The Local Loop

The Burnt Ends

The best bits of free Kansas City, every week. Free events, conferences and local spots in Kansas City, MO, in your inbox every Thursday.

Get The Burnt Ends in your inbox

Free events, conferences and local spots in Kansas City, every Thursday. Free forever, one click to unsubscribe.

Part of The Local Loop by localnewsletter.co. We never sell your email.

Free things to do in Kansas City soon

Sun15Nov

Queer American History

Free Sun, Nov 15, 2026 · 2:00 pm · Miller Nichols Library
Sun15Nov

SUNDAYS! - 3 PM Game Day in NKC at Rewind

Free Sun, Nov 15, 2026 · 3:00 pm
Mon16Nov

Coffee & Connection

Free Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · 10:00 am · Private Location (sign in to display)
Mon16Nov

Budgeting for Grad School in a Post-OB3 Era

Free Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · 12:00 pm · Online Event
Mon16Nov

Des Moines University: Admissions and Health Sciences Programs

Free Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · 5:00 pm · Sign in to download the location
Mon16Nov

Hack Night - Code for KC

Free Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · 6:00 pm
Mon16Nov

Monday Game Night in the River Market

Free Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · 6:00 pm
Tue17Nov

Global Entrepreneurship Week KC 2026!

Free Tue, Nov 17, 2026 · 8:00 am · Union Station Kansas City
Tue17Nov

Small Business Day at the City

Free Tue, Nov 17, 2026 · 9:00 am · Kansas City City Hall
Tue17Nov

Small Business Day with the City

Free Tue, Nov 17, 2026 · 9:00 am · 414 E 12th St. KCMO 64106

Browse Kansas City events

Free Events in Kansas City This Weekend

Free things to do in Kansas City this weekend, updated every day from public event calendars.

Free Concerts in Kansas City

Free live music in Kansas City: outdoor concerts, open-air series, library sets and more.

Free Museum Days in Kansas City

Free admission days, free gallery nights and no-cost exhibitions in Kansas City.

Free Tech & Startup Events in Kansas City

Free meetups, demo nights, hackathons and startup events in Kansas City.

Conferences in Kansas City (2026-2027)

Upcoming conferences, summits and expos in Kansas City, with free and low-cost passes flagged.

Free Family & Kids Events in Kansas City

Free storytimes, family festivals and kid-friendly events in Kansas City.

Free Networking Events in Kansas City

Free professional mixers, community meetups and networking nights in Kansas City.

Free Outdoor & Fitness Events in Kansas City

Free run clubs, park yoga, guided hikes and outdoor events in Kansas City.

Best of Kansas City

The 10 Best Coffee Shops in Kansas CityThe 10 Best Restaurants in Kansas CityThe 10 Best Hotels in Kansas CityThe 10 Best Grocery Stores in Kansas CityThe 10 Best Parks in Kansas CityThe 10 Best Shopping Centers in Kansas City

FAQ

What is The Burnt Ends?

The Burnt Ends is a free weekly email newsletter covering free events, conferences and local businesses in Kansas City, MO. It's part of The Local Loop by localnewsletter.co.

How much does it cost?

Nothing. The Burnt Ends is free to read, and every event we feature is free or has a free option unless we label it otherwise.

When does it arrive?

Every Thursday morning, in time to plan your weekend.

Where do the events come from?

From public event calendars, venue and organizer feeds, libraries, parks departments and museums in Kansas City. We link to the original source on every event.