Red, White & Bluhawk

Celebrate with a bang at Bluhawk’s annual Independence Day celebration! Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, community spirit and a dazzling fireworks display Thursday, July 3.

Festivities begin at AdventHealth Sports Park with a pre...

Summerfest

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Stars and Stripes Picnic

The Stars and Stripes Picnic at the National WWI Museum and Memorial is Kansas City’s official Independence Day celebration! Bring your friends and family to grab a bite to eat, shop from local vendors, listen to live music and enjoy fireworks, etc.

Community Days Parade

Break out your red, white and blue for one of Lenexa’s favorite traditions! The Community Days Parade brings marching bands, creative floats and hometown spirit to the streets of Old Town. Arrive early, find your favorite spot along the route, an...

Story Time at Trailhead Books

Story Time every Friday morning at 10 AM for young children at Trailhead Books, your newest independent bookstore in Raytown! Bring the littles to enjoy a few stories and crafts in our kids’ area. Parents can grab a coffee and relax, if even for...

Heartland Art Guild Miniature Arts Show

20th Annual Heartland Art Guild International Miniature Paintings and Sculptures Art Show. Over 200 entries, adjudicated, subject matter appropriate for all ages. Artwork is for sale - proceeds to artists and scholarship fund. Free Admission. M-F...

Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails

Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails

Crown Center 2450 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, Missouri, United States

All aboard for fun learning adventures with Thomas The Tank Engine as you help him be a "Really Useful Engine." Explore the sights and sounds of the Island of Sodor: visit Knapford Station and the Sodor Steamworks, climb inside Thomas' cab, fix P...

Critter Feeding

Discover what’s for dinner at Burr Oak Woods as the captive amphibians, fish, and turtles enjoy their feast every Tuesday and Friday. The snakes are fed on the second and fourth Wednesday.

Overland Park Star Spangled Spectacular

Enjoy a free evening of concerts, food and fireworks at Overland Park Star Spangled Spectacular at Corporate Woods Founders’ Park on July 4, 2025.

Schedule:
5 p.m. – Food trucks open, follow your nose to barbecue, funnel cakes, hot dogs and m...

Celebration in the Park – 4th of July

Time to light up the sky with the best fireworks in the Metro! Spend your 4th of July at Leawood City Park! Enjoy FREE activities for all ages, like mechanical bull rides, rock climbing, inflatables, face painting, caricatures, and more! We'll al...

FRIDAY 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 and friends and enjoy FREE concerts in Zona Rosa’s Central Park this summer. Schedule listed below. Come early for and get dinn...

First Fridays in the Crossroads

First Fridays are a local favorite with galleries and shops remaining open from 7-9 pm the first Friday of each month.

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