Recapture the magic of Christmas at YaYa’s Alpaca Farm. Remember the low thrum of excitement and coziness lying just beneath the surface of everything at Christmas time when you were a kid? Maybe it’s the financial strain or the nonstop schedule, but whatever the case, the magic tends to fade as we get older. Now, […]
Nature and Outdoors
Luminary Walk at Overland Park Arboretum
For the holiday season, the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens is hosting the traditional Holiday Luminary Walk. The Luminary Walk at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens is a favorite holiday experience. Running on select nights from November 27 through December 26, 2026, this seasonal tradition features miles of trails illuminated by thousands […]
Powell Gardens Festival of Lights
Powell Gardens invites you to the Festival of Lights this 2026 holiday season. On selected Wednesday through Sunday evenings from November 19 through January 3, 2027, visitors can walk through a half-mile walk of holiday lights and unique botanically-themed displays. Festival hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Festival of Lights will be closed Thanksgiving Eve, Thanksgiving […]
The Best Fall Hikes in Kansas City
It’s just about fall y’all! What better way to enjoy the season than witnessing its glory? The golden light glinting off autumn leaves, the smell of bonfires in the air, the crisp breeze — there’s little as magical as a fall hike. And the best part for frugalistas? The best fall hikes in Kansas City […]
Free Admission every first Tuesday at OP Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
The 300-acre Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens is a year-round educational, recreational and cultural attraction for the Kansas City area. Admission to the arboretum is FREE the first Tuesday of every month. During those free admission days, there is a free kids’ craft activity from 9 a.m. to noon. An annual membership is a […]
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, […]
The Best Cheap Sunflower Patches Near Kansas City
Sunflower Season is here! We have rounded up the best cheap sunflower patches in the Kansas City metro. If you can hardly wait for Pumpkin Spice Latte season, but your family won’t agree to throw on sweaters and head out to the pumpkin patch with you to fake it till you make it — a […]
Free Fun at Penguin Park
Take the kids to visit Penguin Park! It’s a fun park that gets them up and moving their bodies, while also allowing them to view some pretty cool things. There are, of course, no real penguins, but there are some cool statues to see and lots of play equipment. Did you know that the large […]
Kansas City Passport to Adventure 2026: Free Family Fun Across the KC Metro
Created: April 2026 Special Event Kids Activities Family Friendly Free Program Kansas City Passport to Adventure 2026 Explore museums, nature centers, historic sites, gardens, and family-friendly destinations across the Kansas City metro with this annual Passport to Adventure program. 📅 Season: April through October 31, 2026 🎟 Program Cost: Free 💵 Attraction Admission: Varies by […]
Rock Island Bridge Grand Opening in Kansas City | April 2026
Created March 2026 Grand Opening Family Friendly Food & Drink Free Admission Nature & Outdoors Image: DeAnn Shelby’s Photos Rock Island Bridge Grand Opening in Kansas City A long-awaited landmark above the Kansas River is finally ready to welcome visitors. Rock Island Bridge opens to the public on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, with an opening […]
