What's on in Johnson County for free?
206 upcoming events
We've rounded up 206 upcoming events in Johnson County for free — concerts, parties, theatre, exhibitions, family outings — updated every day. Pick a theme or just scroll.
Events in Johnson County for free
Mon5
Today
At 9 AMFree
🏰Heritage
Memory Lab Sessions
Central Resource Library
At 9:30 AMFree
🪇Music for toddlers📖Story time
Baby Storytime
Blue Valley Library
At 9:30 AMFree
📖Story time
Baby Storytime
Central Resource Library
At 10:30 AMFree
📖Story time
Baby Storytime
Blue Valley Library
At 10:30 AMFree
📖Story time
Baby Storytime
Central Resource Library
At 1:30 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Beginning Genealogy Classes
Central Resource Library
At 2 PMFree
📖Story time🎪Kids' show
Preschool Storytime
Central Resource Library
Tue6
Tomorrow
At 6:30 PMFree
🗣️Talk🗣️Language café
English Language Conversations
Central Resource Library
At 6:30 PMFree
🏷️Other
LIVE Money 101
Stroud's in Overland Park
Tomorrow · 9 AMFree
🧾Drop-in services
One-on-One Basic Genealogy Help
Central Resource Library
Tomorrow · 9:30 AMFree
🪇Music for toddlers📖Story time
Baby Storytime
Monticello Library
Tomorrow · 10 AMFree
✂️Workshop🪡Crafts
Stitching Tradition: A Kawandi Tote Bag Workshop Series
Oak Park Library
Tomorrow · 10 AMFree
📖Story time📚Literature
Toddler Storytime
Shawnee Library
TomorrowFree
🖼️Exhibition
Betsabeé Romero: A Field with Roots (Un campo con raíces)
Johnson County Community College
Tomorrow · 10:30 AMFree
📖Story time🎪Kids' show
Baby Storytime
Monticello Library
Tomorrow · 2 PMFree
✂️Workshop🌳Outdoors
Fall Gardening Workshops with K-State Extension
Oak Park Library
Tomorrow · 2 PM$0
🧘Wellness
Fall in Love with RSVP
13300 Metcalf Ave
Tomorrow · 2:30 PMFree
💼Career🧾Drop-in services
Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) Orientation
Central Resource Library
Tomorrow · 4:30 PMFree
🧸Kids
Tween Book Club
Monticello Library
Wed7
Wednesday 7 October
Tomorrow · 6 PMFree
🏛️Politics & Economy
Candidate Forum: Board of County Commissioners & Chair
Central Resource Library
Tomorrow · 6:30 PMFree
❓Quiz🎫Concert
Trivia Night at Atomic Cowboy home of Denver Biscuit Co & Fat Sully's NY Pizza
Atomic Cowboy home of Denver Biscuit Co & Fat Sully's NY Pizza
Tomorrow · 7 PMFree
❓Quiz
Trivia Night at Crazy Good Barbeque
Crazy Good Barbeque
Tomorrow · 7 PMFree
❓Quiz
Trivia Night at Tall Trellis Brew Co.
Tall Trellis Brew Co.
Tomorrow · 7 PMFree
❓Quiz
Trivia Night at Brew Lab
Brew Lab
Tomorrow · 7 PMFree
❓Quiz
Trivia Night at Chicken N Pickle - Overland Park
Chicken N Pickle - Overland Park
Tomorrow · 7 PMFree
❓Quiz
Trivia Night at Meat Mitch Barbecue
Meat Mitch Barbecue
Tomorrow · 7 PMFree
❓Quiz🎫Concert
Trivia Night at Revel Sports Tavern
Revel Sports Tavern
Wed 7 · 10 AMFree
🗣️Talk🔬Science
Free Intro Class: Invest Your Own Money — Overland Park
7501 College Blvd suite 275
Wed 7 · 12 PMFree
🏷️Other
Top of the Torch
4800 W 135th St suite 108
Thu8
Thursday 8 October
Wed 7Free
✂️Workshop
Open Studio: Sewing
Central Resource Library
Wed 7 · 6 PMFree
🗣️Talk🏛️Politics & Economy
How to go from "0" to a Millionaire in 10 years!
