Kansas City POGO Passes have always been a steal of a deal. Take a trip to Powell Gardens, get a ticket to a Royals Game, a ticket to a KC Mavericks game, visit the zoo, visit Science City, the Museum at Prairie Fire, get a ticket to Wonderscope, and so much more for only $99.98. […]
Are you hosting Thanksgiving dinner with overnight guests this Thanksgiving weekend? Here are some FREE and cheap things to do with guests Thanksgiving weekend (after a nice, long, post-feast nap, of course). Photo Credit: Deposit Photos Watch the Plaza Lighting Ceremony Thursday, November 27, 2025 Location: Country Club Plaza Time: 6 PM – 8 PM […]
You could go to a Halloween shop and get a $25 rayon approximation of your favorite character’s outfit, or you could spend $80 on a state-of-the-art costume that looks like you just walked off a movie set. OR, you could make one of these DIY Halloween costumes, get tons of compliments, save a load of […]
Get ready to create an afternoon of fun, Halloween fans! LEGO has been a household favorite for years – and for good reason! Combine LEGO and Halloween, and this activity is a must-do. Plus, creating and taking it home means that you’ll have a fun Halloween addition to your home decor! VERIFY WITH THE LOCAL […]
For many, coffee is a magical drink needed for each day. The Roasterie, a local specialty roaster, offers fun and frugal tours to learn more about the farming, roasting and blending process of this magical drink. The Roasterie Factory Tours Tours are offered at The Roasterie Factory Café location at 1204 W 27th St, Kansas […]
The Parkville Nature Sanctuary Ghost Stories fundraiser is happening Saturday, October 25th from 5 to 9 p.m. Admission is FREE! Little Goblins hour is from 5-6 PM. This is for younger children. S’mores and Spooky campfire music runs from 6-9PM. Ghost stories are from 6:30 – 9:00 PM, and the Haunted Trail (by Little Theater of […]
If the kids come home with too much Halloween candy, donate it to support the troops! Donating excess Halloween candy means that they’ll get treats in their military care packages for the troops overseas! Last year, they collected over 30,000 lbs of candy to send to the troops! For all the information, read the rules […]
The longest-running Halloween parade in the Kansas City area is marching on this year. The 77th Annual Independence Halloween Parade, organized by the Independence Chamber of Commerce, takes place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, October 25, in Independence, MO. Each year, several thousand spectators attend the parade. The parade floats include school marching bands, […]
Dress to impress at the Free Lenexa Family Night Costume Contest! Wear your costumes and have fun! There will be a kid-friendly costume contest, plus sweet treats, festive fun, and Halloween excitement for the whole family. Mark your calendars for this fun night on Wednesday, October 29th, from 5- 7 PM. Family fun night is […]
There’s still time to head to the Kansas City Renaissance Festival. Don’t miss fun for all ages at this annual fall festival. Highlights of this all-ages festival traditionally include jousting knights, costumed characters, music, shows, maypole dancing, petting zoo, shops, games, and rides. The festival promises plenty of FREE family-friendly activities. When you get hungry, […]
Interactive map of garage sales, yard sales and estate sales in the metro area.
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