Save big by pulling out your wallet early! For four days only, The Fun Farm is holding a flash sale that will get you into one of the best Kansas City pumpkin patches CHEAP! We’re talking 35% off admission cheap! The annual pilgrimage to the pumpkin patch for cider, hay rides, and pumpkin picking is […]
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FREE Harry Potter Butterbeer Truck Make and Take Event TODAY
Combine LEGO and Harry Potter, and you have the perfect pairing for young wizards. And the LEGO Store is holding a special mini-build for Harry Potter fans. Photo: LEGO LEGO Stores are giving away a FREE LEGO Harry Potter make-and-take model on September 7th – only! This will be limited and on a first-come, first […]
Overland Park Fall Festival in Downtown Overland Park
The Overland Park Fall Festival brings a festive atmosphere to Downtown Overland Park this fall, September 26th and 27th, 2025! This FREE community celebration kicks off in the morning and are centered around Thompson Park (formerly Santa Fe Commons Park) and nearby downtown Overland Park streets. Activities include live entertainment, an arts and crafts fair, […]
The Best Fall Festivals in Kansas City
Fall is upon us, and after the record-breaking temperatures we’ve been experiencing, that’s well worth celebrating. What better way to celebrate than by attending some of the best fall festivals in Kansas City? I can practically smell the funnel cakes now. Kansas City On the Cheap has rounded up the best Fall Festivals in the […]
FREE and Cheap Weekend Fun in Kansas City
There’s never a shortage of free and cheap things to do in Kansas City. This calendar list includes events and activities around Kansas City this weekend (Saturday to Sunday). We aim to include a variety of affordable entertainment options, including family fun, live music, festivals, movies, seasonal activities and more. We focus on free and […]
GloWild at the Kansas City Zoo
Come celebrate the 4th year of GloWild at the Kansas City Zoo! It’s an amazing nighttime experience where the family can enjoy admiring GIANT handcrafted art. This year, all the art is about “Journey Through Time,” which will go from 19th-century Paris to a Sci-Fi trip into the future – PLUS MORE! It’s a mile-long […]
FREE Admission to Gladfest Fall Festival
The sights and sounds of fall come to life during Gladfest 2025 on October 3, 4, and 5 at Linden Square in Downtown Gladstone! Admission to this all-ages event is FREE, but some activities do cost money. The carnival will be open all three days, with pricing of $1/ticket. (each ride is 3-4 tickets) During […]
Amish Charm at Jamesport Heritage Days Festival
The quaint northwest Missouri town of Jamesport holds its annual Heritage Days Festival on September 26-27, 2025. Admission is FREE. Step back in time and enjoy live music, pressed cider, apple butter making demonstrations, kids’ activities, crafts, a retail market, food vendors, fall decorations, antiques and flea market finds. Jamesport Heritage Days Location Jamesport Heritage […]
Labor Day Savings – 55% off KC POGO Pass
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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. […]
Enjoy All Things Apple at Weston Applefest
Weston bills itself as the best small town in Missouri, and the Annual Weston Applefest Celebration is one of its most popular events. A short drive from the Kansas City metro area, Applefest takes place Oct. 4-5, 2025. The apple parade starts down Main Street at 10 a.m. on Saturday, followed by arts and crafts […]
