Winter Magic is a drive-thru Christmas lights event in Kansas City. Photo Credit: Deposit Photos The festive display runs nightly through January 4, 2026. Open nightly from 6 PM. How Winter Magic Works Buy tickets: Purchase Winter Magic tickets online in advance (one per carload), choosing the day and time you would like to visit. Offering […]
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Kansas City Restaurants Open On Christmas 2025
Looking to not have to cook Christmas dinner. Don’t worry! Kansas City On the Cheap has you covered. Check out the list below. Before you go, check the extra links I’ve attached for e-club rewards & it doesn’t hurt to call to call and double check hours and confirm your reservation. While you’re at it, […]
Kansas City Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving 2025
Cooking up a classic Thanksgiving dinner for the family isn’t always much of a holiday for the cook. Photo Credit: Deposit Photos Here’s a list of Kansas City restaurants that are open on Thanksgiving Day 2025, if you’d prefer to take some of the stress out of your holiday meal preparation. Most places offer a […]
Must-see Amazon Black Friday deals happening now
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These are the Amazon Black Friday deals you don’t want to miss! Shop now to save big bucks. I use this time of year to stock up on holiday and birthday gifts and to upgrade things around the house that need it. While I’m still spending money, I’m saving too, making it easier to budget […]
FREE & Cheap Things to Do with Guests Thanksgiving Weekend in Kansas City
Are you hosting Thanksgiving dinner with overnight guests this Thanksgiving weekend? Here are some FREE and cheap things to do with guests Thanksgiving weekend (after a nice, long, post-feast nap, of course). Photo Credit: Deposit Photos Watch the Plaza Lighting Ceremony Thursday, November 27, 2025 Location: Country Club Plaza Time: 6 PM – 8 PM […]
Kansas City Veterans Day Discounts & Freebies
More deals will be announced in the coming days! Thank you for your service. Everyone wants to thank veterans and active military members for their courage and sacrifice. And many restaurants and businesses show their appreciation on Veterans Day with a FREE or discounted meal or service on Nov. 11, 2025. Living On The Cheap […]
FREE Admission to Shawnee Indian Mission’s Fall Festival
Shawnee Indian Mission is holding its Annual Fall Festival Friday, October 10, 2026, at the Shawnee Indian Mission State Historic Site. Admission is FREE. This event includes live music and other entertainment (history reenactors, dancers); demonstrations; kids’ activities; arts and craft vendors; Indian food; and more. The festival kicks off on Friday night at 6 […]
Pumpkins Aglow for Martha Lafite Fairy Tale Forest
Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary (MLTNS) presents the Fairy Tale Forest and Walk of 100 Jack-o-lanterns, a non-scary Halloween event enjoyable for all ages, but especially little ghosts and goblins. Wear a costume and walk through a quarter mile with 100+ jack-o-lanterns lighting the way. Visitors get to take home a treat bag. The magic […]
National Taco Day freebies and deals 2025
Taco ’bout some great deals! It’s “crunch time” again for taco lovers everywhere. National Taco Day is on Oct. 7, 2025 and many restaurants are offering deals to celebrate one of the all-time favorite Mexican foods. (In 2024, National Taco Day officially changed from October 4 to the first Tuesday in October.) Whether you like […]
Learn about history with Food on the Missouri Frontier
Join on the historic fun this Saturday, September 13th! This Food on the Missouri Frontier event teaches about the sights and smells of history. (and if you purchased or have a POGO pass, those will be accepted for entrance!) You’ll see live demonstrations of hearth cooking, food preservation, and more – all from the 1800s […]
