On the first Friday of every month, the businesses in the 18th & Vine Jazz District are holding a First Fridays event (both indoors and outdoors). Admission is free. This event, which starts at 3 p.m., includes live music, local art and craft vendors, food trucks, dancing, and more. Activities for kids are 3 to 6 p.m. […]
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SantaCaliGon Days Festival Celebrates Golden Anniversary
SantaCaliGon Days, one of Kansas City’s biggest and best festivals, is happening Labor Day Weekend (September 4-7, 2026) on the historic Independence Square. Admission is FREE. The SantaCaliGon Days festival commemorates the origin of the Santa Fe, California, and Oregon trails traveled by adventurous pioneers during the country’s westward expansion in the 1800’s. The first […]
FREE Admission to Waldo Fall Festival
Celebrating more than three decades of festival fun in Waldo, the Waldo Area Business Association hosts the 34th annual Waldo Fall Festival Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This family-friendly event is a FREE neighborhood festival located in the parking lot at Gregory and Wornall. Attendees can enjoy local musicians and […]
The Best Fall Festivals in Kansas City
Fall is upon us, and after the record-breaking temperatures we’ve been experiencing, that’s well worth celebrating. What better way to celebrate than by attending some of the best fall festivals in Kansas City? I can practically smell the funnel cakes now. Kansas City On the Cheap has rounded up the best Fall Festivals in the […]
FREE Fall Family Festival
Kansas City Community Gardens hosts a FREE Fall Family Festival Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the Beanstalk Children’s Garden. This event happens from 10 a.m. to 2 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 […]
FREE Giggle Time Children’s Program | Overland Park, KS
Occurs Monthly – 1st Wednesday Parks & Rec Family Fun Giggle Time Children’s Program – Free Monthly Fun! Join us for a delightful program full of laughter, stories, music, and more for children of all ages. Image: Deposit Photos Join the fun in Overland Park for a delightful children’s program on the first Wednesday of […]
Kansas City Passport to Adventure 2026: Free Family Fun Across the KC Metro
Created: April 2026 Special Event Kids Activities Family Friendly Free Program Kansas City Passport to Adventure 2026 Explore museums, nature centers, historic sites, gardens, and family-friendly destinations across the Kansas City metro with this annual Passport to Adventure program. 📅 Season: April through October 31, 2026 🎟 Program Cost: Free 💵 Attraction Admission: Varies by […]
Kansas City Free & Cheap Museums
Here are some free & cheap museums in the KC area. Great for day trips, outings, or to learn more about history. Visit a Free Museum Warm, quiet, and perfect for conversation ☕🖼️ Free and inexpensive museums in the Kansas City area. Tap a museum to check hours, tickets, and directions. Always Free Under $10 […]
Free and Cheap Fun at the Nelson-Atkins Art Museum
A crown jewel for Kansas City, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art boasts more than 35,000 works of art, some amazing grounds to explore and, best of all, FREE admission. There is a charge for some special exhibits. Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Hours The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays, Saturdays […]
Kemper Museum Free Events
The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art has a growing collection of modern and works of art from around the world. The museum hosts exhibitions, installations, lectures, workshops, and other creative programs, FREE for all ages. The museum is located at 4420 Warwick in Kansas City, MO. Admission and parking are always FREE. The museum is open Wednesday through […]
