The annual Tiblow Days festival is returning to downtown Bonner Springs from August 27 to August 29, 2026. Hosted by the Bonner Springs-Edwardsville Area Chamber of Commerce, this annual community festival features an expanded lineup of family activities and free concerts. The festival is free to attend, but there is a charge for carnival rides. […]
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FREE or Cheap Summer Movies in Kansas City
There are plenty of FREE and cheap summer movies in Kansas City, so I hope you’ll be able to find something you want to watch that fits your schedule. Here’s a list of the ones I’ve found so far for 2026. If I come across more, I’ll add them later, so make sure you check […]
Kansas City Ethnic Enrichment Festival 2026
Enjoy a multicultural celebration of traditions at the Kansas City Ethnic Enrichment Festival at Swope Park. The festival is celebrating its 50th year in 2026. Get ready to travel around the world August 21-23, 2026, at the annual Kansas City Ethnic Enrichment Festival at Swope Park (near the front entrance). Hours for this […]
Free Summer Dusk Concert Series
On the 3rd Saturday of every month from June through August, Northeast Arts KC is putting on a Summer Dusk concert series in the Collonade in Concourse Park (St. John Avenue & Benton Boulevard). Admission is free. The concerts run from 7 to 9 p.m. Here’s the schedule: June 17: True Lions July 17: Betse & Clark August […]
Experience the Essence of India at India Fest
Experience the tastes, sights and sounds of Indian heritage locally at India Fest. India Fest is a local cultural festival that has grown quite a bit since the initial celebration. This year, the India Association of Kansas City is bringing Indian culture to Kansas City on Sunday, August 23, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 6 […]
Free Summer Music Series at Park Place, Leawood
Enjoy FREE music outdoors every Saturday through August 22 during the free Summer Concert Series in the Square hosted at Park Place in Leawood. Park Place also has free music on Wednesday nights, for Date Night, and on Friday nights as part of Guitars and Games. Whether you want to eat at one of the […]
Hot Country Nights Concert Series in the Power & Light District
The Hot Country Nights Summer Concert Series is back this summer in the Kansas City Power & Light District every Thursday night through August 27, 2026. The shows are no longer free, but with ticket prices of about $20 for most shows, they are way less than you would pay for many concerts. You must […]
FREE Admission to Parkville Days
The annual Parkville Days festival is three days of family-friendly fun and one of downtown Parkville’s largest events. This year’s celebration takes place Friday, August 21, through Sunday, August 23, 2026. Admission is FREE for this family-friendly event. Come enjoy food and craft vendors, live music and other entertainment, a parade, a beer garden and […]
Free Summer Nights concerts in Raymore
The Raymore Arts Commission is sponsoring a Free Summer Nights Concert Series at the Hawk Ridge Park Amphitheater on the second Friday night of every month from June through October. Mark your calendars for the remaining Friday night performances at Hawk Ridge Park: August 14: The Pork Tornadoes. One of the Midwest’s premier cover bands, […]
Free Sunflower Festival at Atkins-Johnson Farm
The annual Big Shoal Farm Sunflower Field Festival is returning to the historic Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum in Gladstone, offering a day of beautiful blooms, family activities and free community fun. Festival Details Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026 Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: FREE admission and free parking Location: Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum, […]
