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Free Fourth Fridays Art Walk in Lee’s Summit

On the fourth Friday of every month from April through August, the downtown Lee's Summit businesses hold a Fourth Fridays Art Walk. Admission is free. This event, which runs from 5 to 8 p.m., … [Read More...]

FREE Admission to Johnson County Fair

The Johnson County Fair will start on Sunday, July 25, 2026, and run through Aug. 1 at the Johnson County Fairgrounds in Gardner, Kansas. Admission is FREE. This event includes livestock shows, crop … [Read More...]

Free Fun During Fourth Fridays in Downtown Olathe

Summer family fun happens during Fourth Fridays in downtown Olathe. These FREE events happen on the fourth Friday of every month April through August from 6 to 9 p.m. Attendees can enjoy many … [Read More...]

FREE Summer Concerts in Lee’s Summit

This summer, the City of Lee's Summit is putting on FREE Music in the Park Summer Shows and Concerts at Howard Station Park and at the Legacy Park Amphitheater. The shows start at varying times and on … [Read More...]

Free Fun in the Sun Kids Fest

On Saturday, July 25, 2026, the city of Gladstone is holding a Fun in the Sun Kids Fest in Linden Square. Admission is free. This event, which runs from 9 a.m. to noon, includes games, arts & … [Read More...]

Festival of Butterflies at Powell Gardens

The annual Powell Gardens Festival of Butterflies begins on Friday, July 16, 2026, and runs through August 2. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Tickets are $18 for adults; $16 … [Read More...]

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Kansas City on the Cheap is looking for a writer and social media manager to write about free and cheap things to do, and build readership for the Kansas City on the Cheap site. This is a great … [Read More...]

Free & cheap things to do this weekend in Kansas City

There’s never a shortage of free and cheap things to do in Kansas City. This calendar list includes events and activities around Kansas City on the weekend. We aim to include a variety of … [Read More...]

Kansas City Fringe Festival

The Kansas City Fringe Festival begins on Friday, July 17, 2026, and runs through July 26. The Fringe Festival is a visual arts extravaganza that straddles a thin line between mass appeal and eclectic … [Read More...]

World War I Museum deals for local residents

The National WWI Museum and Memorial is offering a deal of Kansas City area residents from August 1, 2026, through December 30, 2026, in honor of America's 250th birthday. Residents in the seven … [Read More...]

Broadway Shows at Starlight Theatre discounts

One of my favorite summer activities growing up in Kansas City was seeing Broadway shows at Starlight Theatre. Each year, my parents would take us kids to two or three shows, plus buy the cast album, … [Read More...]

Wyandotte County Fair

The Wyandotte County Fair is July 21-25, 2026, at the Wyandotte County Fairgrounds. This event will feature 4-H exhibits with food, clothing, arts & crafts, livestock, crops, and other items. … [Read More...]