Lace up your ice skates for winter fun downtown at the Crown Center Ice Terrace, Kansas City’s original outdoor skating rink. The Crown Center Ice Terrace opens for its 54th season from November 6, 2026 through March 14, 2027. On opening day, November 6, skating is free from 6 to 9 a.m. Reservations are not […]
Kansas City Attractions & Museums
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Country Club Plaza Lighting Ceremony
Like Rudolph, the Country Club Plaza Lighting Ceremony is best described as “the most famous of them all,” at least in Kansas City. The holiday season in Kansas City wouldn’t be complete without thousands of lights outlining 15 blocks of the Country Club Plaza: 4706 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64112. The Plaza Lights will […]
Exiled Trail of Terrors Haunted Hike and Twisted Carnival
Do you have what it takes to traverse through Kansas City’s only haunted forest? Exiled Trail of Terrors isn’t a haunted house attraction everyone in Kansas City will enjoy, but it is full of thrills and frights. Exiled Trail of Terrors is an outdoor mile hike along a dark trail. You will crawl, bend and […]
Free and Cheap Fun at the Nelson-Atkins Art Museum
A crown jewel for Kansas City, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art boasts more than 35,000 works of art, some amazing grounds to explore and, best of all, FREE admission. There is a charge for some special exhibits. Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Hours The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays, Saturdays […]
GloWild at the Kansas City Zoo
Come celebrate the fifth year of GloWild at the Kansas City Zoo! It’s an amazing nighttime experience where the family can enjoy admiring GIANT handcrafted art. This year, all the art is about “Hidden Treasure,” with scenes inspired by ancient shipwrecks, buried treasure sites and overgrown jungle landscapes. It’s a mile-long immersive lighted experience With […]
Kemper Museum Free Events and Pay As You Wish Concert
The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art has a growing collection of modern and works of art from around the world. The museum hosts exhibitions, installations, lectures, workshops, and other creative programs, FREE for all ages. The museum is located at 4420 Warwick in Kansas City, MO. Admission and parking are always FREE. The museum is open Wednesday through […]
FREE Admission Days – Johnson County Museum | Mar 19, Jun 6, Sep 12, & Nov 25, 2026
Created March 2026 Museums Family Fun FREE Admission Days – Johnson County Museum Explore art, history, and culture at the Johnson County Arts and Heritage Center – completely free! Visit the Johnson County Museum for a special FREE Admission Day on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Discover fascinating exhibits showcasing local history, art, and heritage. This […]
Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead Offers Free Afternoon Admission
Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead in Overland Park is a long-standing local family-fun place. With FREE or low-priced admission, we think it’s one of the best values for entertaining kids in Kansas City. The Farmstead memorializes Deanna Rose, an Overland Park police officer killed in the line of duty. Over the years, the Farmstead has expanded […]
Things to Do in Kansas City That Are Always Free
Are you looking to have fun for free? If you’ve come to Kansas City, you’ve come to the right place. There are plenty of things to do in Kansas City that are always free! Things to Do in Kansas City that are Always Free Art Admission is always free to the Nelson-Atkins Museum of […]
Free Tours of the Money Museum at the Federal Reserve Bank
With all the talk about the tight money markets, wouldn’t it be reassuring to see big stacks of cold hard cash? Visit the Money Museum at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. Tours are always free. They offer guided and self-guided tours. It’s actually a really interesting way to to learn more about the […]
