How does 50% off a Kansas City POGO pass sound? A POGO pass, that is—may I remind you—already worth $590, making its usual price tag of $99.98 already a bargain, which makes its $49.99 sale price INSANE. The POGO Pass is a year’s worth of tickets to gardens, trampoline parks, sporting events, museums, and so […]
Dive into one of the best museums for family fun in Kansas City! Book lovers and museum fans will appreciate the journey through this must-see exhibit. It’s perfect for a day trip, summer fun, and a simple way to support reading and literature locally. Photo Credit: Deposit Photos Once you enter the museum, you’ll be […]
Are you looking to have fun for free? If you’ve come to Kansas City, you’ve come to the right place. There are plenty of things to do in Kansas City that are always free! Things to Do in Kansas City that are Always Free Art Admission is always free to the Nelson-Atkins Museum of […]
The Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium is one of the metro’s most popular destinations for family-friendly fun. If you are planning a trip to the zoo we’ve got everything you’ll need to find the Kansas City Zoo’s tickets, discounts, and free days. There are some Kansas City Zoo discounts available year-round, and the zoo also […]
Looking for something free or cheap to do in Kansas City with family or friends? You’ve come to the right place. Here is all the information you’ll need to experience Kansas City on a budget. These are some top picks for fun things to do in Kansas City […]
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 […]
As of November 8, 2023, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library will have a Missouri branch! She’s a bombshell, a diva, one of the greatest songwriters of the century, and she has a heart of gold. Dolly Parton is known for many things; for me, Steel Magnolias is at the top. But what a lot […]
Be a tourist in your own city! See some of the best Kansas City attractions for one low price. From Strawberry Hill and 18th & Vine to Westport and The Crossroads District, Kansas City has so much to offer. A local explorer could adventure themselves broke trying to see it all! But going broke isn’t […]
Celebrate the 4th of July like it’s 1855! On July 4, Kansas City Parks & Recreation hosts Independence Day at Missouri Town 1855. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Experience what life was like in the late 1800’s. Activities include patriotic speeches, period cooking, dancing, children’s games, and more in this mid-19th […]
Bring along blankets, lawn chairs and picnics for a historic and family-friend Independence Day celebration at Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm Historic Site in Olathe. Mahaffies’ Independence Day Celebration takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 1. Activities include: A Reading of the Declaration of Independence followed by cannon fire at noon […]
Interactive map of garage sales, yard sales and estate sales in the metro area.
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