On the first Friday of Every month, Legends Outlets and Radio Disney AM 1190 host a L’il Legends Kids Club event for kids ages 12 and under at Legends Outlets. Admission is free. The theme for July 6 is sports. Kids will be able to participate in baseball, soccer and racing trivia; and visit with people from […]
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MLB All-Star Events: “Legends of Chrysler Stadium” and Kids’ Baseball Clinic
In honor of the Major League Baseball All Star Game that’s coming to Kansas City on July 10, Independence Parks and Recreation is hosting “Legends of Chrysler Stadium” and a youth baseball clinic at Chrysler Stadium on Saturday, July 7, 2012. Admission is $5. During this event, the Jerseys of 10 local baseball players who played high school […]
Free Admission to Grand Slam Fan Jam
This Friday through Sunday, July 6-8, 2012, a Grand Slam Fan Jam will be held at Barney Allis Plaza in downtown Kansas City, just outside the convention center where they’ll be holding the Major League Baseball FanFest. Admission is free. This event includes live music by local artists, kids’ crafts, a play area, family activities, food vendors, […]
Discount on Bowling at Z-Strike
This coupon from the Kansas City Convention and Visitors Association will get you $3 bowling and $2 shoe rental all day on Mondays and Tuesdays at Z-Strike. I’m not sure if you actually need the coupon, but bring it just in case. This deal expires on December 31, 2012. Z-Strike is located at 1370 Grand Boulevard in […]
Ward Parkway History Walk and Talk Tour
On Sunday, June 17, 2012, the Kansas City Museum is hosting a Ward Parkway History Walk and Talk Tour. Tickets are $5 each or $15 for a group of four. Advanced registration is required (816) 483-8300. This event, which is open to people ages 5 and up, will include a walk through the historic Columbus […]
The Adventures of Pippi Longstocking
The Theatre for Young America is performing “The Adventures of Pippi Longstocking” June 12-30, 2012, at the H& R Block City Stage at Union Station. Tickets are $8 each for non-members; $6 for members. Here’s a blurb about the show from the Union Station Web site: “Pippi is a high spirited, warm hearted incarnation of […]
Free Tours of the Harry S. Truman Home on June 9
In honor of National Parks Day, the Harry S. Truman Home National Historic Site will be offering free tours on Saturday, June 9, 2012 (all day). You’ll still need a ticket to get the free tour. You can pick one up at the Truman Home Visitor Center (223 N. Main on Independence Square). The first […]
Free Admission to Strotherfest
This Saturday and Sunday, June 9-10, 2012, Paradise Park Family Fun & Adventure is hosting Strotherfest, a celebration of community and of everything fun. Admission is free. This event include live music and other entertainment, games, activities, food, and more. They’re also offering Paradise Park attraction discounts if you buy your tickets in advance. For more information and […]
Free Admission to Final Fridays in Parkville
On the last Friday of every month, the Main Street Parkville Association hosts Final Fridays, a music and arts festival in historic downtown Parkville. Admission is free. This event, which starts at 6:00 p.m., includes live music, guest artists, and special events at participating shops and restaurants.
Free Summer Reading Club at the Johnson County Library
The Johnson County Library’s Summer Reading Club begins this week and continues through August 4, 2012. To get started, print the reading log off the Johnson County Library Web site. Write the titles of all the books your child reads this summer on the reading log, then turn it in at any Johnson County Library between July 1 and August […]


















