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Kansas City’s Lawn Party 2023
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Sunday, July 23, 2023
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. The Salvation Choir
5:30 p.m. Starlight Stars
6:30 p.m. Plein Air Quick Paint Contest Awards
7 p.m. Back Alley Brass Band
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
- Photo opportunities with Gian 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.