Occurs Monthly – 1st Wednesday Parks & Rec Family Fun Giggle Time Children’s Program – Free Monthly Fun! Join us for a delightful program full of laughter, stories, music, and more for children of all ages. Image: Deposit Photos Join the fun in Overland Park for a delightful children’s program on the first Wednesday of […]
Health and Fitness
March 13 Free Day at Merriam Community Center | Swimming, Fitness & Fun
Occurs Various Dates Throughout the Year Parks & Rec Family Fun Fitness Next FREE Day at Merriam Community Center – March 13! Enjoy a full day of swimming, fitness, and fun—completely FREE for Merriam residents! Image: Deposit Photos Exciting news, Merriam residents! On Wednesday, March 13, the Merriam Community Center (MCC) is hosting a free […]
Virtual Events: Broadway Shows, Live Music, Yoga, Movies, Zoo Safaris and More
It’s easier to try and figure out what’s open and still going on in Kansas City than to determine what’s been canceled. Unless you hear differently directly from the horse’s mouth, assume it’s not happening. The usual Kansas City on the Cheap events calendar is pretty much on hiatus (like the National Hockey League). Once […]
Free Mental and Emotional Wellness Resources with Calm App
Keep calm and carry on. These words have found their way intertwined for innumerable parodies. Keep calm and have a cocktail. Keep calm and pet your cat. Keep calm and – well, just don’t panic. Without a doubt, current events are laving many of us are feeling anxious and uncertain. The popular app Calm is […]
Caring for Critically Ill Pets in Uncertain Times
Vet clinics in Kansas City and nationwide are changing operations to adapt to current events. Many around the metro have closed their lobbies but continue to care for our furry friends through limited or contactless drop-off service and online stores. The hard part is deciding what to do if your pet’s health has declined to […]
Valentine’s Cardio Dance Party
What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than with a good workout for your real heart! Re: YOU Dance Fitness is hosting a Valentine’s Cardio Dance Party from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12. In one and a half hours you’ll burn calories following different instructors through various workouts. Treats are served […]
Free Self Defense Classes
In honor of Ali Kemp, a Kansas City area teen who was murdered while working at a Leawood swimming pool in 2002, the T.A.K.E. Foundation is offering free hands-on self defense courses to women and girls of all ages. Although the classes are free, donations will be accepted. T.A.K.E. Defense Training is a two-hour reality-based […]
Free and Cheap Flu Shots Kansas City 2014
The 2014 flu season has already begun, so if you want a flu shot, it’s time to start thinking about getting one. Here are some places you can get one for free or at a minimal cost: Your doctor’s office. Under the federal Affordable Care Act, all insurance plans that were created after March 23, […]
SpaFinder Wellness Week
SpaFinder Wellness Week is March 11-18, 2013. During SpaFinder Wellness Week, you can get what amounts to a $25 discount at more than 22,000 spas and gyms, including national chains (via Living on the Cheap).
Saving Money on Nicotine Replacement Therapy
If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to quit smoking, check out this article I wrote about how to save money on nicotine replacement therapy. There are also some tips to help you get through your first few days as a non-smoker. (via Living on the Cheap)
