Kansas City PrideFest is an LGBTQ+ festival featuring two stages with local acts, national recording artists, vendors, food trucks, family activities, and more. The festival will take place from Friday, June 7th through Sunday, June 9th at Theis Park. All ages are welcome. Sunday is focused on family friendly entertainment and activities. Friday, June 7th 5:00 pm…
KC Pride parade kicks off at 11:00 am on Saturday June 8th from Westport Rd. & Broadway Blvd. It will march south on Broadway, continue onto Mill Creek Parkway where it will turn LEFT onto Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd. and continue to the endpoint at Theis Park. There is no charge to view the parade,…
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…
As the birthplace of the notorious outlaw, Kearney, MO, goes all out every September with a multi-day event featuring a parade, carnival, fishing tournament and more. Scheduled for Sept. 13, 14 and Sept. 20-22, 2024
Crown Center transforms into an all-senses destination during this favorite festival hosted by Boulevard Brewing Co., complete with food trucks, concerts, maker booths, a family carnival and, of course, beer stations that offer local, regional and national craft brews. Performances include Milky Chance, Thundercat, Hanson, Paul Cauthen, Pom Pom Squad, Big Freedia, and more.
This annual festival in Kansas City's Jazz District will feature live entertainment from local artists including a gospel jubilee, plus food, vendors, and children's activities in celebration of Juneteenth.
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…
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.
Shut down Santa Fe for the ultimate street party & shopping event! At Rock the Lot! You'll be able to shop lots of fun local vendors, while sipping cocktails and enjoying delicious food from various food trucks! The DJ will keep the party going while you shop, drink, dance, and play games! This is a…
Join for the annual PARKVILLE 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION on Thursday, July 4! Parkville’s traditional salute to Independence Day includes a pancake breakfast, a community parade, food, fun, shopping, kids activities, a skydiving exhibition, and our Fireworks Finale at 9:30 p.m. 4th of July PARADE The 4th of July parade begins at 10:00 am at…
