It’s spring festival season in Kansas City. We know most people are ready to stop hibernating and have some fun at St. Patrick’s Day parades, music festivals, beer festivals, Memorial Day weekend events, family fun outings and more. We’ve put together a list of Free and Cheap Kansas City Spring Festivals to help those who […]
Festivals
Spring Swing Indie Craft Fair
More than 100 handmade and vintage vendors will be set up for the 6th annual Spring Swing Indie Craft Fair on Saturday and Sunday, May 2-3, 2020. This year’s Spring Swing is hosted at the Alexander Majors Barn. The fair is an ideal place to find Mother’s Day gifts, teacher thank yous or some new […]
POSTPONED – Overland Park Local Life Celebration
Update: All Local Life events have been postponed until further notice. This does not mean that Downtown Overland Park businesses will not be open and operating so be sure to check with them directly. On the third Friday of every month, downtown Overland Park holds Local Life, a fun and lively way to explore unique […]
Apple Blossom Festival
Cider Hill Family Orchard invites your family to celebrate springtime in Kansas City during its annual Apple Blossom Festival happening this year on April 18 and 19. Festival goers are invited to see the orchard and enjoy hayrides through the trees, local vendors, children’s train, petting zoo, cider donuts and more. A full schedule of […]
Barn Yard Babies Family Festival
Frugal family fun goes to the farm Saturday, April 25 at the Barn Yard Babies Family Festival. Hosted by The National Agricultural Center & Hall of Fame, this event is an outdoor classroom of sorts for kids. Enjoy FREE train rides, pony rides, hay wagon rides, petting zoos, tractor displays and more. See giant kites, […]
Kansas City Fall Festivals 2019
The season for Kansas City fall festivals is upon us. During August through early November there are plenty of community events, craft fairs, carnivals and music festivals in Kansas City that provide free or cheap family-friendly fun. Activities at fall festivals in Kansas City will vary, but usually include some combination of games, rides, live […]
Free food, book giveaways, music and more during Library in the Park
The 5th Annual Library in the Park, presented by the Kansas City, Kansas Public Library, will take place on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. Join in day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Big Eleven Lake for an author visit, food, music, and fun. Admission is free to the event and free food will be […]
FREE Admission to Bingham-Waggoner Antique and Craft Fair
Get your antiquing and crafting fix at the 32nd annual Bingham-Waggoner Antique and Craft Fair held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at the Bingham-Waggoner Estate. Admission is FREE. This long-running sale features more than 100 antique dealers and crafters on the grounds of the estate. Original crafts, antiques and outstanding collectibles […]
First Fridays in the Crossroads District
On the first Friday of every month, galleries, art studios and other businesses in the Crossroads District host an art walk to showcase local and national artists. Admission is FREE. This event has grown in popularity and includes traditional and avant-garde art exhibits, artist demonstrations, street music, aerial performances, sidewalk vendors, buskers, live theater, food […]
FREE Admission to Vaile Mansion Strawberry Festival
On Saturday, June 6, 2020, the annual Vaile Mansion Strawberry Festival will be held at the Vaile Mansion in Independence, MO. There is FREE admission to the grounds where you can enjoy craft and antique vendors, food vendors, live music, vintage cars, and kids’ activities. Of course, there will be several strawberry treats available for purchase […]
