It is that time of the year again. Sunday, August 16, 2026, marks Kansas City’s official area code holiday — 816 Day. To celebrate, Kansas City is throwing neighborhood block parties, outdoor concerts, and family-friendly festivals across the metro, and all of the ones here are free to enter. There are so many events for […]
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Free kids’ movies in Gladstone
You can see free kids’ movies this summer during Movie in the Square in Gladstone. The free films are at 8 p.m., or at dusk, on selected Saturday nights from June through August at Linden Square. Upcoming schedule: Location: Linden Square, 602 NE 70th St., Gladstone, MO 64118. The outdoor event venue is located in […]
Minsky’s Pizza Back to School deal
School is almost back in session! Instead of stressing over what’s for dinner, let Minsky’s Pizza take care of feeding everyone – with $3 off all large gourmet pizzas. This offer is good at all Kansas City metro and Lawrence, KS locations August 12 through September 3, 2026. You can dine in, carry out or […]
FREE Chalk & Walk Festival at The City Market
Watch lively and colorful paintings brought to life through pastel chalks on squares of concrete by hundreds hundreds of professional, student and amateur artists at the Kansas City Chalk & Walk Festival. This annual Kansas City festival happens September 5-6, 2026, at the City Market. Admission is FREE. KC Chalk & Walk Festival Schedule The […]
Missouri Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Aug. 7 – 9, 2026
It’s time for the Missouri back-to-school sales tax holiday. Parents can always use a break on the cost of necessary items for kids. Here’s the scoop on the Missouri back-to-school sales tax holiday. From Friday, Aug. 7 through Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026, certain back-to-school purchases such as clothing, school supplies, computers, and other items are […]
Parade of Hearts in Kansas City 2026: Where to Find the Hearts, Map, Artists and Events
Created March 2026 Special Event Family Friendly Public Art Kansas City Fun Updated for Heart Hunting Season Parade of Hearts 2026 in Kansas City The 150 United kickoff event has ended, but the 2026 hearts are now being placed across the Kansas City area and will remain on display through August. What started with the […]
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 […]
FREE Admission, parking and more for Teacher Appreciation Weekend at Science City
Happy back-to-school season to all of our awesome, hard-working teachers out there. Science City invites all educators to their Teacher Appreciation Weekend on Saturday, 8, and Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026. This once-a-year-event is free and gives educators a chance to explore Science City. Teachers can also get up to three family members in for free […]
FREE Concert Series in Overland Park, plus Music at the Arboretum
The City of Overland Park is holding its annual Music in the Park concert series every Sunday night through July 12, 2026, at the Thompson Park Band Shell, featuring the Overland Park Civic Band. Admission is FREE. The concerts start at 7 p.m. Here’s the schedule for the Civic Band Concerts: Sunday, June 28 Sunday, […]
FREE Admission to Johnson County Fair
The Johnson County Fair will start on Sunday, July 25, 2026, and run through Aug. 1 at the Johnson County Fairgrounds in Gardner, Kansas. Admission is FREE. This event includes livestock shows, crop judging, 4-H competitions, a carnival, vendors, contests, games, demonstrations, live entertainment, a parade, a demolition derby, and more. Carnival ride wristbands can […]
