July Fun Calendar

National Hot Dog Month: Treat yourself to an authentic New York delicatessen style hot dog at New York Dawg Pound (7702 Shawnee Mission Pkwy., OPKS, 913.432.6937 NewYorkDawgPound.com).

National Blueberry Month: It’s blueberry picking season. Read our complete guide to local u-pick patches.

National Ice Cream Month: Celebrate with a visit to a local old-fashioned ice cream shoppe. Two of our favorites are Georgetown Pharmacy & Soda Fountain (5605 Merriam Dr., Merriam, KS, 913.362.0313, GHCCUSA.com) and Clinton’s Soda Fountain (100 W Maple Ave., Independence, MO. 816.833.2046, ClintonsSodaFountain.com).

July 1, International Joke Day: Comedy City (3600 Broadway Blvd #107, KCMO, 816.842.2744) is a live family-friendly improv comedy show where every show is clean (bad language isn’t allowed), funny and one-of-kind. Make reservations to enjoy a show with the family this month.

July 4, Independence Day: Read our KC 4th of July fun guide with information on fireworks, festivals, and celebrations across the metro.

July 6, National Fried Chicken Day: “Choking their own chickens” since 1933, when the original chicken dinner was just 35 cents! Stroud’s is a Kansas City landmark. Visit one of their many locations for famously tasty fried chicken stroudsrestaurant.com.

July 14, Bastille Day: Viva la France! We think the best way to start a day celebrating all things French is with crepes for breakfast at Chez Elle Creperie (1713 Summit St., KCMO, 816.471.2616, ChezElleKC.com).

July 20, National Lollipop Day: Chip’s Candy Factory (Crown Center Level 1,  ChipsCandyFactory.com) sells lollipops in every flavor, color, and shape imaginable from giant classic rainbow twists to small suckers – there’s something for every lollipop lover.

July 24, Amelia Earhart Day: Tour the Amelia Earhart Birthplace (223 N. Terrace St., Atchison, KS, 913.367.4217). The museum displays many Amelia artifacts and model planes, and guides share the story of her life.

July 25, Thread the Needle Day: Did you know that Kansas City is home to the world’s largest needle? The 22-foot Needle and Thread is at home in Kansas City’s garment district. Visit the Historic Garment District Museum (801 Broadway, KCMO,  816.474.2112) and across the street at 404 8th St., you’ll find a statue of a gigantic needle and thread commemorating the area.