There are so many places for kids to trick-or-treat for FREE (or cheap) in the Kansas City area, it just makes sense to list them all in one post. There are also some bigger Halloween events that we’ve posted separately. I’m sure I missed more than a few, so if you see one you’d like me to […]
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FREE and Cheap Weekend Events in Kansas City
There’s never a shortage of free things to do in Kansas City, and this weekend is no exception. There’s a little something for everyone on this list, but if you don’t find something that interests you, make sure to scroll through this week’s posts and check out our Always Free page. Make sure you don’t miss any […]
Hoots and Howls at The Kansas City Zoo
Fall is here and Halloween is right around the corner. The Kansas City Zoo invites you to Hoots and Howls for two weekends, October 13-14 & 20-21, 2018. Enjoy all Hoots and Howl events with your zoo admission. Activities include a hay bale maze, pedal tractors, singing with an interactive DJ, carousel rides, arts & […]
Kansas City Halloween Parades, Parties & Other Happenings
Here’s a list of 2018 Kansas City Halloween Happenings (look for our separate trick-or-treating post coming soon). Some of these events are for children; others are for adults. We’ve separated them into categories so you can more easily find what mosts interests you. We’ll be adding events as we find them, so make sure you […]
Kansas City Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes & Hayrides
Here’s a list of popular Kansas City pumpkin patches, corn mazes & hayrides, some of which are already open for business! I’ve included any discounts I’ve found so far, but keep in mind the Groupon deals are limited time only. If you know of any venues or discounts I missed, please leave a comment below. If […]
Dinosaurs Revealed at Union Station
Travel back in time to the prehistoric era and experience Dinosaurs Revealed: Journey Across America at Union Station through January 6, 2019. General admission is $15 on weekdays and $17.95 on weekends. Union Station Member admission is $12.50. This exhibition includes life-size dinosaurs animatronics, skulls, skeletons, fossils, a kids’ dig site, paleontologist discussions, and more. Schedule […]
FREE (or Cheap) Kansas City 4th of July Celebrations
I’ll probably post most of the major 2018 Kansas City 4th of July celebrations separately, but since there are so many of them, it seems silly to try to post them all individually. So I’m putting the majority of them in one post. These events are FREE unless otherwise noted, but you’ll have to pay for food, […]
Get Cash for Throwing a Block Party
How well do you know your neighbors? Do you love a fun summer party? The City of Merriam is offering its residents cash for throwing a neighborhood block party. The City will reimburse the party host up to $200 for eligible expenses such as food, paper goods, entertainment and performers. Ineligible expenses include alcohol, tent […]
FREE Children’s Film Festival in Hyde Park
Expired Find current deals & events → On Fridays through June 22, 2018, take the kids to Hyde Park for a FREE Children’s Film Festival. This event includes a concert by a local youth band, a movie, refreshments, kids’ activities, and prizes. Here’s the movie schedule: June 1: Despicable Me 3 June 7: Wonder June […]
FREE and Cheap Summer Fun with Kids in Kansas City
Now that school’s almost out, many parents are probably looking for ways to keep the kids entertained. Here are some ideas for FREE and cheap summer fun for kids in the Kansas City area in 2018 (click on the links below for more details). I’ll add to the list as I find more, so make […]
