If you’re looking for fun on a budget, Kansas City offers many terrific free attractions the entire family will enjoy.
Kauffman Memorial Gardens is a free botanical garden in the heart of the city. It is perfect for a stroll and local photography. Something is always blooming, and the fountains make a beautiful centerpiece to the landmark.
Enjoy Sprint Family Fun Days (www.powerandlightdistrict.com) events the second Saturday of each month, May-October. Each month the festival features a new theme with fun activities for the children, including live entertainment, crafts, carnival games, booths and more.
Visit Kaleidoscope, a free hands-on art center for children, where imaginations know no limit as kids create jigsaw puzzles, glow-in-the-dark art, crowns and more.
KidScape, a free exhibit at the Johnson County Museum, is an interactive kid-sized city with a hospital, city hall, theater, shops and park. Kids love to play and explore the adult world through their eyes.
The Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead depicts a turn-of-the-century farm at an incredible 12-acre park with more than 200 farm animals, gardens, a dairy barn, pony rides and much more. Best of all, admission to the farm is free Monday-Thursday and only $2/person Friday-Sunday!
Summer in Kansas City is the season for free outdoor concerts, movies in the park and a variety of festivals. Visit KCParent.com and click on the calendar for the latest in free summer fun.