America’s Best Idea — our national parks — is even better when admission is free! Mark your calendar now for entrance fee-free dates for the coming year. On these dates, FREE entrance is available at any of the U.S. National Parks across the country that normally charge an entrance fee. During the fee-free days, the parks waive entrance fees, […]
Free Events
Free Family-Friendly Summer Movies at Legends Outlets
Join Movie Night on the Lawn for FREE family-friendly movies every Saturday night this summer at The Legends Outlets. Movies are at 7 p.m. weather permitting. Legends Outlets Movie Night on the Lawn Schedule Catch one of these fun flicks for FREE this summer. 2025 MOVIE SCHEDULE: JUN 14: High School Musical JUN 21: Jumanji: Welcome […]
WWI Museum & Memorial Hosts Taps at the Tower
The National World War I Museum and Memorial is hosting Taps at the Tower each evening June 15-17, 2025. This event is FREE for all who attend. Taps is a musical piece that has a rich and storied history within the United States Military. Often played at civilian events and funerals, Taps honors those who […]
JuneteenthKC 14th Annual Heritage Festival
The 14th Annual Heritage Festival will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 12 to 10 PM. Admission is FREE, and the festival is full of family fun. This free event is open to the community and a great way to have family fun and be involved. There is a FREE carnival, performance by […]
FREE Kansas City Spraygrounds
Are you looking for a place where kids in Kansas City can cool off on a hot day? Here’s a list of Kansas City area spraygrounds where kids can play in the water for FREE. These are perfect places for some cheap and spontaneous fun this summer. Throw in snacks or a picnic lunch for […]
Free Summer Concerts at Zona Rosa
Zona Rosa shopping center is hosting summer concerts in Central Park this summer. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket to enjoy FREE music on Friday evenings ONLY from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Extend your evening with FREE outdoor movies at Zona Rosa. Zona Rosa Summer Concerts in the Park Schedule 2025 JUNE June 6 – […]
Prairiefire Summer Music Series
Everyone loves sitting outside and listening to music during the summer months, and the Prairiefire Summer Music Series is perfect for that! You’re invited to join us for free live music concerts throughout the summer every Thursday night! From 7-10 PM, enjoy some of the best tunes in KC! While you’re there, be sure to […]
Take On the Kansas City Playground Challenge
Are you up for the Kansas City Playground Challenge? Playgrounds are a time-honored, kid-approved classic for keeping kids active and outside (for free!) Kids can soak up the sunshine and run out their wiggles on play apparatuses designed to ignite their imaginations while their parents and caregivers can either join in the fun or take […]
FREE Admission to West Bottoms First Festival Weekends
On the first weekend of every month (Friday through Sunday), more than 20 old warehouses in the Historic Kansas City West Bottoms Business District open their doors to the public for West Bottoms First Festival Weekends. Admission is FREE. This event features antiques and vintage merchandise for sale (the warehouses restock each month, so there’s always […]
Kansas City Public Library Offers FREE Friday Fun
Public libraries are so often the best source for FREE family entertainment. For instance, the Kansas City Library is holding a cozy, FREE weekly event for the whole family. Kansas City Public Library Friday Night Family Fun Every Friday evening from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., bring your favorite kiddos to the Kansas City Public Library […]
