KCFestivalGuide
It's Festival Season in Kansas City! From trendy boutique shopping to old-fashioned county fairs, ethnic festivals with delicious delicacies, and local barbecue festivals... there is something for everyone! This is our guide to Spring & Summer Festivals in the Kansas City area (a few of these are Day Trips in Missouri and Kansas).
TIPS: Click the event name to visit the Festival Website for additional information! Also, some festival plans may change in inclement weather, remember to check websites and Facebook pages for updates.
Note: This list was compiled by the staff of KC Parent Magazine and may not be reproduced in print or online without permission. Please email kristina@kcparent.com if you have an addition to this list.
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Apr 16, 2022 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tulip Festival at Fun Farm
Join us for our first annual tulip festival with over 300,000 bulbs, 30+ fun farm attractions and one of a kind photo ops! experience an endless sea of beautiful, picture perfect tulips you'll remember forever!
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Apr 29, 2022
36th Brookside Art Annual
The Brookside Art Annual is hosted by the Brookside Business Association (BBA). The BBA is a non-profit organization of merchants working to promote and improve the community in the heart of Kansas City.
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Waldo Association
Apr 30, 2022 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Waldo Spring Fling with The Strawberry Swing
Join us for the inaugural Waldo Spring Fling with The Strawberry Swing on Saturday, April 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Get ready for a spring-inspired outdoor festival with fun experiences and new ways to celebrate everything Waldo. We are ex...
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Pleasant Hill Historical Society
Apr 29, 2022 - May 1, 2022
5th Annual Pleasant Hill Railroad Days 2022
Downtown Pleasant Hill Missouri
Welcome to 5th Annual Railroad Days in historic downtown Pleasant Hill, Missouri just 15 mins south of Lees Summit. Its brought to you by The Pleasant Hill Historical Society as a fundraiser. We hope to have you join us for model trains, live mus...
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May 6, 2022
Kansas City BBQ Festival
GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
We're assembling the biggest names in BBQ from KC & across the country to the GEHA Field at Arrowhead on May 6th, 7th, and 8th! Join us for BBQ + BANDS + BEERS
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City Market KC
May 6, 2022 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Fresh Fridays at City Market Featuring The Strawberry Swing
City Market is introducing a new, summertime event series with something for everyone: FRESH FRIDAYS, 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. on the first Friday of every month beginning in May. Sip and shop while enjoying music, food, and fun each month. Admission is ...
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Guadalupe Centers
May 6, 2022 - May 7, 2022
Guadalupe Centers Cinco de Mayo Fiesta "The Original"
Guadalupe Centers will continue to bring to the community its Cinco de Mayo celebration!! This fundraiser not only benefits our programs, but it continues a neighborhood tradition that originally started in 1922, making it the original Cinco de M...
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WaterOne
May 7, 2022 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Tower 2 Tower 5K
Celebrate water with us! Bring the whole family for this unique race to celebrate National Drinking Water Week! There will be a 5K, Kid's 1-mile event (ages 5-12), and a FREE kids run for the little ones. Crawl through a giant water pipe, dance a...
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Jackson County Parks + Rec
May 7, 2022 9:00 a.m.
Childrens Day & Sheep Shearing
Celebrate spring at Missouri Town 1855! Learn about life and in the 19th century for children of all ages. Kids will love playing with stilts and graces, practicing arithmetic, and helping with farm chore. Visit our resident flock of sheep as t...
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May 7, 2022 9:00 a.m. - noon
Raymore Touch-a-Truck
Get up close and personal with big trucks and heavy equipment at this free open house from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 7 at Recreation Park, 1011 S. Madison St.
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City of Grandview
May 7, 2022 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Harry's Hay Days
Harry's Hay Days is back for 2022! Join us Saturday, May 7, on Main Street in Grandview. The day begins with a parade at 10a, followed by festival from 11a to 4p. There will be live entertainment, craft/art vendors, food trucks and more!
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Miami County Economic Development
May 7, 2022 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Miami County Spring Farm Tour
Miami County farms will welcome visitors from across the region May 7-8 for a fun look at rural life in Eastern Kansas. The event offers an inside look at farm life with interactive educational opportunities set within the region’s natural b...