Keller Williams Realty Partners in Overland Park
Wed 7 · 7 PMFree
❓Quiz🌳Outdoors
Trivia Night at Burg & Barrel - Overland Park
Burg & Barrel - Overland Park
Wed 7 · 7 PMFree
❓Quiz🎫Concert
Trivia Night at Johnny's Tavern 119th
Johnny's Tavern 119th
Wed 7 · 7 PMFree
❓Quiz
Trivia Night at Johnny's Tavern Shawnee
Johnny's Tavern Shawnee
Wed 7 · 7 PMFree
❓Quiz🌳Outdoors
Trivia Night at SERV
SERV
Wed 7 · 7 PMFree
❓Quiz
Trivia Night at Tanner's Bar & Grill
Tanner's Bar & Grill
Wed 7 · 7 PMFree
❓Quiz🎫Concert
Trivia Night at The Peanut
The Peanut
Wed 7 · 7 PMFree
❓Quiz
Trivia Night at Johnny's Tavern Shawnee
Johnny's Tavern Shawnee
Wed 7 · 7 PMFree
❓Quiz🎫Concert
Trivia Night at Knub's Pub
Knub's Pub
Thu 8 · 7:30 AMFree
🗣️Talk💼Career
2026 Conservative Care Occupational Health Workers Comp/ Safety Seminar
University of Kansas Edwards Campus - BEST Confernce Center
Thu 8 · 9:30 AMFree
📖Story time
Movin' and Groovin' Rhyme Time
Blue Valley Library
Thu 8 · 9:30 AMFree
📖Story time
Toddler Storytime
Monticello Library
Thu 8 · 10:30 AMFree
📖Story time
Movin' and Groovin' Rhyme Time
Blue Valley Library
Thu 8 · 10:30 AMFree
📖Story time🎪Kids' show
Toddler Storytime
Monticello Library
Thu 8 · 2 PMFree
📖Story time🎪Kids' show
Preschool Storytime
Monticello Library
Thu 8 · 2:30 PMFree
✂️Workshop💼Career
Interview Success Workshop
Central Resource Library
Thu 8 · 4:30 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Teen Craft and Chat
Monticello Library
Fri9
Friday 9 October
Thu 8 · 6 PMFree
💼Career
October Happy Hour Meetup: Hosted by Sky Arrow Creative x IDSA KC
Strang Hall
Thu 8 · 7 PMFree
❓Quiz🎫Concert
Trivia Night at Becks Place Overland Park
Becks Place Overland Park
Thu 8 · 7 PMFree
❓Quiz🎫Concert
Trivia Night at Friction Beer Company
Friction Beer Company
Fri 9 · 8 AM$0
🧺Market🪡Crafts
Kansas City Craft Artisan Pop Up - Call For Vendors
Overland Park
Fri 9 · 9 AM$0
🧺Market🌳Outdoors
Kansas Handmade Market, Outdoor Arts Show
Overland Park Farmers Market
Fri 9 · 9:30 AMFree
📖Story time🌳Outdoors
Hello/Hola Storytime
Central Resource Library
Fri 9 · 9:30 AMFree
🪇Music for toddlers📖Story time
Movin' and Groovin' Rhyme Time
Oak Park Library
Fri 9 · 10 AMFree
🎪Kids' show0–6 yrs
STEMusic Live!
Monticello Library
Fri 9 · 10:30 AMFree
📖Story time🎪Kids' show
Hello/Hola Storytime
Central Resource Library
Fri 9 · 10:30 AMFree
🪇Music for toddlers📖Story time
Movin' and Groovin' Rhyme Time
Oak Park Library
Fri 9 · 2 PMFree
🎪Kids' show0–6 yrs
STEMusic Live!
Blue Valley Library
Fri 9 · 3:30 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop👾Video games
Teen Side Quest Fridays
Central Resource Library
Fri 9 · 4 PMFree
🎉Club☀️Open air
$5 Fridays At KC Wine Co
KC Wine Co
Sat10
Saturday 10 October
Sat 10 · 9 AMFree
🏆Tournament⚔️Miniatures
The Geekery ORKTOBER 40K RTT
The Geekery
Sat 10 · 10 AMFree
📖Story time🎪Kids' show
Family Storytime
Central Resource Library
Sat 10 · 10 AMFree
🪑Flea market🌳Outdoors
Swap & Share: Native Seeds Swap
Oak Park Library
Sat 10 · 10 AMFree
🎪Kids' show0–6 yrs
STEMusic Live!
