Merriam Drive Live free day of music

 Merriam Drive Live is returning to the Merriam Marketplace with six hours of live classic rock and free admission. 

The event is family-friendly, with yard games, face painting and custom balloon art.

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026
• Time: 2 to 8 p.m.
• Location: Downtown Merriam at the Marketplace pavilion, 5740 Merriam Dr., Merriam, Kansas
• Cost: FREE admission

The Live Music Lineup

This year’s theme is “Classic Rock Rewind.” Here is the schedule of performers

• 2 to 3:30 p.m. Surfin’ USA
• 3:30 to 5 p.m. The Original Silver Bullet
• 5 to 6:30 p.m. The Punching Pandas
• 6:30 to 8 p.m. The Suburbans

Food, Drinks, and Entertainment

A variety of food trucks and beverage stands will be on site.

• Food Trucks: Cooterbrand BBQ, Ravioli Pasta2GO, KC Popcorn Co.
• Drinks: Sugar Crush Dirty Soda and adult beverages from Embrace the Grape. 

Parking

Free parking is available at these locations:

• Merriam Marketplace: 5740 Merriam Drive. Accessible parking will be available on the west side of the pavilion.
• 5701 Merriam Drive: The grass lot across Merriam Drive from Merriam Marketplace. Access parking from Kessler Lane. 
• Waterfall Park: 5191 Merriam Drive

More free and cheap things to do