Festival of Butterflies invites nature enthusiasts of all ages to celebrate the Midwest’s most whimsical pollinator at Powell Gardens. Spend a day outdoors exploring tropical and native butterflies alongside stunning botanic displays. This festival is a Kansas City family-favorite!
The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum welcomes hot dog aficionados to sample delicious ballpark franks, including the signature Kansas City Monarch Dog, plus live music and admission to the museum.
Celebrate Cultural Night: Celtic, a signature ticketed event. To celebrate Celtic culture, enjoy the dances of the Scottish Highlands performed by Heartland Highland Dance (7-8 p.m.). The ticketed event includes two drinks (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) and all performances. Round out your experience with a hearty Celtic meal by adding on a dinner ticket.
The Missouri State Fair promotes excellence in Missouri agriculture, cultivates & supports future leaders in agriculture, & provides opportunities for the agricultural community to deepen consumers’ understanding & appreciation of agriculture’s role in their daily lives & the economy of the state of Missouri.
There's something truly spectacular about the blend between Summer and Autumn when the colors of Kansas scenery create the ideal backdrop for outdoor fun. You're invited to celebrate Kansas agriculture at the KC Pumpkin Patch Sunflower fest! Grab your friends and family for a day of fun in the sun… and sunflowers! Get lost in…
India Fest is an all-day event to experience the tastes, sounds, and sights of India, Live music, dance, food, and entertainment. Admission and parking to the event are completely FREE. This festival gives the local community a glimpse of India through arts, culture, history, and people.
Ethnic Enrichment Festival at Swope Park August 16th through August 18th. KC’s diverse cultures unite at this weekend extravaganza that includes food, dancing and music representing dozens of countries, as well as several ethnic groups recognized by Ethnic Enrichment Committee. Hours of Operation: Friday, August 16th: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Saturday, August 17th: 12:00…
It is no secret that “Kansas Citians” LOVE Kansas City! Join in on the fun at The Creekside Infield to celebrate this incredible city & area code called home. You can expect Local Vendors, Live Music, Special Appearances, and MORE at this 816 Day celebration + the Creekside businesses are excited to celebrate with you…
Enjoy a free performance during 816 Day in Kansas City, MO, part of the Art in the Loop Project. This night of live music is free and open to the public! Art in the Loop is a curated outdoor exhibition of temporary artworks and performance series presented in partnership with the KC Streetcar. This year…
It’s time to make a splash and say good-bye to summer! Join Liberty Parks & Rec at City Park for the second annual Splash Bash. Wear your swimsuits, bring your beach towels and don’t forget the sunscreen because it’s about to be a summer whirlwind at the sprayground. There will be free Kona Ice set…
Step back in time and experience the ultimate blast from the past with the Old School Throwback Goodwill Music Festival, presented by The Coleman Legacy Foundation, Manhattans Entertainment and T.U.R.N Radio! Friday August 23rd, Saturday August 24th, and Friday August 25th from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Join us as we embark on a journey…
One of downtown Parkville’s largest events, the Parkville Days festival features a variety of family-friendly entertainment. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy live music along the Missouri River and on Main Street. The Evans Midland Empire Carnival is open all weekend, starting Friday at 6 pm. Browse and enjoy arts & crafts, retail, food, and…
Visit the Deaf Cultural Festival—a festival honoring the rich history of Deaf and hard of hearing art, identity, and empowerment. Encounter and learn about American Sign Language through hands-on art activities and entertainment from distinctly Deaf perspectives. For inquiries about festivals please contact festivals@nelson-atkins.org
Dedicated to promoting the culture, music, character and history of Ireland and of the Irish people who call Kansas City home. Kansas City Irish Fest offers attendees the chance to see some of the top Irish entertainment in the world. But there’s so much more to do here beyond listening to music! After all, we’re…
This Independence festival commemorates the origin of the Santa Fe, California and Oregon trails during westward expansion. Browse more than 500 artisan, craft, food and commercial vendor booths, as well as a carnival, a 5K and more. Friday, August 30th - 12:00 pm-11:00 pm Saturday, August 31st - 10:00 am-11:00 pm Sunday, September 1st -…
Kansas City Chalk and Walk Festival will conduct an annual two-day event, which will showcase hundreds of professional, student and amateur artists who will create lively and powerful chalk “paintings” on sponsored street canvases of the Historic City Market in Kansas City, Missouri. Sections of the Kansas City Chalk and Walk event site will be…
Step back in time at the Kansas City Renaissance Festival, a medieval-themed village home to jousting knights, thrill-seeking acrobats and beautiful maidens. The Kansas City Renaissance Festival began its journey in September of 1977 as a benefit for the Kansas City Art Institute. Since then, the Kansas City Renaissance Festival has grown to be one…
