The Overland Park Fall Festival brings a festive atmosphere to Downtown Overland Park this fall, September 25 and 26, 2026. This FREE community celebration kicks off in the morning and is centered around Thompson Park (formerly Santa Fe Commons Park) and nearby downtown Overland Park streets. Activities include live entertainment, an arts and crafts fair, […]
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U.S. National Parks Free Entrance Days for 2026
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 Movies at Central Library
The Kansas City Public Library offers free movie screenings daily in the Durwood Film Vault, an old bank vault that has been converted into a 28-seat movie theater at the Central Library. Movies are shown at 2 p.m. The doors open at 1:45 p.m., and it is first-come, first-served for seating. You can find the […]
FREE Admission to Jammin’ on the Green concerts
Shawnee Town 1929 holds a free outdoor concert series called Jammin’ on the Green at the museum bandstand. The music moves indoors if the weather is bad. Concerts are at 7 p.m. on the last Wednesday of the month from May through September. Here is the schedule for 2026: May 27: Grand Marquis June 24: Vine Street […]
Lenexa Farmers Market 2026: Fresh Local Food, Family Fun & Native Plant Sales
Created: April 2026 Special Event Kids Activities Family Friendly Food & Drink Farmers Market Lenexa Farmers Market 2026 Celebrate the start of market season with fresh local produce, baked goods, meats, eggs, flowers, plants, body care products, ready-to-eat treats, and more from local growers and makers. 📅 Saturdays: April 25–Oct. 31, 2026 | 8:00 AM […]
KC Farmers Market Passport: Free Guide to Local Markets & Prizes
Created: May 2026 Free Activity Farmers Markets Family Friendly Local Food KC Farmers Market Passport Explore Kansas City farmers markets and farm stands, collect stamps, and earn rewards from local prize partners. 🎟 Cost: Free Passport | 📍 Locations: 23 KC-area markets and farm stands 🍅 Great for: Families, local food lovers, farmers market shoppers, […]
Free Lenexa outdoor concerts
You can look forward to three different sets of free concerts this summer and fall in Lenexa. Lenexa Community Orchestra The Lenexa Community Orchestra, a program of the Lenexa Arts Council, is planning three free summer concerts: Saturday, June 27, 7 p.m. The program will include works by Beethoven, Brewer and Saint-Saens. Saturday, July 18, […]
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 Summer Music Series at Park Place, Leawood
Enjoy FREE music outdoors every Saturday through August 22 during the free Summer Concert Series in the Square hosted at Park Place in Leawood. Park Place also has free music on Wednesday nights, for Date Night, and on Friday nights as part of Guitars and Games. Whether you want to eat at one of the […]
Free Englewood Art Walk
On the third Friday of every month, the galleries and art studios in the Englewood Station Arts District hold an art walk to showcase local and national artists. Admission is free. This event, which runs from 5:30 to 9 p.m., includes a rotating collection of art from more than four dozen local and regional artists, street performers, music, refreshments, and […]
