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Fortopia

Powell Gardens 1609 N.W. U.S. Highway 50, Kingsville

Fortopia, a playful outdoor exhibition comprised of awe-inspiring forts, invites explorers of all ages to uncover Powell Gardens. This vibrant addition to summer in Kansas City encourages outdoor discovery and taps into the nostalgia of childhood fort building. After opening a public request for proposals, eight forts were selected for the exhibition. Designed to inspire…

Disney100: The Exhibition

Kansas City Union Station 30 W Pershing Rd, Kansas City

Disney has curated special behind-the-scenes glimpses into the creation of the most popular characters, films, shows, and attractions – from Disneyland to Walt Disney World and beyond. The ten magnificent and imaginatively themed galleries, with moving stories, unique interactive installations, and exciting background information, will take visitors on a journey through 100 years of The…

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood A Grr-ific Exhibit

Crown Center Shops 2405 Grand Boulevard, Kansas City

Showplace, Crown Center Shops, Level 1. Step into Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood – where Daniel and his friends help young children navigate their world, and parents guide their journey. Play, sing, explore, and pretend in some favorite and familiar places from the Neighborhood. Try a fun activity, share a memory, and create grr-ific new ones on…

Free Help for KC Area Students to Complete the FAFSA

The Missouri College and Career Attainment Network (MOCAN) wants Kansas City area students and their parents to know that it’s not too late to complete the FAFSA. Free expert assistance is available this summer to help students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) so they have the money they need for college…

Heart of America Shakespeare Festival

Southmoreland Park 4600 Oak Street, Kansas City

To festival, or not to festival? At the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival, that’s not even a question. Each year, the free festival features performances of a different Shakespearean masterpiece. Their mission is to make the works of Shakespeare and Shakespeare-inspired works accessible to a diverse audience through a free, professional, outdoor festival, and additional…

Free Weekend Fun: Puzzles, Pattern, and Play

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art 4525 Oak Street, Kansas City

Learn how English ceramic artists from the medieval through the 19th century were inspired by Chinese ceramicists and the new methods they chose to create art. Compare functional versus ornamental vessels. Explore the gallery to see the surprising outcome of their work with the help of Museum Guide Volunteers. This is a Weekly Recurring Event,…

Great Lenexa BBQ Battle

Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park 87th Street Parkway & Lackman Road, Lenexa

The Great Lenexa BBQ Battle started in 1982 with 12 contestants and 12 judges. On April 27, 1984, Governor John Carlin declared the contest the official Kansas State Championship. The competition attracts cooks who compete for the coveted title of Grand Champion of the Great Lenexa BBQ Battle - The Kansas State Championship. Prizes and…

Q BBQ Fest

GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium 1 Arrowhead Dr, Kansas City

Pitmasters from across the country gather at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium for this family-friendly festival. Featuring free admission for all, individual pitmasters offer barbecue dishes for sale. The event also features live music, beer, VIP experiences and more. Friday, June 21: 6-10pm Saturday, June 22: 11am - 8pm

Kansas City Symphony Presents Stern’s Farewell with Sibelius and Barber

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts 1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City

Kansas City Symphony Presents Stern’s Farewell with Sibelius and Barber at The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, June 21st at 8:00 PM, Saturday, June 22nd at 8:00 PM and Sunday, June 23rd at 2:00 PM. Located in Helzberg Hall. With a virtuosic program to close this magnificent season, Maestro Stern shares music…

WaterFest

Excelsior Springs 426 Thompson Ave., Excelsior Springs

WaterFest in Excelsior Springs Friday June 21st from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM and Saturday June 22nd from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Waterfest is a fun-filled, family friendly event that is the largest annual festival in nearby Excelsior Springs, MO. Activities include live music, fireworks, a car show and other homespun traditions.

Make Music Day KC

Make Music Kansas City is a live, free musical celebration on June 21st, the longest day of the year, with concerts on streets, sidewalks, venues and parks across the city! Completely different from a typical music festival, Make Music is open to anyone who wants to take part. Every kind of musician — young and…

Zona Rosa Summer Concerts in the Park – Big Time Grain Co.

Zona Rosa 8640 N Dixson Ave, Kansas City

Fridays, 6:30pm – 8:30pm Central Park at Zona Rosa (green space next to Bravo Italian Cucina). Bring a chair, blanket and friends and enjoy FREE concerts in Zona Rosa’s Central Park this summer. Schedule listed below. Come early and get dinner at the restaurants located in Zona Rosa. A spot on Bravo’s patio is the…

Karaoke Fridays at DoubleTap KC

DoubleTap KC 310 Oak St., Kansas City

Get ready to sing your heart out! Karaoke night at DoubleTap is every Friday night with DJ Mic KC! Date: Every FridayFrom 9 PM - 1 AMLocation: DoubleTap KC in the River Market Exclusive Ladies' Specials (8 PM - Close) Power Hour (11 PM - 12 AM)