5 Ways to Kick Off Summer!
- Jiggle Jam: This Family festival showcases live concerts for the entire family featuring many of our favorite Kansas City Performers (Mr. Stinky Feet, Funky Mama, Dino O’Dell, and the DooDads) as well as those of national fame. Activities will include hands-on workshops for the children to make puppets, blow bubbles, learn about Jazz, and much more. May 23-24, 10-7pm Sat, 11-6pm Sun. at Crown Center. (www.kcjigglejam.com)
- Celebration at the Station: This FREE event has become an annual ritual for our family. The Kansas City Symphony salutes our troops with an All-American concert followed by a spectacular fireworks display over Liberty Memorial is an event you won’t soon forget. Bring a picnic and lawn chairs to enjoy this patriotic evening under the stars. May 24, 7:30-9:30pm at Union Station Kansas City (www.celebrationatthestation.com)
- Live at the Legends Summer Concert Series: This Summer Concert series presents some of KC’s finest local and regional musicians. Grab your lawn chairs or a blanket and enjoy a free concert at the center courtyard fountain. Memorial Day at the Legends. (www.legendsshopping.com)
- Great American Bar-B-Q: This festival offers BBQ tasting and contests, a carnival, and activities for the entire family. The event raises money for local and national charities. Admission charged, Memorial Day weekend at Wyandotte County Park at Capitol Federal Park at Sandstone in Bonner Springs (www.thinkbbq.com)
- Summer Opening for Swim Beaches at the Lakes: For land-locked Midwesterners craving a little sand between their toes, we can’t offer an ocean view, but we do feature several sandy swim beaches for affordable family fun in the sun! Check out our Complete Guide to Beaches and Boating in Kansas City!