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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...]

Kansas City National Ice Cream Day Deals

What’s better than ice cream? FREE ice cream, of course. And everyone screams for ice cream deals! July is National Ice Cream Month, first designated by President Ronald Reagan in 1984, followed by … [Read More...]

Downtown Overland Park Third Fridays Fun

On the third Friday of the month, downtown Overland Park shops and restaurants keep their doors open late and host music, special activities, and sales. Image: DepositPhotos Third Fridays are a fun … [Read More...]

Free and $6 Movies on Independence Square

Pharaoh Cinema is offering three weekly options for free and cheap movies in Independence this summer. On Thursday nights, through August 6, you can watch FREE family-friendly Moonlight Movies on … [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 Sounds on the Square concerts in Gladstone

The Sounds on the Square free concert series in Gladstone runs June through September at Linden Square. It features all types of music, from country to rock, to blues, funk, R&B, soul, disco, … [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...]

Zona Rosa Summer Fest

Zona Rosa is putting on a free Summer Fest party it is billing as "The Ultimate Summer Party Meets Pop-Up Shopping Event." The family-friendly event will include carnival games, a golf simulator … [Read More...]

Free Englewood Art Walk

On the third Friday of every month, the galleries and art studios in the Englewood Station Arts District hold an art walk to showcase local and national artists. Admission is free. This event, which … [Read More...]

Extra baseball innings means fans score free subs at Firehouse Subs

Homerun! Firehouse Subs is now the Official Sub of Major League Baseball and that means “Extra Innings, Extra Subs” is officially in play. (The deal is the sub shop’s first national … [Read More...]

Experience the Essence of India at India Fest

Experience the tastes, sights and sounds of Indian heritage locally at India Fest. India Fest is a local cultural festival that has grown quite a bit since the initial celebration. This year, the … [Read More...]

A&W Restaurants celebrates National Root Beer Float Day with free floats for all

Did you know August 6 is National Root Beer Float Day? And every bargain hunter knows that good deals always “float to the top”, especially when they’re FREE. Since its first tiny root beer stand in … [Read More...]