Looking for the best family-friendly events in Kansas City this July? From Fourth of July celebrations, outdoor movies and live theater to hands-on museum fun, summer reading programs and can’t-miss local festivals, KC is packed with ways to make the most of summer break.
Browse our top picks for July events in Kansas City and plan a month of memory-making fun with your kids.
Red, White & Tru
Museum Hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free Fun on the Fourth: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum 500 West U.S. Highway 24, Independence, […]
Kick It at the Zoo Day
Get ready to score big at Kick It at the Zoo Days, where wildlife meets the world’s favorite sport! While exploring the KCZoo, you can see featured animals enjoying soccer-themed […]
Movie in the Pool: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Make a splash at our Movie in the Pool night featuring The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026). Enjoy an hour of open swim starting at 8 p.m., then float, lounge […]
Fourth on the Farm
Celebrate Independence Day with fun, games and a whole lot of red, white and blue! Kick off your Fourth of July with old-fashioned games, patriotic lessons and flag etiquette in […]
Summer Fest at Zona Rosa
Event Details Join us for a Summer Fest at Zona Rosa! The ultimate summer party meets pop-up shopping event. Saturday, July 18, 2026 11am – 5pm | Central Park + […]
The Culture House Presents: Little Shop of Horrors
Meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names “Audrey II” — after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune […]
Pete the Cat
For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. So, the minute the groovy blue cat meets The Biddles, he gets the whole family rocking. […]
Tivoli Under the Stars: National Treasure
Benjamin Franklin Gates, in hot pursuit of a legendary treasure, must steal one of America’s most sacred and guarded documents — the Declaration of Independence — or let it, and […]
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 […]
Summer Outdoor Movies at the Park
Event Details Grab a blanket or lawn chair and find a spot in Central Park. New this year, we’ve moved the movies to the park right next to Bravo. Enjoy […]
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 […]
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 […]
An All-American 250: A Celebration of Unity, Spirit & Ambition in Raymore
This year, we’re celebrating America’s 250th birthday and the wonderful game of soccer with multiple events to show our community pride and bring us closer together. June 25-July 7: All-American […]
The Center of Summer Soccer at Crown Center
As Kansas City prepares to host the global soccer competition, Crown Center will become “The Center of Summer Soccer” with FREE activities on Crown Center Square to provide family entertainment […]
Friday Summer Concerts in the Park
Announcing the 2026 Zona Rosa Summer Concerts in the Park! Fridays, 6:30pm – 8:30pm Central Park at Zona Rosa (green space next to Bravo Italian Cucina) Bring a chair, blanket […]
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. […]
Best the Heat $6 Tickets to Science City
Beat the late-afternoon heat 🥵 with $6 TICKETS to Science City at Union Station! KC’s coolest family-friendly attraction! 😎🧊 $6 Science City tickets are available EVERY WEEKDAY from 2:30pm to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Washed Ashore
WASHED ASHORE: ART TO SAVE THE SEA TRAVELING EXHIBIT IN TOPEKA, KANSAS From May through September 2026, the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center, in collaboration with the Topeka Rotary Club, […]
Bacon Bash at KC Wine Co
21+ Only | FREE Admission What’s better with bacon? Trick question. Everything. Think bacon tastings, bacon-filled dishes, and bacon-themed game. Yes, it’s ridiculous—and yes, you need to be here. Forks […]
Arctic Sea Ice Day
Chill out with us this month at Arctic Sea Ice Weekend on Saturday, July 11! Nuniq the polar bear will receive a special polar bear sized delivery of ice to […]
History Highlights Tour: Technology in 1920s America
Explore unique stories of American life in a 1920s Kansas town with our special History Highlights Tour Series. Explore unique stories of American life in a 1920s Kansas town with […]
A League of Their Own at Theater in the Park
MOVIES IN THE PARK ARE FREE AT Theatre in the Park! Gates & Box Office open at 7:00PM Movies start at 7:30pm Concessions will be offered on each movie night along with […]
Explore Our Stories: Free Museum Days with Your Library Card
In conjunction with the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, we’re celebrating the rich cultural heritage that shapes our nation – past, present and future. During this commemorative […]
The Berlin Wall: A World Divided
The Berlin Wall. A World Divided. combines multiple perspectives and experiences through a unique collection of artifacts, media and diverse testimonies. The exhibition traces the origins and rise of the Cold […]
Summer at MCPL: Read, Score, Roar!
Kick off a Summer of Reading! Get ready to kick off a Summer at MCPL like no other! With the theme Read, Score, Roar, readers of all ages will sprint […]
Read, Score, Roar: Summer Reading by Johnson County Library
Read, Score, Roar! The Summer Reading Program is an initiative that aims to promote reading and literacy to children, teens and adults. Each summer, the Library offers programs and events […]
Celebrate Americana 250 at Worlds of Fun
Movie Night at Starlight Theatre
Join us this summer for two classic movies under the stars! 🦁 The Wizard of Oz June 26 | 8 p.m. Grab your ruby slippers, your tin funnel, or your […]
Heart of America Shakespeare Festival
Macbeth, a valiant Scottish general, encounters three witches who deliver a chilling prophecy: he will one day become King of Scotland. Driven by overwhelming ambition and urged on by his […]
Summer Activities – Happy Birthday, America!
Each week, Wednesday–Friday, in addition to our regular living history activities, we’ll explore a new theme with unique stations. This week’s theme is Happy Birthday, America! Experience 1860s Living History Tour […]