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. The good news is that there is plenty of FREE and cheap winter fun in Kansas City for both kids and adults. Always be sure to call and verify pricing […]
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Free and Cheap Things to Do Indoors in Kansas City This Week
It’s Snow Day Season! If you’re looking for free and cheap things to do indoors in Kansas City this week, Kansas City On the Cheap has you covered. We’ve rounded up some of the most popular indoor activities in Kansas City. The best part? Some of them are cheap, and several are FREE. So, enjoy […]
Experience Kansas City On A Budget
Looking for something free or cheap to do in Kansas City with family or friends? You’ve come to the right place. Here is all the information you’ll need to experience Kansas City on a budget. These are some top picks for fun things to do in Kansas City […]
Penguin March at the Kansas City Zoo
Don’t miss the 2025 dates to see the Penguin March at the Zoo! This special experience is included FREE with your admission to the Kansas City Zoo. At 11 a.m. the birds strut around the Helzberg Penguin Plaza offering you up-close opportunity view them in action. Their stroll takes about 15 minutes. Check out our […]
FREE Craft Activities at Lakeshore Learning
Lakeshore Learning is sparking creativity and learning in young minds with FREE kids’ learning events one or two Saturdays a month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The events are geared for kids ages 3 and up. The next two events will be: Saturday, January 11, 2025 Saturday, January 25, 2025 Lakeshore Learning is at Merriam […]
Kansas City Public Library Offers FREE Friday Fun
Public libraries are so often the best source for FREE family entertainment. For instance, the Kansas City Library is holding a cozy, FREE weekly event for the whole family. Kansas City Public Library Friday Night Family Fun Every Friday evening from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., bring your favorite kiddos to the Kansas City Public Library […]
Free visits to Kansas City Money Museum
Want to learn about how U.S. money is made? The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City’s Money Museum is free to visit every day, with exhibits, a self-guided tour and more exhibits every day for those who want to learn more about the U.S. currency. Visitors can explore the exhibits using audio and iPad self-guided […]
Worlds of Fun Takes the Guess Work Out of Your Holiday Shopping
Not sure what to give the moody tweens and kids who have everything on your Christmas list this year? May I suggest a gift that will provide them with oceans, nay, worlds of fun? This holiday season Kansas City’s favorite theme park is offering unlimited summer and fall visits for only $89, and that includes […]
The Best Winter Hikes In Kansas City
I don’t know about you, but the holidays have left me feeling overfed, over-indulged, and overstimulated. If I’ve ever needed a little quiet time with nature, it’s now. But it’s also winter — cold, gray, and, let’s face it, not the time of year we typically associate with exploring the great outdoors. Except, with no […]
Kansas City Fall Fun You Haven’t Heard About
Fall is the season of bonfires, festivals, pumpkin patches, and so much more that figuring out what events to hit can be overwhelming. And for those who suffer from FOMO, the real anxiety is knowing there is Kansas City fall fun you haven’t even heard about! But don’t worry, FOMO is my middle name, and I’ve […]
