City

Sunflower Season is here! We have rounded up the best cheap sunflower patches in the Kansas City metro. If you can hardly wait for Pumpkin Spice Latte season, but your family … [Read More...]