There’s never a shortage of free things to do in Kansas City, and this weekend is no exception. There’s a little something for everyone on this list, but if you don’t find something that interests you, make sure to scroll through this week’s posts and check out our Always Free page. Make sure you don’t miss any […]
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Kemper Museum Always Free and Free Events
The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art has a number of regular free programs for adults and for families. Family programs On the third Saturday of every month, the museum holds a Scavenger Saturday for families. Admission is free. During the event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., children with adults can pick up a self-guided activity […]
Best FREE or Cheap Things to Do in Kansas City
There are so many free and cheap things to do in Kansas City, it was hard to decide what to include on this list. But I figure I can always add more later, so do check back. If you’re not doing this already, you can subscribe to Kansas City on the Cheap’s daily emails (just one a […]
FREE Children’s Film Festival in Hyde Park
Expired Find current deals & events → On Fridays through June 22, 2018, take the kids to Hyde Park for a FREE Children’s Film Festival. This event includes a concert by a local youth band, a movie, refreshments, kids’ activities, and prizes. Here’s the movie schedule: June 1: Despicable Me 3 June 7: Wonder June […]
FREE and Cheap Summer Fun with Kids in Kansas City
Now that school’s almost out, many parents are probably looking for ways to keep the kids entertained. Here are some ideas for FREE and cheap summer fun for kids in the Kansas City area in 2018 (click on the links below for more details). I’ll add to the list as I find more, so make […]
FREE Admission to the Greater Kansas City Science & Engineering Fair
The Greater Kansas City Science & Engineering Fair is this Thursday and Friday, April 5-6, 2018 at Union Station. Admission is FREE. The Fair brings together hundreds of science fair projects done by students throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area. This event runs from noon to 5 p.m. on Thursday, and on Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 […]
FREE Art Walk on First Fridays
On the first Friday of every month, the galleries and art studios in the Crossroads District hold an art walk to showcase local and national artists. Admission is FREE. This event includes traditional and avant-garde art exhibits, artist demonstrations, street music, aerial performances, sidewalk vendors, buskers, live theater, food trucks, and more. Hours are from 5 to […]
FREE Workshops for Kids at Home Depot
On the first Saturday of every month, Home Depot has a FREE craft workshop for kids ages 5-12. The kids’workshops provide a mixture of skill-building, creativity, and safety for future DIYers. The kids also get to keep what they build. The workshop runs from 9 a.m. to Noon. Click here to register your child. In the Kansas City area, there […]
Young Eagles Program: Kids Fly FREE
If your child has an interest in flying, the Young Eagles Program offers FREE flights to kids ages 8-17. Children ages 13 and up who take the FREE flight will also be eligible to take the Sporty’s Learn to Fly Course (an online course that’s designed to take your child all the way through the […]
Free entrance to America’s national parks
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 to 133 National Parks across the country that normally charge a fee. During the fee-free days, the parks waive entrance fees, commercial tour fees and […]
