The Kansas State Fair is still scheduled to take place this year. Celebrate all things about the sunflower state Sept. 11-20, 2020 in Hutchinson, Kansas. Each day of the fair will have a theme and be centered around part of the state’s industry, people, innovations and entertainment. You’ll also be able to enjoy traditional fair […]
Festivals
Free Admission to 12th Annual Just For Her Event
The 12th annual Just For Her Event, Kansas City’s largest shopping summer event, is happening July 25-26 at the Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Boulevard. Shop, pamper and treat yourself to boutique clothing, beauty products and services, food samples, demos and more. Expect more than 75 handmade, vintage and Artisan food vendors, who will be […]
Kansas City Irish Fest: 2020 Update
UPDATE: The following update was provided May 21 in regards to the 2020 Kansas City Irish Fest. The board of directors and officers of The Kansas City Irish Festival have come to the difficult decision that the festival we all know and love will not be able to take place in its traditional format this […]
Overland Park Local Life Celebration
On the third Friday of every month, downtown Overland Park holds Local Life, a fun and lively way to explore unique and locally-owned shops and restaurants of downtown Overland Park. Due to current events, Local Life looks different, but several businesses are still operating and have come up with some fun and engaging content for […]
FREE and Cheap Kansas City Spring Festivals in 2020
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 […]
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 […]
NEW DATE: FREE Admission to Illuminated Waters Festival
Stone Lion Puppets and Kansas City Parks & Recreation will host Illuminated Waters Festival on Saturday, Aug. 15. Admission is FREE. This festival will take place at Theis Park between Oak and West 47th Streets in Kansas City, Missouri. Activities include an interactive festival of art, environmental education projects, music and food. Daytime festivities are […]
