This year, Kansas City Restaurant Week, Kansas City’s premier dining event, will be held January 10-19, 2025. This is the perfect time to try interesting and tasty cuisine from a number of participating restaurants through carryout, delivery, or a traditional dine-in experience. “Week” is loosely defined. Kansas City Restaurant Week actually lasts ten days, giving […]
Festivals
Beer Tastings Abound at KC Brew Festival at Union Station
KC Brew Fest returns to Union Station on Saturday, February 22nd, 2025. Act now to get tickets to this tasting of craft and international brews. It’s a very popular event that typically sells out. KC Brew Fest Admission There are two sessions at the festival. Admission is $50 per person, regardless of which time frame […]
FREE Chinese New Year Lunar Festival at the Nelson
Celebrate the Year of the Snake! This family friendly event is a must for attending! It’s a day full of free activities perfect for kids and adults! On January 26, 2025, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art hosts its annual Chinese New Year Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is FREE. But registration is […]
Missouri Town 1855 Fall Festival
Experience living history at the annual Missouri Town 1855 Fall Festival! Missouri Town 1855 Fall Festival October 5 & 6, Missouri Town 1855 will have historic interpreters, artisans, and musicians, bringing the harvest celebration of a bygone era back to life! There will also be wagon rides, games, crafts, and family-friendly activities that will surely […]
Enjoy All Things Apple at Weston Applefest
Weston bills itself as the best small town in Missouri, and the Annual Weston Applefest Celebration is one of its most popular events. A short drive from the Kansas City metro area, Applefest takes place Oct. 5-6. The apple parade starts down Main Street at 10 a.m. on Saturday, followed by arts and crafts vendors, […]
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 […]
Lee’s Summit Legacy Blast Independence Day Celebration
Legacy Blast in Lee’s Summit is scheduled for July 3 at Legacy Park. This FREE Independence Day celebration and fireworks celebration is co-hosted by the City of Lee’s Summit and the Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation Department. Working together, these groups are offering a festive combination of fun and entertainment, including: Concessions Face painting Balloon […]
Free Kansas City St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Irish spirit fills Kansas City again on Sunday, March 17, 2024 during the annual Kansas City St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Westport and Midtown. Join 100,000 or so of your best friends at a local event that was named one of America’s best St. Patrick’s Day parades by Reader’s Digest. If you’re looking for more […]
Go Wild at the Get MO Wild Fall Festival
Go wild at the Get MO Wild Fall Festival! September 30, from 10 AM to 3 PM, the Missouri Department of Conservation is celebrating the great outdoors with a fall festival at James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Area in Lee’s Summit. There will be food trucks, nature exhibits, demonstrations, and the opportunity to try all […]
FREE Fall Festival in Belton!
Enjoy a free fall festival this September in Downtown Belton. Shop, eat, drink, and enjoy live entertainment September 8-9 during the Belton Fall Festival. Fun photo ops, Downtown Main Street presents two days of fall festivities in downtown Belton, MO. Admission is FREE. Belton Fall Festival Hours Friday, September 8: 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, […]