UPDATE: The cows are taking a break right now. Check back because we’ll post updates as soon as we know Shatto Milk Company Farm Tours are back on again. Shatto Milk Company is a small family-owned and operated dairy farm located just north of the Kansas City metro. Since 2003 they’ve been producing a variety […]
Kids
Polar Express, Santa Trains and Christmas Train Rides in Kansas City
Many Polar Express, Santa Trains and Christmas Train Rides are selling tickets. A lot of these book up long before you ever think of hanging tinsel on the tree. I’ve put together a list of these kinds of holiday excursions in or (somewhat) near Kansas City. If you want to make this part of your […]
Merry Science at Science City Union Station
The sights, scents, and tastes of the season are explained in fun, scientific fashion during Merry Science happening Dec. 14-15, 2019. Admission to this special event is FREE with a paid Science City admission of $13.25 per person (plus taxes and fees). Like always, Union Station members get FREE admission. Science City is open from […]
FREE and Cheap Summer Fun for Kids in Kansas City
Many parents are probably looking for fun, kid-friendly entertainment and activities this summer. Here are some ideas for FREE and cheap summer fun for kids in Kansas City in 2019 (click on the links below for more details). I’ll add to the list as I find more, so make sure you check back. Also, if […]
FREE or Cheap Kids’ Activities in Kansas City
There are a lot of FREE and cheap activities for kids in Kansas City year round. Regardless of whether you have babysitting duties, are planning an outing for visiting nieces and nephews or need something for your own kids to do, this is the place to get a look at some of the top things […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
