Families with children 5 and older can learn the basics of fishing from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at Burr Oak Woods Nature Center. Equipment and worms will be provided. Admission is free, but registration is required at 816-228-3766. Participants age 16-64 must have a valid fishing license. Burr Oak Woods […]
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Free Kansas City Symphony Concert
For the 28th year, the Kansas City Symphony will perform a free Labor Day Weekend concert at The Theatre In The Park inside Shawnee Mission Park, 7710 Renner Road in Shawnee, Kansas. The Symphony’s Associate Conductor Steven Jarvi will lead a program celebrating American music — from The Sound of Music to Spiderman. The free […]
Free Latino Festival at Johnson County Library
The Johnson County Library will host a Latino Festival on Saturday, September 4, 2010 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Oak Park Neighborhood Library, 9500 Bluejacket, Overland Park, Kansas. Everyone’s invited to attend the free event to experience the Latin-American culture through art, music, poetry, dress, dance and crafts. No registration is necessary. Performances: […]
Free Admission to KC Superstar Finals
Come out and support local high school students as they compete in the finals of KC Superstar this Sunday, August 29, 2010. KC Superstar is an “American Idol” type event. The winner receives $5,000 plus $1,000 for their school’s fine arts department. The final 11 contestants will will compete Sunday at 7:00 p.m. at Yardley […]
Free Safe Cycling Clinic
Kids ages 10-15 can attend Southeast Community Center’s Summer Safe Cycling Clinic (try saying that really fast three times) this Saturday, August 28, 2010. Each participant can get a cycling safety packet, watch a demo and learn to provide their own safety inspections. Limited bike repair will also be provided. Kids who want to ride their bikes […]
Free Block Party
When I first moved into my neighborhood we used to have block parties. It was a great way to get out and meet the neighbors. Leawood United Methodist Church is hosting a community block party on Saturday, August 28, 2010, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. We’re all invited. Some of the free activities include: Live […]
Free Admission to Kansas City Chiefs’ Practice
If you’ve never been out to Arrowhead (or if you want to see the updated stadium and/or the 2010 players) come out to the open practice session this Wednesday, August 25, 2010. Practice starts at 7:15 p.m. Gates open at 6:15 p.m. Admission and parking are free. And don’t worry about those pre-season games. They […]
Free Backpacks
Are your kids ready to go back to school? (More importantly, are you ready for your kids to go back to school?) Get in the school spirit at a free event sponsored by the Kohl’s and Children’s Mercy STAR Power program. Back to School Backpack Day is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. to noon on Saturday, August 21, […]
Free Meteor Shower Tonight
I read about this in today’s Kansas City Star and thought I’d spread the word. Tonight, August 12, 2010, there will be a meteor shower as “the Earth hurtles through the trail left by an ancient comet.” Evidently, the conditions are such that the meteors should be easier to see than they’ve been in previous […]
Free Yo-Yo Performance and Workshop
I used to try to yo-yo. I always got the string all tangled up. I’m sure it was because I was using a cheap yo-yo. Now that I can spring for a better one, maybe I could become a yo-yo-master. If you’re interested in the art of yo-yoing (I’m sure that can’t be a word) […]
