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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...]

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 entertainment on the Rock Island Bridge

Kansas City’s historic Rock Island Bridge is an entertainment district over a river. If you are looking for the perfect blend of live music, waterfront vibes, and local food, the summer event lineup … [Read More...]

Free Summer Concert Series in Olathe

On select Friday nights through September 18, 2026, Olathe Parks & Recreation is putting on its annual Olathe Live! summer concert series. Admission is free, but they'll be collecting donations … [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...]

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...]

First Friday in the Crossroads Kansas City: Art, Food, Shops & Free Comedy

Created April 2026 Art & Atmosphere Family Friendly Food & Drink Free Admission First Friday in the Crossroads Kansas City Spend an evening exploring one of Kansas City’s most … [Read More...]

First Fridays in the 18th & Vine Jazz District

On the first Friday of every month, the businesses in the 18th & Vine Jazz District are holding a First Fridays event (both indoors and outdoors). Admission is free. This event, which starts at 3 … [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...]

West Bottoms First Festival Weekends

On the first weekend of every month (Friday through Sunday), more than 20 old warehouses in the Historic Kansas City West Bottoms Business District open their doors to the public for West Bottoms … [Read More...]

Riverside ArtWalk, World Cup and fireworks in one event

Celebrate Independence Day early at the 3rd Annual Riverside ArtWalk and Go North KC Watch Party on Friday, July 3, at the new Morton Amphitheater in Riverside. The free, family-friendly … [Read More...]

Heart of America Shakespeare Festival free play

The Heart of America Shakespeare Festival runs June 16 through July 5 in Southmoreland Park. This year's production is Macbeth. Admission to the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival is … [Read More...]