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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...]

Kansas City Country Music & Arts Festivals

The Kansas City Country Music & Arts Festivals are heading to the metro area with two family-friendly weekend events featuring live music, crafts, and food. Events feature free general admission … [Read More...]

National Cheeseburger Day deals 2026

Who can resist a cheeseburger? National Cheeseburger Day on Sept. 18, 2026, gives you permission to have more than one burger complete with melted cheese and all the toppings. Restaurants join in the … [Read More...]

FREE Fall Fun Festival in Blue Springs

The Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual Fall Fun Festival in downtown Blue Springs. The festival is Friday, September 18, through Sunday, September 20, 2026. Admission is … [Read More...]

FREE Admission to Brush Creek Art Walk

The walkways of Brush Creek play host to Kansas City's premiere painting competition, Brush Creek Art Walk, September 18 to 20, 2026. Interested artists must pre-register and pay a $35 entry … [Read More...]

Free Double Cheeseburger at McDonald’s on National Cheeseburger Day

Say cheese! Cheeseburger lovers will definitely have something to smile about at McDonald’s on National Cheeseburger Day — Sept. 18, 2026. Just about everyone has enjoyed one of the Golden Arches’ … [Read More...]

Free bucket of chicken wings at KFC

Football season is officially back! That means fans will be tackling lots of chicken wings throughout the season. ‘ In fact, chicken wing orders are the most popular game day food in NFL cities across … [Read More...]

The Best Fall Festivals in Kansas City

Fall is upon us, and after the record-breaking temperatures we’ve been experiencing, that’s well worth celebrating. What better way to celebrate than by attending some of the best fall festivals in … [Read More...]

Free cookies, giveaways and deals at Insomnia Cookies’ Pajama Party

Are you awake? You can’t go to bed without a late-night snack! And a delicious cookie definitely hits the spot — especially when it’s fresh from the oven. Get ready to slip into your coziest PJs and … [Read More...]

‘Pirates’ enjoy free food at Long John Silver’s on Sept. 19

Ahoy, ye frugal mateys! If ye looking for tasty treasures on the cheap, grab an eye patch and sail over to Long John Silver’s for a little fun and FREE food on Talk Like a Pirate Day. Image: Long … [Read More...]

This week’s food and dining deals

Here are the latest food deals and freebies in and around Kansas City from our writers and our partners at Living on the Cheap. It's always wise to make sure the deal is valid at the … [Read More...]

Wendy’s offers $1 Halloween Boo! Books with 5 free Frosty coupons + $1.99 Kids’ Meal

BOO! This Halloween offer from Wendy’s will definitely leave trick-or-treaters “in the cold”, but in the sweetest way possible. Rather than handing out candy on Halloween night, give the “little … [Read More...]