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 […]
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Best FREE or Cheap Things to Do in Kansas City
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. If you’re not doing this already, you can subscribe to Kansas City on the Cheap’s daily emails (just one a […]
FREE Workshops 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 kids’workshops provide a mixture of skill-building, creativity, and safety for future DIYers. The kids also get to keep what they build. The workshop runs from 9 a.m. to Noon. Click here to register your child. In the Kansas City area, there […]
Harvest Festival at the Shoal Creek Living History Museum
On Saturday, October 14, 2017, the Shoal Creek Living History Museum is holding a Harvest Festival. Admission is $5. Kids 5 and under are FREE. This event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., includes historical games, 19th century re-enactors, skits, demonstrations, music, face painting, kettle corn, pony rides, pumpkins for sale, horse-drawn wagon […]
Kansas City Entertainment Deals from Groupon
If you’re looking for deals on concert tickets, sporting events, movies, kids’ activities, golf, theater, or other forms of entertainment, you can often get steep discounts from Groupon. I sometimes find it a bit difficult to sort through all of the Groupon deals to find what I’m looking for, so I thought I’d try to make […]
Discount on Advance Tickets to LEGOLAND Discovery Center
LEGOLAND Discovery Center offers a discount when you buy your tickets online in advance. The discounted price starts at $14.50 plus tax for adults or children, with the exact price determined by the time you reserve. Kids 2 and younger are free. Here are other ways to save at LEGOLAND Discovery Center: Buy a combo ticket to […]
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 […]
Free and Cheap Crafts at Michaels
Looking for some activities for the kids? Or perhaps you’d like to improve your own skills. Michaels has free craft classes for kids and adults, as well as some that are free with purchase. A new schedule is posted each month here. Michaels has locations in Kansas City, Overland Park, Shawnee and Lee’s Summit. Be sure […]
Free Family Art Sessions at Kaleidoscope
Looking for something fun to do with your kids? Kaleidoscope offers free 40-minute Family Art Sessions using leftover material from Hallmark. Tickets are offered the day of the workshops on a first-come, first-served basis. All children must be accompanied by an adult, and there must be at least one adult for every six children. Adults […]
New National Money-Saving Site: Living on the Cheap
Your editors at Kansas City on the Cheap have joined forces with a team of more than 20 consumer advocates, frugalistas, and experienced journalists to create a new resource called Living on the Cheap (http://livingonthecheap.com). Living on the Cheap is a national consumer news Web site that offers practical advice on how to save money. […]
