A traditional celebration happens at the annual Parkville Fourth of July celebration on Friday, July 4th. Admission is FREE, but there is a cost for some activities. Parkville’s traditional salute to Independence Day includes a pancake breakfast, a community parade, food, fun, shopping, kids activities, a skydiving exhibition, and our Fireworks Finale at 9:30 pm. […]
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‘Name of the Day’ gets 50% off any sub at Firehouse Subs
Excuse me, what’s your name? Firehouse Subs wants to get to know you on a first-name basis with its “Name of the Day” special — from June 23 to 30, 2025. And, if your name is on the daily roll call, you’re in for a red-hot deal — a half-price sub! Image: Firehouse Subs From […]
Christmas in July at the Kansas City Zoo
Why wait until December to have holly jolly fun? The KC Zoo & Aquarium has you covered for mid-year holiday festivities! Mark your calendar! Friday, July 25th, bring the family to the KC Zoo for an after-hours event! From 5 PM to 9 PM, everyone will have the opportunity to visit the animals (excluding the […]
Subway offers buy-one-get-one Footlong sub special for limited time
All aboard! There’s no way around it, Subway has a great deal for sub sandwich lovers on a budget. With so many options (including bread, meats, cheese and condiments) and possible combinations, you can definitely create the perfect sandwich to suit your tastes at the popular sub shop. However, it’s even tastier when you can […]
Summer Reading for Family Fun
Kids, teens, adults, even young ones who aren’t reading yet can earn FREE books and other prizes through Cass County Public Library’s summer reading program, Color Our World. Start by getting registered at your local Cass County Public Library branch. Limit one registration per participant. Adults sign up here. Kids, teens and pre-readers sign up […]
Free Family Art Sessions at Kaleidoscope
Looking for something fun to do with your kids? Kaleidoscope offers free 40-minute Family Art Sessions using leftover material from Hallmark. Tickets are offered the day of the workshops on a first-come, first-served basis. All children must be accompanied by an adult, and there must be at least one adult for every six children. Adults […]
Free Summer Concerts in Blue Springs
The weather is perfect, and the concerts are free! Spend some time checking out some of the free concerts this summer with a variety of rock, blues, country, and classics. If you’re looking for more free summer concerts (and who isn’t?), check the lineup in Blue Springs. The concerts are every Sunday night […]
U.S. National Parks Free Entrance Days for 2025
America’s Best Idea — our national parks — is even better when admission is free! Mark your calendar now for entrance fee-free dates for the coming year. On these dates, FREE entrance is available at any of the U.S. National Parks across the country that normally charge an entrance fee. During the fee-free days, the parks waive entrance fees, […]
Dinosaurs Around the World at the Kansas City Zoo
Have a dinosaur fan in your house? Dinosaurs Around the World is happening now, and this is one exhibit that you won’t want to miss! Photo Credit: Deposit Photos Produced by Imagine Exhibitions, this exhibit is FREE with regular Zoo Admission and Friends of the Zoo membership. Once you enter the zoo, you’ll be amazed […]
Free Family-Friendly Summer Movies at Legends Outlets
Join Movie Night on the Lawn for FREE family-friendly movies every Saturday night this summer at The Legends Outlets. Movies are at 7 p.m. weather permitting. Legends Outlets Movie Night on the Lawn Schedule Catch one of these fun flicks for FREE this summer. 2025 MOVIE SCHEDULE: JUN 14: High School Musical JUN 21: Jumanji: Welcome […]
