On the third Friday of every month, the galleries and art studios in the Englewood Station Arts District hold an art walk to showcase local and national artists. Admission is free. This event, which runs from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m., includes a rotating collection of art from more than four dozen local and regional artists, street performers, music, refreshments, and more. […]
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FREE Admission to Bingham-Waggoner Antique and Craft Fair
Get your antiquing and crafting fix at the 32nd annual Bingham-Waggoner Antique and Craft Fair held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at the Bingham-Waggoner Estate. Admission is FREE. This long-running sale features more than 100 antique dealers and crafters on the grounds of the estate. Original crafts, antiques and outstanding collectibles […]
Dave & Buster’s – save big on all-day gaming packages for two
The links in this post are special. When you make a purchase through one of these links, Kansas City on the Cheap might earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Groupon is offering a Dave & Buster’s all-day gaming package for two for $25. This is normally a $70 expense so that’s more […]
Liberty Fest 4th of July Festivities
Celebrate Independence Day at Liberty Fest on Sunday, July 3. Liberty Fest happens July 3 at the Capitol Federal Sports Complex in Liberty, MO from 6 to approximately 10:30 p.m. Admission to Liberty Fest is FREE. Families can enjoy fun activities including food trucks, live music, a beer garden and fireworks at this Independence Day […]
First Fridays in the Crossroads District
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 […]
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 […]
FREE Admission to the Kansas City Zoo for Moms on Mother’s Day
UPDATE: The Kansas City Zoo is currently closed due to public health concerns but check out these posts for other ways to make mom’s day special: Kansas City Mother’s Day To Go Dining Specials Kansas City Mother’s Day Celebration and Gift Ideas The Kansas City Zoo is celebrating moms by offering them FREE admission and […]
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 […]