On the first weekend of every month (Friday through Sunday), more than 20 old warehouses in the Historic Kansas City West Bottoms Business District open their doors to the public for West Bottoms First Festival Weekends. Admission is FREE. This event features antiques and vintage merchandise for sale (the warehouses restock each month, so there’s always […]
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FREE Craft Activities at Lakeshore Learning
Lakeshore Learning is sparking creativity and learning in young minds with FREE kids’ learning events one or two Saturdays a month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The events are geared for kids ages 3 and up. The next two events will be: Saturday, January 11, 2025 Saturday, January 25, 2025 Lakeshore Learning is at Merriam […]
Kansas City Public Library Offers FREE Friday Fun
Public libraries are so often the best source for FREE family entertainment. For instance, the Kansas City Library is holding a cozy, FREE weekly event for the whole family. Kansas City Public Library Friday Night Family Fun Every Friday evening from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., bring your favorite kiddos to the Kansas City Public Library […]
Free visits to Kansas City Money Museum
Want to learn about how U.S. money is made? The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City’s Money Museum is free to visit every day, with exhibits, a self-guided tour and more exhibits every day for those who want to learn more about the U.S. currency. Visitors can explore the exhibits using audio and iPad self-guided […]
FREE & Cheap Things to Do with Guests Over Christmas in Kansas City
The holidays bring us close together with family and friends. Sometimes after several days that closeness begins to wear on everyone’s nerves so it’s good to have some plans for getting out of the house. Here are some free and cheap ways of keeping your out of town holiday guests entertained. Make sure you don’t […]
Worlds of Fun Takes the Guess Work Out of Your Holiday Shopping
Not sure what to give the moody tweens and kids who have everything on your Christmas list this year? May I suggest a gift that will provide them with oceans, nay, worlds of fun? This holiday season Kansas City’s favorite theme park is offering unlimited summer and fall visits for only $89, and that includes […]
The Best Winter Hikes In Kansas City
I don’t know about you, but the holidays have left me feeling overfed, over-indulged, and overstimulated. If I’ve ever needed a little quiet time with nature, it’s now. But it’s also winter — cold, gray, and, let’s face it, not the time of year we typically associate with exploring the great outdoors. Except, with no […]
How to Find the Best Fall Comfort Foods in Kansas City
Fall is upon us, and what better way to embrace the season than indulging in some delicious comfort food in Kansas City? By Rela Catucod KC has no shortage of budget-friendly spots serving hearty, autumn-inspired dishes to keep you cozy. Whether you’re craving a savory meal or a sweet treat, we’ve rounded up some […]
Need a Pick me Up? Support These Beloved Local Kansas City Coffee Shops
Kansas Citians who enjoy a seriously underrated coffee scene! If you’re not sure what I’m talking about, it’s high time you explored these beloved, local Kansas City coffee shops. Now, if you’ve been around Kansas City long, you’ve likely tried the big names — Messenger, The Roasterie, etc. And if you haven’t had the pleasure, […]
The Best, Hassle-Free Homemade Pies in Kansas City
The most wonderful time of the year is upon us, and I’m not talking about Christmas. I’m talking about homemade pie. That’s right, Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and we all know that’s code for stuffing our faces with as much pie as we can handle. But Thanksgiving is just a month before the […]
