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 […]
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Free & cheap things to do this weekend 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 on the weekend. 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 cheap events. […]
2026 Pumpkin Festival at Faulkner’s Ranch
Faulkner’s Ranch is a 25-acre ranch that combines food, entertainment and events for family-friendly fun in Kansas City. It’s a great place for local fall fun. Faulkner’s Ranch is open for pumpkin season daily except Mondays from October 3 – October 31st. Faulkner’s Ranch & Pumpkin Farm Admission Admission prices for 2026 are as follows. […]
The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures info and free days
You don’t have to spend big to see more than 72,000 toys and fine-scale miniatures that make up the collection at The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures. These items represent the world’s largest fine-scale miniature collection and one of the nation’s largest antique toy collections on public display. Explore generations of childhood through dolls, […]
FREE Oktoberfest at Prairifire
On Saturday, October 10, 2026, Prairiefire is holding a family-friendly Oktoberfest. Admission is FREE. This event includes live music, food vendors, face painting, bounce houses, pumpkin decorating, a magician and more. The Prairiefire Oktoberfest runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Prairiefire is located at 5661 West 135th Street in Overland Park, Kansas.
Art on Walnut – FREE outdoor market
Art On Walnut by Art Garden KC is a FREE outdoor market at the River Market district in downtown Kansas City. This free outdoor market runs every Sunday through October. The market opens at 8 a.m. in the summer and 9 a.m. in the fall, from April through October 2026. Photo Credit: Deposit Photos Spend […]
Kemper Museum Free Events and Pay As You Wish Concert
The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art has a growing collection of modern and works of art from around the world. The museum hosts exhibitions, installations, lectures, workshops, and other creative programs, FREE for all ages. The museum is located at 4420 Warwick in Kansas City, MO. Admission and parking are always FREE. The museum is open Wednesday through […]
Colonial Gardens Fall Farm & Festival Fun
Celebrate all things fall at Colonial Gardens this season. This Blue Springs-based garden center and nursery hosts many workshops, music events and festivals throughout the year. During the fall, they gear up for all ages farm fun. Colonial Gardens Farm Experience Every weekend (Saturdays and Sundays) from September 12 through October 25, 2026, Colonial Farms […]
FREE Fall Crawl in Belton
Enjoy a free fall festival this September in Downtown Belton. Shop, eat, drink, and enjoy live entertainment on Saturday, September 12, during the Main Street Fall Crawl (y’all). Fun photo ops, Downtown Main Street presents one day of fall festivities in downtown Belton, MO. Admission is FREE. Belton Fall Crawl Hours Saturday, September 12: 11 […]
Prairie Village JazzFest
Celebrate Kansas City Jazz in the heart of Prairie Village during the Prairie Village Jazz Festival at Harmon Park. This year’s festival is Saturday, September 12, 2026. Gates for the Prairie Village Jazz Festival open at 2 p.m. Bring along lawn chairs and blankets for your comfort. Animals are limited to service dogs. Admission to […]