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The Strawberry Swing Indie Craft Fair
May 7, 2022 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Strawberry Swing at Zona Rosa!
Join Kansas City's original Maker's Market, The Strawberry Swing Indie Craft Fair as we pop-up in Zona Rosa at North Park! In partnership with KC Crew, we'll have family-friendly games, a photobooth by Fresh Factory, artists and makers, foo...
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Courtesy of Crown Center
May 14, 2022 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Hallmarket: A Hallmark Art Festival
This community-favorite event at Crown Center Square highlights the artistry of current Hallmark employees and retirees. Organizers are expecting more than 100 booths this year, and the artists will all be on-site for the event, so you can chat w...
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May 14, 2022 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Celebration of the Arts: Lee's Summit
Celebration of the Arts is a community-wide, free event that spotlights many of the talented cultural arts group who call Lee’s Summit home. A local dance studio, an aerial dance performance, theatre group, kids rock band, and the LSHS orchestra.
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May 14, 2022 noon - 7:00 p.m.
Weston Winefest
Spring is almost here and what better way to celebrate than a festival of wine!
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IHUMC
May 14, 2022 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Petting Zoo
Indian Heights United Methodist Church
Enjoy our annual Petting Zoo featuring animals from Thorni Ridge Exotics and local animal rescues! This is a free event and everyone is welcome!!! There will be games and light refreshments, lots of great photo opportunities, and an overall wonde...
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May 20, 2022 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Twisted Flying - Hot Air Balloons at the Vineyard
This 2 Day, family-friendly event has it all, including inflatable slides, bounce houses, and obstacle courses. Multiple Hot Air Balloons will be stationary on the Vineyard both days, so you can easily see them up close and come meet the pilots!
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May 21, 2022 noon - 4:00 p.m.
Spring at the Farm
Watkins Woolen Mill State Park
Join us for an old-fashioned spring on the farm with activities including sheep shearing, woodstove cooking, toy making, other historic crafts and music.
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May 27, 2022
Memorial Day Carnival: Parkville
Join us in Downtown Parkville over Memorial Weekend with the Evans Midland Empire Shows Carnival.
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May 29, 2022 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Celebration at the Station
Join The Kansas City Symphony at Union Station on Sunday, May 29, as this beloved Kansas City tradition returns after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Grounds will open at 5pm.
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Jun 2, 2022
Old Shawnee Days
The bands will be rockin', kids will be smilin', and the turkey legs will be smokin'! Come join us as we celebrate 54 years of Old Shawnee Days fun!
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Jun 3, 2022
Downtown Days Festival: Lee's Summit
Festivities include free live entertainment, carnival rides, sports zone, festival food, handcrafted goods, two craft beer tents and so much more.
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Jun 3, 2022 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Food, Art, Drink Festival: Gladstone
Food Trucks, 40+ Artists, Craft Beer Trail, Wine, Cocktails, Live Music...Need we say more?
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Jun 3, 2022 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Wine Walk for Wildlife
Wine lovers and animal lovers unite! The Kansas City Zoo has the only event in town where you can enjoy a summer evening of both at Wine Walk for Wildlife! Guests will stroll through the topside of the Zoo.
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Jun 3, 2022 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Meadowbrook Park Festival
Join us for the Meadowbrook Park Festival when the Great Lawn comes to life! Shop Strawberry Swing local artists + makers, sample a range of menus at the Food Truck Alley, enjoy live bluegrass music by A.M. Merker & Friends and Fritz Huschinson.
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Andrew Romano
Jun 3, 2022
Festa Italiana
This longtime local ethnic festival draws visitors from across metropolitan Kansas City and beyond. Enjoy an amazing assortment of Italian food favorites, great entertainment on the main stage all weekend, an Italian Motorsports Show and much more.
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KHOMENKO OLHA
May 28, 2022 9:00 a.m.
