It’s a holiday weekend with an extra day for summer fun. Here are some options for your celebrations.
National WWI Museum, May 24 – May 27
First, observe the meaning of the holiday. Honor the individuals who sacrificed their lives while serving their country. The National WWI Museum is hosting events all weekend long, including the Memorial Day Ceremony and Bell Tolling Ceremony on May 27. Admission is free for veterans and active-duty military, their spouses and dependents. Half-price admission for the public. Check out their website for extensive information on all the events and to get tickets.
Disney100: The Exhibition, Opens May 24
It’s opening weekend for the blockbuster Walt Disney Company exhibition at Union Station. The Walt Disney archives opened its vault of treasures and will showcase more than 250 artifacts across ten imaginatively themed galleries. There are several extraordinary backdrops and photo opportunities, along with exclusive merchandise in the gift shop. Click here for times and ticket information.
Oceans of Fun, Opens May 25
Dive into summer fun at Oceans of Fun opening day for the 2024 season. Kansas City’s favorite waterpark is the destination for oceanfront fun in the Midwest. More than 60 acres of wet and wild times on a waterslide, wave pool, lazy river, or kid-friendly Splash Island. Visit their website for admission information and times.
KC Symphony’s Bank of America Celebration at the Station, May 26
Watch the Kansas City sky light up during the city’s biggest Memorial Day celebration. The Kansas City Symphony is returning for the Bank of America Celebration at the Station for a free concert on the South Plaza of Union Station and the North Lawn of the National WWI Museum and Memorial. The symphony will play at 8 p.m., but you’ll want to arrive earlier than that. Festivities begin at 5 p.m. with more than 20 food trucks, live pre-concert entertainment, and local vendors and booths. This year’s concert marks the final under Michael Stern, as the music director leads the KC Symphony performing selections composed by John Williams, Aaron Copland, and John Phillip Sousa, plus crowd favorites, including the Armed Forces Salute and 1812 Overture with live cannons. The evening will come to a booming conclusion after the concert with a fireworks display coordinated with patriotic music.