UPDATE: The following update was provided May 21 in regards to the 2020 Kansas City Irish Fest. The board of directors and officers of The Kansas City Irish Festival have come to the difficult decision that the festival we all know and love will not be able to take place in its traditional format this […]
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J.K. Rowlings Children’s Book “The Ickabog” Free Online
J.K. Rowling, the iconic author of the Harry Potter books, is giving readers a new children’s book – one chapter at a time. From May 26 to July 10, the author will be posting a chapter (or two) every weekday — FREE for all to read. The book is expected to be published in November, with all of […]
Free and Cheap Things to Do This Week in Kansas City
Here’s a look ahead at free and cheap events and activities in Kansas City this week. Although there are not as many events happening or attractions open right now in Kansas City, we’re still working hard to find plenty of frugal fun for kids and adults. Right now our calendar includes some in-person items, as […]
Virtual Events: Broadway Shows, Live Music, Yoga, Movies, Zoo Safaris and More
It’s easier to try and figure out what’s open and still going on in Kansas City than to determine what’s been canceled. Unless you hear differently directly from the horse’s mouth, assume it’s not happening. The usual Kansas City on the Cheap events calendar is pretty much on hiatus (like the National Hockey League). Once […]
Thrifty Toy Buys from Target.com – Up to 50% Off Disney, Marvel and More
Everyone is spending more time at home so your household play dates could probably use some new options to re-energize everyone’s imagination. Right now, you can take advantage of Target’s toy special and save up to 50% off select toys, including Disney, Funko Pop!, Marvel and more. There are a lot of options and you […]
Live Stream Events for Kids: Reading, Learning, Singing, Dancing, Zoo Visits & More
Kids are home from school in both Missouri and Kansas. Many parents are doing a juggling act of work, housekeeping, making sure kids are doing their schoolwork and trying to provide some form of entertainment. Many people and places are stepping up to provide FREE online activities kids an enjoy at home. Most of these […]
30+ Free and Fun Education Resources and Websites for Kids
Kids are spending more time at home. Parents may feel badly about all the time they spend watching TV and playing video games. We’ve updated our list of FREE online educational resources and websites that will help keep kids busy and boost their brain power even if they’re not in classes. All the sites are […]
Audible Lets Kids Stream Stories for Free
For as long as schools are closed, kids can stream stories for FREE from Audible. No log-in, payments or sign up is required. Books are available in six different languages in the following categories: Littlest Listeners Elementary Tween Teen Literary Classics Folk & Fairy Tales for All Even adults will enjoy this FREE offer. Available […]
Harry Potter and the Hogwarts Gang Casts a Banishing Charm Against Boredom
Author J.K. Rowling is bringing magic to muggles with “Harry Potter at Home,” a FREE website with a collection of online activities for kids. The new website promises to cast a Banishing Charm on boredom. Kids can explore and enjoy crafts, video, quizzes, articles, puzzles and more, including special contributions from Bloomsbury and Scholastic. If […]
Coloring KC: Digital Online Coloring Book Celebrates and Supports Local Flavor of Kansas City
We’re all looking for ways to de-stress right now. Why not pull out a box of crayons and give coloring, a treasured childhood pastime, a try? Local publication The Pitch announced a collaboration with 60+ artists to create Coloring KC, a digital coloring book filled with iconic images celebrating Kansas City. There are two volumes […]
