The Leavenworth County Veterans Day Parade is touted as the oldest Veterans Day observance in the nation and the largest parade west of the Mississippi. The tradition of the Leavenworth County Veterans Day Parade was launched Nov. 11, 1919, which was the first anniversary of the armistice that ended the fighting of World War I. […]
Entertainment
AMC Theatres: Everyday Matinées and $5 Concessions
This past summer, many movie lovers may have missed all the fun of experiencing summer blockbusters on the big screen. However, any season is the perfect time to sit in a darkened theater and munch on popcorn for true film fanatics. Even better, when frugal film fanatics can catch the latest hit at a discounted […]
Save Over 60% on AMC Theatres Stubs Premiere Loyalty Membership
Loyalty programs with membership fees are sometimes not the best deal, once you weigh the pros and cons. However, if you go the movies often (at AMC Theatres), the AMC Stubs Premiere makes the “director’s cut” for big savings at the box office and concession stand. For an annual membership fee of $15, Stubs Premiere members […]
Get Your Opera Fix with Free Metropolitan Opera Streams
If you’re an opera fan you’ll be delighted that The Metropolitan Opera is is offering nightly streams of encore presentations from its Live in HD series. Not an opera fan? Now might be just the time to try out something new. Who knows? You might find opera soothing and a nice entertainment alternative from Netflix, Hulu or […]
Author Events Presented by Rainy Day Books
Rainy Day Books is a full-service independent bookstore that’s strives to satisfy the budget-minded bookworm that lurks in many of us. In addition to books for children and adults and greeting cards, the store offers personal touches of FREE gift wrapping, special order books, book club recommendations and a robust lineup of author events for […]
FREE Friday WeekEnder Events at Crown Center
Crown Center will once again offer FREE summer entertainment with its summer WeekEnder series. With plenty of room to abide by social distancing guidelines, WeekEnder events will take place outdoors under the evening skies on Crown Center Square. The series kicks off on Friday, July 10 and continues for the next three Fridays, each one […]
Planet Comicon Kansas City 2020 Cancelled
Update: Planet Comicon Kansas City won’t happen in 2020. The next show is set for April 16-18, 2021. Check here for details on what to do about your 2020 tickets and sales for 2021. Planet Comicon Kansas City, the region’s largest pop culture and comic book convention, takes place Friday, March 20 through Sunday, March 22, […]
Reopening: Live Music at Knuckleheads Saloon
If you’re looking for a sign that things are getting better you’ve got it with the reopening of Knuckleheads Saloon. Knuckleheads Saloon is a four-stage live music venue in Kansas City that offers live performances by local, national or international musicians nearly every day or night. It has an unassuming, laid back, roadhouse feel and […]
J.K. Rowlings Children’s Book “The Ickabog” Free Online
J.K. Rowling, the iconic author of the Harry Potter books, is giving readers a new children’s book – one chapter at a time. From May 26 to July 10, the author will be posting a chapter (or two) every weekday — FREE for all to read. The book is expected to be published in November, with all of […]
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. Although there are not as many events happening or attractions open right now in Kansas City, we’re still working hard to find plenty of frugal fun for kids and adults. Right now our calendar includes some in-person items, as […]
