This is the third part of our four part series on free things to do in and around Kansas City.

It’s always a good thing when you can find some really cool things to do in town that won’t cost a fortune.  Fortunately, living in Kansas City you get the benefit of having options that cost you next to nothing.

For residents and travelers on a shoestring budget, you can check out this list of fun activities to take part in for free!  Some activities accept donations, but for the most part they are free of charge.

1. First Fridays. This 40-gallery art crawl has quickly become a local and regional favorite, drawing thousands the First Friday of every month.
2. Frontier Army Museum. Focuses on Fort Leavenworth’s role in westward expansion.
3. Hallmark Visitors Center. Catch a behind-the-scenes peek at one of the world’s largest greeting card companies.
4. Harley-Davidson Vehicle and Powertrain Operations. Tour the facility to see how hogs are made.
5. Haskell Indian Nations University Cultural Center & Museum. Preserves the vast history of Haskell’s evolution from boarding school to university.

Be sure to check out our final post on things to do in Kansas City–and close to The Ridge at Chestnut apartment community for free next week.