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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...]

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 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...]

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...]

Insomnia Cookies offers buy-one-get-one free Happy Hour special

Don’t sleep on this sweet deal! Cookies make everyone happy, no matter the time of day. However, Insomnia Cookies is making cookie lovers smile a bit more with its limited-time Happy Hour … [Read More...]

Chipotle gives away $1 million in free burritos during FIFA World Cup Finals

Water cup, please? Chipotle is turning one of soccer’s newest matchday traditions into a $1 million burrito giveaway inspired by the long-running social conversation surrounding the … [Read More...]

QDOBA celebrates National Avocado Day with BOGO entrée for two days

Guacamole, please! You can’t enjoy any QDOBA entrée without guacamole scooped on top. And it’s even tastier because the popular fast-casual Mexican restaurant doesn’t charge … [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...]

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...]