Celebrate July KC Style

July: National Bison Month

Visit a herd bison (including a young bison born this past spring), elk and other hoofed animals at the Native Hoofed Animal Enclosure in Fleming Park, near Lake Jacomo.

July 4: Independence Day

Experience the sight of 1,500 American flags flying in downtown Merriam during Flags 4 Freedom. Enjoy a FREE concert by the Greater Kansas City American Legion Band at 1:00 on July 4. Flags4freedom.org

July 7: Strawberry Sundae Day

Enjoy the old-fashioned dessert at Clinton’s Soda Fountain on the Independence Square. The restaurant sits on the same location of the pharmacy and soda fountain where Harry S. Truman worked as a young man. ClintonsSodaFountain.com

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, and shop authentic French merchandise.

July 24: Drive-Thru Day

Winstead’s was one of the first drive-thru restaurants in the United States. Enjoy an old-fashioned steakburger and ice cream soda at the original KC location on the Country Club Plaza. WinsteadsSteakburger.com