Created April 2026 Art & Atmosphere Family Friendly Food & Drink Free Admission First Friday in the Crossroads Kansas City Spend an evening exploring one of Kansas City’s most popular monthly traditions in the Crossroads Arts District. Browse galleries and studios, shop local makers, grab dinner or drinks, and enjoy free comedy at The Bird […]
Free Events
First Fridays in the 18th & Vine Jazz District
On the first Friday of every month, the businesses in the 18th & Vine Jazz District are holding a First Fridays event (both indoors and outdoors). Admission is free. This event, which starts at 3 p.m., includes live music, local art and craft vendors, food trucks, dancing, and more. Activities for kids are 3 to 6 p.m. […]
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 […]
Bonner Blast Bonner 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 Fast Times, food trucks, vendors, and fireworks. Bonner Blast happens on Thursday, July 2, from 6 to 10 p.m. at Centennial Park. Fireworks start at 9:45 p.m. Bring […]
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 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 […]
Free Fourth Fridays Art Walk in Lee’s Summit
On the fourth Friday of every month from April through August, the downtown Lee’s Summit businesses hold a Fourth Fridays Art Walk. Admission is free. This event, which runs from 5 to 8 p.m., includes artist receptions, artist showcases, Music in the Park at Howard Station Park, kids’ activities and crafts, and more. Don’t miss all […]
FREE Summer Concerts in Kansas City
If you’re looking for a FREE summer concert, you’ll have no trouble finding one in Kansas City. Here’s a list of the ones I’ve found so far for 2026 (click on the links below for details). If I come across more, I’ll add them later, so make sure you check back. If you know of […]
