Memorial Day is a federal holiday for honoring military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Memorial Day weekend also (unofficially) markets the start of summer in Kansas City and elsewhere. We’re here to help you start your Kansas City summer for free or on the cheap. Some Memorial Day Weekend […]
Entertainment
Cheap Chuckles at The Bird Comedy Theater
Life is hard. It’s even harder if you can’t laugh sometimes. The Bird Comedy Theater in Kansas City is a great option for getting in some cheap chuckles. This Kansas City comedy club offers a variety of comedy shows each week Thursday through Saturday. Whether you like improv, sketch or stand-up comedy, The Bird Comedy […]
Betty White Documentary Screening Jan. 17
Thank you for being a friend, Betty. For many fans, there was no better television friend than Betty White. Unfortunately, the world lost the beloved icon on Dec. 31, 2021. Prior to her passing, Fathom Events had scheduled a special documentary screening of Betty White: A Celebration — in honor of the star’s expected 100th birthday. However, […]
2021 Holiday Shopping Gift Card Bonus Offers
The holidays are a great time to buy gift cards for special people on your shopping list. Many restaurants and retailers are offering bonuses this time of year so they’re an even better choice because of the additional savings. Every year, we see articles and posts that try shaming us into believing gift cards are […]
Celebrate the Holidays at Union Station in Kansas City
You won’t need for a coat and mittens for Kansas City holiday fun inside historic Union Station. There’s a whole lineup of festive sights and activities at Union Station that make holidays in Kansas City a magical time for laughing, singing and exploring. It’s FREE to browse around inside Union Station, but some activities and […]
Classic Holiday Movies at Theaters in Kansas City
Watching classic holiday movies will almost certainly take you on a trip down memory lane to a time when Christmas was magical. Some of us prefer the time-honored traditions of White Christmas, A Christmas Story and Miracle on 34th Street. Others will enjoy newer holiday classics like Elf, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, The Santa Clause […]
Make Christmas Memories at Crown Center
Crown Center is a popular setting for some of Kansas City’s favorite holiday traditions. The festivities start with the opening of the Crown Center Ice Terrace, continue with the lighting of the 100-foot-tall Mayor’s Christmas Tree on Crown Center Square, and the full slate of live theater, entertainment, shopping, and dining at Crown Center. Here […]
Holiday Laser Light Shows at Gottlieb Planetarium
Come inside Union Station and warm up with memorable tunes paired with vibrant laser choreography at the Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium this holiday season. There are two holiday-themed laser light shows this year: Laser Holiday Magic: Lively amination and colors brought to life to the tunes of Joy to the World, Most Wonderful Time of the […]
Free or Cheap Holiday Fun in Olathe
Holiday fun is happening in Olathe with a whole schedule of festive events. Enjoy cookies with Santa, Christmas music, hunting candy canes, lights displays and more during the holiday season. Some events are free, but may charge for extra activities. Follow links because some require advance sign ups to participate. Cookies with Santa at Mahaffie […]
$3 Polar Express PJ Party at Extreme Screen Union Station
Classic holiday movies are back on the big screen at Union Station’s Extreme Screen Theatre. KC Regnier Extreme Screen Theatre is showing classic holiday movies from Nov. 26 to Dec. 21, 2021. Admission for these oldies but goodies is $3 per ticket. Admission to these classic holiday movies lets you enjoy plush leather chairs, stadium-style […]