The Central Avenue Betterment Association invites you to its first Day of the Dead Celebration on November 7, 2026. Admission is FREE. Activities include live music, theatrical Coco, a parade, food for purchase, and more. This event is from noon to 9 p.m. Here is the schedule: Face Painting: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Food, […]
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Kansas City Halloween Parades, Parties & Events for Kids
Here is a list of affordable Halloween fun for kids in Kansas City! Enjoy free and cheap Halloween movies, costume contests, trick-or-treating for candy, spooky fun crafts and more.
Free MTC Kids Jams
The Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College is offering a free series of arts and music events for children. The MTC Kids Jam starts with art activities at 10 a.m., followed by a concert with a children’s musician at 11 a.m. Admission is free, but reservations are recommended. The event takes place at […]
Pumpkin Carving, Music Bingo and Halloween Karaoke at Limitless Brewing
Limitless Brewing is small, community-centered brewery that serves a variety of craft beers in a low-key taproom in Lenexa. The brewery often has a food truck available so you can eat. The selection rotates so check their Facebook page to see what’s on the menu. you can also bring your own food or order food […]
FREE (or cheap) Live Jazz in Kansas City
You haven’t truly experienced Kansas City until you’ve experienced its Jazz scene. Here are some places in Kansas City where you can listen to this Kansas City treasure live for FREE (you may need to buy drinks and/or food, of course). Click on the links below to see who’s performing and at what time. Some […]
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 […]
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; […]
GloWild at the Kansas City Zoo
Come celebrate the fifth year of GloWild at the Kansas City Zoo! It’s an amazing nighttime experience where the family can enjoy admiring GIANT handcrafted art. This year, all the art is about “Hidden Treasure,” with scenes inspired by ancient shipwrecks, buried treasure sites and overgrown jungle landscapes. It’s a mile-long immersive lighted experience With […]
FREE Kansas City Symphony Happy Hour Concerts
Gather your friends for a FREE Symphony Happy Hour at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. These concerts run from September through April. While tickets are free, you need to reserve in advance. Tickets become available a month before the run. Cash bars will open at 5 p.m. in the Kauffman lobby. A one-hour […]
FREE Family Fun at Lenexa Spinach Festival
The family-friendly Lenexa Spinach Festival is packed with food, entertainment, crafts and activities. And it’s FREE to join the fun! This annual fall festival will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 12, at Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park. Admission is FREE. There will be food options, vendors, music, and more! Why Spinach? […]
