Celebrate the 4th of July like it’s 1855! On July 4, 2026, Kansas City Parks & Recreation hosts Independence Day at Missouri Town 1855. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Experience what life was like in the late 1800s. Activities include patriotic speeches, period cooking, dancing, children’s games, and more in this […]
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Free 4th of July Celebration in Raymore
The City of Raymore is holding An All-American 250 celebration in 2026, with free activities all week to celebrate Independence Day. Here is the schedule of activities: Friday, June 26: Rock the Ridge, 4 to 9 p.m. at Hawk Ridge Park, 701 Johnston Pkwy. There will be a kids’ bubble zone, live music from The […]
Mahaffie’s Independence Day Celebration
Bring along blankets, lawn chairs and picnics for a historic and family-friend Independence Day celebration at Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm Historic Site in Olathe. Mahaffies’ Independence Day Celebration takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 4, 2026. Activities include: A Reading of the Declaration of Independence followed by cannon fire at […]
Lenexa Community Days Fourth of July Parade
Patriotic spirit comes to life during the annual Lenexa Community Days Parade on July 4. This hometown tradition begins at 10 a.m. in Old Town Lenexa. The Community Days Parade is touted as one of the longest Fourth of July parades in the Kansas City area. The Community Days Parade begins at Santa Fe Trail […]
Platte City Fourth of July Festivities
Ring in free-dom on Saturday, July 4, 2026, in the Platte City, MO Fourth of July festivities. Image: DepositPhotos From 9 a.m. to noon, come to Downtown Platte City to enjoy face painting, water slides, bubbles, hot dogs, lemonade, kettle corn, popsicles and more. All activities are FREE at this Fourth of July party. Main […]
Free Movies in the Park in North KC
North Kansas City presents free Friday night Movies in the Park monthly during the summer through August 28, 2926. 2026 Movies in the Park schedule If you go What: Movies in the Park When: 7 p.m. Fourth Friday of the month through August Where: Macken Park Community Center, 1201 Clark Ferguson Drive, North Kansas City, […]
Hometown Olathe’s Free Pineapple Coconut Weekend
You do not need a pricey plane ticket to catch island vibes this summer. The Pineapple Coconut Weekend at Hometown Olathe Family Farm is the ultimate low-cost, tropical staycation. Running from June 26 to June 28, 2026, this three-day festival packs in a massive lineup of family-friendly entertainment, live music, and bright summer flavors. The […]
FREE Popsicles in the Park
The City of Independence Parks & Recreation is bringing families together for FREE popsicles and entertainment at Popsicles in the Park. The fun runs every Tuesday night this summer through July 14, 2026. Here’s the schedule for the remaining events: June 30 (Sycamore Hills Park, 3700 S. Haden Dr. 64055): Wicked Liars Comedy & Magic […]
Parkville 4th of July Celebration
A traditional celebration happens at the annual Parkville Fourth of July celebration on Saturday, July 4th. Admission is FREE, but there is a cost for some activities. Parkville’s traditional salute to Independence Day includes a pancake breakfast, a community parade, food, fun, shopping, kids activities, a skydiving exhibition, and our Fireworks Finale at 9:30 pm. […]
Gardner 4th of July Festival Features Country Music & More
Celebration Park is the center of festivities for Gardner’s Independence Day Festival scheduled for July 4. Admission is FREE. This local Fourth of July celebration begins at 5 p.m. and is open to all ages. No pets, personal fireworks or grills are allowed at the park during the 4th of July Celebration. Gardner 4th of […]
