There are plenty of FREE and cheap summer movies in Kansas City, so I hope you’ll be able to find something you want to watch that fits your schedule. Here’s a list of the ones I’ve found so far for 2026. If I come across more, I’ll add them later, so make sure you check […]
Cheap Events
Weekend Swap & Shop at Boulevard Drive-In
Boulevard Drive-In is one of Kansas City’s few operating drive-in move theatres and plays host to a Swap & Shop gathering every weekend. Bargain buyers and sellers can visit Boulevard Drive-In every Saturday and Sunday (rain or shine but closes for snow) for the Swap & Shop. The event is open from 6 a.m. to […]
Free and $6 Movies on Independence Square
Pharaoh Cinema is offering three weekly options for free and cheap movies in Independence this summer. On Thursday nights, through August 6, you can watch FREE family-friendly Moonlight Movies on the Independence Square. Movies start at sundown, about 9 p.m., and are projected on the side of the Pharaoh Cinema building. And, on Friday nights […]
Sand Cinema at Longview Lake Beach
Pack up the family and enjoy a movie “on the beach!” The Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department is hosting three evenings of Sand Cinema at Longview Lake Beach. Admission is just $10 per car to get in and watch a movie on the giant inflatable screen. The movie schedule is: Friday, June 12, 2026: Disney’s […]
Kansas City Passport to Adventure 2026: Free Family Fun Across the KC Metro
Created: April 2026 Special Event Kids Activities Family Friendly Free Program Kansas City Passport to Adventure 2026 Explore museums, nature centers, historic sites, gardens, and family-friendly destinations across the Kansas City metro with this annual Passport to Adventure program. 📅 Season: April through October 31, 2026 🎟 Program Cost: Free 💵 Attraction Admission: Varies by […]
Kansas State Fair
Fair fans missing summer festivals can get a taste of live music and fried fancies from September 11-20, 2026, at the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson. From thrilling rides and delicious fair food to must-see entertainment and agricultural exhibits, there’s something for everyone. Photo Credit: Deposit Photos Funnel cakes, fried pickles, root beer, chicken strips […]
McDonald’s expands McValue Menu with Under $3 Menu & $4 Breakfast Meal Deal
Dining at fast-food restaurants is no longer as inexpensive as it once was for families on a budget. Fortunately, McDonald’s is serving up more choices and more ways to save with the expansion of its affordable (and popular) McValue Menu. Hungry bargain hunters can now enjoy two new deals at participating locations — starting April […]
Parade of Hearts in Kansas City 2026: Where to Find the Hearts, Map, Artists and Events
Created March 2026 Special Event Family Friendly Public Art Kansas City Fun Updated for Heart Hunting Season Parade of Hearts 2026 in Kansas City The 150 United kickoff event has ended, but the 2026 hearts are now being placed across the Kansas City area and will remain on display through August. What started with the […]
Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead Opening Day 2026 in Overland Park
Created March 2026 Opening Day Kids Activities Family Friendly Low-Cost Fun Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead opens for the 2026 season on April 1 in Overland Park with goat runs, animal demonstrations, live music, and family-friendly farm fun throughout the day. Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead Opening Day 2026 Celebrate the return of one of Overland Park’s […]
Rock Island Bridge Grand Opening in Kansas City | April 2026
Created March 2026 Grand Opening Family Friendly Food & Drink Free Admission Nature & Outdoors Image: DeAnn Shelby’s Photos Rock Island Bridge Grand Opening in Kansas City A long-awaited landmark above the Kansas River is finally ready to welcome visitors. Rock Island Bridge opens to the public on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, with an opening […]
