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If you’re not doing this already, you can subscribe to Kansas City on the Cheap’s daily emails (just one a day), and follow us on Facebook and Twitter. It’s a great time to be living in Kansas City! We’re very near the path of totality for the total eclipse on Monday, Aug. 21. In case you haven’t looked up the […]

If you love festivals, you won’t want to miss the Lexington Community Fair. This week long festival runs from August 20-26, 2017. Each day is packed with fun-filled events for the entire family. Enjoy live music & entertainment, performances, car show, contests, kids’ events, carnival, games, fair food, and more. You can view the schedule […]

My family and I are huge astronomy geeks. We have been anxious for the upcoming Solar Eclipse for over a year! Get ready, Kansas City, you’re in for a very special celestial treat next week! On Monday, August 21, 2017, North America will have the privilege to experience a total eclipse of the sun. The […]

This Saturday, August 12, 2017, the Mayor’s annual Sly’s Rock the Block Party will be held at Washington Square Park. Admission is FREE. This event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., includes live music, entertainment, and free food for the first 1500 attendees. Washington Square Park is located by Union Station at 100 East […]

Do your kids love a good scavenger hunt? To kickoff the upcoming school year, Missouri Humanities Council and Turn the Page KC are hosting “C” is for Crossroads Family Scavenger Hunt during First Fridays in the Crossroads Arts District this Friday, August 4, 2017. This event is FREE. Families can pick up their passports at […]

This match has been moved from Sunday to today, and will now be played in Roe Park (104th & Roe). Sorry for the late noticed. We weren’t told until this morning… Calling all Harry Potter fans! Did you know that Major League Quidditch exists? This Sunday, July 30, 2017, Kansas City Stampede will play a […]

Looking to change up your workout a little? Grab your family for an all-ages fitness event this Saturday, July 29, 2017. i9 Sports is hosting Soccer Croquet for Fun Fitness Saturdays, a fun twist on croquet. Admission is FREE (with an optional $5 donation). This event is from 9-10 a.m. R Park is located at 5535 […]

Here Today, hosted by Denver comedian Kira MagCalen, is a pop up comedy show that travels across the U.S. and puts local talent in front of their community. This evening, July 21, 2017, catch a Here Today show at the Big Rip Brewing Company. Admission is $5 and can be purchased here or at the door. Performers Aaron […]

Come cheer on the contestants at Up Dog’s Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest on the Historic Independence Square this Thursday, July 20, 2017! Family-friendly activities will begin at 6 p.m. and the hot dog eating contest starts at 7:30 p.m. As part of Moonlight Movies, a FREE showing of Disney’s Moana will begin after the eating […]

This Saturday, July 15, 2017, Kansas City Automotive Museum hosts its annual People’s Choice Car Show & Parade of Garages at the Carriage Houses of Johnson County. Admission is FREE. Bring your family out for an evening of food, fun, live music, vendors, air formation demonstration, and amazing cars, of course. You, the people, choose […]