Fall is upon us, and after the record-breaking temperatures we’ve been experiencing, that’s well worth celebrating. What better way to celebrate than by attending some of the best fall festivals in Kansas City? I can practically smell the funnel cakes now. Kansas City On the Cheap has rounded up the best Fall Festivals in the […]
Free Events
Trick-or-Treat at Kansas City’s Boo at the Zoo
Boo at the Zoo is a fun trick-or-treat experience for kids who love the Kansas City Zoo! The zoo is holding its annual Boo at the Zoo Halloween event on October 25-26! You and your kids can take part for FREE with paid zoo admission. Boo at the Zoo activities are from 9:30 AM to […]
Art on Walnut – FREE outdoor market
Art On Walnut by Art Garden KC is a FREE outdoor market at the River Market district in downtown Kansas City! This free outdoor market runs every Sunday through October, starting at 8 AM! Photo Credit: Deposit Photos Spend the day perusing local art, delicious homemade goods, vendors, fashion – and more! Along with artists […]
Back-to-School Immunizations at KCMO Health Department Clinic
Back-to-School Immunizations are underway at the Kansas City, Missouri Health Department (KCHD) to meet the high demand for the upcoming school year. To Get Vaccinations at the KCMO Health Department Bring your kids to the KCHD clinic at 2400 Troost Avenue, Suite 1400, Kansas City, MO. The health department does not schedule appointments. Children under […]
Free Fun at Penguin Park
Take the kids to visit Penguin Park this weekend! It’s a fun park that gets them up and moving their bodies, while also allowing them to view some pretty cool things! (no real penguins, but cool statues to see!) Photo Credit: Deposit Photos Did you know that the large penguin at Penguin Park […]
Take On the Kansas City Playground Challenge
Are you up for the Kansas City Playground Challenge? Playgrounds are a time-honored, kid-approved classic for keeping kids active and outside (for free!) Kids can soak up the sunshine and run out their wiggles on play apparatuses designed to ignite their imaginations while their parents and caregivers can either join in the fun or take […]
Kansas City Public Library Offers FREE Friday Fun
Public libraries are so often the best source for FREE family entertainment. For instance, the Kansas City Library 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 Public Library […]
Free visits to Kansas City Money Museum
Want to learn about how U.S. money is made? The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City’s Money Museum is free to visit every day, with exhibits, a self-guided tour and more exhibits every day for those who want to learn more about the U.S. currency. Visitors can explore the exhibits using audio and iPad self-guided […]
Young Eagles Program: Kids Fly FREE
If your child has an interest in flying, the Young Eagles Program offers FREE flights to kids ages 8-17. Children ages 13 and up who take the FREE flight will also be eligible to take the Sporty’s Learn to Fly Course (an online course that’s designed to take your child all the way through the […]
FREE Workshops for Kids at Home Depot
On the first Saturday of every month, Home Depot has a FREE craft workshop for kids ages 5-12. The kids’workshops provide a mixture of skill-building, creativity, and safety for future DIYers. The kids also get to keep what they build. The workshop runs from 9 a.m. to Noon. Click here to register your child. In the Kansas City area, there […]
