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; […]
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Heart of America Shakespeare Festival free play
The Heart of America Shakespeare Festival runs June 16 through July 5 in Southmoreland Park. This year’s production is Macbeth. Admission to the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival is FREE. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. You can bring along your own blanket or lawn chair to use in designated spaces. Plastic chairs can […]
FREE Theatre in the Park at Gladstone Amphitheater
This summer, the Gladstone Amphitheater Theatre in the Park presents two classic productions. Admission is FREE. “The Addams Family: The Musical” runs June 26-28, 2026. “Bye, Bye, Birdie” shows August 7-9, 2026. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets. Concessions are sold, but outside food is welcome. Alcohol is prohibited. The show […]
Cheap High School Theater in Kansas City: Plays & Musicals (Dates + Ticket Links)
Who knows… when you attend a high school theatre performance, you may be watching the next actor or actress headed to a local theatre like The Warwick, Broadway, Hollywood, and more. The skies the limit for talent. Support local youth by going to a local high school to have cheap, high quality entertainment. Updated February […]
FREE Halloween Songs & Stories at KC Rep Ghost Light
The Kansas City Repertory Theatre combines music and ghost stories continuing the Kansas City Halloween tradition of Ghost Light. This year’s event is FREE to the public. Ghost Light: A Haunted Night of Songs and Stories from KC’s Cultural Crossroads is an outdoor story experience taking place in the dark woods of Roanoke Park. Under […]
Free Puppets a Glow Go Drive-Through Festival
The World War I Museum and Memorial transforms into a FREE nighttime drive-through art experience for the whole family September 9-10. Puppets A Glow-Go features the StoneLion Puppet Theatre as part of a drive-through wonderland display of illuminated puppets, glow artists, dragons, mermaids and more. The event is FREE and open to the public. All […]
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 […]
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 […]
