On Sundays during the month of April, the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens hosts Kite Fest on the Priarie. It’s a chance to experience the wide open space of the prairie at the Arboretum. Bring along your own kite or buy one at the Arboretum. Admission is FREE, but you will pay $5 per car […]
Kansas City Attractions & Museums
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Party for the Planet at the Kansas City Zoo
Celebrate Mother Earth and save on Kansas City Zoo admission during the Party for the Planet at the Kansas City Zoo on Saturday, April 18. Bring in old mobile phones, tablets, mp3 players and accessories to be recycled and save $3 off Zoo admission. You’ll also get a reusable Kansas City Zoo shopping bag. There […]
Genghis Khan Invades Union Station
Starting Oct. 24, 2019 visitors to Union Station can explore the culture, conquests and heritage of the greatest conqueror the world has ever known when Genghis Khan: Bringing the Legend to Life opens at Union Station for an exclusive and limited-time showing. Presented in Kansas City for the first time, this world tour exhibit features […]
Things to Do in Kansas City that are Always Free
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Shatto Milk Company Farm Tours
Shatto Milk Company is a small family-owned and operated dairy farm located just north of the Kansas City metro. Since 2003 they’ve been producing a variety of delicious dairy products, including their famous flavored milks. You can see for yourself how all this goodness gets from their farm to your table. Tours Farm tours are […]
Temporarily Closed: Cruise in for Frugal Fun at the Kansas City Automotive Museum
Update: The museum is closed through March 31. Events through that time will be canceled or postponed. 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. Here are […]
Free Admission For Teachers at the Kansas City Zoo
Teacher Appreciation Weekend at the Kansas City Zoo takes place Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3. The Kansas City Zoo is honoring teachers, administrators and home school educators with FREE admission this weekend. Just bring your educator ID with you to the front gate to take advantage of the offer. Friends and family accompanying […]
Marvelous Museums in Kansas City
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Update: A number of facilities in Kansas City have temporarily closed or changed operations, including many museums. Please check directly with your individual attraction before visiting. Kansas City is rich with history and culture. Whether you’re interested in paintings, sports, military history, transportation or tiny toys, the collection of museums in Kansas City offer an […]
Sunflower fields in bloom near Kansas City
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, […]
Girl Scout Day at the Kansas City Zoo
On Saturday, April 4, 2020, Girl Scouts in uniform will get FREE admission at the Kansas City Zoo as part of Girl Scout Day at the Zoo. Those who are accompanying them will get in for $7 each. That’s more than half off of regular adult admission price. Activity stations will be set up in the […]