Strawberry Festival at Fun Farm
Access to our You-Pick STRAWBERRY Fields, Photo Ops, Farm Foods & Goodies, Barnyard Critters, 30+ Attractions & MORE! *you-pick strawberries are dependent on crop availability and availability may vary.
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Jun 4, 2022 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Antique Transportation Show
Got an old car, tractor, truck, motorcycle, bicycle or more? Bring it to the Antique Transportation Show NEXT Saturday on the Square during the Block Party!!
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Jun 4, 2022 noon - 4:00 p.m.
HyVee Summerfest
We'll have a Cornhole Tournament (non-sanctioned), Kids Peddle Tractor Pull, Beer Garden by Brewbakers, Craft Booths (inside and out), Mad Science KC Science Shows, Inflatables, Dunk Tank, and Food Trucks.
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AKMA
Jun 4, 2022 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
AKMA Art Fair
The AKMA is fulfilling its mission to promote emerging artists in the region with the first annual AKMA Art Fair. Featuring fine artists from across the region, this is the perfect moment to discover original artwork while supporting local artist...
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Jun 4, 2022 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Vaile Mansion Strawberry Festival
There will be booths of antiques, crafts, art and a nursery will bring a truckload of plants There will be hot dogs, hamburgers, and strawberry shortcake for purchase.
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Jun 9, 2022 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Kids Day at Kenagy - 2022
Check out the ambulance, fire truck, and police car for the kids to explore. The Raytown Library staff will be reading stories. Raytown Connection Point Church will be hosting free games for the kids.
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Jun 10, 2022
59th Annual Greek Festival
St. Dionysios Greek Orthodox Christian Church
Each year, we welcome thousands of neighbors and friends to our church grounds to share our faith, our culture and our love of Greek food, dancing and music. It takes many hands and many hours to accomplish this amazing event.
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Jun 10, 2022
Sugar Creek Slavic Festival
Celebrate Kansas City's rich Slavic heritage with two days of music, food, dance and drink.
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Jun 10, 2022
Arts in the Park
njoy your favorite beverage and craft brews from North Kansas City’s finest breweries while shopping with our amazing artists and makers.
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Jun 10, 2022
The Prairie Village Art Show
The Prairie Village Art Show is celebrating our 65th year of connecting the community to culture and creativity! As the second oldest art show in Kansas City, we have an established footprint in the artist community.
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Jun 11, 2022 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
The Heartland All British Car Show and Jaguar Concours D'Elegance
Crown Center Square. British car owners from around the region will display their cars and Jaguars will be judged for awards in many classes. 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. FREE admission.
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Jun 11, 2022
Dragon Boat Festival
Brush Creek on the Country Club Plaza
Held as a daylong event, the festival features a fleet of boating teams competing on the water as well as a variety of live cultural performances and delicious food and beverage options.
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Jun 11, 2022
Uncork & Unwind At The 16th Annual Wine Festival
Historic Downtown Excelsior Springs
Local bands will provide the background music and keep the festival lively while you sip and stroll the wineries, breweries, food trucks and vendors at the festival.
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Jun 12, 2022 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Future Stages Festival 2022
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
This 𝘍𝘙𝘌𝘌 community festival showcases hundreds of young performers on the Kauffman Center stages, and guests can enjoy a wide range of diverse performance styles and engaging arts activities.
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Jun 17, 2022
Smithville Lake Fest
Come join us for the 2022 Smithville Lake Festival, hosted annually on Father’s Day Weekend.
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Jun 17, 2022
2022 Gladstone Summertime Bluesfest
This Chamber and City sponsored event will be rockin' its 26th year of fun and great music in 2022!
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Jun 20, 2022 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Juneteenth Celebration
Olathe Public Library - Indian Creek Branch
Celebrate Juneteenth, the holiday that commemorates the day the Emancipation Proclamation reached enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865. Activities include storytimes, all ages crafts in the Lab, historical presentations and...
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KT Maschler
Jun 18, 2022 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Pollinator Fest
Join us June 18th & 19th to celebrate our beloved pollinators. LIVESTOCK TOUR • JUMP PILLOW • YARD GAMES • FACEPAINTING • PHOTO OPS • SNACKS • DRINKS So much fun you don't want to miss it! Event will take place across the street from retail s...