Central Resource Library
Sat 10 · 10 AMFree
🃏Trading cardsConsumer fair
CARD HARVEST
Homefield Olathe
Sat 10 · 10 AMFree
🌳Outdoors
Meat and Egg Sale on the Farm
KC Meats and Eats
Sat 10 · 2 PMFree
📚Literature
English Language Learner Book Group
Oak Park Library
Sat 10 · 2 PMFree
🔐Escape game
Mystery Novel Escape Room for Adults
Central Resource Library
Sat 10 · 2 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Writer's Block
Shawnee Library
Sat 10 · 3 PMFree
🔐Escape game
Mystery Novel Escape Room for Adults
Central Resource Library
Sun11
Sunday 11 October
Later
Sun 11 · 6:30 PMFree
🤝Volunteering
Kansas Annual Banquet
Olathe Indian Creek Library
Tue 13 · 4:30 PMFree
📚Literature
Scribbler Society
Blue Valley Library
Tue 13 · 4:30 PMFree
🧸Kids
Kid Book Club
Oak Park Library
Tue 13 · 6 PMFree
🗣️Talk🔬Science
Our Shared Future (re)shaped by AI
Polsky Theatre in the Midwest Trust Center, Johnson County Community College
Tue 13 · 6 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Craft and Chat
Blue Valley Library
Wed 14 · 10 AMFree
🏷️Other
Free Intro Class: Invest Your Own Money — Overland Park
7501 College Blvd suite 275
Wed 14 · 6 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Adaptive Technology from Everyday Things
Central Resource Library
Wed 14 · 6 PMFree
🪇Music for toddlers
R.E.A.D. to a Pet with Pets for Life
Central Resource Library
Wed 14 · 6 PMFree
🏛️Politics & Economy🗣️Talk
Candidate Forum: Kansas House (southeast JoCo)
Blue Valley Library
Wed 14 · 6 PMFree
💜Soul / Funk🎷Jazz
She Groove at KC Craft & Co
KC Craft & Co featuring Bennigan's On The Fly
Thu 15 · 4 PMFree
🏷️Other
Network-A-Thon KC October '26
6811 W 135th St
Thu 15 · 4 PMFree
💼Career
Afternoon Meetup | Powered by Digital Health KC
Strang Hall
Thu 15 · 5:30 PMFree
💼Career
Investor League
breeze Real Estate II, LLC brokered by eXp Realty LLC
Thu 15 · 6 PMFree
📚Literature🥂Opening
Poetry Meets Art with Wyatt Townley and Hong Chun Zhang
Central Resource Library
Fri 16 · 9 AMFree
🧺Market🪡Crafts
Kansas City Overland Park Outdoor Artisan Expo: Fine Art & Maker Market
Overland Park Farmers Market
Fri 16 · 10 AMFree
📚Literature
Book Discussion: The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
Blue Valley Library
Fri 16 · 1:30 PMFree
🧾Drop-in services
Veteran Pop Up Office
Olathe Police Department
Fri 16 · 4 PMFree
🎪Kids' show📚Literature7–12 yrs
An Afternoon of Mystery and Adventure with Lindsay Currie
Central Resource Library
Fri 16 · 4 PM$0–20.41
🗣️Talk📚Literature
Lindsay Currie, The Secret Bookstore Sleuth Society with Rainy Day Books
Johnson County Library - Central Resource
Sat 17 · 9 AMFree
🧘Yoga🧘Wellness
Plunge, Flow & Glow Wellness Event
Alchemy Aesthetics + Med Spa
Sat 17 · 9 AMFree
🕊️Human rights🏛️Politics & Economy
No Kings: Vote Early Johnson County, KS!
Johnson County Arts And Heritage Center
Sat 17 · 10 AMFree
🎪Kids' show🌳Outdoors0–6 yrs
Winnie-the-Pooh's 100th Birthday Party!
