There are so many free and cheap things to do in Kansas City, it was hard to decide what to include on this list. But I figure I can always add more later, so do check back. These are my top picks for fun things to do in Kansas City. As an added bonus, they […]
Family Fun
Free Popsicles in the Park
The City of Independence Parks & Recreation is bringing families together for free popsicles and entertainment at Popsicles in the Park. The fun runs every Tuesday night this summer through August 1, 2017. Here’s the schedule: June 6 (Benton Park, 707 South Crane Street): Picadilly Productions Puppets and The Doo Dads June 13 (Fairmount Park, […]
Free Children’s Film Festival in Hyde Park
Expired Find current deals & events → On Fridays through June 23, 2017, take the kids to Hyde Park for a free Children’s Film Festival. This event includes a concert by a local youth band (7:30 p.m.), a movie (8:30 p.m.), refreshments, kids’ activities, and prizes. Here’s the movie schedule: June 2: Zootopia June 9: Moana […]
Free entrance to America’s national parks
America’s Best Idea — our national parks — is even better when admission is free! Mark your calendar now for entrance fee-free dates for the coming year. On these dates, FREE entrance is available to 133 National Parks across the country that normally charge a fee. During the fee-free days, the parks waive entrance fees, commercial tour fees and […]
Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead Opening Day
Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead’s Opening Day marks the official start of Spring for my family. The farmstead opens for the 2017 season on Saturday, April 1 through Tuesday, October 31. The hours are 9 a.m. – 5 p.m daily. Schedule & Admission • Free admission for Friends of the Farmstead members • Monday – Thursday: $2 per person, 9 […]
Free Open Hangar Days
On the first Saturday of each month through September 2, 2017, the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Heart of America Wing is hosting Open Hangar Days at the CAF Hanger. Admission is free. This event, which runs from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., includes a chance to take photos of WWII planes, a tour of the hangar and the museum, jeep rides, […]
Free Workshop 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 workshop runs from 9 a.m. to noon. Click here to register your child. In the Kansas City area, there are several Home Depot locations.
Free and Cheap Winter Fun in Kansas City
We all know there’s plenty to do in Kansas City when the weather’s nice, but sometimes the winter months seem to drag on and on. There’s actually a lot more to do here in the winter than you may realize, and much of it is free and/or cheap. This is true for both kids and […]
Free Fourth Fridays event in Olathe
On the fourth Friday of every month (April through August), the Downtown Olathe Business Association will be holding a Fourth Fridays event in the Johnson County Square at 100 W. Park Street in downtown Olathe. Admission is free. This event, which runs from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m., includes food trucks, music, shopping, and activities. Here’s the muscic […]
Free Touch-a-Truck Event
On Saturday, April 23, 2016, Raymore Parks & Recreation is holding a Touch-a-Truck Event in Recreation Park. Admission is free. At this event, which runs from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., kids of all ages will get a chance to explore their favorite trucks, including emergency response vehicles, military transports, construction equipment, big rigs, RVs, and […]
