Created March 2026 Celebrate the luck of the Irish at St. Patrick’s Day parades in the Kansas City Metro! Enjoy festive floats, lively marching bands, Irish dancers, and family-friendly entertainment as communities across the metro come together each spring for colorful celebrations. This guide highlights parade dates, locations, and tips for making the most of […]
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Americana & Ales Festival – FREE Music & Paid Craft Beer in Historic Downtown Shawnee, KS | June 20, 2026
Created February 2026 A brand-new one-day Americana & Ales Festival is coming to Shawnee this summer at Shawnee City Hall and The Aztec Theater. The festival combines bluegrass, Americana music, and craft beverages for a full day of family-friendly fun. Visitors can enjoy local shopping, FREE music, and unique craft drinks while exploring Historic Downtown […]
Beer Tastings Abound at KC Brew Festival at Union Station
Updated February 2026 KC Brew Fest returns to Union Station on Saturday, February 21st, 2026. Act now to get tickets to this tasting of craft and international brews. It’s a very popular event that typically sells out. The overall price is not cheap in comparison to many deals you can find on Kansas City on […]
FREE and Cheap Weekend Fun in Kansas City
There’s never a shortage of free and cheap things to do in Kansas City. Updated February 2026 Image: DeAnn Shelby’s Photos This calendar list includes events and activities around Kansas City on the weekend. We aim to include a variety of affordable entertainment options, including family fun, live music, festivals, movies, seasonal activities and more. […]
Haunted Huzzah at KC Renaissance Festival
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There’s still time to head to the Kansas City Renaissance Festival. Don’t miss fun for all ages at this annual fall festival. Highlights of this all-ages festival traditionally include jousting knights, costumed characters, music, shows, maypole dancing, petting zoo, shops, games, and rides. The festival promises plenty of FREE family-friendly activities. When you get hungry, […]
2025 Pumpkin Festival at Faulkner’s Ranch
Faulkner’s Ranch is a 25-acre ranch that combines food, entertainment and events for family-friendly fun in Kansas City. It’s a great place for local fall fun. Faulkner’s Ranch is open for pumpkin season daily except Mondays from October 3 – October 31st. Faulkner’s Ranch & Pumpkin Farm Admission Admission prices for 2025 are as follows. […]
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 […]
Art on Walnut – FREE outdoor market
Art On Walnut by Art Garden KC is a FREE outdoor market at the River Market district in downtown Kansas City! This free outdoor market runs every Sunday through October, starting at 8 AM! Photo Credit: Deposit Photos Spend the day perusing local art, delicious homemade goods, vendors, fashion – and more! Along with artists […]
Missouri Town 1855 Fall Festival
Experience living history at the annual Missouri Town 1855 Fall Festival! Missouri Town 1855 Fall Festival October 4th and 5th, Missouri Town 1855 will have historic interpreters, artisans, and musicians, bringing the harvest celebration of a bygone era back to life! There will also be wagon rides, games, crafts, and family-friendly activities that will surely […]
Independence Day at Missouri Town 1855
Celebrate the 4th of July like it’s 1855! On July 4, Kansas City Parks & Recreation hosts Independence Day at Missouri Town 1855. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Experience what life was like in the late 1800’s. Activities include patriotic speeches, period cooking, dancing, children’s games, and more in this mid-19th […]
