Updated January 2026
“Looking for free and cheap things to do in Kansas City this weekend? Here are events, indoor ideas, and family-friendly picks—most under $10—with official links.”
TIME FOR THE WEEKEND …. without the big price tag.
Pick your city below to filter the calendar, then click any event for details.
- User-friendly calendar layout
- Check legend for city abbreviation
- Click on the user-friendly filter button for your city of choice
- Many budget-friendly events KC has to offer
Image: DeAnn Shelby’s Photos
This Weekend in Kansas City
Free + Cheap Things to Do • Fri Jan 30 – Sun Feb 1, 2026
How to use this weekend calendar
Free + Cheap • Quick Scan
Purpose
This table is a city-filtered weekend calendar so you can quickly find free and low-cost things to do.
Click a city button to show only that city’s events.
Quick tips
- Filters: Click All to reset, or click a city button to narrow down.
- Jump buttons: Use Week 1 / Week 2 to jump to the right date range.
- Search fast: Use Ctrl + F (PC) or Command + F (Mac) to search for an event on a website without a search box.
- Verify details: Double-check all times, dates, and prices on the official event page—errors can occur.
Tip: “Free to attend” may still have optional purchases—double-check the listing.
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Jan 30
50 Plus Puzzle Palooza
Details / Register2025 New Acquisitions Exhibition
Event detailsHeART of Lenexa (City Hall Art Gallery)
Exhibit detailsTim Murphy Art Gallery: Chromatic Chemical Wavelengths
Exhibit detailsInnovative Dance Classic KC (Day 1)
Event detailsHomeschool Dads’ Night Out: Chili Cookoff
Event detailsGeoff Harkness presents Counting Crows “Recovering the Satellites”
Event listingJan 31
Repair Café + Clothing Swap
Event detailsWinter Saturdays Farmers Market + River Market Flea
Event detailsLenexa Winter Farmers Market
Market detailsFriends Used Book Sale (The Book Nook)
Sale detailsRoyals Rally
Event detailsJohnson County Home + Garden Show
Event detailsPenguin March
Event detailsAnnual Chocolate Walk
Event detailsLucky 13 Meet-and-Greet (adoptable pups)
Event detailsSnack Fair (kid-friendly)
Event detailsGKCWPC 2026 Campaign School
Event details2026 Snowflake Streak
Event detailsCaffeine & Chrome (cars + coffee)
Event listingFirst-Time Homebuyer Breakfast
Event detailsJanuary $2 Cupcake Sale
Event detailsSaturday Bingo
Event listingHarleys After Dark
Event details2026 Art in the Loop • Info Session #1
Event detailsKC Nations Network Gathering
Event listingMorris Brothers Band
Event listingBuild-A-Cocoa
Event detailsSkate with Sam the Sasquatch
Event detailsWinter Jam 2026
Event detailsChico Sierra Exhibit (Art at the Center)
Exhibit detailsAngeline Rivas Exhibit (Free Admission)
Exhibit detailsHeART of Lenexa (City Hall Art Gallery)
Exhibit detailsDogzilla Live! @ Limitless Brewing
Event detailsSouthern Guns KC + Frank Drummond (Aztec)
DetailsLive Music Every Saturday at Iron Horse – Leawood
Event detailsFairy Cottage (Pinot’s Palette Leawood)
RegisterTony Counts Band – Start’n Over “Live” (Iron Horse Leawood)
Event detailsLegend (A–Z)
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