The votes are in! We have officially determined the best barbecue in Kansas City (and, therefore, the world)! That’s right! Kansas City agrees! The restaurant that began as meat smoked out the back of a gas station is officially serving the BEST Barbecue in Kansas City. We serve a lot of world-renowned smoked, grilled, and […]
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The Best BBQ Joints in Kansas City ‘s Sweet Sixteen!
The results are in! Here are the top 16 Best BBQ joints in Kansas City, according to Kansas City On the Cheap readers: In no particular order, that’s — Jack Stack, Char Bar, Arthur Bryant’s, Filling Station, Joe’s KC, Porky’s, Smoke ‘n Magic, SLAP’s BBQ, LC’s, Wolfepack, Gates, Jone’s, Q39, Smokehouse, Zarda’s, Rosedale BBQ. […]
Sonic Happy Hour Half Price Drinks
Are you thirsty for savings? Look no further than Sonic Happy Hour! Sonic Drive-In’s Happy Hour definitely lets bargain hunters sip on savings in the afternoon, whether they’re in need of a quick break or enjoying a beverage with their meal. Every day, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., the drive-in restaurant offers a thirst-quenching Happy Hour […]
When is Daylight Savings 2024?
Love it or hate it (and we can all agree we hate it, right?), every year, Daylight Savings begins and it ends. And, if you’re like me, every year you find yourself googling “When exactly is Daylights Savings 2024?” When is Daylight Savings 2024? On March 10, 2024 we will change our clocks one hour […]
FREE Live Jazz in Kansas City
You haven’t truly experienced Kansas City until you’ve experienced its Jazz scene. Here are some places in Kansas City where you can listen to this Kansas City treasure live for FREE (you may need to buy drinks and/or food, of course). Click on the links below to see who’s performing and at what time. If […]
FREE and Cheap Activities For Kids in Kansas City
There are a lot of FREE and cheap activities for kids in Kansas City year-round. Regardless of whether you have babysitting duties, are planning an outing for visiting nieces and nephews or need something for your own kids to do, this is the place to get a look at some of the top things to […]
Wall Street Journal Names Kansas City A Top Ten Best Place to Visit
The Wall Street Journal names Kansas City A Top Ten Best Place to Visit in 2024. Not in America—in the world. Of course, this isn’t news to Kansas Citians. But have a top-tier news outlet sing our praises — well, that validation is always nice. I’m so proud of our […]
Polar Bear Pricing is Back at Chicken N Pickle
You know you’ve been craving one of those perfect chicken sandwiches only served at Chicken N Pickle. And while purchasing a chicken sandwich on top of doing the whole pickleball thing might sound a bit out of budget during the holiday season, I’ve got good news — Polar Bear Pricing is back! Chicken N Pickle, […]
Free and Cheap Advent Activities You Can Do in Kansas City
Every year, on December 1st, I hang a festive clothesline across the window between my kitchen and living room. Using tiny white clothes pins and small brown envelopes numbered from one to 25, I construct a make-shift advent calendar. In each envelope is an activity. Some nights are easy and built around our regular schedule. […]
FREE & Cheap Things to Do with Guests Thanksgiving Weekend in Kansas City
Are you hosting Thanksgiving dinner with overnight guests this Thanksgiving weekend? Here are some FREE and cheap things to do with guests Thanksgiving weekend (after a nice, long, post-feast nap, of course). Watch the Plaza Lighting Ceremony Thursday, November 23, 2023 Location: Country Club Plaza Time: 5 PM – 7 PM Admission: FREE If you’ve […]
