Summer of Oz in Kansas City, KS

This summer, enjoy Kansas’ most beloved story with a celebration of The Wizard of Oz all season long.

The Wizard of Oz at Providence Medical Center Amphitheater, Aug. 1-4, 8:00. The production features a cast of 50 in this beloved MGM movie musical. "Over the Rainbow," "If I Only Had a Brain," "We're Off to See the Wizard" and "Ding Dong the Witch Is Dead!" come to life on the huge Providence Amphitheater stage. And for the first time ever, classic movie scenes of Munchkinland, the Yellow Brick Road, Emerald City and more will be integrated into the live stage musical.

Oz Week at the National Agricultural Center & Hall of Fame, Aug. 1-5. Come spend the day with Dorothy and see what it was like to live on a farm.  Visitors can experience farm activities such as feeding chickens, milking a cow, attending class in an old schoolhouse, running through a corn maze and riding the miniature train through Farm Town USA.  There will be live entertainment throughout the week, as well as food vendors, children’s activities, a petting zoo and so much more.

Check out Wizard of Oz-themed events, specials and exhibits throughout the summer that will also include hotel, attraction and food specials. See VisitKansasCityKS.com for information.