Thinking about how you can paint the town red for Valentine’s Day on a budget? We’ve got you covered with these cheap Valentine’s Day date and gift ideas in Kansas City. There are plenty of ways to show you care, but it’s easy to get carried away and spend a lot of money. Here’s a […]
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FREE and Cheap Weekend Fun in Kansas City
There’s never a shortage of free and cheap things to do in Kansas City. Updated February 2026 Image: DeAnn Shelby’s Photos 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. […]
🚋 KC Street Car FREE & Cheap Winter Fun (PART 1)🚋
Photo Image: DeAnn Shelby’s Photos So many FREE and Cheap Winter Activities in Downtown Kansas City to enjoy. Photo Image: DeAnn Shelby’s Photos Hop on the FREE streetcar for PART 1 of this series Discover all the DEALS along the way! Tips How […]
Black Friday Savings – 55% off KC POGO Pass
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Kansas City POGO Passes have always been a steal of a deal. Take a trip to Powell Gardens, get a ticket to a Royals Game, a ticket to a KC Mavericks game, visit the zoo, visit Science City, the Museum at Prairie Fire, get a ticket to Wonderscope, and so much more for only $99.98. […]
101+ Cheap and Easy DIY Halloween Costumes
You could go to a Halloween shop and get a $25 rayon approximation of your favorite character’s outfit, or you could spend $80 on a state-of-the-art costume that looks like you just walked off a movie set. OR, you could make one of these DIY Halloween costumes, get tons of compliments, save a load of […]
LEGO hosts FREE Witch Make and Take Event
Get ready to create an afternoon of fun, Halloween fans! LEGO has been a household favorite for years – and for good reason! Combine LEGO and Halloween, and this activity is a must-do. Plus, creating and taking it home means that you’ll have a fun Halloween addition to your home decor! VERIFY WITH THE LOCAL […]
$5 Factory Tours at The Roasterie Coffee Company
For many, coffee is a magical drink needed for each day. The Roasterie, a local specialty roaster, offers fun and frugal tours to learn more about the farming, roasting and blending process of this magical drink. The Roasterie Factory Tours Tours are offered at The Roasterie Factory Café location at 1204 W 27th St, Kansas […]
Halloween Ghost Stories in Parkville Nature Sanctuary
The Parkville Nature Sanctuary Ghost Stories fundraiser is happening Saturday, October 25th from 5 to 9 p.m. Admission is FREE! Little Goblins hour is from 5-6 PM. This is for younger children. S’mores and Spooky campfire music runs from 6-9PM. Ghost stories are from 6:30 – 9:00 PM, and the Haunted Trail (by Little Theater of […]
Donate Your Halloween Candy to Support Our Troops
If the kids come home with too much Halloween candy, donate it to support the troops! Donating excess Halloween candy means that they’ll get treats in their military care packages for the troops overseas! Last year, they collected over 30,000 lbs of candy to send to the troops! For all the information, read the rules […]
Annual Independence Halloween Parade Marches On
The longest-running Halloween parade in the Kansas City area is marching on this year. The 77th Annual Independence Halloween Parade, organized by the Independence Chamber of Commerce, takes place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, October 25, in Independence, MO. Each year, several thousand spectators attend the parade. The parade floats include school marching bands, […]
