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Free Celebrate AMERI’KANA Music & Arts Festival

The free Celebrate AMERI'KANA Music & Arts Festival is back for its fourth year in Kansas City's Historic Northeast neighborhood. The free festival honors the melting pot of cultures, languages, … [Read More...]

Barbie Truck visiting Leawood this week

If you love all things pink, retro, and iconic, catch the 2026 Barbie Truck Original Icon Tour, which is making a stop in Kansas City his weekend. This year’s tour is all about Barbie’s 1959 debut … [Read More...]

See restored Big Boy steam engine at Union Station

Calling all Kansas City railfans and history buffs — the ultimate train experience is rolling into town! As part of Union Pacific’s coast-to-coast tour celebrating the 250th birthday of the United … [Read More...]

The Nutcracker ballet one-day deal up to 50% off

You may not be thinking yet about holiday shows, but you can save money if you think this week about seeing The Nutcracker. Kansas City Ballet is having a one-day ticket sale for Devon Carney's The … [Read More...]

The Cheesecake Factory celebrates National Cheesecake Day with half-price slices

Say cheese! In celebration of National Cheesecake Day on July 30, 2026, cheesecake lovers can indulge in a new limited-time flavor and sweet savings at The Cheesecake Factory. Every year, the … [Read More...]

Free and Cheap Things to Do This Week in Kansas City

Here’s a look ahead at free and cheap events and activities in Kansas City this week. Our event calendar includes a wide range of events, including festivals, art shows & art walks, craft fairs, … [Read More...]

FREE Concert Series in Overland Park, plus Music at the Arboretum

The City of Overland Park is holding its annual Music in the Park concert series every Sunday night through July 12, 2026, at the Thompson Park Band Shell, featuring the Overland Park Civic Band. … [Read More...]

Are you a top Kansas City bargain hunter? Write for this website

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...]

Theatre in the Park shows and savings

The country's largest outdoor community theatre is right here in Kansas City. Celebrating its 57th season, Theatre in the Park has two more outdoor shows and two indoor shows left in the 2026 … [Read More...]

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 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 Lenexa outdoor concerts

You can look forward to three different sets of free concerts this summer and fall in Lenexa. Lenexa Community Orchestra The Lenexa Community Orchestra, a program of the Lenexa Arts Council, is … [Read More...]