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Jun 21, 2022
Make Music Kansas City
Make Music Kansas City is a live, free musical celebration on June 21, the longest day of the year, with concerts on streets, sidewalks, venues and parks across the city.
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Jun 21, 2022
Make Music Liberty
Make Music Liberty 2021 is a live, free musical celebration on Monday, June 21st. (The longest day of the year), with concerts in our parks, retailers & streets across Liberty, MO.
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May 27, 2022 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Downtown Olathe Fourth Friday
We can’t wait to see you this summer at our Fourth Fridays celebrations in downtown Olathe. Join us and enjoy great kids’ activities, live music, food trucks, and more!
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Jun 24, 2022
Great Lenexa BBQ Battle
The Great Lenexa BBQ Battle started in 1982 with 12 contestants and 12 judges. On April 27, 1984, Governor John Carlin declared the contest the official Kansas State Championship.
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Jun 24, 2022
Downtown Overland Park Art Fair
Join us on June 24 and 25 for the first-ever Downtown Overland Park Art Fair! Enjoy great food and live music while browsing beautiful workings from 60 local artists.
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Jun 24, 2022 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Parked- Food Trucks, Fireworks, Music, & Fun!
Shawnee Parks & Recreation is excited to kick of National Parks & Recreation month with PARKED! Join us at Stump Park for Food Trucks, RetroActive, Fireworks, bounce houses, and fun for the whole family!
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Jun 24, 2022
Waterfest
Historic Downtown Excelsior Springs
Known as the largest festival of the year, Waterfest fills downtown Excelsior Springs with thousands of guests in a two-day celebration of the city’s mineral water heritage.
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Jun 25, 2022 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Osawatomie's Lights on the Lake
Osawatomie's Lights on the Lake is Osawatomie's annual Fourth of July celebration. The event is family-friendly, with a variety of fun-filled activities.
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Jun 25, 2022 5:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Fireworks at Evangel
We're expecting another amazing celebration at FIREWORKS 2022 -- South Kansas City's premiere fireworks show!
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Jun 25, 2022 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Armourdale's Parade and Fiesta
Come join us for entertainment, fun, games, and food! | Mariachi, Live Bands, Dancing, & much more!
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Jun 25, 2022 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Greenwood Freedom Fest
Freedom Fest is an outdoor event with live music, local vendors, food trucks, rides and games, and a fireworks display that begins at 9:30pm. Event attendance is free with rides/games packages available for pre-order and purchase at the gate. Vis...
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Jul 1, 2022 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Food Trucks, Fanfare & Fireworks
St. Paul's United Methodist Church
We would love to invite you to a free community event. We are inviting several foods trucks out, our wonderful choir will be singing a patriotic fanfare to honor our military and veterans, followed by Fireworks.
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Jul 1, 2022 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Legacy Blast 2022: Lee's Summit
Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation (LSPR) and the City of Lee’s Summit invite you to a free fireworks celebration on Friday, July 1 at Legacy Park! The gates open to the park at 6 p.m. and fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.
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Jul 1, 2022 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Smithville Fireworks
Join us for the annual Smithville Fireworks Show! The fireworks will be set off from Smith's Fork Park at dusk, roughly 9pm.
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Jul 2, 2022
Flags for Freedom
Each year, Downtown Merriam and the surrounding area transforms into perfect rows of patriotic pride as Flags 4 Freedom volunteers place more than 1,500 United States flags at the Merriam Marketplace.
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Jul 2, 2022 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Stars and Stripes Picnic
National World War I Museum and Memorial
Bring your friends and family to grab a bite to eat, shop at over 50 local vendors, listen to live music and enjoy fireworks over the Memorial. The main event will begin at 6 p.m.; the public can gather as early as 3 p.m. for picnicking and shopping.
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Jul 2, 2022 10:00 a.m. - noon
Independence Day Celebration and Parade: Weston, MO
Celebrate Independence Day in Weston with an old-fashioned parade!
