20 Free (and Cheap) Fall Fun Experiences to Enjoy in KC

Enjoy the best of autumn in KC with these fun-filledfree and cheap ideas!

1. Goapple picking(set a budget of up to $5/person which is easy to do at the u-pick price)!
2. VisitMahaffie Stagecoach Stopand discover what life was like in the mid-1800s on the Kansas Prairie.
3. Take photos in huge fields of sunflowers atRussell Sunflower PatchorGrinter Farms.
4. Walk theCountry Club Plazaand admire the art and fountains.
5. Try pumpkin spice goodies at your favorite restaurant.
6. Stroll through a localFarmers Marketand find one new food to try.
7. Take a tour ofWatkins Woolen Mill Historic Sitethe only 19th-century textile mill in the United States with its original machinery still intact.
8. Enjoy autumn wildflowers and play among the trees at theAnita Gorman Discovery Center, a free nature center near the Country Club Plaza.
9. Ride theKC Streetcarand visit Union Station, play chess on the roof at theCentral Library, and taste test a yummy treat atCityMarket.
10. Learn about the Santa Fe Trail atCave Springs Nature Center.
11. ExploreaKansas City area waterfall (search Waterfalls on KCParent.com).
12. Bring binoculars for bird watching atBurroughs Audubon Nature Center.
13. Play “I Spy” atLakeside Nature Center.
14. Marvel at modern art at theNerman Museum, where admission is free.
15. Discover a masterpiece and take a photo with the giant spiderat the freeKemper Museum of Contemporary Art.
16. StrollDowntown Lee’s Summitand visit theHistorical Society Museumhoused in an old depot.
17. Discover Kansas’ most famous residents through the artwork atLegends Outlets.
18. BikeTrolley Trail.
19. GoRoller Skating(most local rinks offer a discounted family night).
20. Visit a newlibrary. Kansas City is rich with exciting local libraries, try one beyond your neighborhood location.