The City of Independence Parks & Recreation is bringing families together for FREE popsicles and entertainment at Popsicles in the Park. The fun runs every Tuesday night this summer through July 14, 2026. Here’s the schedule for the remaining events: June 30 (Sycamore Hills Park, 3700 S. Haden Dr. 64055): Wicked Liars Comedy & Magic […]
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Boulevard Drive-In Outdoor Movie Season
The 2026 outdoor movie season is underway at Boulevard Drive-In Theatre. Movies show Friday, Saturday and Sunday night, usually through Labor Day weekend. Boulevard Drive-In Movie Admission Admission is $15 per person when two movies are shown, $10 when one movie is shown. Kids 11 and under get in FREE. Tickets can only be purchased […]
Parkville 4th of July Celebration
A traditional celebration happens at the annual Parkville Fourth of July celebration on Saturday, 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. […]
Free Fourth Fridays Art Walk in Lee’s Summit
On the fourth Friday of every month from April through August, the downtown Lee’s Summit businesses hold a Fourth Fridays Art Walk. Admission is free. This event, which runs from 5 to 8 p.m., includes artist receptions, artist showcases, Music in the Park at Howard Station Park, kids’ activities and crafts, and more. Don’t miss all […]
FREE Summer Concerts in Kansas City
If you’re looking for a FREE summer concert, you’ll have no trouble finding one in Kansas City. Here’s a list of the ones I’ve found so far for 2026 (click on the links below for details). If I come across more, I’ll add them later, so make sure you check back. If you know of […]
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 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: $11 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 […]
Stilwell 4th of July Celebration
The Stilwell Community Organization is hosting a FREE Fourth of July celebration on July 4. Attendees can participate in a variety of activities, including a community parade and fireworks display. Stilwell Fourth of July Event Schedule 5 p.m.: Parade Line Up. Participants line up at 192nd Street. 6 p.m.: Fourth of July Parade. The parade […]
Merriam Flags for Freedom 4th of July Display
Take in the patriotic display in downtown Merriam during Flags 4 Freedom set up in conjunction with the Fourth of July holiday. It’s FREE to stroll around and look at the display of flags set up to honor our nation. Everyone is invited to stop by during the week around the Fourth of July to […]
Free Friday in the Park concerts in North KC
North Kansas City, in cooperation with the Music Performance Trust Fund, Local 34-627, presents free Friday afternoon summer concerts at Macken Park from June 5 through September 25. Two free evening concerts also are planned in July and August. The Friday in the Park free concerts are from from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at […]
