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, […]
Free Events
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 […]
Heart of America Shakespeare Festival
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 […]
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 […]
National WWI Museum & Memorial Stars & Stripes Picnic
The National WWI Museum and Memorial invites everyone to join an Independence Day Celebration and fireworks display like never before. Kansas City will celebrate our nation’s independence at the Stars and Stripes Picnic on Saturday, July 4. This is a FREE Fourth of July celebration in Kansas City. The public is welcome to begin picnicking […]
Bonner Blast Bonner Springs 4th of July Celebration
An evening of fireworks and patriotic activities takes place at Bonner Blast, a free annual Fourth of July celebration hosted by the City of Bonner Springs, KS. Enjoy music by Fast Times, food trucks, vendors, and fireworks. Bonner Blast happens on Thursday, July 2, from 6 to 10 p.m. at Centennial Park. Fireworks start at 9:45 p.m. Bring […]
July 4 Star Spangled Spectacular in Overland Park
Fourth of July fireworks and fun are at Corporate Woods on July 4 for the Overland Park Star Spangled Spectacular celebration. Admission is FREE. Attendees can food, fireworks and outdoor concerts. Guests may bring picnic blankets and chairs, but pop-up tents are not allowed at Star Spangled Banner. Coolers are allowed, so bring along water […]
VillageFest Hosted on 4th of July in Prairie Village
VillageFest in Prairie Village, KS is a patriotic way to start your morning on the Fourth of July. This FREE community event offers fun and activities for all ages on Independence Day. (July 4th from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.) Bake up your best because the VillageFest Pie Baking Contest featuring made-from-scratch pies is back. […]