Central Resource Library
Sat 17 · 10 AMFree
🏷️Other
Grand Opening Tierra Encantada - Overland Park West
Tierra Encantada - Overland Park West
Sat 17 · 11 AM$0
🔢Bingo
Birthday Bingo
Red Crow Brewing Company
Sat 17 · 11 AMFree
🎪Street party🌳Outdoors
Annual Picnic
Shawnee Mission Park - Shelter 7
Sat 17 · 11 AMFree
🕊️Human rights🏛️Politics & Economy
NO KINGS: Vote Early Peaceful Gathering
Maggiano's Little Italy Restaurant
Sat 17 · 2 PMFree
📚Literature
Book Discussion: The Country of the Blind by Andrew Leland
Central Resource Library
Mon 19 · 2 PMFree
📚Literature
Book Discussion: The Country of the Blind by Andrew Leland
Shawnee Civic Center
Mon 19 · 4:30 PMFree
📚Literature
Scribbler Society
Central Resource Library
Tue 20 · 10 AMFree
🧘Yoga🧘Wellness
Yoga and Mindfulness
Central Resource Library
Tue 20 · 1 PMFree
✂️Workshop💼Career
Resume Workshop
Central Resource Library
Tue 20 · 6 PMFree
📖Story time
Family Storytime
Shawnee Library
Tue 20 · 6:30 PMFree
🗣️Talk
Understanding Medicare
Blue Valley Recreation Activity Center
Wed 21 · 10 AMFree
💼Career
Mature Workers Roundtable
Oak Park Library
Wed 21 · 6 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop8–18 yrs
Sewing Fun for Kids
Blue Valley Library
Wed 21 · 6:30 PMFree
🗣️Talk🎤Hip-Hop
Hip Hop History and Culture
Central Resource Library
Thu 22 · 1 PMFree
💼Career
Workforce Partnership Job Fair
Central Resource Library
Thu 22 · 1 PMFree
💼Career
Job Fair at the Johnson County Library
Johnson County Library - Central Resource
Thu 22 · 2 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Craft and Chat
Central Resource Library
Thu 22 · 6 PMFree
📚Literature
Book Discussion: Red Bird Danced by Dawn Quigley
Oak Park Library
Fri 23 · 6 PMFree
📜Poetry
4th Fridays Open Mic
Bear Necessities
Fri 23 · 7 PMFree
🎬Cinema🗣️Talk
Time & Time Again - Cast, Crew, and Community Screening
Cinema Centre 8
Sat 24Free
💼Career
2026 Mid-America Emmy Awards Gala
Overland Park Convention Center
Sat 24 · 9:30 AMFree
🗣️Talk👴Seniors
Medicare Enrollment Review for Current Medicare Beneficiaries
Central Resource Library
Sat 24 · 11 AMFree
🎪Kids' show0–12 yrs
MTC Kids Jam – Matt Heaton
Midwest Trust Center at JCCC
Sat 24 · 2 PMFree
🗣️Talk
Honoring Día de los Muertos
Central Resource Library
Sat 24 · 4 PMFree
🎪Street party
Halloween Spooktacular Celebration
6850 College Blvd
Sat 24 · 4 PMFree
🎪Street party0–15 yrs
Trunk or Treat at KidStrong Overland Park
KidStrong Overland Park
Sat 24 · 5:30 PMFree
🤝Volunteering
Light The Night Kansas City
Cleveland University - Kansas City
Sun 25Free
🤝Volunteering
Night of Dreams Gala
Overland Park Convention Center
Sun 25Free
💛Inclusivity
OD Out Loud Revival
Overland Park Convention Center
Mon 26 · 6 PMFree
📖Story time
Family Storytime
Blue Valley Library
Tue 27 · 2 PMFree
📚Literature
Book Discussion: The Country of the Blind by Andrew Leland
Monticello Library
Tue 27 · 4:30 PM$0–32
🧘Wellness🌳Outdoors
The Rooted Path: Autumn Nature Therapy
Ernie Miller Park & Nature Center
Tue 27 · 6 PMFree
🎻Classical🎫Concert
Kansas City Symphony's Mobile Music Box
Lake Olathe
Thu 29Free
🤝Volunteering
2026 Two Lines Annual Fundraising Gala
Overland Park Convention Center
Thu 29 · 12 PM$0
🗣️Talk🧘Wellness
Supporting Teens Mental Well-Being: Free Lunch Event for Youth Pastors
Colonial Presbyterian Church
Thu 29 · 4:30 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Spooky Cottages for Teens
Oak Park Library