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Jul 2, 2022
Independence Day Celebration in Independence
We are excited to bring back the annual fireworks show in Independence, MO. Join us on Saturday, July 2 for music, food trucks and fireworks!
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Jul 2, 2022 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
1860s Independence Day Celebration
Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm
Experience Independence Day 1860s style with a reading of the Declaration of Independence, cookstove demonstrations, stagecoach rides and more. Visitors can also meet Lady Columbia and Uncle Sam.
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Jul 3, 2022 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Old Fashioned July 3rd Picnic at the Mission
Old Fashioned Picnic will return on July 3, 2022! Join us on the North lawn before the NE JoCo Fireworks display at Miege for a picnic boxed dinner to enjoy on the grounds. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket and hang out with family and friends before t
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Jul 3, 2022 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Kearney Fireworks Celebration FT: Tate Stevens!
Join us for our annual July 3rd Fireworks Celebration, with a free concert from 2012 X-Factor winner, Tate Stevens! The show starts at 7:30 PM, and the fireworks start at 9:30 PM. See you there!
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Jul 3, 2022 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Liberty 4th Fest
Capitol Federal Sports Complex of Liberty
Bring your chairs, yard games, snacks, and non-alcoholic drinks. Water & glow items will be available for purchase at the Liberty Area Chamber of Commerce tent.
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Jul 4, 2022 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
4th of July Celebration at Worlds of Fun
Get ready for the biggest and best 4th of July celebration in Kansas City! ‘Celebrate America!’ is back with an amazing line up packed full of fun all-American attractions including the iconic Worlds of Fun firework celebration.
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Jul 4, 2022 noon - 2:30 p.m.
Beach Fest: Olathe
It's the ultimate July 4 celebration! Admission includes sack lunch, use of the Aqua Park, boat rentals, open swim, and other fun activities for the whole family.
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Jul 4, 2022 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
The City of Overland Park's Star Spangled Spectacular
City of Overland Park celebrates Independence Day with stage shows, food trucks and fireworks! Rain Date July 5.
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Jul 4, 2022 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
PARKVILLE 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION
Parkville’s traditional salute to Independence Day includes a pancake breakfast, a community parade, food, fun, shopping, music by the Navy Band Great Lake Brass Quintet, a skydiving exhibition, and our fabulous Fireworks Finale at 9:30 p.m.
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Jul 4, 2022 7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
VillageFest 2022
Prairie Village Municipal Campus
Everyone is invited to VillageFest! Bring your family, friends, and neighbors!
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Jul 4, 2022 9:45 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.
Olathe's July 4th Fireworks
College Boulevard Activity Center
Celebrate Independence Day in Olathe on July 4 with the annual fireworks display at College Boulevard Activity Center (11031 S. Valley Pkwy.). The show begins at dark, approximately 9:45 p.m.
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Jul 4, 2022 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
4th of July Celebration: Platte City
Come out on July 4th from 10 am - 2 pm and enjoy FREE food, music and activities for the entire family! Activities include mega inflatable obstacle course, bounce house, balloon art, caricature sketches, face painting and more!
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Jul 4, 2022 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Independence Day Festival: Gardner
The event is free and open to all ages. To help manage overflow parking, the city will provide a shuttle service from the Gardner-Edgerton High School, located at 425 N. Waverly Road, in addition to designated traffic routes.
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Jul 4, 2022 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
4th of July in Stilwell
Parade and Fireworks celebrating the 4th of July!
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Jul 4, 2022 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Red, White & Blue Springs
Celebrate the 4th of July at Red, White, and Blue Springs! This celebration will have live music, fireworks, vendors, and more. Join us at this free event, located at Blue Springs South. Gates open at 6:30PM!
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Jul 7, 2022 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Family Fun Nights - Fireworks: 1860s Style
Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm
Decorate your bikes, wagons, strollers and scooters and participate in the Mahaffie parade. Listen to the Olathe Civic Band perform on the grounds followed by a performance by The Wicked Liars.
