Saturday, April 21, 2018, is Boy Scout Day at the Kansas City Zoo. Boy Scouts in uniform will get FREE admission. Anyone accompanying them will get in for $7. The first 200 Boy Scouts to arrive will get a limited edition Kansas City Zoo patch. There will also be activity station set up in the […]
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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 […]
Spring on the Farm at Watkins Mill
Watkins Woolen Mill State Historic Site celebrates the arrival of spring on Saturday, April 21, 2018. Admissions is FREE. Enjoy Spring on the Farm with activities such as sheep shearing, strolling through the heirloom garden, and participating in activities and chores that were commonplace in the 1870s. They include woodstove cooking, cross-cut sawing, rag doll […]
Party for the Planet at the Kansas City Zoo
This weekend, April 21-22, 2017, the Kansas City Zoo is holding a Party for the Planet Earth Day event. Receive $3 off admission when you donate your old cell phones, tablets, mp3s, and all accessories to be recycled. All activities are FREE with paid zoo admission. Earth Day activities include making native plant seed balls to […]
FREE Kite Festival
On Saturday, April 21, 2018, the Kansas City Kite Club is holding its annual Flights of Fancy Kite Festival. Admission is FREE. The festival includes mega kites, power kites, stunt kites, and the world’s largest windsock – three stories high and 200 feet long. For kids there’s an inflatable maze, face painting, and a candy drop. Food […]
Goldilocks and the Three Bears at City Stage
The Theatre for Young America is performing a childhood classic story ‘Goldilocks and the Three Bears‘ through May 12, 2018, at the H&R Block City Stage at Union Station. Tickets are $11 each. Union Station members can purchase discounted tickets for $9. Click here for showtimes or to buy tickets. Union Station is located at 30 […]
KC Royals Day at the Kansas City Zoo
On Saturday, March 24, 2018, the Kansas City Zoo is celebrating the Royals home opener with KC Royals Day. Wear your Royals gear and get $3 off admission. Bring your camera and have your picture taken with Sluggerrr from 10 a.m. to noon and again from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. The Kansas City Zoo is […]
FREE Admission to Harry’s Hay Days Festival
The annual Harry’s Hay Days Festival will take place Friday and Saturday, May 4-5, 2018, at Grandview Amphitheater and on Main Street in Grandview. Admission is FREE. On Friday, the Stolen Winnebagos will perform at Grandview Amphitheater at 7 p.m. On Saturday, there will be a parade at 10 a.m. on Main Street, followed by […]
Free FUNVILLE Exhibit at Crown Center
From February 10 through May 6, 2018, Crown Center is putting on a new FUNVILLE Exhibit for kids. Admission is FREE. Here’s a synopsis of the exhibit from the Crown Center website: “Will your child be a firefighter, a schoolteacher, a race car driver, or maybe, President of the United States? In FUNVILLE, children experience grown-up occupations in […]
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 […]
