VillageFest in Prairie Village, KS is a patriotic way to start your morning on the Fourth of July. This FREE community event offers fun and activities for all ages on Independence Day. (July 4th from 7:30 AM – 1 PM) Bake up your best because the VillageFest Pie Baking Contest featuring made-from-scratch pies is back. […]
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Bonner Blast Blue Springs 4th of July Celebration
An evening of fireworks and patriotic activities takes place at Bonner Blast, a free annual Fourth of July celebration hosted by the City of Bonner Springs, KS. Enjoy music by the Bonner Springs City Band, food trucks, vendors, and fireworks. (there is a cost for food truck purchases) Bonner Blast happens on July 3rd, from 5 PM – […]
July 4 Star Spangled Spectacular in Overland Park
Fourth of July fireworks and fun are at Corporate Woods on July 4 for the Overland Park Star Spangled Spectacular celebration. Admission is FREE. Attendees can food, fireworks and outdoor concerts. Guests may bring picnic blankets and chairs, but pop-up tents are not allowed at Star Spangled Banner. Coolers are allowed, so bring along water […]
Red, White & Blue Springs 4th of July Party
Kansas Citians can head out to Blue Springs to celebrate the Fourth of July at Red, White, and Blue Springs for one of the best Independence Day celebrations in the metro on Thursday, July 3rd. Enjoy Blue Spring’s Independence say celebration with live music, food trucks, inflatables for the kids, a magician, and, of course, […]
Parkville 4th of July Celebration
A traditional celebration happens at the annual Parkville Fourth of July celebration on Friday, July 4th. Admission is FREE, but there is a cost for some activities. Parkville’s traditional salute to Independence Day includes a pancake breakfast, a community parade, food, fun, shopping, kids activities, a skydiving exhibition, and our Fireworks Finale at 9:30 pm. […]
Summer Reading for Family Fun
Kids, teens, adults, even young ones who aren’t reading yet can earn FREE books and other prizes through Cass County Public Library’s summer reading program, Color Our World. Start by getting registered at your local Cass County Public Library branch. Limit one registration per participant. Adults sign up here. Kids, teens and pre-readers sign up […]
Free Family Art Sessions at Kaleidoscope
Looking for something fun to do with your kids? Kaleidoscope offers free 40-minute Family Art Sessions using leftover material from Hallmark. Tickets are offered the day of the workshops on a first-come, first-served basis. All children must be accompanied by an adult, and there must be at least one adult for every six children. Adults […]
Free Summer Concerts in Blue Springs
The weather is perfect, and the concerts are free! Spend some time checking out some of the free concerts this summer with a variety of rock, blues, country, and classics. If you’re looking for more free summer concerts (and who isn’t?), check the lineup in Blue Springs. The concerts are every Sunday night […]
U.S. National Parks Free Entrance Days for 2025
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 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 […]
