The Friends of the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens is teaming with Stepping Stones KC for outdoor story time sessions on select dates April through September. Nature lovers ages 2-5 are welcome to join for $5. All sessions last one hour from 10 to 11 a.m. Kids will get to enjoy music and outdoor […]
Kansas City Attractions & Museums
Find discounts at Kansas City attractions, free museums in Kansas City, and fun, inexpensive or free events at KC museums and attractions.
Kansas City Zoo Tickets, Discounts and FREE Days
UPDATE: The Kansas City Zoo is reopen as of Saturday, May 16. See our post for more details about how they’re operating. The Kansas City Zoo is one of the metro’s most popular destinations for family-friendly fun. There are some Kansas City Zoo discounts available year-round and the zoo also offers several special days where […]
Kemper Museum Temporarily Closed
Update: Due to public health concerns the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art is temporarily closed. The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art has a growing collection of modern and works of art from around the world. The museum hosts exhibitions, installations, lectures, workshops, and other creative programs, FREE for all ages. The museum is located at 4420 Warwick in […]
Family Yogatime in the Gardens
Just about everyone knows the downward dog yoga pose. During special sessions at the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, kids can join parents and spark their physical fitness and imagination with poses like Rooted Like a Tree, Bloom Like a Flower and Fly Like a Butterfly. Family Yogatime at the Gardens is hosted from […]
Third Thursday at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
On the third Thursday of every month, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art hosts a Third Thursday event. Admission is FREE (adults only). This event, which runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., includes live music, FREE programs, art activities, Happy Hour in the Bloch Lobby with small plates and a full bar ($), and more. February […]
Free and Cheap Play at Kansas City Board Game Pub Pawn and Pint
UPDATE: At this time Pawn and Pint remains closed. In the meantime, you can support them by buying gift cards. Get a 10% discount with the code SAFE. Remember the childhood joy of Candy Land and Chutes and Ladders or the thrill of marathon Dungeon & Dragon sessions? Indulge in an evening of gaming nostalgia at […]
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
If you’re not doing this already, you can subscribe to Kansas City on the Cheap’s daily emails (just one a day), and follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Want exposure for your business or event? Consider sponsoring this popular page. Email ads@kansascityonthecheap.com. Looking for FREE things to do in Kansas City? Here are some options: Art Admission is always free to the […]
Shatto Milk Company Farm Tours
UPDATE: The cows are taking a break right now. Check back because we’ll post updates as soon as we know Shatto Milk Company Farm Tours are back on again. 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 […]
2019 Kansas City Veterans Day Discounts, Freebies and Events
Here’s a list of Kansas City Veterans Day freebies, discounts, and events for Monday, Nov. 11, 2019 (unless otherwise noted). We’ll be adding more Veterans Day deals as they come in, so check back often. Keep in mind that a lot of these are national deals that are only good at participating locations, so you […]
