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 … [Read More...]
New Free & Cheap Kansas City Deals and Events
Free & cheap things to do this weekend in Kansas City
‘Tattooed’ customers get buy-one-get-one deal at Chipotle on Friday the 13th
Are you feeling lucky on Friday the 13th? There are three “Friday the 13th” dates in 2026. And the final one this November promises to be a very lucky day for Chipotle fans. The popular … [Read More...]
Wendy’s celebrates Frosty Day with free sweet treat on Nov. 15
For the second year, Wendy’s is celebrating its iconic sweet treat with Frosty Day on Nov. 15, 2026. And what do you get someone to celebrate the sweet day? A FREE Frosty, of course! The popular … [Read More...]
Corn dogs 99 cents at Sonic Drive-In on Nov. 19
Extra mustard and savings, please! For bargain hunters, there’s nothing ever corny about saving money, especially when it means dining on the cheap. Image: Sonic Drive-In Sonic Drive-In … [Read More...]
Lenexa Presents Sar-Ko Aglow, a Free Trail of Trees
One of Kansas City's best holiday light displays is Sar-Ko-Algow in Lenexa. The trees and trails around Rose's Pond at Sar-Ko-Park in Lenexa spring to life for the annual holiday lights … [Read More...]
Save 25% on Kansas City Holiday Boutique Tickets, Nov. 18–22 in Overland Park
A Kansas City holiday tradition since 2011, the Kansas City Holiday Boutique returns to the Overland Park Convention Center Nov. 18–22, 2026. Kansas City on the Cheap readers can save 25% on general … [Read More...]
FREE (or cheap) Live Jazz in Kansas City
You haven't truly experienced Kansas City until you've experienced its Jazz scene. Here are some places in Kansas City where you can listen to this Kansas City treasure live for FREE (you may need to … [Read More...]
Winter Magic Drive Through Christmas Lights Display
Winter Magic is a drive-thru Christmas lights event in Kansas City. The festive display runs nightly November 4 through January 2, 2027. It opens at 6 p.m. Closing times vary. How … [Read More...]
50+ Vendors Featured at Lake Quivira Holiday Bazaar
The Lake Quivira Holiday Bazaar is a longstanding annual event and a traditional way of kicking off the holiday season at Lake Quivira, KS. More than 50 vendors make up this event that is FREE and … [Read More...]
Five women’s choirs join to present ‘Suffrage Cantata’
More than a century after the ratification of the 19th Amendment that gave women the right to vote, the choral organization choir Carmen KC is bringing together five regional choirs for an … [Read More...]
Free Pumpkin Smashing Compost Party
Trying to decide what to do with your Halloween jack-o-lantern? Smash it, don't trash it! Compost Collective KC is hosting Pumpkin Smash 2026, a FREE, family-friendly way of composting your Halloween … [Read More...]
Magic Tree in Lee’s Summit Benefits Operation Toy Solider
The Magic Tree is a celebratory landmark in Lee's Summit, MO, that provides a great photo backdrop. The Magic Tree is lit for visitors to enjoy during the holiday season each night from November 24, … [Read More...]
