Updated January 2026 “Looking for free and cheap things to do in Kansas City this weekend? Here are events, indoor ideas, and family-friendly picks—most under $10—with official links.” TIME FOR THE WEEKEND …. without the big price tag. Pick your city below to filter the calendar, then click any event for details. Image: DeAnn Shelby’s […]
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Library Date Ideas in Kansas City (Free & Cozy)
Looking for a free, fun date idea? These library date ideas in Kansas City are the perfect cozy adventure. 📚 Library Date — Browse Books, Movies, or Magazines Together A library date is quiet, cozy, and genuinely fun — you get to learn about each other through what you pick up, flip through, and recommend. […]
LEGO hosts FREE Witch Make and Take Event
Get ready to create an afternoon of fun, Halloween fans! LEGO has been a household favorite for years – and for good reason! Combine LEGO and Halloween, and this activity is a must-do. Plus, creating and taking it home means that you’ll have a fun Halloween addition to your home decor! VERIFY WITH THE LOCAL […]
Halloween Ghost Stories in Parkville Nature Sanctuary
The Parkville Nature Sanctuary Ghost Stories fundraiser is happening Saturday, October 25th from 5 to 9 p.m. Admission is FREE! Little Goblins hour is from 5-6 PM. This is for younger children. S’mores and Spooky campfire music runs from 6-9PM. Ghost stories are from 6:30 – 9:00 PM, and the Haunted Trail (by Little Theater of […]
FREE Admission to Mildale Fall Farm Fest
Spend the day exploring and enjoying a number of fall activities at the Mildale Fall Farm Fest hosted by the Johnson County Parks and Recreation District on October 25th. Admission is FREE. Mildale Farm Fall Fest activities take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. EXPLORE MORE KANSAS CITY FALL FESTIVALS Attendees can enjoy the […]
Spooky Springs Halloween Bash
It’s time to put on a Halloween costume and have a night of spooky family fun in Blue Springs. Spooky Springs Halloween Bash happens at Wilbur Young Park in Blue Springs at 6 – 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 25. Make memories with a spooky trail, food trucks, pumpkin decorating, trick-or-treating and more. Admission to […]
Bob’s Red Mill gives away free product (up to $8.99) for National Good Neighbor Day
Looking to inspire more people to create community through food, Bob’s Red Mill is launching Moregetherness (“More” + “Togetherness”) to celebrate the power of food to bring people together. And one of the best ways to be kind is to share food with your neighbors, especially baked goods fresh from your home oven. Image: Bob’s […]
Get FREE Books delivered to Your Mailbox
Educators can get FREE books through Turn the Page KC‘s Early Childhood Education Literacy Network! If you are an educator working with students ages 0-5 and up through 2nd grade, sign up to have a FREE book bundle mailed to your house! This applies to preschool teachers, early elementary school teachers, as well as Home Educators! […]
FREE Harry Potter Butterbeer Truck Make and Take Event TODAY
Combine LEGO and Harry Potter, and you have the perfect pairing for young wizards. And the LEGO Store is holding a special mini-build for Harry Potter fans. Photo: LEGO LEGO Stores are giving away a FREE LEGO Harry Potter make-and-take model on September 7th – only! This will be limited and on a first-come, first […]
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 […]
