On the third Thursday of every month, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art hosts a Third Thursday event. Admission is FREE (adults only). This event, which runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., includes live music, FREE programs, art activities, Happy Hour in the Bloch Lobby with small plates and a full bar ($), and more. January […]
Art Events
FREE Art Fair at Ward Parkway Center
Ward Parkway Center is hosting its annual Mid-Winter Art Fair February 14-16,2020 during regular mall hours. Admission is FREE. More than 35 local artists will have their work on display. Expect to see paintings, photography, custom jewelry and more. Ward Parkway Center is at 8600 Ward Parkway in Kansas City, MO. Parking at the mall […]
Free Englewood Art Walk
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. […]
4th Fridays in Historic Downtown Liberty
Every 4th Friday, Historic Downtown Liberty businesses will stay open until 9 p.m. for you to explore their charming shops and restaurants. Shops Aggieal’s Attic Vintage Boutique, Bea’s Designs, Bittersweet Apothecary, Brant’s Clothing, Clay County Museum and Historical Society, Historic Liberty Jail, James Country Mercantile, Main Street Goods and Goodies, Orange Easel, Payton’s Closet, Petals and Potpourri, Quilting is My Therapy, […]
First Fridays in the 18th & Vine Jazz District
On the first Friday of every month, the businesses in the 18th & Vine Jazz District are holding a First Fridays event (both indoors and outdoors). Admission is free. This event, which starts at 4:00 p.m., includes live music, local art and craft vendors, food trucks, dancing, and more.
Free and Cheap Crafts at Michaels
Looking for some activities for the kids? Or perhaps you’d like to improve your own skills. Michaels has free craft classes for kids and adults, as well as some that are free with purchase. A new schedule is posted each month here. Michaels has locations in Kansas City, Overland Park, Shawnee and Lee’s Summit. Be sure […]
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 […]
