Celebrating more than three decades of festival fun in Waldo, the Waldo Area Business Association hosts the 34th annual Waldo Fall Festival Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This family-friendly event is a FREE neighborhood festival located in the parking lot at Gregory and Wornall. Attendees can enjoy local musicians and […]
Festivals
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 […]
FREE Fall Family Festival
Kansas City Community Gardens hosts a FREE Fall Family Festival Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the Beanstalk Children’s Garden. This event happens from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and includes yard games, fruit and vegetable tastings, bug exhibits, garden crafts, hand painting, a scavenger hunt and more. Kansas City Community Gardens is located at 6917 […]
Free Fun During Fourth Fridays in Downtown Olathe
Summer family fun happens during Fourth Fridays in downtown Olathe. These FREE events happen on the fourth Friday of every month April through August from 6 to 9 p.m. Attendees can enjoy many activities including balloon artists, face painting, caricature drawings, car show displays, live music and more. Food trucks will be on site, and […]
FREE Admission to Art Westport
The 42nd Art Westport festival is happening September 11-13, 2026 in the Westport district of Kansas City, MO. Admission is FREE. Exclusive to local artists, Art Westport features original art, jewelry and fine crafts in an outdoor festive atmosphere. There will also be live music and food vendors. Art Westport 2026 Schedule Are Westport happens […]
Kansas State Fair
Fair fans missing summer festivals can get a taste of live music and fried fancies from September 11-20, 2026, at the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson. From thrilling rides and delicious fair food to must-see entertainment and agricultural exhibits, there’s something for everyone. Photo Credit: Deposit Photos Funnel cakes, fried pickles, root beer, chicken strips […]
FREE Admission to Bingham-Waggoner Antique and Craft Fair
Get your antiquing and crafting fix at the annual Bingham-Waggoner Antique and Craft Fair held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 11, 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 will […]
Free Fireworks Display and Festival in Lee’s Summit
Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation invites the community to the city’s annual Legacy Blast, a free Independence Day celebration on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Legacy Park. A full evening of DJ entertainment will precede the fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. The show will be synchronized to music and simulcast on 94.9 KCMO. The gates […]
Paola Roots Festival
Let the summer festivals continue! The Paola Roots Festival will take place August 28-29, 2026. Admission is $15 for Friday, $20 for Saturday, or $35 for a 2-day pass. Kids 10 and under are FREE. Enjoy live music, dance performances, kids’ activities, arts & crafts, food vendors, games, rides, a BBQ competition and more! This […]
FREE Admission to Brush Creek Art Walk
The walkways of Brush Creek play host to Kansas City’s premiere painting competition, Brush Creek Art Walk, September 18 to 20, 2026. Interested artists must pre-register and pay a $35 entry fee. Artists compete for cash prizes in the Brush Creek Art Walk painting competition along four miles of Brush Creek walkways in Kansas City. […]
