Public libraries are so often the best source for FREE family entertainment. For instance, the Kansas City Library Plaza Branch is holding a cozy, FREE weekly event for the whole family. Kansas City Public Library Friday Night Family Fun Every Friday evening from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., bring your favorite kiddos to the Kansas City […]
Free Events
Free Summer Music Series at Park Place, Leawood
Enjoy FREE music outdoors every Saturday through August 22 during the free Summer Concert Series in the Square hosted at Park Place in Leawood. Park Place also has free music on Wednesday nights, for Date Night, and on Friday nights as part of Guitars and Games. Whether you want to eat at one of the […]
Free Englewood Art Walk
On the third Friday of every month, the galleries and art studios in the Englewood Station Arts District hold an art walk to showcase local and national artists. Admission is free. This event, which runs from 5:30 to 9 p.m., includes a rotating collection of art from more than four dozen local and regional artists, street performers, music, refreshments, and […]
FREE Art in the Loop Performances
Enjoy FREE Art in the Loop performances and art events throughout Downtown Kansas City. Garment District Grooves concerts series happens from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. the third Wednesday of every month through October at Garment District Place in downtown Kansas City, Mo. The free lunchtime event also includes food trucks. Garments District Grooves food […]
FREE Off the Wall Film Series at KCMO Central Library
Prepare yourself for this summer’s Off the Wall Film Series, a lineup of FREE outdoor movies hosted in downtown Kansas City on the Central Library Rooftop Terrace. Every third Friday, May through September, doors open at 8 p.m. Screenings start at approximately 8:45 p.m. Bring along blankets, folding chairs as well as your own food […]
Free Movies at Central Library
The Kansas City Public Library offers free movie screenings daily in the Durwood Film Vault, an old bank vault that has been converted into a 28-seat movie theater at the Central Library. Movies are shown at 2 p.m. The doors open at 1:45 p.m., and it is first-come, first-served for seating. You can find the […]
Kansas City Ethnic Enrichment Festival 2026
Enjoy a multicultural celebration of traditions at the Kansas City Ethnic Enrichment Festival at Swope Park. The festival is celebrating its 50th year in 2026. Get ready to travel around the world August 21-23, 2026, at the annual Kansas City Ethnic Enrichment Festival at Swope Park (near the front entrance). Hours for this […]
FREE Admission to Parkville Days
The annual Parkville Days festival is three days of family-friendly fun and one of downtown Parkville’s largest events. This year’s celebration takes place Friday, August 21, through Sunday, August 23, 2026. Admission is FREE for this family-friendly event. Come enjoy food and craft vendors, live music and other entertainment, a parade, a beer garden and […]
FREE Admission to Annunciation Greek Fest
Opa! It’s almost time for the Annunciation Greek Food Festival. Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church hosts its 64th annual Greek Food Festival September 11-13, 2026. The festival is open to the public and offers FREE admission. The highlight of this local festival is the delicious Greek food. You can pre-order before the festival or order online […]
Enjoy Old-World German Atmosphere and Delicacies at Concordia Fall Festival
Concordia’s Fall Festival started out as public Market Days in the late 1800s. This fall festival has since become a four-day, five-night celebration held the first week after Labor Day each September. This year the Concordia Fall Festival runs from September 8-12, 2026. Admission is FREE. The city of Concordia has strong German roots. An […]
