The Overland Park Fall Festival brings a festive atmosphere to Downtown Overland Park this fall, September 26th and 27th, 2025! This FREE community celebration kicks off in the morning and are centered around Thompson Park (formerly Santa Fe Commons Park) and nearby downtown Overland Park streets. Activities include live entertainment, an arts and crafts fair, […]
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The Best Fall Festivals in Kansas City
Fall is upon us, and after the record-breaking temperatures we’ve been experiencing, that’s well worth celebrating. What better way to celebrate than by attending some of the best fall festivals in Kansas City? I can practically smell the funnel cakes now. Kansas City On the Cheap has rounded up the best Fall Festivals in the […]
FREE and Cheap Weekend Fun 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 this weekend (Saturday to Sunday). We aim to include a variety of affordable entertainment options, including family fun, live music, festivals, movies, seasonal activities and more. We focus on free and […]
Kansas City Royals Sunday Four Pack Deal
Families can slide into Kansas City Royals baseball savings this season for Sunday home games at Kauffman Stadium during Sunday 4-Pack! (Family FunDay!) Every Sunday home game features: $10 All-Day Play Passes that provide unlimited activities in the Outfield Experience. Kids can enjoy the carousel, mini golf, base run, batting challenge pitching mound and Price […]
GloWild at the Kansas City Zoo
Come celebrate the 4th year of GloWild at the Kansas City Zoo! It’s an amazing nighttime experience where the family can enjoy admiring GIANT handcrafted art. This year, all the art is about “Journey Through Time,” which will go from 19th-century Paris to a Sci-Fi trip into the future – PLUS MORE! It’s a mile-long […]
Dairy Queen celebrates Fall Treat Menu with Blizzard for 85 cents
Winter may not be here yet, but there’s a blizzard of cool savings this fall at Dairy Queen! It’s just not fall without enjoying one of the popular ice cream shop’s signature seasonal treats — the iconic Blizzard. And, every year, DQ announces a new limited-time lineup of fall flavors for fans to dig into […]
FREE Admission to Gladfest Fall Festival
The sights and sounds of fall come to life during Gladfest 2025 on October 3, 4, and 5 at Linden Square in Downtown Gladstone! Admission to this all-ages event is FREE, but some activities do cost money. The carnival will be open all three days, with pricing of $1/ticket. (each ride is 3-4 tickets) During […]
Amish Charm at Jamesport Heritage Days Festival
The quaint northwest Missouri town of Jamesport holds its annual Heritage Days Festival on September 26-27, 2025. Admission is FREE. Step back in time and enjoy live music, pressed cider, apple butter making demonstrations, kids’ activities, crafts, a retail market, food vendors, fall decorations, antiques and flea market finds. Jamesport Heritage Days Location Jamesport Heritage […]
Labor Day Savings – 55% off KC POGO Pass
Kansas City POGO Passes have always been a steal of a deal. Take a trip to Powell Gardens, get a ticket to a Royals Game, a ticket to a KC Mavericks game, visit the zoo, visit Science City, the Museum at Prairie Fire, get a ticket to Wonderscope, and so much more for only $99.98. […]
Enjoy All Things Apple at Weston Applefest
Weston bills itself as the best small town in Missouri, and the Annual Weston Applefest Celebration is one of its most popular events. A short drive from the Kansas City metro area, Applefest takes place Oct. 4-5, 2025. The apple parade starts down Main Street at 10 a.m. on Saturday, followed by arts and crafts […]