Thu 29 · 6 PMFree
🎬Cinema
Nine Black Cats Cast, Crew & Community Screening
Cinema Centre 8
Fri 30 · 3:30 PMFree
👾Video games🎨Creative workshop12–17 yrs
Teen Side Quest Fridays
Central Resource Library
Fri 30 · 4 PMFree
🎪Kids' show
R.A.W. (Readers and Writers Network)
Central Resource Library
Sat 31 · 9 AMFree
🏷️Other
Caffeine and Chrome - Gateway Classic Cars of Kansas City
Gateway Classic Cars of Kansas City
Sat 31 · 9:30 AMFree
🤸Pilates & stretching🏋️Fitness
F.I.T. Muscle and Joint x BODYBAR Pilates
15040 Newton Dr
Sat 31 · 10 AMFree
🃏Trading cards🏆Tournament
Halloween Bash with The Johnson County Card Show
Homefield Olathe
Sat 31 · 11 AMFree
From Labor to Capital: Building Long -Term Financial Independence
Johnson County Library - Central Resource
Sat 31 · 11 AM$0
🔢Bingo
Halloween Bingo
Red Crow Brewing Company
Sun 1Free
🗺️Guided tour🌳Outdoors
Walk and Read at Strang Park
Strang Park
Mon 2 · 2 PMFree
🔐Escape game6–12 yrs
Mystery Novel Escape Room for Kids
Oak Park Library
Wed 4 NovFree
💼Career
KC Cyber Security Symposium 2026
Overland Park Convention Center
Thu 5 NovFree
Tinsel & Tidings 2026
Overland Park Convention Center
Thu 5 Nov · 8:30 AMFree
Pivot Party | November Meetup
Pilgrim Coffee Company
Thu 5 Nov · 2:30 PMFree
💼Career
Talent Support Network Job Club
Central Resource Library
Sat 7 Nov · 10 AMFree
🎪Kids' show
R.E.A.D. to a Pet with Pets for Life
Oak Park Library
Sat 7 Nov · 11 AM$0
Saturday Bingo 11/7/26
Red Crow Brewing Company
Sat 7 Nov · 12 PMFree
Esse Aesthetics Grand Opening Celebration
Esse Aesthetics
Mon 9 Nov · 4:30 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Teen Craft and Chat
Blue Valley Library
Tue 10 Nov · 12:30 PMFree
Olathe Job Fair
Community Center Of Olathe
Tue 10 Nov · 6 PMFree
🖼️Art & Culture
elementia xxiii Reception
Central Resource Library
Wed 11 Nov · 3 PM$0
Community Presale | JBF OP Winter 2026 Sale
Overland Park Convention Center
Thu 12 Nov · 9 AM$0–7.75
Open to the Public General Admission | JBF OP Winter 2026 Sale
Overland Park Convention Center
Fri 13 NovFree
🗣️Talk📚Literature
Annual Writers Conference
Central Resource Library
Fri 13 Nov · 10 AMFree
Jumpstart Your Novel! With KanMoWriCo
Central Resource Library
Fri 13 Nov · 10 AMFree
Of elegies and lamentations. A peek behind the open curtain. with José Faus
Central Resource Library
Fri 13 Nov · 10 AMFree
Tips for the Armchair Historian with Vanessa Riley
Central Resource Library
Fri 13 Nov · 10 AMFree
Writing Chapter books for Young Children Workshop with Dawn Quigley
Central Resource Library
Fri 13 Nov · 11 AMFree
3 Steps to Refill Your Creative Well with Portia Stewart
Central Resource Library
Fri 13 Nov · 11 AMFree
The Black Indian Heritage and Inheritance of a Family and a Country with Shonda Buchanan
Central Resource Library
Your passions nearby
Tap what you're into — we'll find the outings around you.
Venues in Johnson County for free
Central Resource Library
96 events
Chicken N Pickle Overland Park5901 W 135th St
80 events
KC Wine Co
44 events
Midwest Trust Center at JCCC
35 events
Blue Valley Library
16 events
Overland Park Convention Center
16 events
Monticello Library
15 events
Oak Park Library
12 events
The Carlsen Center - Polsky Theatre
11 events
Johnson County Arts And Heritage Center
9 events
Yardley Hall at Midwest Trust Center
9 events
Barley's Kitchen & Tap
8 events
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