Experience the tastes, sights and sounds of Indian heritage locally at India Fest. India Fest is a local cultural festival that has grown quite a bit since the initial celebration. This year, the India Association of Kansas City is bringing Indian culture to Kansas City on Sunday, August 23, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 6 […]
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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. Park Place also has free music on Wednesday nights, for Date Night, and on Friday nights as part of Guitars and Games. Whether you want to eat at one of the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Free Movies at Central Library
The Kansas City Public Library offers free movie screenings daily in the Durwood Film Vault, an old bank vault that has been converted into a 28-seat movie theater at the Central Library. Movies are shown at 2 p.m. The doors open at 1:45 p.m., and it is first-come, first-served for seating. You can find the […]
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 Admission to Parkville Days
The annual Parkville Days festival is three days of family-friendly fun and one of downtown Parkville’s largest events. This year’s celebration takes place Friday, August 21, through Sunday, August 23, 2026. Admission is FREE for this family-friendly event. Come enjoy food and craft vendors, live music and other entertainment, a parade, a beer garden and […]
FREE Admission to Annunciation Greek Fest
Opa! It’s almost time for the Annunciation Greek Food Festival. Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church hosts its 64th annual Greek Food Festival September 11-13, 2026. The festival is open to the public and offers FREE admission. The highlight of this local festival is the delicious Greek food. You can pre-order before the festival or order online […]
Free Summer Nights concerts in Raymore
The Raymore Arts Commission is sponsoring a Free Summer Nights Concert Series at the Hawk Ridge Park Amphitheater on the second Friday night of every month from June through October. Mark your calendars for the remaining Friday night performances at Hawk Ridge Park: August 14: The Pork Tornadoes. One of the Midwest’s premier cover bands, […]
