The City of Shawnee hosts its annual Great Grillers Championship at Shawnee Town on September 25-26, 2026. Admission is FREE and open to the public. The entertainment and festivities will be on Friday, September 25, from 6 to 10 p.m. Enjoy food from the Barbwire BBQ food truck, a beer tent, live music, kids’ activities […]
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FREE Giggle Time Children’s Program | Overland Park, KS
Occurs Monthly – 1st Wednesday Parks & Rec Family Fun Giggle Time Children’s Program – Free Monthly Fun! Join us for a delightful program full of laughter, stories, music, and more for children of all ages. Image: Deposit Photos Join the fun in Overland Park for a delightful children’s program on the first Wednesday of […]
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 Plaza Branch 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 […]
Missouri Town 1855 Fall Festival
Experience living history at the annual Missouri Town 1855 Fall Festival! Missouri Town 1855 Fall Festival On October 3 and 4, Missouri Town 1855 will have historic interpreters, artisans, and musicians, bringing the harvest celebration of a bygone era back to life. There will also be wagon rides, games, crafts, and family-friendly activities that will surely […]
FREE Admission to Gladfest Fall Festival
The sights and sounds of fall come to life during Gladfest 2026 October 2-4, 2026, at Linden Square in Downtown Gladstone. Admission to this all-ages event is FREE, but some activities do cost money. The carnival will be open all three days. Wristbands are $30 on Friday and Saturday and $28 on Sunday. Note that […]
FREE Admission to Liberty Fall Festival
The Liberty Fall Festival hosts fun for all ages with a combination of regional and local artists, performers and vendors for a seasonal celebration. The annual Liberty Fall Festival will be held around the Liberty Square September 25-27, 2026. Admission is FREE. This event includes live music and other entertainment, a carnival, contests, a parade, […]
Overland Park Fall Festival in Downtown Overland Park
The Overland Park Fall Festival brings a festive atmosphere to Downtown Overland Park this fall, September 25 and 26, 2026. This FREE community celebration kicks off in the morning and is centered around Thompson Park (formerly Santa Fe Commons Park) and nearby downtown Overland Park streets. Activities include live entertainment, an arts and crafts fair, […]
U.S. National Parks Free Entrance Days for 2026
America’s Best Idea — our national parks — is even better when admission is free! Mark your calendar now for entrance fee-free dates for the coming year. On these dates, FREE entrance is available at any of the U.S. National Parks across the country that normally charge an entrance fee. During the fee-free days, the parks waive entrance fees, […]
Free Movies at Central Library
The Kansas City Public Library offers free movie screenings daily in the Durwood Film Vault, an old bank vault that has been converted into a 28-seat movie theater at the Central Library. Movies are shown at 2 p.m. The doors open at 1:45 p.m., and it is first-come, first-served for seating. You can find the […]
FREE Admission to Jammin’ on the Green concerts
Shawnee Town 1929 holds a free outdoor concert series called Jammin’ on the Green at the museum bandstand. The music moves indoors if the weather is bad. Concerts are at 7 p.m. on the last Wednesday of the month from May through September. Here is the schedule for 2026: May 27: Grand Marquis June 24: Vine Street […]
