There’s never a shortage of free things to do in Kansas City, and this weekend is no exception. There’s a little something for everyone on this list, but if you don’t find something that interests you, make sure to scroll through this week’s posts and check out our Always Free page. Make sure you don’t miss any […]
Kids
Young Eagles Program: Kids Fly FREE
If your child has an interest in flying, the Young Eagles Program offers FREE flights to kids ages 8-17. Children ages 13 and up who take the FREE flight will also be eligible to take the Sporty’s Learn to Fly Course (an online course that’s designed to take your child all the way through the […]
Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead Opening Day
Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead’s Opening Day marks the official start of Spring for my family. The farmstead opens for the 2019 season on Monday, April 1 through Thursday, October 31. The hours are 9 a.m. – 5 p.m daily. Schedule & Admission • Free admission for Friends of the Farmstead members • Monday – Thursday: $3 per person, 9 […]
Kemper Museum Always Free and Free Events
The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art has a number of regular free programs for adults and for families. Family programs On the third Saturday of every month, the museum holds a Scavenger Saturday for families. Admission is free. During the event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., children with adults can pick up a self-guided activity […]
FREE and Cheap Winter Fun in Kansas City
We all know there’s plenty to do in Kansas City when the weather’s nice, but sometimes the winter months seem to drag on and on. There’s actually a lot more to do here in the winter than you may realize, and much of it is FREE and/or cheap. This is true for both kids and […]
Best FREE or Cheap Things to Do in Kansas City
There are so many free and cheap things to do in Kansas City, it was hard to decide what to include on this list. But I figure I can always add more later, so do check back. If you’re not doing this already, you can subscribe to Kansas City on the Cheap’s daily emails (just one a […]
FREE or Cheap Kids’ Activities in Kansas City
There are a lot of free and cheap activities for kids in Kansas City, not just over the summer, but year round. I’ll keep adding to the list as I find new ones, so make sure to check back often. If you know of any that I missed, please lease a comment below. If you’re not […]
FREE and Cheap Summer Fun with Kids in Kansas City
Now that school’s almost out, many parents are probably looking for ways to keep the kids entertained. Here are some ideas for FREE and cheap summer fun for kids in the Kansas City area in 2018 (click on the links below for more details). I’ll add to the list as I find more, so make […]
FREE Admission to the Greater Kansas City Science & Engineering Fair
The Greater Kansas City Science & Engineering Fair is this Thursday and Friday, April 5-6, 2018 at Union Station. Admission is FREE. The Fair brings together hundreds of science fair projects done by students throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area. This event runs from noon to 5 p.m. on Thursday, and on Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 […]
Harvest Festival at the Shoal Creek Living History Museum
On Saturday, October 14, 2017, the Shoal Creek Living History Museum is holding a Harvest Festival. Admission is $5. Kids 5 and under are FREE. This event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., includes historical games, 19th century re-enactors, skits, demonstrations, music, face painting, kettle corn, pony rides, pumpkins for sale, horse-drawn wagon […]
