Zona Rosa is putting on a free Summer Fest party it is billing as “The Ultimate Summer Party Meets Pop-Up Shopping Event.” The family-friendly event will include carnival games, a golf simulator experience, kids’ activities, fountain fun, food trucks, a DJ and more. The pop-up shopping will be created by Farfalla Events, and there will […]
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Free Movies in the Park in Shawnee
Theatre in the Park in Shawnee offers a free summer Movies in the Park season before the stage shows get under way. The season runs June 24 through July 17. Movies start at 7:30 p.m., and the gates open at 7 p.m. Concessions, beer and wine are available for purchase. Here is the movie schedule […]
Sand Cinema at Longview Lake Beach
Pack up the family and enjoy a movie “on the beach!” The Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department is hosting three evenings of Sand Cinema at Longview Lake Beach. Admission is just $10 per car to get in and watch a movie on the giant inflatable screen. The movie schedule is: Friday, June 12, 2026: Disney’s […]
Summer Reading for Family Fun
Kids, teens, adults, even young ones who aren’t reading yet can earn FREE books and other prizes through Cass County Public Library’s summer reading program, Read, Score, Roar! Start by getting registered at your local Cass County Public Library branch. Limit one registration per participant. Complete your challenge online or return your completed log to […]
Get 50 cents off per gallon of gas through Amazon Prime July 2 to 5
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Get revved up for savings at the pump this holiday weekend! Many will celebrate the Fourth of July with a family road trip or just spend the weekend running around enjoying different celebrations and fireworks shows in town. In any case, many families will probably need to fill the gas tank. Thankfully, Amazon is helping […]
Summer Reading Camp – Half Price Books
The summer months are the perfect time to encourage reading! There is still time to join in on the page-turning fun! Half Price Books Summer Reading Camp is happening now; there is still time to register! Geared towards readers 18 and under, it’s a great way to read and get other fun recommendations for crafts […]
Free Celebrate AMERI’KANA Music & Arts Festival
The free Celebrate AMERI’KANA Music & Arts Festival is back for its fourth year in Kansas City’s Historic Northeast neighborhood. The free festival honors the melting pot of cultures, languages, and sounds that define American music. This year’s festival is Saturday, August 1, 2026. The festival follows the migration of American music from the port […]
Kansas City 2026 4th of July Fireworks, Parades and Celebrations
Happy Independence Day, Kansas City! While we strive to be as accurate as possible, PLEASE verify and double-check all times and dates! Celebrate America and plan your 4th of July festivities with some of these FREE and cheap events happening in Kansas City. We’ve got a round up of local fireworks, food, music, contests, parades, […]
Riverside ArtWalk, World Cup and fireworks in one event
Celebrate Independence Day early at the 3rd Annual Riverside ArtWalk and Go North KC Watch Party on Friday, July 3, at the new Morton Amphitheater in Riverside. The free, family-friendly celebration is also the public’s first chance to experience the brand-new Morton Amphitheater, an outdoor venue that can accommodate up to 10,000 guests. The event […]
Heart of America Shakespeare Festival free play
The Heart of America Shakespeare Festival runs June 16 through July 5 in Southmoreland Park. This year’s production is Macbeth. Admission to the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival is FREE. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. You can bring along your own blanket or lawn chair to use in designated spaces. Plastic chairs can […]
