The Rocky Horror Show returns LIVE is showing in Kansas City this Halloween season! The Rocky Horror show is more than a musical. It’s a full experience featuring an expanded live INDOOR performance at Crown Center in The Grand Theatre! Costumes are highly encouraged for this live event. No outside props are allowed, but you […]
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The Elms Ghost Paranormal Tour
Experience the haunted history of The Elms Hotel and Spa in Excelsior Springs as part of the historic venue’s paranormal tour. The Elms Hotel and Spa has a colorful existence, beginning in 1880 as a healing destination for the mineral waters in Excelsior Springs. According to their website, The Elms has been destroyed by fire […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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, […]
