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Festival of Butterflies at Powell Gardens

The annual Powell Gardens Festival of Butterflies begins on Friday, July 16, 2026, and runs through August 2. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Tickets are $18 for adults; $16 … [Read More...]

Free Movies in the Park in Shawnee

Theatre in the Park in Shawnee offers a free summer Movies in the Park season before the stage shows get under way. The season runs June 24 through July 17. Movies start at 7:30 p.m., and the gates … [Read More...]

FREE Art in the Loop Performances

Enjoy FREE Art in the Loop performances and art events throughout Downtown Kansas City. Garment District Grooves concerts series happens from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. the third Wednesday of every month … [Read More...]

Prairiefire Summer Music Series

Everyone loves sitting outside and listening to music during the summer months, and the Prairiefire Summer Music Series is perfect for that! You’re invited to join us for free live music concerts … [Read More...]

FREE Off the Wall Film Series at KCMO Central Library

Prepare yourself for this summer's Off the Wall Film Series, a lineup of FREE outdoor movies hosted in downtown Kansas City on the Central Library Rooftop Terrace. Every third Friday, May through … [Read More...]

Hot Country Nights Concert Series in the Power & Light District

The Hot Country Nights Summer Concert Series is back this summer in the Kansas City Power & Light District every Thursday night through August 27, 2026. The shows are no longer free, but with … [Read More...]

Dairy Queen celebrates National Ice Cream Day with free Dilly Bars

Chill out at Dairy Queen on National Ice Cream Day! There’s no better place to celebrate the sweet day than at the king of all ice cream shops — Dairy Queen. The shop has something sweet on the menu … [Read More...]

Kemper Museum Free Events

The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art has a growing collection of modern and works of art from around the world. The museum hosts exhibitions, installations, lectures, workshops, and other creative … [Read More...]

Dress like a cow for free entrée on Cow Appreciation Day at Chick-fil-A

Talk about be an “udderly” fun day for Chick-fil-A fans! To celebrate its 80th anniversary, Chick-fil-A is bringing back one of its most popular giveaways — Cow Appreciation Day! On July 14, 2026, … [Read More...]

Free Summer Music Series at Park Place, Leawood

Enjoy FREE music outdoors every Saturday through August 22 during the free Summer Concert Series in the Square hosted at Park Place in Leawood. Note that there is no music July 4. Park Place also has … [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...]

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...]