Kids need a place to cool off on a hot day? Here’s a list of Kansas City area spraygrounds where kids can play in the water for FREE. These are perfect places for some spontaneous fun this summer. Most spraygrounds are open by Memorial Day. Unfortunately, summer 2020 in Kansas City may have some spraygrounds […]
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Advance Discounted Tickets to the Kansas State Fair
The Kansas State Fair is still scheduled to take place this year. Celebrate all things about the sunflower state Sept. 11-20, 2020 in Hutchinson, Kansas. Each day of the fair will have a theme and be centered around part of the state’s industry, people, innovations and entertainment. You’ll also be able to enjoy traditional fair […]
FREE Bowling for Kids (Cheap Bowling for Adults) All Summer
Sometimes summer in Kansas City is too hot and you need to you need to find some free and cheap indoor fun for kids and adults. During the summer of 2020, your kids can receive two FREE games of bowling every day as part of the Kids Bowl Free program. Get started by registering your […]
Summertime Special: Free Comic Book Day
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s FREE Comic Book Day! Every super hero knows that plans change in a flash, so, this year, it’s FREE Comic Book Summer. The annual event usually takes place on the first Saturday in May. However, this year, the plans changed (thanks to you know what) and now it’s been […]
FREE or Cheap Swimming in Kansas City
When it’s hot in Kansas City, you can’t beat water fun at a swimming pool, aquatic center, water park, swim beach or lake. Some Kansas City public swimming pools are not opening this summer due to public health concerns. The following is our regular list of FREE or cheap swimming places in Kansas City. Where […]
FREE Friday WeekEnder Events at Crown Center Start July 10
Crown Center will once again offer FREE summer entertainment with its summer WeekEnder series. With plenty of room to abide by social distancing guidelines, WeekEnder events will take place outdoors under the evening skies on Crown Center Square. The series kicks off on Friday, July 10 and continues for the next three Fridays, each one […]
Union Station Dinosaur Road Trip Exhibit Opens July 3
Union Station’s latest exhibit, Dinosaur Road Trip, is an ultimate family adventure along historic Route 66. It’s a little science, geography and history blended to create a lot of fun. If you enjoyed Union Station’s Dinosaurs Revealed exhibit a couple of years ago, you’re likely to enjoy this new experience. Opening July 3, the Dinosaur […]
Kansas City U-Pick Berries, Orchards and Farms
Nothing beats the taste of fresh-picked fruits and vegetables. Produce is easy to get at any of the many u-pick berries, orchards and farms in Kansas City. Pick-your-own farms are also a great way to give kids a hands-on education of where food comes from. Locally the harvest season begins in the spring with many […]
FREE and Cheap Weekend Events in Kansas City
There’s never a shortage of free and cheap things to do in Kansas City, and this weekend is no exception. As local restrictions ease up, there are more restaurants, attractions and service providers opening. Some people may be ready to get out and about. Others may choose to stay home for a bit longer. That’s […]
UPDATED: Online Cooking Classes from the Culinary Center of Kansas City
Are your home cooking adventures falling flat? Looking for new recipes and kitchen inspiration so you can impress your family with home cooked meals? The Culinary Center of Kansas City is here to the rescue with online cooking classes offered through early June. Each class is facilitated in a closed Facebook group. A video of […]
