It’s time for the Missouri back-to-school sales tax holiday. Parents can always use a break on the cost of necessary items for kids. Here’s the scoop on the Missouri back-to-school sales tax holiday. From Friday, Aug. 7 through Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026, certain back-to-school purchases such as clothing, school supplies, computers, and other items are […]
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Parade of Hearts in Kansas City 2026: Where to Find the Hearts, Map, Artists and Events
Created March 2026 Special Event Family Friendly Public Art Kansas City Fun Updated for Heart Hunting Season Parade of Hearts 2026 in Kansas City The 150 United kickoff event has ended, but the 2026 hearts are now being placed across the Kansas City area and will remain on display through August. What started with the […]
FREE Theatre in the Park at Gladstone Amphitheater
This summer, the Gladstone Amphitheater Theatre in the Park presents two classic productions. Admission is FREE. “The Addams Family: The Musical” runs June 26-28, 2026. “Bye, Bye, Birdie” shows August 7-9, 2026. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets. Concessions are sold, but outside food is welcome. Alcohol is prohibited. The show […]
FREE Admission, parking and more for Teacher Appreciation Weekend at Science City
Happy back-to-school season to all of our awesome, hard-working teachers out there. Science City invites all educators to their Teacher Appreciation Weekend on Saturday, 8, and Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026. This once-a-year-event is free and gives educators a chance to explore Science City. Teachers can also get up to three family members in for free […]
FREE Concert Series in Overland Park, plus Music at the Arboretum
The City of Overland Park is holding its annual Music in the Park concert series every Sunday night through July 12, 2026, at the Thompson Park Band Shell, featuring the Overland Park Civic Band. Admission is FREE. The concerts start at 7 p.m. Here’s the schedule for the Civic Band Concerts: Sunday, June 28 Sunday, […]
FREE Admission to Johnson County Fair
The Johnson County Fair will start on Sunday, July 25, 2026, and run through Aug. 1 at the Johnson County Fairgrounds in Gardner, Kansas. Admission is FREE. This event includes livestock shows, crop judging, 4-H competitions, a carnival, vendors, contests, games, demonstrations, live entertainment, a parade, a demolition derby, and more. Carnival ride wristbands can […]
Festival of Butterflies at Powell Gardens
The annual Powell Gardens Festival of Butterflies begins on Friday, July 16, 2026, and runs through August 2. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Tickets are $18 for adults; $16 for seniors (60+), $12 for kids (5-12). Parking is $8. Powell Garden members receive FREE admission and FREE parking. Daily […]
Free and $6 Movies on Independence Square
Pharaoh Cinema is offering three weekly options for free and cheap movies in Independence this summer. On Thursday nights, through August 6, you can watch FREE family-friendly Moonlight Movies on the Independence Square. Movies start at sundown, about 9 p.m., and are projected on the side of the Pharaoh Cinema building. And, on Friday nights […]
Free Summer Concerts in Blue Springs
The weather is perfect, and the concerts are free! Spend some time checking out some of the free concerts this summer with a variety of rock, blues, country, and classics. If you’re looking for more free summer concerts (and who isn’t?), check the lineup in Blue Springs. The concerts are every Sunday night (with a […]
Free Fourth Fridays Art Walk in Lee’s Summit
On the fourth Friday of every month from April through August, the downtown Lee’s Summit businesses hold a Fourth Fridays Art Walk. Admission is free. This event, which runs from 5 to 8 p.m., includes artist receptions, artist showcases, Music in the Park at Howard Station Park, kids’ activities and crafts, and more. Don’t miss all […]
