Updated February 12, 2026 Need free and cheap things to do in Kansas City for a date night, friends, or family? Use the cards below to find low-cost events and specials with all the details in one place. Friday, February 13, 2026 ✨💘⛳ Craft Putt: Valentine Glow Golf For Valentine’s weekend, the course goes full […]
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Free & Cheap Things to Do This Weekend in Kansas City (Jan 30–Feb 1, 2026)
Updated January 2026 “Looking for free and cheap things to do in Kansas City this weekend? Here are events, indoor ideas, and family-friendly picks—most under $10—with official links.” TIME FOR THE WEEKEND …. without the big price tag. Pick your city below to filter the calendar, then click any event for details. Image: DeAnn Shelby’s […]
Library Date Ideas in Kansas City (Free & Cozy)
Looking for a free, fun date idea? These library date ideas in Kansas City are the perfect cozy adventure. 📚 Library Date — Browse Books, Movies, or Magazines Together A library date is quiet, cozy, and genuinely fun — you get to learn about each other through what you pick up, flip through, and recommend. […]
LEGO hosts FREE Witch Make and Take Event
Get ready to create an afternoon of fun, Halloween fans! LEGO has been a household favorite for years – and for good reason! Combine LEGO and Halloween, and this activity is a must-do. Plus, creating and taking it home means that you’ll have a fun Halloween addition to your home decor! VERIFY WITH THE LOCAL […]
Halloween Ghost Stories in Parkville Nature Sanctuary
The Parkville Nature Sanctuary Ghost Stories fundraiser is happening Saturday, October 25th from 5 to 9 p.m. Admission is FREE! Little Goblins hour is from 5-6 PM. This is for younger children. S’mores and Spooky campfire music runs from 6-9PM. Ghost stories are from 6:30 – 9:00 PM, and the Haunted Trail (by Little Theater of […]
Spooky Springs Halloween Bash
It’s time to put on a Halloween costume and have a night of spooky family fun in Blue Springs. Spooky Springs Halloween Bash happens at Wilbur Young Park in Blue Springs at 6 – 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 25. Make memories with a spooky trail, food trucks, pumpkin decorating, trick-or-treating and more. Admission to […]
Get FREE Books delivered to Your Mailbox
Educators can get FREE books through Turn the Page KC‘s Early Childhood Education Literacy Network! If you are an educator working with students ages 0-5 and up through 2nd grade, sign up to have a FREE book bundle mailed to your house! This applies to preschool teachers, early elementary school teachers, as well as Home Educators! […]
FREE Harry Potter Butterbeer Truck Make and Take Event TODAY
Combine LEGO and Harry Potter, and you have the perfect pairing for young wizards. And the LEGO Store is holding a special mini-build for Harry Potter fans. Photo: LEGO LEGO Stores are giving away a FREE LEGO Harry Potter make-and-take model on September 7th – only! This will be limited and on a first-come, first […]
Enjoy All Things Apple at Weston Applefest
Weston bills itself as the best small town in Missouri, and the Annual Weston Applefest Celebration is one of its most popular events. A short drive from the Kansas City metro area, Applefest takes place Oct. 3-4, 2026. Admission is free. The apple parade starts down Main Street at 10 a.m. on Saturday, followed by […]
Amish Charm at Jamesport Heritage Days Festival
The quaint northwest Missouri town of Jamesport holds its annual Heritage Days Festival on September 25-26, 2026. Admission is FREE. Step back in time and enjoy live music, pressed cider, apple butter making demonstrations, kids’ activities, crafts, a retail market, food vendors, fall decorations, antiques and flea market finds. The event also will include live […]
