Celebrate the Year of the Snake! This family friendly event is a must for attending! It’s a day full of free activities perfect for kids and adults! On January 26, 2025, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art hosts its annual Chinese New Year Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is FREE. But registration is […]
Festivals
Go Wild at the Get MO Wild Fall Festival
Go wild at the Get MO Wild Fall Festival! September 30, from 10 AM to 3 PM, the Missouri Department of Conservation is celebrating the great outdoors with a fall festival at James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Area in Lee’s Summit. There will be food trucks, nature exhibits, demonstrations, and the opportunity to try all […]
FREE Emerald Isle St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Put on your green! On Saturday, March 11, 2023, the city of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, is holding its annual Emerald Isle St. Patrick’s Day parade in downtown Lee’s Summit. The parade starts at noon in downtown Lee’s Summit and features floats, Irish dancers, music, and more. There will also be a FREE Pot ‘O Gold […]
Free St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Shawnee
St. Patrick’s Day really is a season in Kansas City. On Sunday, March 12, 2023, the Irish American Club of Johnson County will hold its 39th annual Shawnee St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Admission is FREE. The parade will start at 1 p.m. It will begin on Johnson Drive at Monrovia and will head east on Johnson […]
Deanna Rose Farmstead Hosts Pumpkin Hollow in October
Fall fun comes to Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead all month long during Pumpkin Hollow. This fun and festive event for families runs daily from October 1 – 31, 2022. Pumpkin Hollow is a special seasonal addition to Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead. Visitors can enjoy a horse-drawn hayride, a giant hay slide, a hay pyramid for […]
Kansas City Fall Festivals 2022
Kansas City fall festivals offer affordable fun for all ages. During August through early November there are plenty of community events, craft fairs, carnivals and music festivals in Kansas City that provide free or cheap family-friendly fun. Activities at fall festivals in Kansas City will vary, but usually include some combination of games, rides, live […]
Fun for All at Dogtober Fest Oct.16
Dog lovers in Kansas City are invited to join the fun at Dogtober Fest, an outdoor dog-friendly festival featuring tons of activities for dogs and their people. Jackson County Parks and Recreation is hosting Dogtober Fest October 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kemper Outdoor Recreation Education Center in Fleming Park, Blue Springs, […]
Cornucopia KC Power and Light District
Cornucopia, billed as Kansas City’s ultimate fall festival, happens downtown in the Power & Light District October 15-17, 2022. This fall party has FREE admission and lots of fun for all ages. Many details for Cornucopia KC 2022 are still coming together, but here is what we do know so far. Check back for updates. […]
Sunflower House Hosts Free Pumpkin Palooza
Get festive in a seasonal way at Sunflower House Pumpkin Palooza. The whole family can come in costume to this FREE Halloween event hosted October 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – or until the pumpkins run out! Visitors to Pumpkin Palooza can enjoy activities, music and there are hand-painted pumpkins for sale. Sunflower […]
FREE Admission & Samples at the Lenexa Chili Challenge
Get fired up for the Lenexa Chili Challenge in Old Town Lenexa October 7-8. Unlike some tasting festivals, the Lenexa Chili Challenge leaves both your stomach and wallet full. Admission is FREE and samples are plentiful on Saturday, while supplies last. Over the last few years, we’ve only seen a few contestants run out near […]
