Like Rudolph, the Country Club Plaza Lighting Ceremony is best described as “the most famous of them all,” at least in Kansas City. The holiday season in Kansas City wouldn’t be complete without thousands of lights outlining 15 blocks of the Country Club Plaza: 4706 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64112. The Plaza Lights will […]
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Pumpkin Carving, Music Bingo and Halloween Karaoke at Limitless Brewing
Limitless Brewing is small, community-centered brewery that serves a variety of craft beers in a low-key taproom in Lenexa. The brewery often has a food truck available so you can eat. The selection rotates so check their Facebook page to see what’s on the menu. you can also bring your own food or order food […]
Exiled Trail of Terrors Haunted Hike and Twisted Carnival
Do you have what it takes to traverse through Kansas City’s only haunted forest? Exiled Trail of Terrors isn’t a haunted house attraction everyone in Kansas City will enjoy, but it is full of thrills and frights. Exiled Trail of Terrors is an outdoor mile hike along a dark trail. You will crawl, bend and […]
The Elms Ghost Paranormal Tour
Experience the haunted history of The Elms Hotel and Spa in Excelsior Springs as part of the historic venue’s paranormal tour. The Elms Hotel and Spa has a colorful existence, beginning in 1880 as a healing destination for the mineral waters in Excelsior Springs. According to their website, The Elms has been destroyed by fire […]
The Best Pumpkin Patches in the Kansas City Metro
Get your cameras ready, your fall outfits coordinated, and your stomachs prepared for donuts — it’s pumpkin patch season! And we’ve found the best pumpkin patches in Kansas City, so you don’t have to. Nothing quite encapsulates autumn like a pumpkin patch. From roaming around corn mazes, sipping apple cider, and taking a hay ride […]
GloWild at the Kansas City Zoo
Come celebrate the fifth year of GloWild at the Kansas City Zoo! It’s an amazing nighttime experience where the family can enjoy admiring GIANT handcrafted art. This year, all the art is about “Hidden Treasure,” with scenes inspired by ancient shipwrecks, buried treasure sites and overgrown jungle landscapes. It’s a mile-long immersive lighted experience With […]
Kearney Fireworks Celebration
Independence Day celebrations in Kansas City don’t get much better than the Kearney Fireworks Celebration sponsored by the Kearney Chamber of Commerce. This FREE event is open to the public and happens at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, July 3, 2026. Shiprocked is the featured performer for the FREE concert to celebrate America’s birthday. There are […]
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 & Cheap Weekend Fun in Kansas City
Updated February 12, 2026 Need free and cheap things to do in Kansas City for a date night, friends, or family? Use the cards below to find low-cost events and specials with all the details in one place. Friday, February 13, 2026 ✨💘⛳ Craft Putt: Valentine Glow Golf For Valentine’s weekend, the course goes full […]
Cheap Valentine’s Day Ideas in Kansas City 💘
Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be expensive — or cold. Here are cheap, cozy Valentine’s Day ideas in Kansas City that are perfect for staying warm and on budget. ❤️ Free & Cheap Indoor Valentine Dates Visit a Free Museum – warm, quiet, and perfect for conversation Library Date – browse books, movies, or magazines […]
