The annual Powell Gardens Festival of Butterflies begins on Friday, July 16, 2026, and runs through August 2. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Tickets are $18 for adults; $16 for seniors (60+), $12 for kids (5-12). Parking is $8. Powell Garden members receive FREE admission and FREE parking. Daily […]
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Free and $6 Movies on Independence Square
Pharaoh Cinema is offering three weekly options for free and cheap movies in Independence this summer. On Thursday nights, through August 6, you can watch FREE family-friendly Moonlight Movies on the Independence Square. Movies start at sundown, about 9 p.m., and are projected on the side of the Pharaoh Cinema building. And, on Friday nights […]
Free Summer Concerts in Blue Springs
The weather is perfect, and the concerts are free! Spend some time checking out some of the free concerts this summer with a variety of rock, blues, country, and classics. If you’re looking for more free summer concerts (and who isn’t?), check the lineup in Blue Springs. The concerts are every Sunday night (with a […]
Free Fourth Fridays Art Walk in Lee’s Summit
On the fourth Friday of every month from April through August, the downtown Lee’s Summit businesses hold a Fourth Fridays Art Walk. Admission is free. This event, which runs from 5 to 8 p.m., includes artist receptions, artist showcases, Music in the Park at Howard Station Park, kids’ activities and crafts, and more. Don’t miss all […]
Free Fun During Fourth Fridays in Downtown Olathe
Summer family fun happens during Fourth Fridays in downtown Olathe. These FREE events happen on the fourth Friday of every month April through August from 6 to 9 p.m. Attendees can enjoy many activities including balloon artists, face painting, caricature drawings, car show displays, live music and more. Food trucks will be on site, and […]
Free Fun in the Sun Kids Fest
On Saturday, July 25, 2026, the city of Gladstone is holding a Fun in the Sun Kids Fest in Linden Square. Admission is free. This event, which runs from 9 a.m. to noon, includes games, arts & crafts, live DJ and music, water slide adventures, vendors and more. Linden Square is located at 602 NE 70th […]
FREE Summer Concerts in Lee’s Summit
This summer, the City of Lee’s Summit is putting on FREE Music in the Park Summer Shows and Concerts at Howard Station Park and at the Legacy Park Amphitheater. The shows start at varying times and on different days of the week. Here’s the schedule for the Howard Station Park shows, which are on the fourth […]
Kansas City Fringe Festival
The Kansas City Fringe Festival begins on Friday, July 17, 2026, and runs through July 26. The Fringe Festival is a visual arts extravaganza that straddles a thin line between mass appeal and eclectic tastes. It includes multiple events at various venues throughout Kansas City. Buttons and show tickets Anyone attending the KC Fringe Festival […]
The Nutcracker ballet one-day deal up to 50% off
You may not be thinking yet about holiday shows, but you can save money if you think this week about seeing The Nutcracker. Kansas City Ballet is having a one-day ticket sale for Devon Carney’s The Nutcracker on Wednesday, July 22, offering up to 50% off select performances. A cherished Kansas City holiday tradition, The Nutcracker […]
Wyandotte County Fair
The Wyandotte County Fair is July 21-25, 2026, at the Wyandotte County Fairgrounds. This event will feature 4-H exhibits with food, clothing, arts & crafts, livestock, crops, and other items. There will also be a carnival ($), live entertainment, rodeo events, concessions, petting zoos, magic shows, contests, and more. Fair hours are: Tuesday through Thursday: […]
