July Fun Calendar
July: National Bison Month Visit a herd of bison, elk and other hoofed animals at the Native Hoofed Animal Enclosure in Fleming Park, near Lake Jacomo.
July 1, International Joke Day Check out some joke and riddle books at your local library. Use the online catalog for Mid-Continent Public Libraries at MyMCPL.org.
July 4, Independence Day Celebrate the Fourth of July with a local fireworks show or patriotic event. Find them all in our Fireworks Guide.
July 6, National Fried Chicken Day Founded in 1933, Stroud’s began as a barbecue restaurant at 85th & Troost. During WWII, beef was rationed, so they began serving fried chicken dinners for 35 cents! Now, the restaurant is a local legend known for delicious pan-fried chicken.
July 7, World Chocolate Day Spend the day at Crown Center visiting Legoland or Sea Life, then stop by Chip’s Chocolate Factory for a treat. Watch as they make homemade fudge by hand and enjoy a tasty dessert.
July 10, National Kitten Day Great Plains SPCA is one of the largest no-kill animal shelters in the Kansas City area. Learn how to adopt a pet, volunteer or help support the cause at GreatPlainsSPCA.org.
July 11, National Free Slurpee Day Stop by your local 7-11 and claim your free Slurpee … the perfect treat on a hot summer day!
July 13, National French Fry Day Five Guys Burgers & Fries is known for their handmade burgers and fresh-cut fries. They are so proud of their ingredients, they even post where the day’s potatoes were grown.
July 14, Bastille Day Vive la France! Visit the French Market in the Village Shops in Prairie Village where you can enjoy made-to-order crepes, hot sandwiches, tapas, charcuterie and wine. You can shop authentic French merchandise, too.
July 18, National Ice Cream Day Kansas City is home to many outstanding ice cream shops, and you’ll find a map and guide to our top picks when you read the Best Frozen Treats in KC.
July 24, Amelia Earhart Day Learn about the famous female pilot and the story of her childhood in Atchison, KS, at the Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum.
July 31, Harry Potter’s Birthday Snuggle up with one of the books or watch one of the films as a family. Enjoy a chocolate frog, Jelly Belly Bertie Botts or other fan candies available at the Candy Wizard in the River Market.