Bring the family to this FREE and fun event! From May to October, you’ll have plenty of chances to join in on the fun in downtown KCK’s Strawberry Hill. Bring the kids and love the creativity. The Third Friday Art Walk runs from 5 to 9 p.m. Third Friday Art Walks are family-friendly events […]
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FREE or Cheap Summer Movies in Kansas City
There are plenty of FREE and cheap summer movies in Kansas City, so I hope you’ll be able to find something you want to watch that fits your schedule. Here’s a list of the ones I’ve found so far for 2026. If I come across more, I’ll add them later, so make sure you check […]
Kansas City Ethnic Enrichment Festival 2026
Enjoy a multicultural celebration of traditions at the Kansas City Ethnic Enrichment Festival at Swope Park. The festival is celebrating its 50th year in 2026. Get ready to travel around the world August 21-23, 2026, at the annual Kansas City Ethnic Enrichment Festival at Swope Park (near the front entrance). Hours for this […]
Experience the Essence of India at India Fest
Experience the tastes, sights and sounds of Indian heritage locally at India Fest. India Fest is a local cultural festival that has grown quite a bit since the initial celebration. This year, the India Association of Kansas City is bringing Indian culture to Kansas City on Sunday, August 23, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 6 […]
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 […]
FREE Off the Wall Film Series at KCMO Central Library
Prepare yourself for this summer’s Off the Wall Film Series, a lineup of FREE outdoor movies hosted in downtown Kansas City on the Central Library Rooftop Terrace. Every third Friday, May through September, doors open at 8 p.m. Screenings start at approximately 8:45 p.m. Bring along blankets, folding chairs as well as your own food […]
FREE Admission to Parkville Days
The annual Parkville Days festival is three days of family-friendly fun and one of downtown Parkville’s largest events. This year’s celebration takes place Friday, August 21, through Sunday, August 23, 2026. Admission is FREE for this family-friendly event. Come enjoy food and craft vendors, live music and other entertainment, a parade, a beer garden and […]
FREE Admission to Annunciation Greek Fest
Opa! It’s almost time for the Annunciation Greek Food Festival. Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church hosts its 64th annual Greek Food Festival September 11-13, 2026. The festival is open to the public and offers FREE admission. The highlight of this local festival is the delicious Greek food. You can pre-order before the festival or order online […]
Enjoy Old-World German Atmosphere and Delicacies at Concordia Fall Festival
Concordia’s Fall Festival started out as public Market Days in the late 1800s. This fall festival has since become a four-day, five-night celebration held the first week after Labor Day each September. This year the Concordia Fall Festival runs from September 8-12, 2026. Admission is FREE. The city of Concordia has strong German roots. An […]
Free Family Art Sessions at Kaleidoscope
Looking for something fun to do with your kids? Kaleidoscope offers free 40-minute Family Art Sessions using leftover material from Hallmark. Tickets are offered the day of the workshops on a first-come, first-served basis. All children must be accompanied by an adult, and there must be at least one adult for every six children. Adults […]