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Jul 8, 2022
Berry Fest
SNACKS • DRINKS • YARD GAMES • FACEPAINTING • PHOTO OPS • JUMP PILLOW • LIVESTOCK TOUR • U-PICK
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Jul 8, 2022
Feastival: A Forks & Corks Pop-Up
Feastival isn't just a ticket to the best food and drink pop-up in town. It's a ticket to making a difference, with 100% of the proceeds benefiting Harvesters' mission to end hunger in our community.
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Jul 9, 2022 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Antique & Craft Fair
Shop antiques and crafts on the lawn of the Bingham-Waggoner Estate!
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Jul 12, 2022
Cass County Fair
A 20+ year tradition, the Cass County Fair provides fun for all. From the youth livestock shows to exhibits to the action-packed demolition derby, the Fair has it all.
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Jul 12, 2022
Wyandotte County Fair
The Wyandotte County Fair - July 12th thru July 16th. Live entertainment on two Stages, Carnival, Kids Zone, 4-H Exhibits, Rodeo, Fair Market Place and plenty of awesome fair food. Admission $5 with free admission for kids 12 and under. Parkin...
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Jul 14, 2022
Slingfest Independence 2022
Don't miss out on an action packed 4 days of Slingshot activities at the Independence Slingfest this year! With our own DEDICATED full-time Slingshot parking area and "homebase" right on our Downtown City Square. Lots of fun shops to see and experien
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Mommy and Child Craft Show
Jul 16, 2022 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Mommy and Child Craft Show
CRAFT SHOWS ARE BACK! Come pamper yourself or someone you love with Mommy and Child inspired products at The Mommy and Child Craft Fair! If you are a mom, know someone who is expecting, or need a gift for a mom then come join us on July 16th a...
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Jul 17, 2022 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The Great Car Show
National World War I Museum and Memorial
Join the Kansas City Automotive Museum and the National WWI Museum and Memorial for a day of music, educational displays, food trucks, demonstrations, ride-alongs and… cars!
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Jul 20, 2022
Platte County Fair
Old-Fashioned County Fair - Games, Rides, Carnival, Food, Music and More! The fair has been an annual event in the community since the first fair in 1863. It is recorded as being the oldest continuously operating fair west of the Mississippi River.
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Jul 21, 2022 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Festival of Butterflies
Festival of Butterflies invites nature enthusiasts of all ages to celebrate the Midwest’s most whimsical pollinator at Powell Gardens. Spend a day outdoors exploring tropical and native butterflies alongside stunning botanic displays.
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May 27, 2022 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Downtown Olathe Fourth Friday
We can’t wait to see you this summer at our Fourth Fridays celebrations in downtown Olathe. Join us and enjoy great kids’ activities, live music, food trucks, and more!
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Wanda Davenport
Jul 22, 2022 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Summer Chill Expo - Art, Crafts & More
The Pavilion at John Knox Village
Summer Chill Expo Come into the comfort of this air-conditioned facility to enjoy the creations of mid-western artists and crafters. With 100 booths you are sure to find a work of art that works for you, and they make wonderful gifts. Some of ...
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Jul 23, 2022
Grand Carnivale
Experience how the world kicks up its heels at our day-to-night, larger-than-life, global celebration. King Carl Nivale, Queen Cara Nivale, and their Royal Court are your hosts on a worldwide expedition.
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Jul 23, 2022
Miami County Fair
Youth rodeo, carnival, races, parade, demolition derby, bike derby, dog show, horse show, pancake breakfast, concerts and more.
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Jul 23, 2022 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
KC Water Lantern Festival
Water Lantern Festival is filled with fun, happiness, hope, and great memories that you'll cherish for a lifetime. This is a family friendly event that can be shared by everyone.
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Jul 30, 2022 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Heart of America Hot Dog Festival
The event features live entertainment, food, and more. Created by the NLBM in 2013, the Hot Dog Festival celebrates the historical connection between our national pastime and baseball fan’s favorite ballpark food; the hot dog.
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Jul 26, 2022
Leavenworth County Fair
Leavenworth County Fairgrounds
Come and enjoy a classic American experience at the Leavenworth County Fair! You and your family can delight in the fun of games, contests, derbies, food, rides, exhibits, and more.
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KC Crew
Jul 30, 2022 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Backyard BBQ Party at Zona Rosa
What says summer more than a backyard BBQ? Come out to Zona Rosa's North Park for a FREE fun-filled day! Enjoy food from food trucks, games from KC Crew, a maker's fair from Strawberry Swing and BBQ Competition! BBQ COMPETITION Are you...
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Jul 31, 2022
Johnson County Fair
We have been celebrating all of the best in Johnson County while preserving the agricultural heritage of the community since 1939. The Johnson County Fair is a free fair except the carnival and nightly arena events. Don't miss out on the fun!
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Aug 6, 2022 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Innovation Festival
Innovation Festival is a convergence of music and innovation, featuring two scientific conferences and a day of music and innovation.
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Aug 11, 2022
Missouri State Fair
We invite you to join us for “Buckets of Fun” at the 2022 Missouri State Fair, August 11-21, in Sedalia.
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Aug 13, 2022
Peach Festival
Join us for Peach Festival this weekend! We have all things peaches - U-pick peaches, slushies, pie, wine and more! Live music, pony rides, face painting, vintage carousel rides, petting zoo, and kids play zones will entertain you for hours.
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Main Street Parkville
Aug 19, 2022
Parkville Days
One of downtown Parkville’s largest events, the Parkville Days festival features a variety of family-friendly entertainment. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy live music along the Missouri River and on Main Street.
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Aug 19, 2022 - Aug 21, 2022
Ethnic Enrichment Festival
THE ETHNIC FESTIVAL IS BACK!!! FEEL THE WORLD BEAT IN THE HEART OF AMERICA The volunteers of the non-profit Ethnic Enrichment Commission of Kansas City are bringing to you one of the largest gatherings of multiculturalism - focusing on the...
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Aug 19, 2022
BBQ & Fly-in on the River
Historic Downtown Excelsior Springs
Whether you spell it BBQ, Barbeque or Barbecue, it’s the taste of America. This year, BBQ & Fly-In on the River will be located at the Excelsior Springs Memorial Airport, celebrating for its 22nd year!
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Aug 20, 2022 3:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Kansas City's Great Balloon Glow
National World War I Museum and Memorial
Spend a firelit summer evening with us at Kansas City’s second ever Great Balloon Glow!
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Aug 26, 2022
Jazzoo 2022
Party animals from across the metro will gather to enjoy unlimited food, drinks, and entertainment — all while raising money for the Kansas City Zoo.
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Travis Anderson
Aug 26, 2022 - Aug 27, 2022
Tiblow Days
Parade, Tiblow Trot 5K run/walk, Carnival, Vendor Booths, Food Trucks, Live Performances, Live Music, Car Show, and two nights of FREE Concerts! Friday night city band concert and ice cream social followed by Kansas City's own, The Stolen Winneb...
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Aug 25, 2022
Belton Sesquicentennial Carnival
You won't want to miss the Belton Sesquicentennial Carnival in Memorial Park. The four-day event includes rides for all ages, games, food vendors and more!
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The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Aug 27, 2022 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Deaf Cultural Festival
Deaf Cultural Festival 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | All activities and performances are FREE Welcome to the 8th annual Deaf Cultural Festival at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art! Encounter and learn about Deaf Culture and American Sign Language through...
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May 27, 2022 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Downtown Olathe Fourth Friday
We can’t wait to see you this summer at our Fourth Fridays celebrations in downtown Olathe. Join us and enjoy great kids’ activities, live music, food trucks, and more!
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Dec 4, 2022
GloWild at the Kansas City Zoo
See the Kansas City Zoo in a whole new light this fall with a new, completely unique and immersive nighttime experience, GloWild. This lantern festival will be the largest of its kind in the Midwest.
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Belton 150 Committee
Aug 24, 2022
Belton’s 150th Celebration
5 days of fun activities, mostly free! Carnival, vendors, games, car show, farmers market, food, live music - something for everyone!
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