Free & Cheap Things to Do in Kansas City, KS

  • The list below includes 196 free or cheap things to do in or near Kansas City, Kansas, including 71 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, History Museums, Race Tracks and Trampoline Parks.
  • From Wyandotte County Lake State Park to Rosedale Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Kansas City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Shawnee, Independence, Kansas City and Olathe.
  • The list below includes 196 free or cheap things to do in or near Kansas City, Kansas, including 71 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, History Museums, Race Tracks and Trampoline Parks.
  • From Wyandotte County Lake State Park to Rosedale Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Kansas City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Shawnee, Independence, Kansas City and Olathe.
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14.9 Miles
94% 33 votes
Landmarks 12401 Hemlock, Overland Park, KS MoreLess Info
Built in honor of the victims of 9/11, the Overland Park 9/11 Memorial features a 14-foot, 2.5 ton steel artifact from the World Trade Center. The memorial stands at the entrance of the Overland Park Fire Training Center.
14.9 Miles
83% 6 votes
Parks 4501 S Bass Pro Drive, Independence, MO 64055 MoreLess Info
Waterfall Park is a public city-run park that provides visitors with a scenic and enjoyable experience. The park contains a number of amenities, including fishing access in the nearby lake, a shaded picnic area, and access to a waterfall.
15.1 Miles
100% 4 votes
Parks 901 S La Frenz, Liberty, MO 64068 MoreLess Info
Ruth Stocksdale Park is a recreational park that features a playground, 12 horseshoe courts, a restroom, a volleyball court, a 1-mile trail, and a .5-mile paved trail. The park also has a 7-mile mountain biking trail.
15.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Race Tracks 8168 Monticello Ter, Shawnee, KS 66227 MoreLess Info
The KCRC Raceway is a radio-controlled-car shop that is best known for having an off-road indoor track. The store carries used R/C cars, plastic model kits, ships and sets, vintage comic books, and star wars figures.
15.3 Miles
86% 14 votes
Specialty Museums 15095 W 116th Street, Olathe, KS 66062 MoreLess Info
The Kansas City Automotive Museum gives local and traveling antique fans a special experience. The museum is home to a vibrant car and motorcycle collection and often hosts events throughout the community.
15.3 Miles
18% 22 votes
Movie Theaters 19200 E 39th St S, Independence, MO 64057 MoreLess Info
A 20-screen movie theater, AMC Independence Commons 20 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, an IMAX auditorium, theater rentals for private events and a snack bar.
15.5 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 9053 Monticello Road, Lenexa, KS 66227 MoreLess Info
Black Hoof Park is a large 210 acre park populated by forest, prairie, streamways, and wetlands. Attractions and available activities include hiking trails, boating, fishing, a children's playground, bird watching, and the Lake Lenexa Dam.
15.5 Miles
67% 9 votes
Bowling 18900 E Valley View Parkway, Independence, MO 64055 MoreLess Info
Featuring a variety of different attractions, Strikerz Entertainment Center is an indoor amusement complex. The facility features bowling, a video game arcade, laser tag, and a full service restaurant and bar.
15.6 Miles
67% 3 votes
Walking Trails 407 N La Frenz Road, Liberty, MO 64068 MoreLess Info
A nature center with a network of hiking trails through scenic wilderness, the Nature Sanctuary Martha Lafite Thompson offers a variety of educational programs, including summer camps. The facility also has a gift shop.
15.6 Miles
- 0 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 407 N La Frenz Road, Liberty, MO 64068 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to providing education in the natural sciences to visitors of all ages, the Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary features extensive hiking trails as well as exhibits and programs about nature.
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