Who would have thought with the arrival of August we’d see temps in the LOW 80’s?!? Seriously? All the more reason to get outside and have some fun with the family. Readers–we heard you! Seems like people appreciated this “roll up” of FREE and very inexpensive happenings. I’m more than happy to oblige and do it again–and then I’m skipping town for the weekend with my family to enjoy a little lake time with my in-laws. Enjoy your weekend!
Friday, July 31, 2009
- See a Movie; See Kansas City – FREE movie starts at dusk – City Market; Little Shop of Horrors
- Friday Night Films at Reading Reptile, Brookside, KCMO – 7pm – FREE – this week: The Great White Man-eating Shark & Miss Nelson Has a Field Day
- Free Movie in the Park – Colman Park, Raytown, MO – movie begins at dusk – Vertigo
- Free Friday Night Flicks – Crown Center (KCMO) – bring your blankets and chairs – movie at dusk – this week: Mamma Mia
- The Doo-Dads LIVE! at Olathe Public Library’s Centennial Celebration – Main branch, 201 E. Park, Olathe, KS – 7pm – FREE!
- Wyandotte County Fair, Kansas City, KS – July 28 thru August 1- carnival activities have been canceled – livestock activities held in Leavenworth
Saturday, August 1, 2009
- Mr. Stinky Feet live at Metro North Mall (Kansas City North) – 1pm – FREE!
- Clown Day, Crown Center – 11am to 1pm – performances, balloon animals, face painting FREE!
- Lenexa’s Waterfest – Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park, 87th & Lackman – 10am to 2pm – live music, paddle boating, cane pole fishing, waterslides, moonwalks and more – FREE!
- Live at the Legends (KCK) – live music for mom & dad; Wonderscope Kids’ Zone for the little ones! – 5pm to 8pm
- Saturday Dive-In Movies at the Westin Crown Center (KCMO) – movie begins at sundown; food/drink available for poolside service – this week’s flick: Night at the Museum (open to registered hotel guests only)
- Annual Butterfly Count (Powell Gardens, east of KC on U.S. 50) – 9am-noon, $3. REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS TODAY 7-31-09.
- Straw Hat Saturday: (Lenexa’s Shawnee Town) – 10am-2pm. $1. Visit with in-character locals at work in Shawnee Town!
- Corn Festival (KC, MO) City Market, 5th and Walnut. 10am-2pm.
- Wyandotte County Fair, Kansas City, KS – July 28 thru August 1- carnival activities have been canceled – livestock activities held in Leavenworth
Sunday, August 2, 2009
- Family Fun Day at Kansas City Museum (KCMO) – 12pm to 4pm – this month’s theme: Cultures of the Northeast
Monday, August 3, 2009
- Storytime by Priscilla Howe – all ages – Tomahawk Ridge Community Center, 119th & Lowell, Overland Park – 10:30am – FREE!
- Johnson County Fair, Gardner, KS – August 3 thru August 8
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
- Johnson County Fair, Gardner, KS – August 3 thru August 8
- Mr. Stinky Feet live at KC Public Library, Westport branch – 10am – FREE!
- Mr. Stinky Feet live at Blue Springs North library – 7pm – FREE!
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
- Royals vs. Mariners- Kauffman Stadium – Buck Night (popcorn, small pretzels, small Pepsis and peanuts just $1!)
- Storytime @ the Museum, Johnson County Museum of History – 9am to 10am for preschoolers – FREE!
- Douglas County Fair, Lawrence, KS – August 5 thru August 9
- Johnson County Fair, Gardner, KS – August 3 thru August 8
Thursday, August 6, 2009
- Summer Movie Nights at Briarcliff Village (Kansas City North) – outdoors, 7pm, bring blankets and chairs! – this week: The Dark Knight (probably not for little kids)
- Douglas County Fair, Lawrence, KS – August 5 thru August 9
- Johnson County Fair, Gardner, KS – August 3 thru August 8
Friday, August 7, 2009
- Mr. Stinky Feet live at North Independence library – 2pm – FREE!
- Bongo Barry – Doin’ the Dewey Decimal Stomp! – Kansas City Public Library, Plaza branch – 7pm – FREE!
- Friday Night Films at Reading Reptile, Brookside, KCMO – 7pm – FREE - this week: Three Robbers & Cat in the Hat
- Gladstone Theatre in the Park – Gladstone Amphitheatre, 76th & N. Troost – 8:30pm – Footloose: The Musical – FREE!
- Festival of Butterflies, Powell Gardens, Kingsville, MO – this weekend and next
- Free Friday Night Flicks – Crown Center (KCMO) – bring your blankets and chairs – movie at dusk – this week: The Wizard of Oz
- Douglas County Fair, Lawrence, KS – August 5 thru August 9
- Johnson County Fair, Gardner, KS – August 3 thru August 8
- The Doo-Dads LIVE! at Olathe Public Library’s Centennial Celebration – Indian Creek branch, 129th & Blackbob, Olathe, KS – 7pm – FREE!
Saturday, August 8, 2009
- Wizards of Waverly Place Premiere Party – Zona Rosa (Northland) – join the KidZone and Radio Disney for this wizard-themed event – 12pm to 4pm
- Munchkin Muffin Morning Sing-a-long – 10am – Shawnee Mission Park’s Theatre in the Park – sing Wizard of Oz songs with the Munchkins, enjoy muffins and lemonade, get photos with the cast of the play – age 5 to 10
- Festival of Butterflies, Powell Gardens, Kingsville, MO – this weekend and next
- See a Movie; See Kansas City – FREE movie starts at dusk – Budd Park; To Kill A Mockingbird
- Gladstone Theatre in the Park – Gladstone Amphitheatre, 76th & N. Troost – 8:30pm – Footloose: The Musical – FREE!
- Saturday Dive-In Movies at the Westin Crown Center (KCMO) – movie begins at sundown; food/drink available for poolside service – this week’s flick: October Sky (open to registered hotel guests only)
- Live at the Legends (KCK) – live music for mom & dad; Wonderscope Kids’ Zone for the little ones! – 5pm to 8pm
- Douglas County Fair, Lawrence, KS – August 5 thru August 9
- Johnson County Fair, Gardner, KS – August 3 thru August 8
- Choo-Choo Soul and Mr. Stinky Feet LIVE at Summit Fair, Summit Woods Crossing, 50 Hwy/Chipman Rd., Lee’s Summit, MO – 6pm
Sunday, August 9, 2009
- Gladstone Theatre in the Park – Gladstone Amphitheatre, 76th & N. Troost – 8:30pm – Footloose: The Musical – FREE!
- Festival of Butterflies, Powell Gardens, Kingsville, MO – this weekend and next
- Overland Park Music in the Park – FREE – Santa Fe Commons Park, 81st & Santa Fe – this week: Jim Cosgrove and the Hiccups – 7pm to 8:30pm
- Douglas County Fair, Lawrence, KS – August 5 thru August 9
Thank you so much for all of the work that makes this web site.
This website was a lifesaver this summer! My four year old has enjoyed a free (or very cheap!) activity at least once a week and loves them! I love being able to take her places, spend time with her, and see her enjoy herself, all without spending a fortune. Thanks so much!!
Thanks for the nice comments! Kate and I are happy that others find our information (and sidebar commentary) useful! This summer it has really been a priority to keep our readers in the know when it comes to FREE and inexpensive outings. Thanks again.