We all know there’s plenty to do in Kansas City when the weather’s nice, but sometimes the winter months seem to drag on and on. There’s actually a lot more to do here in the winter than you may realize, and much of it is FREE and/or cheap. This is true for both kids and […]
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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 […]
Best FREE or Cheap Things to Do in Kansas City
There are so many free and cheap things to do in Kansas City, it was hard to decide what to include on this list. But I figure I can always add more later, so do check back. If you’re not doing this already, you can subscribe to Kansas City on the Cheap’s daily emails (just one a […]
FREE or Cheap Kids’ Activities in Kansas City
There are a lot of free and cheap activities for kids in Kansas City, not just over the summer, but year round. I’ll keep adding to the list as I find new ones, so make sure to check back often. If you know of any that I missed, please lease a comment below. If you’re not […]
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 […]
FREE Workshops for Kids at Home Depot
On the first Saturday of every month, Home Depot has a FREE craft workshop for kids ages 5-12. The kids’workshops provide a mixture of skill-building, creativity, and safety for future DIYers. The kids also get to keep what they build. The workshop runs from 9 a.m. to Noon. Click here to register your child. In the Kansas City area, there […]
Where You Can Have Breakfast with Santa in Kansas City
Here’s a list of places where you can have breakfast with Santa in Kansas City in 2017. As always, if you know of any places we’ve left out, please leave a comment below; we’ll add them as time allows. You might also be interested in our separate posts on Kansas City Holiday Events & Activities, Best Kansas […]
Harvest Festival at the Shoal Creek Living History Museum
On Saturday, October 14, 2017, the Shoal Creek Living History Museum is holding a Harvest Festival. Admission is $5. Kids 5 and under are FREE. This event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., includes historical games, 19th century re-enactors, skits, demonstrations, music, face painting, kettle corn, pony rides, pumpkins for sale, horse-drawn wagon […]
