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Kansas City’s Lawn Party 2024

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Sunday, July 21, 2024
4-8 p.m.
Theis Park and The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park, Between Oak and Rockhill on Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd.
(Cleaver II Blvd. will be closed  from 2-9 p.m.; details below)

Celebrate National Parks and Recreation Month at KC’s biggest lawn party! This fun-filled evening of live music, food trucks, art activities and lawn games stretches from the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art to Brush Creek. Enjoy art activities, live music, and games throughout the Lawn Party. Pack your own picnic or grab dinner from an on-site food truck! Rain or shine; no grills, no stakes, no tenting.  We want to see your pictures! Use #KCLawnParty and #KCParks and we’ll share our favorites on our social media.

KC Parks Theis Park Stage Schedule:
4 p.m. Cowtown Country Club
5:30 p.m. Starlight Stars
6:30 p.m. Plein Air Quick Paint Contest Awards
7 p.m. Back Alley Brass Band

NEW THIS YEAR! First Sunday Concerts stage on the southeast side of Theis Park featuring Talking Backwards at 5 p.m. and the David George Band at 6 p.m.

Other happenings in Theis Park:

  • Musication Station, No Experience Required Sound Making Event, presented by Make Music KC
  • Imagination Playground and Lawn Games by KC Parks Athletics
  • Giant Bubbles, Stilt Walker and Hula Hoopers
  • Entertainment and instruction from the Kansas City Juggling Club
  • Photo opportunities with Giant Adirondack Chair and Air Dancers

ROAD CLOSURE: Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd. fromhttps://t.co/UaCfjmTPem Oak Street to Rockhill Road will be closed for the Lawn Party from 2-9 p.m.
DETOUR: From the East-south on Rockhill Road to Dr. MLK Blvd. to Oak Street; from the West-south on Oak Street to Dr. MLK Blvd. to Rockhill Road

Visit RideKC to plan your ride to the event. Main MAX and Troost MAX offer service on Sunday.

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Date:
July 21
Time:
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Location:
Theis Park