Lace up your ice skates for winter fun downtown at the Crown Center Ice Terrace, Kansas City’s original outdoor skating rink. The Crown Center Ice Terrace opens for its 50th season from November 8, 2024 through March 9, 2025. Reservations are not required to skate at the Crown Center Ice Terrace this season. Skaters can […]
Sports & Recreation
U.S. National Parks Free Entrance Days for 2025
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 Winter Hikes In Kansas City
I don’t know about you, but the holidays have left me feeling overfed, over-indulged, and overstimulated. If I’ve ever needed a little quiet time with nature, it’s now. But it’s also winter — cold, gray, and, let’s face it, not the time of year we typically associate with exploring the great outdoors. Except, with no […]
Essential Gardens to Visit This Fall in Kansas City
This article was written by Rachael Baihn of LawnStarter blog. You can enjoy being outdoors in Kansas City without springing a leak in your budget. You don’t have to dig deep to enjoy the outdoors locally. Affordability is one reason so many people are moving to Kansas City. The City of Fountains also happens to […]
Things to Do in Kansas City That Are Always Free
Are you looking to have fun for free? If you’ve come to Kansas City, you’ve come to the right place. There are plenty of things to do in Kansas City that are always free! Things to Do in Kansas City that are Always Free Art Admission is always free to the Nelson-Atkins Museum of […]
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 […]
The Best Cheap (even free!) Sunflower Patches Near Kansas City
Sunflower Season is here! We have rounded up the best cheap (and even free!) 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 […]
The Best Places to Play Pinball in Kansas City
Pinball! The addictive indoor entertainment you may have forgotten. If you’re looking for something to while away the dog days of summer that includes AC, pinball may be just the thing. This nostalgic arcade game is making a massive comeback, and Kansas City has multiple locations to play. The Best Places to Play Pinball in Kansas […]
Kansas City Royals Family Four Pack Deal
Families can slide into Kansas City Royals baseball savings this season for Sunday home games at Kauffman Stadium during Family FunDay Sundays. Every Sunday home game features: $10 All-Day Play Passes that provide unlimited activities in the Outfield Experience. Kids can enjoy the carousel, mini golf, base run, batting challenge pitching mound and Price Chopper […]
Tips for Enjoying Your Outdoor Spaces in Kansas City
Guest Post by Rela Catucod Spring is here! And it’s the perfect time to jazz up your outdoor spaces in Kansas City. Whether it’s a small patio or a big backyard, let’s make it awesome with some easy, fun upgrades. Grab your gardening gloves and paintbrushes — we’re going to plant some bright flowers, hang […]
