Created March 2026 Special Event Family Friendly $5 Friday Mini Golf & Food Craft Putt $5 Friday at Overland Park & Lee’s Summit Looking for an easy Friday night plan? Craft Putt’s $5 Friday brings together mini golf, snacks, and drinks at a budget-friendly price that makes the start of the weekend feel a little […]
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FREE Weekly Family Activities | Family Night at Lenexa Public Market
Created March 2026 Weekly Events Kids Activities Family Friendly Food & Drink Wednesday Family Nights at Lenexa Public Market Food, games, and family fun every Wednesday night from 5–8 p.m. Image: Deposit Photos Take a break from the weeknight cooking grind and enjoy a fun, family-friendly evening at Lenexa Public Market. Family Night is the […]
Americana & Ales Festival – FREE Music & Paid Craft Beer in Historic Downtown Shawnee, KS | June 20, 2026
Created February 2026 A brand-new one-day Americana & Ales Festival is coming to Shawnee this summer at Shawnee City Hall and The Aztec Theater. The festival combines bluegrass, Americana music, and craft beverages for a full day of family-friendly fun. Visitors can enjoy local shopping, FREE music, and unique craft drinks while exploring Historic Downtown […]
Cheap Valentine’s Day Ideas in Kansas City 💘
Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be expensive — or cold. Here are cheap, cozy Valentine’s Day ideas in Kansas City that are perfect for staying warm and on budget. ❤️ Free & Cheap Indoor Valentine Dates Visit a Free Museum – warm, quiet, and perfect for conversation Library Date – browse books, movies, or magazines […]
Window Shopping Date Ideas in Kansas City (Free & Cheap)
Who says that you have to spend money to have a fun date night? Walking around the town and window shopping is a great way to bond, have fun conversations, and get in some steps! Deposit Photos 🛍️ Window-Shop Indoors — Browse Without Pressure to Buy An indoor window-shopping date is relaxed, weather-proof, and surprisingly […]
Library Date Ideas in Kansas City (Free & Cozy)
Looking for a free, fun date idea? These library date ideas in Kansas City are the perfect cozy adventure. 📚 Library Date — Browse Books, Movies, or Magazines Together A library date is quiet, cozy, and genuinely fun — you get to learn about each other through what you pick up, flip through, and recommend. […]
Kansas City Free & Cheap Museums
Here are some free & cheap museums in the KC area. Great for day trips, outings, or to learn more about history. Visit a Free Museum Warm, quiet, and perfect for conversation ☕🖼️ Free and inexpensive museums in the Kansas City area. Tap a museum to check hours, tickets, and directions. Always Free Under $10 […]
Easy Indoor Activities for Cold Weather Days (Low-Cost & Fun)
Are you looking for easy indoor activities for cold winter days? The list below offers low-cost, fun ideas! Image: DeAnn Shelby’s Photos 📸 Indoor Photo Challenge Turn a museum or mall visit into a scavenger hunt—just by taking photos. Make a list of things to find and snap while you explore. Great for kids, teens, […]
🚋 KC Street Car FREE & Cheap Winter Fun (PART 1)🚋
Photo Image: DeAnn Shelby’s Photos So many FREE and Cheap Winter Activities in Downtown Kansas City to enjoy. Photo Image: DeAnn Shelby’s Photos Hop on the FREE streetcar for PART 1 of this series Discover all the DEALS along the way! Tips How […]
Are you Kansas City’s top bargain hunter? Run this website
Kansas City on the Cheap is looking for a new publisher. This is a great opportunity for someone who is well connected locally, has journalism or marketing experience and wants to be the boss of a hyperlocal news and entertainment site. The ideal candidate: Lives in the city. Has contacts in the local media and […]
