Happy Independence Day, Kansas City! While we strive to be as accurate as possible, PLEASE verify and double-check all times and dates! Celebrate America and plan your 4th of July festivities with some of these FREE and cheap events happening in Kansas City. We’ve got a round up of local fireworks, food, music, contests, parades, […]
Music
Theatre in the Park shows and savings
The country’s largest outdoor community theatre is right here in Kansas City. Celebrating its 57th season, Theatre in the Park has two more outdoor shows and two indoor shows left in the 2026 season. Anytime Tickets that you can use for any 2026 outdoor show are $12 for adults; $10.80 for seniors 60 and older; […]
Free entertainment on the Rock Island Bridge
Kansas City’s historic Rock Island Bridge is an entertainment district over a river. If you are looking for the perfect blend of live music, waterfront vibes, and local food, the summer event lineup is completely free to attend. Here is the weekly schedule, recurring events, and what you need to know before you go. Weekly […]
Free Summer Concert Series in Olathe
On select Friday nights through September 18, 2026, Olathe Parks & Recreation is putting on its annual Olathe Live! summer concert series. Admission is free, but they’ll be collecting donations for local charities. The concerts will begin at 7 p.m. at Stagecoach Park, except for the July 2 event, which starts at 5:30 p.m. and […]
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 […]
First Fridays in the 18th & Vine Jazz District
On the first Friday of every month, the businesses in the 18th & Vine Jazz District are holding a First Fridays event (both indoors and outdoors). Admission is free. This event, which starts at 3 p.m., includes live music, local art and craft vendors, food trucks, dancing, and more. Activities for kids are 3 to 6 p.m. […]
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 […]
Kearney Fireworks Celebration
Independence Day celebrations in Kansas City don’t get much better than the Kearney Fireworks Celebration sponsored by the Kearney Chamber of Commerce. This FREE event is open to the public and happens at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, July 3, 2026. Shiprocked is the featured performer for the FREE concert to celebrate America’s birthday. There are […]
FREE Lansing Independence Days Celebration
Lansing Independence Days Celebration is FREE to the public and takes place Friday, July 3, 2026, at Lansing High School. Live music, food trucks and inflatables for the kids. Music will be by the Flashback Band. The schedule is: 4 p.m.: Live music, food trucks and kids’ rides 9:30 p.m.: Fireworks Food and drinks are […]
Red, White & Blue Springs 4th of July Party
Residents can head out to Blue Springs to celebrate the Fourth of July at Red, White, and Blue Springs for one of the best Independence Day celebrations in the metro on Friday, July 3, 2026. Enjoy Blue Spring’s Independence Day celebration with live music, food trucks, kids’ activities and, of course, a fabulous fireworks show. […]
