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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...]

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 Englewood Art Walk

On the third Friday of every month, the galleries and art studios in the Englewood Station Arts District hold an art walk to showcase local and national artists. Admission is free. This event, which … [Read More...]

Experience the Essence of India at India Fest

Experience the tastes, sights and sounds of Indian heritage locally at India Fest. India Fest is a local cultural festival that has grown quite a bit since the initial celebration. This year, the … [Read More...]

A&W Restaurants celebrates National Root Beer Float Day with free floats for all

Did you know August 6 is National Root Beer Float Day? And every bargain hunter knows that good deals always “float to the top”, especially when they’re FREE. Since its first tiny root beer stand in … [Read More...]

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...]