No summer is complete without a trip to the fair. The sights and smells of corn dogs, summer heat, ferris wheel lights twinkling in the night, livestock shows and live music from the bandstand can’t help but revive happy memories from years ago. Here are eight county fairs happening around Kansas City this summer. Some […]
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Summer reading rewarded in Cass County
Kids, teens, adults, even young ones who aren’t reading yet can earn FREE books and other prizes through Cass County Public Library’s summer reading program, A Universe of Stories. Start by getting registered at your local Cass County Public Library branch. Limit one registration per participant. Adults sign up here. Kids, teens and pre-readers sign […]
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 […]
$5 registration savings for Strutt With Your Mutt walk/run
Online registration for Wayside Waif’s annual Strutt With Your Mutt run/walk, is now open. Register early and save $5 with the code “EARLYBIRD5”. This offer expires June 25. Strutt With Your Mutt is on Sunday, Sept. 15 in the Kansas City, MO neighborhood of Brookside. Each participant will receive a race packet that includes an […]
FREE Summer Reading Programs for Kids
Does your child like to read? If so, there are several Kansas City bookstores and libraries that are offering FREE summer reading programs. Many programs offer incentives for kids to read a certain number of books over the summer. Some give away FREE books just for signing up. Here are the deals I’ve found so […]
FREE and Cheap Summer Fun with Kids in Kansas City
Now that school’s been out for a bit, 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 2019 (click on the links below for more details). I’ll add to the list as I find […]
FREE or Cheap Summer Movies in Kansas City
There are plenty of FREE and cheap summer movies in Kansas City, so I hope you’ll be able to find something you want to watch that fits your schedule. Here’s a list of the ones I’ve found so far for 2019. If I come across more, I’ll add them later, so make sure you check […]
KC Drive-ins offer $10 double features
You can still kick it old school in Kansas City with two drive-in movie options. Both drive-ins have upgraded to digital projection, so your feelings of nostalgia won’t include a fuzzy/grainy picture. The viewing experience should be as clear as the summer sky. Admission at either drive-in is $10 per adult, kids 11 and under […]
FREE Clifford the Big Red Dog exhibit at Crown Center
The world’s most recognized big red dog is coming to Kansas City. “Adventures with Clifford the Big Red Dog”, a FREE interactive educational exhibit, opens at Crown Center Saturday, June 8 and runs through Sunday, Sept. 22. The exhibit will be housed on the first level of the Crown Center shops. Throughout the exhibit, children […]
B&B Theatres Summer Kids Series offers $3 summer movies
Catch a family friendly blast from the past with the Summer Kids Series from B&B Theatres. Movies are shown at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays through July 25. All films are rated G or PG. Admission is $3 per person. If you’re part of the Backstage Pass Loyalty program you reap the rewards […]
