This Saturday, May 7, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the YMCA of Greater Kansas City will be hosting a Family Fun Day at the new Fred and Shirley Pryor YMCA Challenger Sports Complex. Admission is free. The sports complex is designed for young athletes with physical, developmental, and intellectual disabilities, and includes the only all-accessible […]
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Kids Ride Free on Amtrak May 1-June 9
If you’ve been wanting to take the kids on a train trip, now’s a good time to book it. If you book your trip between now and May 6, 2011, the kids will ride free (one free kid’s ticket per adult ticket purchased). This deal is good for travel between May 1 and June 9, […]
Free Admission to Parkville Spring Jam
Every Saturday during the month of April, 2011 from 6:00 to 11:00 p.m., downtown Parkville will be holding a Spring Jam (free concerts). There will be two bands performing each night (plus a bonus band on April 9). Admission is free. All ages are welcome, but you must be 21 and have an ID to […]
Free Winter Wonderland and Tree Lighting Ceremony in Independence
This Saturday, November 20, 2010 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m., the City of Independence, Missouri is hosting a kids’ winter wonderland and tree lighting ceremony. Admission is free. Mayor Reimal will throw the switch at 6:00 p.m. This event also includes: Visits with Santa Sleigh rides ($) Face painting Cookie decorating A coloring station Food vendors […]
Free Admission to Kansas City Craft Fairs
If you’re looking for unique Christmas gifts, there are several craft fairs in Kansas City this weekend, so I thought I’d put them all in one post. This will make it easier to plan your route and hit them all. That’s what I would do, anyway. All craft fairs are on Saturday, November 13, 2010, […]
Free Admission to Olathe Cultural Festival
This Saturday, October 23, 2010 from 12:00 to 8:00 p.m., the Olathe Human Relations Commission and The Great Mall of the Great Plains are holding their first annual Olathe Cultural Festival. The festival will take place at the Great Mall of the Great Plains. It will celebrate the many cultures present in the Olathe community. […]
Free Fall Festival in the Power & Light District
Okay. This event almost makes me wish I had small children (notice I said almost). Anyway, it does sound like a lot of fun for those of you who do have small kids. This Saturday, October 16, 2010 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the Kansas City Power & Light District is hosting a free […]
Free Admission to Family Oktober Fest
This Saturday, October 9, 2010 from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Calvary Lutheran Church and School is hosting its 2nd Annual Oktober Family Fest. Admission is free. If you want to park on the festival grounds, it will cost you $5 per car. The festival will be held on Calvary’s Wornall campus at 12411 Wornall Avenue, just […]
Free “Wall that Heals” Exhibit in Blue Springs
Between September 30 through October 3, 2010, stop by Pink Hill Park in Blue Springs to see The Wall that Heals exhibit. The exhibit includes a half size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C., and a traveling museum. All Vietnam Veterans who visit the exhibit will get a free commemorative medal or lapel pin. For […]
Free Santa Fe Trail Days/Day in the Park
On Saturday, September 11, 2010, the Marshall Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free Santa Fe Trail Days/Day in the Park at Indian Foothills Park. This event includes: A 5K run/walk Food and craft vendors Live music Craft demonstrations A tribute to the September 11th victims, survivors, emergency service providers and all veterans Chainsaw carving […]












