When it’s hot in Kansas City, you can’t beat water fun at a swimming pool, aquatic center, water park, swim beach or lake. The following is a list of FREE or cheap swimming places in Kansas City. For local swimming pools we’ve listed general admission prices, but some locations offer memberships, season passes or group […]
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Celebrating Quirky at Oddballs and Obscurities Car Show
It’s a car show for unknown and unloved cars. The Kansas City Automotive Museum Oddballs and Obscurities car show is scheduled for Saturday, June 11 on the museum grounds in Olathe. Show times are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event features vehicles that fit the bill for being obscure and unique. These will […]
FREE Kansas City Spraygrounds
Are you looking for a place where kids in Kansas City can cool off on a hot day? Here’s a list of Kansas City area spraygrounds where kids can play in the water for FREE. These are perfect places for some cheap and spontaneous fun this summer. Throw in snacks or a picnic lunch for […]
Kansas City 4th of July Deals and Freebies for 2022
Americans love a bargain and businesses in Kansas City are showing their patriotic spirit with local deals and freebies for the Fourth of July. Many of us will celebrate Independence Day with picnics or cookouts, but you might also want some cheap ideas for eating out in Kansas City over the holiday weekend. We’ve also […]
Kansas City Father’s Day Deals and Discounts 2022
You can make Father’s Day in Kansas City special and make dad proud by saving money. Remember, this is the guy who reminded you for years to turn the lights off, shut the front door when the heat/air conditioning was running and not to waste gas by driving around aimlessly. Father’s Day Sunday, June 19, […]
June 3: Free Donuts in Kansas City on National Donut Day
National Donut Day —or “Doughnut”, as some spell it —falls each year on the first Friday in June. This year National Donut Day falls on June 3. The Salvation Army established the first National Donut Day in 1938 as a fundraiser and a way to honor the memory of The Salvation Army volunteer “Donut Lassies,” who […]
Kansas City 2022 Memorial Day Weekend Celebrations, Discounts & Specials
Memorial Day is a federal holiday for honoring military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Memorial Day weekend also (unofficially) markets the start of summer in Kansas City and elsewhere. We’re here to help you start your Kansas City summer for free or on the cheap. Some Memorial Day Weekend […]
$5 Factory Tours at The Roasterie Coffee Company
For many, coffee is a magical drink needed for each day. The Roasterie, a local specialty roaster, offers fun and frugal tours to learn more about the farming, roasting and blending process of this magical drink. The Roasterie Factory Tours Tours are offered at The Roasterie Factory Café location at 1204 W 27th St, Kansas […]
More Free COVID-19 Testing Kits Available
As summer activities gear up, it’s important to stay healthy and get tested for COVID-19, especially if you are experiencing symptoms or have been exposed to someone who has tested positive. Residential households in the U.S. are now eligible for another order of free at-home tests on USPS.com. The tests are completely FREE — no cost whatsoever. No […]
Amtrak Private Room Sale, Bring a Friend for Free
Here is a deal for springtime travelers. Taking a train seems like the perfect way to take in the beauty of the season and enjoy a fun adventure along the way. Leave behind the chaos of traffic and let Amtrak “take the wheel.” Relax and unwind in a private room, as you travel with their […]
