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 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.) Bake up your best because the VillageFest Pie Baking Contest featuring made-from-scratch pies is back. […]
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Free Fireworks Display and Festival in Lee’s Summit
Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation invites the community to the city’s annual Legacy Blast, a free Independence Day celebration on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Legacy Park. A full evening of DJ entertainment will precede the fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. The show will be synchronized to music and simulcast on 94.9 KCMO. The gates […]
Free 4th of July Celebration in Raymore
The City of Raymore is holding An All-American 250 celebration in 2026, with free activities all week to celebrate Independence Day. Here is the schedule of activities: Friday, June 26: Rock the Ridge, 4 to 9 p.m. at Hawk Ridge Park, 701 Johnston Pkwy. There will be a kids’ bubble zone, live music from The […]
Lenexa Community Days Fourth of July Parade
Patriotic spirit comes to life during the annual Lenexa Community Days Parade on July 4. This hometown tradition begins at 10 a.m. in Old Town Lenexa. The Community Days Parade is touted as one of the longest Fourth of July parades in the Kansas City area. The Community Days Parade begins at Santa Fe Trail […]
Platte City Fourth of July Festivities
Ring in free-dom on Saturday, July 4, 2026, in the Platte City, MO Fourth of July festivities. Image: DepositPhotos From 9 a.m. to noon, come to Downtown Platte City to enjoy face painting, water slides, bubbles, hot dogs, lemonade, kettle corn, popsicles and more. All activities are FREE at this Fourth of July party. Main […]
FREE or Cheap Summer Movies in Kansas City
There are plenty of FREE and cheap summer movies in Kansas City, so I hope you’ll be able to find something you want to watch that fits your schedule. Here’s a list of the ones I’ve found so far for 2026. If I come across more, I’ll add them later, so make sure you check […]
Free Movies in the Park in North KC
North Kansas City presents free Friday night Movies in the Park monthly during the summer through August 28, 2926. 2026 Movies in the Park schedule If you go What: Movies in the Park When: 7 p.m. Fourth Friday of the month through August Where: Macken Park Community Center, 1201 Clark Ferguson Drive, North Kansas City, […]
Free kids’ movies in Gladstone
You can see free kids’ movies this summer during Movie in the Square in Gladstone. The free films are at 8 p.m., or at dusk, on selected Saturday nights from June through August at Linden Square. Upcoming schedule: Location: Linden Square, 602 NE 70th St., Gladstone, MO 64118. The outdoor event venue is located in […]
Edgerton 4th of Celebration & Fireworks
The City of Edgerton bills their Independence Day celebration as the best fireworks show in southern Johnson County. The festivities take place Friday, July 3 at Martin Creek Park. Park gates open at 6 p.m. Beginning at 6 p.m., there will be free hamburgers, hot dogs and ice cream while supplies last. Enjoy DJ music, […]
Free & cheap things to do this weekend in Kansas City
There’s never a shortage of free and cheap things to do in Kansas City. This calendar list includes events and activities around Kansas City on the weekend. We aim to include a variety of affordable entertainment options, including family fun, live music, festivals, movies, seasonal activities and more. We focus on free and cheap events. […]
