Events

Events

Garment District Grooves: August

Garment District Place W 8th St, Kansas City, MO, United States

Wednesday, August 21 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Garment District Place, 8th & Broadway Grab some lunch and listen to live bands in this quaint downtown park! Third Wednesday of the month through October. #AFoodTruckAndABand FOOD TRUCK: Jadabay's Tasty Kitchen BAND: Alto Saxophonist Dave Panico

Music Bingo

Kansas City North Community Center 3930 N.E. Antioch Road, Kansas City, MO, United States

Join us for an evening under the blacklights as we play Music Bingo for a chance to win over $500 in prizes! Ages: 18 + Fee: $10 Registration>>

KC Parks Board Meeting

KC Parks Administration 4600 East 63rd St. Trfwy, Kansas City, MO, United States

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 2 p.m. KC Parks Administration, 4600 East 63rd Street Trafficway KC Parks is governed by a volunteer five-member Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners who are appointed by the Mayor. The Board of Parks and Recreation holds public meetings twice a month on Tuesday at the Parks and Recreation Department headquarters in […]

Bruce R. Watkins Connector Community Park Open House

Mary Williams-Neal Community Center 3801 Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd., Kansas City, MO, United States

A public engagement and design workshops on the Bruce R. Watkins Connector Community Park project.  The project is federally funded, in part, by the efforts of Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II who secured $4M in Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant funding in addition to KC Parks' contribution of $1M in matching funds. The combined funding […]

Event Series Spoken Word Poetry Live!

Spoken Word Poetry Live!

Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center 3700 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Kansas City, MO, United States

Hosted by Glenn North LISTEN, JOIN-IN, ENJOY, ART AND MORE!  Artwork courtesy of KC’s African American Artists Collective.  Call 816-513-0700 to RSVP.  

Gold Fountain for Childhood Cancer Awareness

Mill Creek Park W 47th & Mill Creek Pkwy., Kansas City, MO, United States

Friday, August 30-Monday, September 2, 2024 Fountain in Mill Creek Park The fountain will be dyed gold in recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Supporters will be joined by many families who have children battling cancer or those families whose brave child has earned their angel wings.

“First Sundays” Free Concerts

Theis Park 4701 Oak St., Kansas City, Missouri

Sunday, September 1, 2024 (RAIN DATE: September 8) 1-4 p.m. Theis Park, 47th & