Calling all Kansas City railfans and history buffs — the ultimate train experience is rolling into town! As part of Union Pacific’s coast-to-coast tour celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States, the legendary Big Boy No. 4014 steam locomotive is making a special stop at Kansas City’s historic Union Station. Of the 25 steam […]
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Barbie Truck visiting Leawood this week
If you love all things pink, retro, and iconic, catch the 2026 Barbie Truck Original Icon Tour, which is making a stop in Kansas City his weekend. This year’s tour is all about Barbie’s 1959 debut — remember the pony tail and the striped swimsuit? (I am going to pretend I don’t.) Here is everything […]
Kansas City National Ice Cream Day Deals
What’s better than ice cream? FREE ice cream, of course. And everyone screams for ice cream deals! July is National Ice Cream Month, first designated by President Ronald Reagan in 1984, followed by National Ice Cream Day on the third Sunday of July. We have found lots of cool deals and freebies on July 19, […]
FREE Admission to Kansas City’s Lawn Party
On Sunday, July 19, 2026, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and Kansas City Parks and Recreation are holding Kansas City’s Big Picnic on the museum lawn. Admission is FREE. This event includes live music and other entertainment, food trucks, art activities, and lawn games. Bring a blanket or chairs. Pets must be on a leash. Hours […]
Zona Rosa Summer Fest
Zona Rosa is putting on a free Summer Fest party it is billing as “The Ultimate Summer Party Meets Pop-Up Shopping Event.” The family-friendly event will include carnival games, a golf simulator experience, kids’ activities, fountain fun, food trucks, a DJ and more. The pop-up shopping will be created by Farfalla Events, and there will […]
Free Movies in the Park in Shawnee
Theatre in the Park in Shawnee offers a free summer Movies in the Park season before the stage shows get under way. The season runs June 24 through July 17. Movies start at 7:30 p.m., and the gates open at 7 p.m. Concessions, beer and wine are available for purchase. Here is the movie schedule […]
Sand Cinema at Longview Lake Beach
Pack up the family and enjoy a movie “on the beach!” The Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department is hosting three evenings of Sand Cinema at Longview Lake Beach. Admission is just $10 per car to get in and watch a movie on the giant inflatable screen. The movie schedule is: Friday, June 12, 2026: Disney’s […]
Summer Reading for Family Fun
Kids, teens, adults, even young ones who aren’t reading yet can earn FREE books and other prizes through Cass County Public Library’s summer reading program, Read, Score, Roar! Start by getting registered at your local Cass County Public Library branch. Limit one registration per participant. Complete your challenge online or return your completed log to […]
Get 50 cents off per gallon of gas through Amazon Prime July 2 to 5
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Get revved up for savings at the pump this holiday weekend! Many will celebrate the Fourth of July with a family road trip or just spend the weekend running around enjoying different celebrations and fireworks shows in town. In any case, many families will probably need to fill the gas tank. Thankfully, Amazon is helping […]
Summer Reading Camp – Half Price Books
The summer months are the perfect time to encourage reading! There is still time to join in on the page-turning fun! Half Price Books Summer Reading Camp is happening now; there is still time to register! Geared towards readers 18 and under, it’s a great way to read and get other fun recommendations for crafts […]
