Rest assured, Kansas City is finding ways to celebrate the holidays, and we’ll do your best to let you know about them. This is a growing list of 2020 holiday events in Kansas City. This day by day guide will include local events and activities celebrated through New Year’s Day. Some of the most popular […]
Family Fun
Photos with Santa at Town Center Plaza
Photos with Santa are back at Town Center Plaza. Jordan Photography is taking photos. The seasonal location for Santa photos is on the north side of Town Center Plaza next to GNC. Sessions are by appointment only. Appointments are available daily from November 20 – December 23. Can’t make photos with Santa at Town Center […]
FREE Admission to Tiblow Days Festival 2022
The annual Tiblow Days festival will be held in downtown Bonner Springs, KS August 25, 26 and 27, 2022. Admission is FREE for this annual heritage celebration. Tiblow includes a fun for all ages in a street festival atmosphere, including a parade, 5K run/walk, concerts, car show, vendors, food trucks, Mayor’s breakfast, carnival rides and […]
World’s Largest Spinach Salad Dished Up at Lenexa Spinach Festival
The family-friendly Lenexa Spinach Festival is packed with food, entertainment, crafts and activities. This annual fall festival is happening from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 10 at Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park. Admission is FREE. Expect around 50 vendors to be on-site. Why Spinach? The Lenexa Spinach Festival celebrates Lenexa’s history as the the […]
FREE Admission to Annunciation Greek Fest
Opa! It’s time for the Annunciation Greek Food Festival. Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church hosts its 60th annual Greek Food Festival September 9-11, 2022. The festival is open to the public and offers FREE admission. The highlight of this local festival is the delicious Greek food. This year, food is being served a bit differently. Six […]
Prairie Village JazzFest
Celebrate Kansas City Jazz in the heart of Prairie Village during the Prairie Village Jazz Festival at Harmon Park. 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 Prairie Village Jazz Festival is just $5 per […]
Enjoy Old-World German Atmosphere and Delicacies at Concordia Fall Festival
Concordia’s Fall Festival started out as public Market Days in the late 1800s. This fall festival has since become a four-day, five-night celebration held the first week after Labor Day each September. This year the Concordia Fall Festival runs from September 6-10, 2022. Admission is FREE. The city of Concordia has strong German roots. An […]
FREE Admission to De Soto Days Festival 2022
It’s FREE to attend the 58th Annual De Soto Days Festival happening September 1-4, 2022. Enjoy fun for all ages that includes live music, a classic car show and cruise, parade, food and craft vendors, pie baking contest and more. Purchase single tickets or wristbands for the onsite carnival rides. Wristbands are $24. Only cash […]
FREE and Cheap Summer Fun for Kids in Kansas City
Many parents are probably looking for fun, kid-friendly entertainment and activities this summer. Here are some ideas for FREE and cheap summer fun for kids in Kansas City in 2019 (click on the links below for more details). I’ll add to the list as I find more, so make sure you check back. Also, if […]
FREE Fall Family Festival
Kansas City Community Gardens hosts a FREE Fall Family Festival Saturday, September 17 at the Beanstalk Children’s Garden. This event happens from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and includes yard games, fruit and vegetable tastings, bug exhibits, garden crafts, hand painting, a scavenger hunt and more. Kansas City Community Gardens is located at 6917 Kensington […]