AMC Theatres is getting into the holiday spirit with memorable movies on the big screen. Tickets are just $5 per person for any of these holiday favorites. The Santa Clause A Christmas Story The Holiday The Man Who Invented Christmas Muppet Christmas Carol Elf Die Hard Gremlins Christmas Vacation The Polar Express The Star Check […]
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Tivoli at Nelson-Atkins Offers Independent Cinema in Kansas City
The Tivoli, Kansas City’s original, independent art house theater, is still delivering independent cinema to moviegoers at a reasonable price. Reopened at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, the Tivoli hosts unique screenings on the following days and times: Monday: 11:15 a.m. Wednesday: 1 p.m. Friday: 7 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. Admission at The Tivoli Ticket […]
Free Admission For Teachers at the Kansas City Zoo
Teacher Appreciation Weekend at the Kansas City Zoo takes place Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3. The Kansas City Zoo is honoring teachers, administrators and home school educators with FREE admission this weekend. Just bring your educator ID with you to the front gate to take advantage of the offer. Friends and family accompanying […]
FREE Technology Help at the Plaza Library
Every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, the Plaza Branch of the Kansas City Public Library is offering free Tech Coach Drop-In sessions. The technology coaches will help you with any type of tech question you have (e.g., computer help, website building, writing a resume, smartphone or tablet questions). Computers will be provided, or you can bring […]
CANCELLED: Cass County Fair July 14-19 2020
UPDATE: The Cass County Fair scheduled for July 14-19, 2020 has been cancelled due to remaining unknowns around public health concerns. Many of the events at the fair are FREE including all musical entertainment, livestock shows, car show, indoor exhibits, etc. Motocross, ATV Races, Demolition Derby, Rodeos and Tractor Pull are $13.00 for adults, children 5-12 […]
FREE Museum Admission for Military Families
UPDATE: The National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families have decided to cancel the Blue Star Museums free admission program for summer 2020, due to hardships and public health concerns created by current events. The program is scheduled to return in 2021. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, Blue Star Museums is offering […]
NEW DATE: FREE Admission to Illuminated Waters Festival
Stone Lion Puppets and Kansas City Parks & Recreation will host Illuminated Waters Festival on Saturday, Aug. 15. Admission is FREE. This festival will take place at Theis Park between Oak and West 47th Streets in Kansas City, Missouri. Activities include an interactive festival of art, environmental education projects, music and food. Daytime festivities are […]
Young Eagles Program: Kids Fly FREE
If your child has an interest in flying, the Young Eagles Program offers FREE flights to kids ages 8-17. Children ages 13 and up who take the FREE flight will also be eligible to take the Sporty’s Learn to Fly Course (an online course that’s designed to take your child all the way through the […]
Sad news about our publisher
Julie Mears Henry, 53, publisher of Kansas City on the Cheap, died March 26 at her home in Palm Bay, Florida. She is survived by her husband, John Henry; her father, Charles Mears; and more relatives and friends than can possibly be named. Julie was born in Kansas City, Mo., and graduated from St. Catherine’s […]
Kansas Speedway Discounts
Attention NASCAR fans! If you are a student, a first responder, or a member of the military, you are eligible for a discount at the Kansas Speedway. Save 40% on your race tickets below: Student First Responder Military The Kansas Speedway is located at 400 Speedway Boulevard in Kansas City, Kansas.
