Update: This event has been canceled due to public health concerns. A 40-year tradition of family fun continues Saturday, March 14, 2020 in Brookside with the Brookside St. Patrick’s Day Warm Up Parade. Admission is FREE. This year’s theme is 40 Years of Brookside Luck. The parade is hosted by the Brookside Business Association and Community […]
Festivals
FREE Art Fair at Ward Parkway Center
Ward Parkway Center is hosting its annual Mid-Winter Art Fair February 14-16,2020 during regular mall hours. Admission is FREE. More than 35 local artists will have their work on display. Expect to see paintings, photography, custom jewelry and more. Ward Parkway Center is at 8600 Ward Parkway in Kansas City, MO. Parking at the mall […]
Apple Blossom Festival
Cider Hill Family Orchard invites your family to celebrate springtime in Kansas City during its annual Apple Blossom Festival happening this year on April 18 and 19. Festival goers are invited to see the orchard and enjoy hayrides through the trees, local vendors, children’s train, petting zoo, cider donuts and more. A full schedule of […]
Strawberry Swing Valentine’s Pop-Up Fair
Valentine’s Day—love it or leave it, you can have a great time at Strawberry Swing’s first pop-up of 2020. The Strawberry Swing Valentine’s Day pop-up will be held Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020 at Parlor, Kansas City’s first food hall. The fun runs from 10 to 7 p.m. The event is FREE to attend. Have a […]
Original Jewelry Outing at Cupid’s Gems Artisan Jewelry Show
Browse one-of-a-kind handmade jewelry at the annual Cupid’s Gems Artisan Jewelry Show Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020 at Thompson Barn in Lenexa. Admission and parking is FREE making it a great venue for a winter outing with friends and family. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. you can find great gifts for the ones you love, including […]
FREE Chinese New Year Festival at the Nelson
Celebrate the Year of the Rat! On Sunday, January 26, 2020, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art hosts its annual Chinese New Year Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is FREE. A full day of traditional dances and music performances make up part of this popular event. Attendees can experience Pipa music, drum performances, […]
Panic Film Fest at Screenland Armour
Calling all horror and sci-fi movie fans! Screenland Armour hosts its annual Panic Film Fest January 24-30, 2020. The film festival features 40+ new horror, thriller and sci-fi films. It will also host blocks of short film showcases and special events that include live podcasts with Q&A sessions. Activities kick off Jan. 23 with Preview Night […]
Friends and Food Celebrates 50 Years of Shawnee Mission Schools
There’s no better way to celebrate a 50th anniversary than with friends and food. The Shawnee Mission School District Friends & Food festival is open to the community and acknowledges half a century of educational achievements. Friends & Food takes place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at the Center for […]
Thompson Bridal Trunk Show
Planning for a wedding can be stressful, but organizers of the Thompson Trunk Show are bringing an evening of fun to the process This FREE event on Thursday, March 5, 2020 lets you enjoy food, drinks, live entertainment, door prizes and FREE samples all while gathering creative ideas from local businesses for planning the “big […]
Pancakes, parade, music, street dancing and more at Mission Sunflower Festival
The City of Mission, Kansas and the Mission Business Partnership are hosting their annual Mission Sunflower Festival on Oct. 12, 2019 in Downtown Mission. Enjoy a jam-packed day of family-friendly activities. Admission is free. Festival activities Everything begins Saturday morning at 9 a.m. and runs through that night. A full schedule can be found here. […]