The City of Raytown Parks & Recreation Department presents free outdoor concerts monthly from May through September. The Raytown Live! concerts are from 7 to 9 p.m. the second Saturday of the month at the green space in downtown Raytown, 10009 E. 62nd St. Concert-goers are invited to bring blankets and lawn chairs. You can […]
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Sand Cinema at Longview Lake Beach
Pack up the family and enjoy a movie “on the beach!” The Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department is hosting three evenings of Sand Cinema at Longview Lake Beach. Admission is just $10 per car to get in and watch a movie on the giant inflatable screen. The movie schedule is: Friday, June 12, 2026: Disney’s […]
FREE Admission to Jammin’ on the Green concerts
Shawnee Town 1929 holds a free outdoor concert series called Jammin’ on the Green at the museum bandstand. The music moves indoors if the weather is bad. Concerts are at 7 p.m. on the last Wednesday of the month from May through September. Here is the schedule for 2026: May 27: Grand Marquis June 24: Vine Street […]
FREE Concert Series in Overland Park, plus Music at the Arboretum
The City of Overland Park is holding its annual Music in the Park concert series every Sunday night through July 12, 2026, at the Thompson Park Band Shell, featuring the Overland Park Civic Band. Admission is FREE. The concerts start at 7 p.m. Here’s the schedule for the Civic Band Concerts: Sunday, June 28 Sunday, […]
Free Summer Concerts in Blue Springs
The weather is perfect, and the concerts are free! Spend some time checking out some of the free concerts this summer with a variety of rock, blues, country, and classics. If you’re looking for more free summer concerts (and who isn’t?), check the lineup in Blue Springs. The concerts are every Sunday night (with a […]
FREE Admission to Johnson County Fair
The Johnson County Fair will start on Sunday, July 25, 2026, and run through Aug. 1 at the Johnson County Fairgrounds in Gardner, Kansas. Admission is FREE. This event includes livestock shows, crop judging, 4-H competitions, a carnival, vendors, contests, games, demonstrations, live entertainment, a parade, a demolition derby, and more. Carnival ride wristbands can […]
Kansas State Fair
Fair fans missing summer festivals can get a taste of live music and fried fancies from September 11-20, 2026, at the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson. From thrilling rides and delicious fair food to must-see entertainment and agricultural exhibits, there’s something for everyone. Photo Credit: Deposit Photos Funnel cakes, fried pickles, root beer, chicken strips […]
Parade of Hearts in Kansas City 2026: Where to Find the Hearts, Map, Artists and Events
Created March 2026 Special Event Family Friendly Public Art Kansas City Fun Updated for Heart Hunting Season Parade of Hearts 2026 in Kansas City The 150 United kickoff event has ended, but the 2026 hearts are now being placed across the Kansas City area and will remain on display through August. What started with the […]
Things to Do in Kansas City That Are Always Free
Are you looking to have fun for free? If you’ve come to Kansas City, you’ve come to the right place. There are plenty of things to do in Kansas City that are always free! Things to Do in Kansas City that are Always Free Art Admission is always free to the Nelson-Atkins Museum of […]
Free & cheap things to do this weekend in Kansas City
There’s never a shortage of free and cheap things to do in Kansas City. This calendar list includes events and activities around Kansas City on the weekend. We aim to include a variety of affordable entertainment options, including family fun, live music, festivals, movies, seasonal activities and more. We focus on free and cheap events. […]
