Local Veterans will be honored in Johnson County during a special ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020. The county’s annual celebration, dating back to 1987, has traditionally taken place on the 11th hour of the 11th day in the 11th month. Given current health and safety guidelines, the 2020 observance will live streamed beginning at […]
Kansas City Attractions & Museums
Find discounts at Kansas City attractions, free museums in Kansas City, and fun, inexpensive or free events at KC museums and attractions.
Essential Gardens to Visit in Kansas City
This article was written by Rachael Baihn of LawnStarter blog. You can enjoy being outdoors in Kansas City without springing a leak in your budget. You don’t have to dig deep to enjoy the outdoors here. Affordability is one reason so many people are moving to K.C. The City of Fountains also happens to be […]
Worlds of Fun Ticket Discounts and 2020 Season Tickets
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Here are some ways you can get a discount on tickets to Worlds of Fun/Oceans of Fun. This popular Kansas City attraction offers fun for all ages throughout most of the year. Adults and kids alike can have “Worlds of Fun” with rollercoasters, games, food, shows and more. Worlds of Fun recently announced the park […]
Kansas City Sunflower Fields in Bloom
The sunflower is the state flower for Kansas. They’re beautiful to look at and make a great backdrop for photos. There are sunflower fields in Kansas that are both private and public. If you’re approaching a field, remember this and be respectful before you trod in and start taking pictures or picking sunflowers. That said, […]
The Kansas City Zoo (and Other Animal Cams) Come to You
The Kansas City Zoo has reopened but you can still get your animal fix even if you don’t feel like venturing out at this time. The Kansas City Zoo also has multiple animal cams live streaming 24/7. You can catch the feeding, naps, play times and daily antics of penguins, giraffes, otters, orangutans and more. […]
Reopened: The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures
You don’t have to spend big to see more than 72,000 toys and fine-scale miniatures that make up the collection at The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures. These items represent the world’s largest fine-scale miniature collection and one of the nation’s largest antique toy collections on public display. Explore generations of childhood through dolls, […]
Kansas City 4th of July Deals and Freebies
Many of us will celebrate Independence Day with picnics or cookouts, but you might also want some cheap ideas for eating out in Kansas City over the holiday weekend. We’ve also scouted out some deals and freebies and activities at local attractions. Americans love a bargain and businesses in Kansas City are showing their patriotic […]
JuneteenthKC and Other Celebrations in Kansas City
Juneteenth celebrates the end of the enslavement of African-American people in the United States. It marks the day, June 19th, 1865, when the Emancipation Proclamation (which had been issued on January 1st, 1863) was finally read to enslaved African–Americans in Texas. According to the JuneteenthKC organization website, Horace M. Peterson III, founder of the Black […]
Kansas City Zoo Roars Back Open – New Updates
The animals have missed you and are welcoming guests back when the Kansas City Zoo. Steps are in place for keeping everyone safe and healthy. Here’s an overview of what you can expect when visiting the Kansas City Zoo. And, if you don’t feel like venturing out just yet, you can visit the animals virtually […]
Cruise in for Frugal Fun at the Kansas City Automotive Museum
Kansas City’s amazing automotive history is celebrated and preserved at the Kansas City Automotive Museum. History boards, interactive displays and a rotating showcase of 30 cars highlight well-known and obscure local manufacturing, racing and collector heritage. Kansas City Automotive Museum Hours The museum hours change according to the season. Visitors are asked to reserve a […]
