Free & Cheap Things to Do in Kansas City, MO

  • The list below includes 194 free or cheap things to do in or near Kansas City, Missouri, including 71 different types of inexpensive activities like Music Venue, Art Museum, History Museums and Malls.
  • From Loose Park to Westport, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Kansas City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Shawnee, Independence, Olathe and Kansas City.
  • The list below includes 194 free or cheap things to do in or near Kansas City, Missouri, including 71 different types of inexpensive activities like Music Venue, Art Museum, History Museums and Malls.
  • From Loose Park to Westport, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Kansas City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Shawnee, Independence, Olathe and Kansas City.
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Tony-winning musical about Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons features songs including “Walk Like a Man” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You”
7.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 7120 Windsor Street, Shawnee Mission, KS 66208 MoreLess Info
Windsor Park is a small park located in a picturesque location surrounded by a creek and many different trees. Amenities at the park include two tennis courts, a playground, picnic tables, and a pavilion, among others.
7.5 Miles
44% 18 votes
Family Fun Center 10735 E US Hwy 40, Independence, MO 64055 MoreLess Info
The Cool Crest Family Fun Center is a location that features a large number of fun and entertaining attractions for visitors to enjoy. An 18-hole mini-golf course, a 7,000 square-foot game arcade, and a restaurant/pizzeria are among the amenities available.
7.6 Miles
43% 14 votes
Music Venue 5240 Merriam Drive, Shawnee, KS 66203 MoreLess Info
Aftershock Shows is a live music venue that features two different rooms with different sized stages and a bar in the middle to serve both rooms. Their lounge features pool tables, arcade games, couches and TVs.
8.2 Miles
89% 35 votes
Visitor Centers 937 West Walnut, Independence, MO 64050 MoreLess Info
While also providing the necessary information about the area to anyone looking for it, the Independence Visitors' Center exhibits items depicting the lives of those who lived in the area in the beginning of the 19th century.
8.3 Miles
73% 22 votes
Historic Buildings Independence Square, Independence, MO MoreLess Info
A renovated old-style courthouse, the Historic Jackson County Truman Courthouse/Truman Courtroom/Jackson Art Museum offers hour-long guided tours by knowledgeable guides. The bottom floor houses an art collection and a handicraft shop.
8.5 Miles
98% 957 votes
Libraries 500 W. US Hwy. 24, Independence, MO MoreLess Info
Independence, Missouri is home to the Harry S. Truman Library & Museum. Dedicated to the legacy of late United States President Harry S. Truman, the facility offers visitor tours and hosts a series of lectures called 'Talkin' Truman.'
8.6 Miles
90% 31 votes
Specialty Museums 318 West Pacific Avenue, Independence, MO 64050 MoreLess Info
Built in 1879 and restored at a different location, the Chicago & Alton Railroad Depot functions as a museum and a collectible shop, decorated to resemble the late 19th century.
8.6 Miles
74% 117 votes
History Museums 318 W Pacific, Independence, MO 64050 MoreLess Info
Missouri's National Frontier Trails Museum, located in Independence, contains an assortment of artifacts and memorabilia related to the westward expansion of the United States. It includes original covered wagons, photographs, textiles and historic documents.
8.6 Miles
100% 37 votes
Historic Homes 313 W Pacific Avenue, Independence, MO MoreLess Info
The historic Bingham Waggoner Estate is an estate that provides insights into the lifestyles of wealthy 19th century residents. The site offers a number of educational programs as well as art programs.
8.6 Miles
50% 2 votes
Arcades 206 W Maple Avenue, Independence, MO 64050 MoreLess Info
Featuring a collection of classic cabinet-style arcade games with a decidedly retro feel, the Electric Theatre Vintage Arcade supplies games to a variety of local and regional restaurants and bars.
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