America’s Best Idea — our national parks — is even better when admission is free! Mark your calendar now for entrance fee-free dates for the coming year. On these dates, FREE entrance is available at any of the U.S. National Parks across the country that normally charge an entrance fee. During the fee-free days, the parks waive entrance fees, […]
Family Fun
Free Easter Egg-Venture Hosted by Church of the Resurrection
Bring your Easter basket and get ready for an Easter Egg-Venture on Saturday April 1 from 10 a.m. to Noon. Church of the Resurrection is hosting a FREE Easter celebration at five church locations and the National WWI Memorial Museum in downtown Kansas City. Families are invited to join for an egg hunt, crafts, and […]
Free Days at Merriam Community Center
Want to spend the evening at Merriam Community Center? This is for Merriam residents ONLY – proof of residency is required. Photo credit: Merriam Community Center Spend the day for FREE exploring all the amenities at the Merriam Community Center. Friday, March 10, 2023 | 05:00 AM – 08:00 PM This is for Merriam residents […]
Kansas City Zoo Tickets, Discounts and FREE Days
The Kansas City Zoo is one of the metro’s most popular destinations for family-friendly fun. There are some Kansas City Zoo discounts available year-round and the zoo also offers several special days where admission is discounted or even FREE. Friend of the Zoo memberships are a great way to save money if you plan to […]
Penguin March at the Kansas City Zoo
February 25-26, and March 4-5 are the last times to see the Penguin March at the Zoo! This special experience is included FREE with your admission to the Kansas City Zoo. At 11 a.m. the birds strut around the Helzberg Penguin Plaza offering you up-close opportunity view them in action. Their stroll takes about 15 […]
Free Spring Celebration at Zona Rosa
Celebrate spring with the Easter Bunny at Zona Rosa. This FREE, family-fun event takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 8, in Central Park + The Bridge at Zona Rosa shopping center. The Easter Bunny will be there for FREE photos. (10 AM – 2 PM) After-school snack donations are requested […]
Cheap, Not Cheesy Valentine’s Day Date & Gift Ideas in Kansas City
Thinking about how you can paint the town red for Valentine’s Day in Kansas City? There’s plenty of ways to show you care, but it’s easy to get carried away and spend a lot of money. Here’s a list of some free and cheap (but not cheesy) things to do for Valentine’s Day 2023 in […]
Dave & Busters 2023 Super Bowl Watch Party
Dave & Buster’s located at 1843 Village West Pkwy, is hosting the ULTIMATE watch party on Sunday, February 12th! It does require a ticket purchase ($55.55) and includes seating, access to a SUPER delicious appetizer buffet, mouthwatering dessert, unlimited soda, premium seating with great views, plus opportunities to WIN all day long. Go Chiefs! Dave […]
Winter Magic Drive Through Christmas Lights Display
Winter Magic is a drive-thru Christmas lights event in Swope Park next to the Kansas City Zoo. The festive display runs nightly through January 2, 2022. Hours are: Monday – Thursday: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday – Saturday: 6 to 11 p.m. How Winter Magic Works Buy tickets: Purchase Winter Magic tickets in advance online […]
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 (Friday 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 […]
