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Many restaurants are offering Labor Day discounts and freebies, perfect for those who don’t want to cook over the holiday weekend. Some of the deals are only valid on Labor Day, while others have varying promo dates. Click on the link in each item for more details. Capital One Café Labor Day (Sept. 7, 2026) […] The pos
Fall is upon us, and after the record-breaking temperatures we’ve been experiencing, that’s well worth celebrating. What better way to celebrate than by attending some of the best fall festivals in Kansas City? I can practically smell the funnel cakes now. Kansas City On the Cheap has rounded up the best Fall Festivals
The annual Tiblow Days festival is returning to downtown Bonner Springs from August 27 to August 29, 2026. Hosted by the Bonner Springs-Edwardsville Area Chamber of Commerce, this annual community festival features an expanded lineup of family activities and free concerts. The festival is free to attend, but there is a
The family-friendly Lenexa Spinach Festival is packed with food, entertainment, crafts and activities. And it’s FREE to join the fun! This annual fall festival will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 12, at Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park. Admission is FREE. There will be food options, vendors, music, and m
It may feel like summer outside, but fall is coming, and that means fall festivals, Oktoberfests, harvest festivals and more family fun in and around Kansas City. Many of these festivals and events are free, which is even better. September brings outdoor activities every weekend, plus some fun things to do indoors as w
The Plaza Art Fair welcomes fall to Kansas City along with 240 artists that fill nine city blocks of the Country Club Plaza with paintings, photographs, sculptures and more original creations. In its 95th year, the Plaza Art Fair is scheduled for September 25-27, 2026, on the Country Club Plaza. There is no admission f
Dolly Parton was so much more than just a songwriter and musician. The cultural icon could do it all and she did — including acting in many great movies. And AMC Theatres is celebrating her movie stardom by bringing back two of her biggest hits on the big screen for a limited time — Steel […] The post AMC Theatres brin
Arts, crafts and FREE kids’ activities make for great fall fun at the Friends of Shawnee Town 1929 Arts and Crafts fair. More 150 vendors, showcasing handmade and repurposed items, are gathering Saturday, September 19, 2026, on the grounds of Shawnee Town 1929. The Shawnee Town Arts & Crafts Fair is open from 9 a.m. […
Fiesta Hispana happens September 11-13, 2026, at the American Royal arena parking lot B. It’s one of the Midwest’s largest fiestas with three consecutive days of entertainment the family can enjoy. Admission is free. They’ll have live music, food, vendors and more. Fiesta Hispana has become the largest and most success
The Grain Valley Fair is jam-packed with fun and activities for all ages. The Grain Valley Fair takes place September 11-12, 2026. Activities take place in and around the Grain Valley Community Center at 713 South Main Street. This family-friendly event has FREE admission and is open to everyone. Note that youths under
Who doesn’t love a good country fair? Plans are underway for the annual Higginsville Country Fair scheduled for September 12-19, 2026. Admission to the fair is FREE. Attendees can enjoy a variety of fun and activities for all ages, as well as handmade products, unique gifts and one-of-a-kind finds. Higginsville Country
Let the summer festivals continue! The Paola Roots Festival will take place August 28-29, 2026. Admission is $15 for Friday, $20 for Saturday, or $35 for a 2-day pass. Kids 10 and under are FREE. Enjoy live music, dance performances, kids’ activities, arts & crafts, food vendors, games, rides, a BBQ competition and mor
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