It’s art fair season. Love it. The Hidden Glen Arts Festival is this weekend at Cedar Creek in Olathe, Kansas (at K-10 Highway and Cedar Creek Parkway, 20 miles southwest of Kansas City). More than 90 artists will participate in the juried event. There will also be live music. Festival hours are Saturday, September 18, 2010 from […]
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Coupon for New Theatre Restaurant
Here’s a great deal from the Kansas City Convention and Visitor’s Association. This coupon will get you a $4 discount on single tickets to The Sunshine Boys at New Theatre Restaurant. This deal is good on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday evening performances, or for Wednesday matinees. To take advantage of this offer, call 913-649-SHOW and use the promo […]
Free Team Xtreme Demonstrations
Team Xtreme is in Kansas City. And just who is Team Xtreme? I’m still not completely sure after looking at their website, but Kansas City on the Cheap reader Angie said that in their shows “Some of the strongest athletes in the world take on some of the toughest elements. Steel. Brick. Chains. They bust […]
$2 Admission to Fall Family Festival at Beanstalk Children’s Market
This sounds like a different type of festival. On Saturday, September 11, 2010 (rain date September 18) the Kansas City Community Gardens is hosting a Fall Family Festival that will include: Face painting Gourd painting Scavenger hunt Bug/worm station Seedling transplant Peanut butter making Cotton spinning/weaving Demonstrations The festival runs from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at […]
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 […]
Free Collabo Labo Workshops
Quixotic Fusion will host a series of workshops and performances from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 11, 2010. Quixotic Fusion is “an ensemble of musicians, dancers, aerialists, composers, designers, and choreographers collaborating to produce new forms of artistic expression.” Workshops will cover: Costume/Design Lighting and Projections Aerial Music Dance Choreography Workshops will take place at […]
Free Art Fair in Westport
This year marks 31 years of art in Westport! In my opinion, this is one of Kansas City’s best art fairs. The Westport Art Fair opens Friday, September, 10 2010 and runs for three days. There will be live bands every day, all your favorite festival foods, and more than 100 local artists. Friday 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Saturday […]
Free Family Fishing Lessons
Families with children 5 and older can learn the basics of fishing from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at Burr Oak Woods Nature Center. Equipment and worms will be provided. Admission is free, but registration is required at 816-228-3766. Participants age 16-64 must have a valid fishing license. Burr Oak Woods […]
Free Tour of The Model Shop at Populous
I read about this in The Kansas City Star Magazine a couple of weeks ago. Populous (formerly HOK Sport Venue Event), an architectural firm that builds sports stadiums and arenas is offering a free tour of its model shop on Friday, September 10, 2010. The model shop features small replicas of many of the stadiums […]
Free Admission to Barbecue Blaze-Off in Blue Springs
Want to try some award-winning Kansas City barbecue (or some that may be worthy of an award)? Professionals and amateurs will be cooking some up as they compete for cash and prizes this Friday and Saturday, September 10-11, 2010 at the 27th Annual Blue Springs Barbeque Blaze-Off. This event includes free live music and entertainment. Admission is […]