Free events in Leavenworth, KS

A free community wellness class features Thai Chi Chih and is led by Rachel Rilinger. The practice supports health, cultivates balance, and fosters a sense of peace for people of all ages and fitness levels.

Enjoy a community bingo session that is completely free. There is no buy-in, and prizes will be awarded.

Enjoy a casual Warhammer 40K open play session at The Geekery. The format is open play, there is no pre-registration and no entry fee, and a chess clock is available by request. The Geekery provides table space, terrain, and gaming mats so players can jump right into games. For questions, contact the staff. To coordinate a matchup in advance, check The Geekery’s Discord or Facebook page. All play follows The Geekery’s code of conduct.

Settle in for casual Magic: The Gathering Commander games in an open play setting at The Geekery. No preregistration is required and there is no entry fee. Table space is provided, and the format is open play. Signing up through the WPN Companion app adds participants to a prize drawing. Staff are available to answer questions. The Geekery also maintains a code of conduct for participants.

This free class offers guidance from experts and a chance to connect with other parents in a supportive setting. It takes place in the conference room within the Administration area at Amberwell Atchison and is intended for expectant parents planning their birth experience there, whether new to breastfeeding or looking to build on what they already know. A certified lactation counselor and trained maternal care staff will cover how breastfeeding works, ways to build and maintain a healthy milk supply, signs that your baby is getting enough, comfortable positioning, how partners can help, and where to find additional support if needed. To register or ask questions, contact the Maternal Care team at 913-360-5350. Capacity is limited, so early registration is encouraged.

Poetic Underground’s Generative Workshop Series offers a writing session at Inside Out KC designed to spark new work in a supportive setting. A different poet facilitates each month and explores a new area of writing, and the topic changes from week to week. Attendees are strongly encouraged to wear masks. Admission is free, and an open mic follows the workshop. Guided by Poetic Underground’s commitment to poetry as a tool for healing and community building, the series fosters a brave space for artists to gather in Kansas City.

The 913 in Kansas City, KS hosts a lively Music Bingo game night that blends classic bingo with favorite song clips. A variety of tracks are played while players mark the matching squares on a bingo card accessed on a phone. It is free to attend and free to play, with one card provided per person. Winners receive prizes, and the prize mix may vary. The atmosphere features upbeat music, food, and plenty of chances to sing and dance along.

Poetic Underground hosts an open mic for poetry and prose at Inside Out KC in Kansas City, MO. Readers can sign up to share their work and will be called in random order. Each participant has up to four minutes on the mic to share their truth, and respect for everyone on stage is expected to help maintain a brave, welcoming space. Masks are strongly recommended. There is no cover charge. Poetic Underground centers poetry as a way to heal and build community, creating a space where artists can gather in Kansas City.

As squats strengthen the thighs, meditation strengthens the mind. This weekly, free group meditation class is beginner friendly and also welcomes experienced practitioners. Each session focuses on accessible mindfulness methods across different practices, including quiet sitting, breathwork, chanting, and gentle movement, to help calm the nervous system and improve focus and concentration. Open to people of all ages, body types, and experience levels. No tickets or registration are required. Drop in on Thursdays. This is a trauma informed, queer led class.

This open play session for Marvel Crisis Protocol takes place at The Geekery in Shawnee, KS. There is no preregistration and no entry fee. Table space, terrain, and gaming mats are provided, and a chess clock is available on request. Staff are available to answer questions, and The Geekery’s code of conduct applies.

Family Bingo Night at Eisenhower Community Center launches a new monthly bingo program held on the third Thursday of each month. This free, family-friendly evening features classic rounds of bingo with prizes for those who call it first. Attendees can bring friends, upbeat energy, and a game-ready mindset for a relaxed night of friendly competition.

RSVP is required, and tickets are free. Queertauqua debuts its first production, A Series of Unmentionable Acts, a camp-tinged program that interlaces lecture, a historic speech, drama, live music, and an audience participation wedding ceremony. Drawing on real people and historical events, it invites attendees to experience queer history as something lived and performed, not only remembered. Content advisory: mature themes including sexuality, gender, historical discrimination, and references to suicide.

Enjoy a relaxed Pokémon TCG gathering with no-cost open play for casual participants, plus promos for those at the tables. Players who want a bit of competition can enter friendly tournaments to try their decks, with prizes in the form of packs and additional promos.

Enjoy a festive Halloween trunk or treat focused on creative costumes. The celebration features a lively costume competition and plenty of dancing, giving kids a chance to show off their outfits and compete for prizes. This is a free community gathering, but advance registration is required and space is limited.

Rock Island Live presents the Loren Broaddus Trio at Rock Island Bridge in Kansas City, Kansas, featuring a distinctive take on the French horn. Admission is free. Live music is offered at this venue every Friday and Saturday, typically in the American Royal Hall, with the River Garden used when the hall is reserved or the weather is favorable.

At Central Platte Fire Protection District, a cozy fall gathering highlights the pumpkin spice spirit and community fun. Children are encouraged to wear costumes, and vendors will be handing out candy. A free yoga session on the courthouse lawn is also part of the festivities. Event communications will not ask for personal direct messages, so stay alert to avoid scams.

At Elmwood Cemetery, volunteers spend time outdoors in a park-like setting, working on clean-up and maintenance projects across the cemetery grounds. Groups such as church, youth, and civic organizations can coordinate participation in advance.

Enjoy a free yoga session on the Courthouse Lawn in downtown Platte City. Open to all levels, this outdoor class invites you to stretch, breathe, and flow for a grounded, refreshed start to your weekend. Please bring your own mat.

This free community gathering offers a shared meal, vendor tables from local businesses with items available for purchase, and a welcoming space to connect with others who are engaged in meaningful community work. Guests are encouraged to bring a dish to share, with both meat-based and plant-based options welcome. Attendees are also invited to bring a photo of a loved one who has passed to honor them during an ancestral storytelling circle that will take place as everyone enjoys the meal. Come for good food, warm company, and time spent together. This community offering is supported by Soul Child Awakenings, Rhythm & Rootz, KC End of Life, Briar Rose & Inner Space KC, AiZen Root Remedy, A Warm Embrace, Affirmed Peace, and Tam B and Uncle Tony K.

A free, family friendly gathering centered on connection, culture and caring together. Explore offerings from healers, herbalists and other holistic practitioners, browse local vendors and catch live demonstrations. It is open to everyone and grounded in community, healing and love, with details about vendors and guests to be announced soon.

Put on a favorite costume and get into the Halloween spirit at Merriam Farmers' Market. Children can enjoy games and candy, plus a trunk-or-treat featuring business owners from Merriam. This event is designed for ages 10 and younger, and admission is free.

Enjoy a karaoke night at Ten Penny Sports Bar & Grill with Carrieoke Productions. Bring friends, warm up your voice, and take the mic for an evening of singalongs, lively vibes, and the chance of a surprise duet. There is no cover charge, just a relaxed atmosphere and plenty of songs.