The free Celebrate AMERI’KANA Music & Arts Festival is back for its fourth year in Kansas City’s Historic Northeast neighborhood. The free festival honors the melting pot of cultures, languages, and sounds that define American music. This year’s festival is Saturday, August 1, 2026. The festival follows the migration of American music from the port […]
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Kansas City 2026 4th of July Fireworks, Parades and Celebrations
Happy Independence Day, Kansas City! While we strive to be as accurate as possible, PLEASE verify and double-check all times and dates! Celebrate America and plan your 4th of July festivities with some of these FREE and cheap events happening in Kansas City. We’ve got a round up of local fireworks, food, music, contests, parades, […]
Riverside ArtWalk, World Cup and fireworks in one event
Celebrate Independence Day early at the 3rd Annual Riverside ArtWalk and Go North KC Watch Party on Friday, July 3, at the new Morton Amphitheater in Riverside. The free, family-friendly celebration is also the public’s first chance to experience the brand-new Morton Amphitheater, an outdoor venue that can accommodate up to 10,000 guests. The event […]
Heart of America Shakespeare Festival free play
The Heart of America Shakespeare Festival runs June 16 through July 5 in Southmoreland Park. This year’s production is Macbeth. Admission to the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival is FREE. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. You can bring along your own blanket or lawn chair to use in designated spaces. Plastic chairs can […]
Smithville Lake Fireworks Show on July 4
Few things invoke summer fun like the lake and fireworks. Smithville Parks and Recreation hosts its annual Smithville Lake fireworks show on Saturday, July 4. 2026. The display begins at dusk, approximately 9 p.m. Fireworks are set off from Smith’s Fork Park/campground, 1601 DD Highway in Smithville, MO. The Smithville Chamber of Commerce suggest these […]
FREE Lansing Independence Days Celebration
Lansing Independence Days Celebration is FREE to the public and takes place Friday, July 3, 2026, at Lansing High School. Live music, food trucks and inflatables for the kids. Music will be by the Flashback Band. The schedule is: 4 p.m.: Live music, food trucks and kids’ rides 9:30 p.m.: Fireworks Food and drinks are […]
Free Fourth of July Celebrations in Independence
Independence is celebrating America’s 250th birthday with four days of patriotic fun, history, live entertainment and family activities to mark the Fourth of July. Most events are free. Thursday, July 2 Independence Day Fireworks Celebration Kick off the holiday weekend with Independence’s annual Independence Day Fireworks Celebration. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. The free event […]
Red, White & Blue Springs 4th of July Party
Residents can head out to Blue Springs to celebrate the Fourth of July at Red, White, and Blue Springs for one of the best Independence Day celebrations in the metro on Friday, July 3, 2026. Enjoy Blue Spring’s Independence Day celebration with live music, food trucks, kids’ activities and, of course, a fabulous fireworks show. […]
Liberty Fest 4th of July Festivities
Celebrate Independence Day at Liberty Fest on Friday, July 3, 2026. Liberty Fest happens July 3 at the Capitol Federal Sports Complex in Liberty, MO, from 6 to 10:30 p.m. Admission to Liberty Fest is FREE. Families can enjoy fun activities including food trucks, live music, a beer garden and fireworks at this Independence Day […]
FREE Admission to Greenwood Freedom Fest
Get a jumpstart on Independence Day with the Greenwood Freedom Festival on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Joel Dean Hitt Park. Admission is FREE. Some activities have a cost. Attendees can shop vendors, enjoy food and beverages from food trucks and enjoy the fireworks show starting at approximately 9:30 p.m. Inflatables and a climbing rock […]
