Looking for the best things to do in Kansas City this August? Soak up the final weeks of summer with family-friendly festivals, outdoor movies, sunflower fields, live theater, exciting exhibits and back-to-school events across the metro. From Bluey’s Big Play and Wicked to Parkville Days, the Missouri State Fair and the KC Sunflower Festival, August is packed with memorable activities for kids and parents. Young performers can also get ready for fall as First Act Theatre Arts opens enrollment for acting, dance and vocal classes and hosts auditions for upcoming productions.
Explore our top August events in Kansas City and start planning a month full of family fun!
Auditions for Finding Nemo Jr. and Footloose
Students ages 8-18 are invited to audition for First Act Theatre Art’s fall productions, Finding Nemo Jr. and Footloose! Students of all ability levels are encouraged to audition and experience […]
Variety Show’s Production of Oliver! by Lionel Barts
We’re taking the Variety Show to the streets, filling the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts with music, joy, and heart with Lionel Barts’ production of Oliver!. This beloved production […]
Just for Her
The Just For Her Event is Kansas City’s Largest Summer Shopping Event that you don’t want to miss! This event has everything women want and need, all in a fun […]
Kauffman Center Presents Bluey’s Big Play
Bluey’s Big Play is returning to the Kauffman Center for five shows this August! Since premiering in Australia in 2020, Bluey’s Big Play has toured globally across the UK, Ireland, Canada, […]
Hello Kitty Cafe Truck at Crown Center
Hello, Kansas City! The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is coming back to Crown Center on Saturday, August 29, 2026! Come say hello at Crown Center Square between 10am-7pm and pick […]
Moo-vie Night at the Farmstead
Bring your blanket and join us on the lawn and enjoy the free movie on the big screen. Come early and enjoy the Farmstead and other fun activities before the […]
The Pigeon Comes to Kansas City: A Mo Willems Exhibit
The Pigeon Comes to Kansas City: A Mo Willems Exhibit May 23 – Sept 7: open during store hours You are invited into the imagination, whimsy, and humor of Mo Willems. […]
KC Sunflower Festival
There’s something truly spectacular about the blend between Summer and Autumn when the colors of Kansas scenery create the ideal backdrop for outdoor fun. Over 20 photo ops + 60 […]
Fall Theater Classes Begin
14 week classes in Acting, Dance, and Vocal Classes for ages 2-18 begin in August. Find the class that’s perfect for your student and help them dive into the performing […]
Rhea Lana’s of Overland Park HUGE Back-to-School Consignment Event
Shop over 100,000 items all at once and save 60-90% off retail prices! Since each item is inspected you can rely on us for HIGH QUALITY children’s clothing and items […]
Festival of Butterflies at Powell Gardens
Festival of Butterflies (July 16-August 2) returns for a special 30th-year celebration, inviting guests of all ages to reflect on three decades of wonder, discovery, and the magic of pollinators at Powell Gardens. This year […]
White Glove Wednesdays
11 a.m. Every 3rd Wednesday Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum 500 West U.S. Highway 24, Independence, Missouri Get up close with rarely viewed presidential treasures preserved at the […]
Tiny Tot Triathlon
Bike, run and splash your way to the finish line! Young racers will tackle a bike course, a run course and an inflatable water slide before earning a finisher medal. […]
United We Play
FROM SANDLOTS TO STADIUMS, FIRST FAMILIES TO YOUR FAMILY, EXPERIENCE AN ALL-NEW, ALL-STAR EXHIBITION CELEBRATING THE SPORTING SPIRIT. As Kansas City welcomes the world for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Harry […]
Safety Day
Safety Day at the Farmstead provides families the opportunity to interact with and learn from members of emergency services, hospitals and safety organizations. Sponsored by Children’s Mercy, Safety Day is […]
Missouri State Fair
Celebrate the 250th birthday of America by attending the Missouri State Fair which has operated since 1901 in Sedalia, Missouri. It includes daily concerts, exhibits and competitions of animals, homemade […]
Back to School at Summit View Adventist School
Summit View Adventist School is a fully accredited private school located in Lee’s Summit, MO. Our dedicated staff focus on providing the highest standard of education for your child, and we believe it can best […]
Family Sports Fest
Join us for an afternoon FULL of family fun, including mascot autographs, giveaways, raffles, contests, and so much more! This is an opportunity for children to try out sports of […]
Sport and Spectator Exhibit
June 12, 2026 – December 6, 2026 H. Tony and Marti Oppenheimer Gallery; Dean E. Thompson Gallery, First Floor FREE and open to the public Sport and Spectator celebrates […]
Parkville Days Festival
The annual Parkville Days festival celebrates our charming historic town and features a variety of family-friendly entertainment. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy live music along the Missouri River and […]
Member Swap Sundays
Introducing Swap Sundays! ✨ Starting this Sunday, February 15, Kansas Children’s Discovery members enjoy FREE admission to InspireU and Wonderscope, just show your Kansas Children’s Discovery Center membership card! Plus, […]
Kriegsspiel at Fort Osage
Take command in a historic training exercise for military officers. In this Kriegsspiel, or wargame, battle the fog of war as you write orders, plot out your movements on a […]
Embroidery at Missouri Town
Our Living History Interpreters will teach you basic stitches historic embroidery. During our workshop you will make an embroidered sampler inspired by a historic pattern for you to take home. […]
Wicked at Kansas City Music Hall
So much happened before Dorothy dropped in. WICKED, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz… but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there […]
Back to School Lenexa
FREE BACK PACKS & SCHOOL SUPPLIES | HEALTH & WELLNESS CHECKUPS | CLOTHING CLOSET | FOOD PANTRY | KIDS GAMES & MORE Lenexa Baptist Church understands that preparing for school […]
Reading to the Rooster
FREE ADMISSION every Wednesday morning this month! Read to the Roosters with your kids, get library goody bags, and tour the museum’s town and farm. BONUS THIS WEEK ONLY: visit […]
On the Hook: Kids Reel in the Fun!
10:00am George Owens Nature Park1601 Speck Rd., Independence, MO 64057 Make Thursday mornings in June and July your new fishing tradition! Young anglers of all skill levels can drop in […]
Sensory Friendly Early Admission at the Farmstead
Experience Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead in a calm and welcoming environment during Sensory Friendly Early Admission Days. Designed for individuals with sensory sensitivities and their families, this event offers a […]
Dragons and Fantastic Beasts
Embark on a magical journey through Powell Gardens where life-size dragons and magnificent creatures await around every turn. During Dragons and Fantastic Beasts, guests are invited to explore, play, and […]
Everyday Democracy: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness in Johnson County
Democracy isn’t only written in founding documents or decided at the ballot box — it’s lived every day. For 250 years, people across the United States have claimed, challenged, and […]