On the first Friday of every month, galleries, art studios and other businesses in the Crossroads District host an art walk to showcase local and national artists. Admission is FREE. This event has grown in popularity and includes traditional and avant-garde art exhibits, artist demonstrations, street music, aerial performances, sidewalk vendors, buskers, live theater, food […]
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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 […]
Cheetah Enrichment at the Kansas City Zoo
Are you amazed at the grace and speed of wild cats like the cheetah? On the first and third weekends of the month, you can join a Cheetah Enrichment session at at the Kansas City Zoo. Zookeepers will go through special activities designed to engage and stimulate the cheetah’s natural instincts. Sessions start at 10:30 […]
Leawood Into the Night Fall Festival
Celebrate autumn at Into the Night Fall Festival at Ironwoods Park in Leawood on Friday, October 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. Admission to this family-friendly event is $5 per person. Due to popularity, advanced registration is required. Enjoy live performances, a petting zoo, a campfire, s’mores, photo ops and more. Ironwoods Park is located […]
Free Admission to Grain Valley Fair
The Grain Valley Fair is jam-packed with fun and activities for all ages. The Grain Valley Fair takes place September 9-10, 2022. Activities center around the Grain Valley Community Center at 713 South Main Street. This family-friendly event has FREE admission and is open to everyone. Grain Valley Fair Schedule of Events Stay tuned! We’ll post […]
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.
Kansas City Senior Discounts
I really didn’t mind turning 50 because I knew I could get my AARP card and start getting in on some pretty awesome senior discounts. Mine has paid for itself several times over because I’m not afraid to use it. There are tons of senior discounts in Kansas City, so this list is just getting […]
