Trying to decide what to do with your Halloween jack-o-lantern? Smash it, don’t trash it! Compost Collective KC is hosting Pumpkin Smash 2026, a FREE, family-friendly way of composting your Halloween jack-o-lanterns. Pumpkin Smash 2026 happens Saturday, November 14, from noon to 4 p.m. at Urbavore Urban Farm, 5500 Bennington Avenue in Kansas City, MO. […]
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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 […]
Things to do in Kansas City in November
It’s November, and that means the holiday season is almost upon us. Kansas City has many free and cheap events leading up to the holidays, celebrating Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and winter in general. Many of these festivals and events are free, which is even better. Holiday lighting events are already planned, but don’t let […]
101+ Cheap and Easy DIY Halloween Costumes
You could go to a Halloween shop and get a $25 rayon approximation of your favorite character’s outfit, or you could spend $80 on a state-of-the-art costume that looks like you just walked off a movie set. OR, you could make one of these DIY Halloween costumes, get tons of compliments, save a load of […]
The Best Fall Festivals in Kansas City
Fall is upon us, and after the record-breaking temperatures we’ve been experiencing, that’s well worth celebrating. What better way to celebrate than by attending some of the best fall festivals in Kansas City? I can practically smell the funnel cakes now. Kansas City On the Cheap has rounded up the best Fall Festivals in the […]
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 […]
Things to do in Kansas City in September
It may feel like summer outside, but fall is coming, and that means fall festivals, Oktoberfests, harvest festivals and more family fun in and around Kansas City. Many of these festivals and events are free, which is even better. September brings outdoor activities every weekend, plus some fun things to do indoors as well. Festival […]
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 […]
FREE Harry Potter Butterbeer Truck Make and Take Event TODAY
Combine LEGO and Harry Potter, and you have the perfect pairing for young wizards. And the LEGO Store is holding a special mini-build for Harry Potter fans. Photo: LEGO LEGO Stores are giving away a FREE LEGO Harry Potter make-and-take model on September 7th – only! This will be limited and on a first-come, first […]
The Big Biscuit Does Autumn Proud With Their Seasonal Offerings
Get excited for The Big Biscuits Fall menu! It’s almost that time of year — you can practically smell the pumpkin spice in the air — and it’s wafting over from Kansas City’s beloved breakfast institution, The Big Biscuit. We were invited to preview their fall menu. Here’s what you won’t want to miss: […]
