Theatre in the Park in Shawnee offers a free summer Movies in the Park season before the stage shows get under way. The season runs June 24 through July 17. Movies start at 7:30 p.m., and the gates open at 7 p.m. Concessions, beer and wine are available for purchase. Here is the movie schedule […]
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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 […]
Prairiefire Summer Music Series
Everyone loves sitting outside and listening to music during the summer months, and the Prairiefire Summer Music Series is perfect for that! You’re invited to join us for free live music concerts throughout the summer every Thursday night! From 7-10 PM, enjoy some of the best tunes in KC! While you’re there, be sure to […]
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 […]
Hot Country Nights Concert Series in the Power & Light District
The Hot Country Nights Summer Concert Series is back this summer in the Kansas City Power & Light District every Thursday night through August 27, 2026. The shows are no longer free, but with ticket prices of about $20 for most shows, they are way less than you would pay for many concerts. You must […]
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. Note that there is no music July 4. Park Place also has free music on Wednesday nights, for Date Night, and on Friday nights as part of Guitars and Games. Whether […]
Free Fun in the Sun Kids Fest
On Saturday, July 25, 2026, the city of Gladstone is holding a Fun in the Sun Kids Fest in Linden Square. Admission is free. This event, which runs from 9 a.m. to noon, includes games, arts & crafts, live DJ and music, water slide adventures, vendors and more. Linden Square is located at 602 NE 70th […]
Free and Cheap Things to Do This Week in Kansas City
Here’s a look ahead at free and cheap events and activities in Kansas City this week. Our event calendar includes a wide range of events, including festivals, art shows & art walks, craft fairs, film festivals, live music, theater, family events, sports and more. Make sure you don’t miss any upcoming deals by subscribing to Kansas […]
Kansas City Fringe Festival
The Kansas City Fringe Festival begins on Friday, July 17, 2026, and runs through July 26. The Fringe Festival is a visual arts extravaganza that straddles a thin line between mass appeal and eclectic tastes. It includes multiple events at various venues throughout Kansas City. Buttons and show tickets Anyone attending the KC Fringe Festival […]
Zona Rosa Summer Fest
Zona Rosa is putting on a free Summer Fest party it is billing as “The Ultimate Summer Party Meets Pop-Up Shopping Event.” The family-friendly event will include carnival games, a golf simulator experience, kids’ activities, fountain fun, food trucks, a DJ and more. The pop-up shopping will be created by Farfalla Events, and there will […]
