It’s almost time for one of the Kansas City area’s biggest and best festivals! Santa-Cali-Gon Days will be held on Labor Day Weekend, August 30-September 2, 2019, on the historic Independence Square. Admission is FREE. The SantaCaliGon Days festival commemorates the origin of the Santa Fe, California, and Oregon trails traveled by adventurous pioneers during the […]
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Kansas City Irish Fest ticket discount July 4-7
Save some green this Fourth of July weekend by purchasing advanced tickets to the 2019 Kansas City Irish Fest. All single-day general admission tickets bought July 4-7 will be discounted $2 each. The 2019 Kansas City Irish Fest is this Labor Day Weekend, August 30-September 1, 2019, in Crown Center Square. Scroll down for the […]
Kansas City Ethnic Enrichment Festival
Get ready to travel around the world this weekend, August 16-18, 2019, at the annual Kansas City Ethnic Enrichment Festival at Swope Park (near the front entrance). Admission is $5 for adults; FREE for kids (12 and under) if accompanied by a paying adult. Parking is FREE as well. This event features vendors representing more […]
Dave & Buster’s – save big on all-day gaming packages for two
The links in this post are special. When you make a purchase through one of these links, Kansas City on the Cheap might earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Groupon is offering a Dave & Buster’s all-day gaming package for two for $25. This is normally a $70 expense so that’s more […]
KC Drive-ins offer $10 double features
You can still kick it old school in Kansas City with two drive-in movie options. Both drive-ins have upgraded to digital projection, so your feelings of nostalgia won’t include a fuzzy/grainy picture. The viewing experience should be as clear as the summer sky. Admission at either drive-in is $10 per adult, kids 11 and under […]
First Fridays in the Crossroads District
On the first Friday of every month, galleries, art studios and other businesses in the Crossroads District host an art walk to showcase local and national artists. Admission is FREE. This event has grown in popularity and includes traditional and avant-garde art exhibits, artist demonstrations, street music, aerial performances, sidewalk vendors, buskers, live theater, food […]
Blue Springs 8 Kids Show Summer Series offers $2.50 movies
Beat the heat all summer with cheap indoor movies at Blue Springs 8 Miller Theatre. Their 2019 Kids Show Summer Series features $2.50 movies every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. The Blue Springs 8 is located at 1901 NW State Route 7, Blue Springs, MO. Here’s the show schedule: June 4-6: […]
Summer Movie Clubhouse at Cinemark: kid flicks for $1
Cinemark continues its Summer Movie Clubhouse with 10 kid-friendly movies you can see for $1 per show or you can see all 10 for $5 by getting a 10-week series punch card from the box office, while supplies last. The multi-week film fest runs through Aug. 8 with screenings at 10 a.m. and noon every […]
FREE and cheap Kansas City summer festivals
It’s summer festival season! So we’ve put together a list of 2019 festivals for those who like to plan ahead. There are so many festivals in Kansas City that I’m sure we missed some. If you see something we left out, please leave a comment below and we’ll add it as time allows. Most of […]
Swingin’ Sunset at City Market
Jump n’ jive because Swingin’ Sunset at City Market, a FREE outdoor concert and dance event at the City Market, is happening from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 20. Grab a partner and dance to the best of swing music from the 1930s and 1940s. Prizes will be awarded for best dancers, […]
