Lift off a summer weekend with hot air balloon fun at the National WWI Museum and Memorial. Kansas City’s Great Balloon Glow is taking place on the North and Southeast lawns of the museum and memorial Saturday, August 20. The event is FREE and open to the public. According to the museum and memorials Facebook […]
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FREE Admission to Higginsville Country Fair
Who doesn’t love a good country fair? Plans are underway for the 44th annual Higginsville Country Fair scheduled for September 10-17, 2022. Admission to the fair is FREE. Attendees can enjoy a variety of fun and activities for all ages, as well as handmade products, unique gifts and one-of-a-kind finds. Higginsville Country Fair Events & […]
Kansas City 2022 Memorial Day Weekend Celebrations, Discounts & Specials
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
