This summer, the City of Lee’s Summit is putting on FREE Music in the Park Summer Shows and Concerts at Howard Station Park and at the Legacy Park Amphitheater. The shows start at varying times and on different days of the week. Here’s the schedule for the Howard Station Park shows, which are on the fourth […]
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Kansas City Fringe Festival
The Kansas City Fringe Festival begins on Friday, July 17, 2026, and runs through July 26. The Fringe Festival is a visual arts extravaganza that straddles a thin line between mass appeal and eclectic tastes. It includes multiple events at various venues throughout Kansas City. Buttons and show tickets Anyone attending the KC Fringe Festival […]
The Nutcracker ballet one-day deal up to 50% off
You may not be thinking yet about holiday shows, but you can save money if you think this week about seeing The Nutcracker. Kansas City Ballet is having a one-day ticket sale for Devon Carney’s The Nutcracker on Wednesday, July 22, offering up to 50% off select performances. A cherished Kansas City holiday tradition, The Nutcracker […]
Wyandotte County Fair
The Wyandotte County Fair is July 21-25, 2026, at the Wyandotte County Fairgrounds. This event will feature 4-H exhibits with food, clothing, arts & crafts, livestock, crops, and other items. There will also be a carnival ($), live entertainment, rodeo events, concessions, petting zoos, magic shows, contests, and more. Fair hours are: Tuesday through Thursday: […]
See restored Big Boy steam engine at Union Station
Calling all Kansas City railfans and history buffs — the ultimate train experience is rolling into town! As part of Union Pacific’s coast-to-coast tour celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States, the legendary Big Boy No. 4014 steam locomotive is making a special stop at Kansas City’s historic Union Station. Of the 25 steam […]
Barbie Truck visiting Leawood this week
If you love all things pink, retro, and iconic, catch the 2026 Barbie Truck Original Icon Tour, which is making a stop in Kansas City his weekend. This year’s tour is all about Barbie’s 1959 debut — remember the pony tail and the striped swimsuit? (I am going to pretend I don’t.) Here is everything […]
Kansas City National Ice Cream Day Deals
What’s better than ice cream? FREE ice cream, of course. And everyone screams for ice cream deals! July is National Ice Cream Month, first designated by President Ronald Reagan in 1984, followed by National Ice Cream Day on the third Sunday of July. We have found lots of cool deals and freebies on July 19, […]
FREE Admission to Kansas City’s Lawn Party
On Sunday, July 19, 2026, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and Kansas City Parks and Recreation are holding Kansas City’s Big Picnic on the museum lawn. Admission is FREE. This event includes live music and other entertainment, food trucks, art activities, and lawn games. Bring a blanket or chairs. Pets must be on a leash. Hours […]
Zona Rosa Summer Fest
Zona Rosa is putting on a free Summer Fest party it is billing as “The Ultimate Summer Party Meets Pop-Up Shopping Event.” The family-friendly event will include carnival games, a golf simulator experience, kids’ activities, fountain fun, food trucks, a DJ and more. The pop-up shopping will be created by Farfalla Events, and there will […]
Free Movies in the Park in Shawnee
Theatre in the Park in Shawnee offers a free summer Movies in the Park season before the stage shows get under way. The season runs June 24 through July 17. Movies start at 7:30 p.m., and the gates open at 7 p.m. Concessions, beer and wine are available for purchase. Here is the movie schedule […]
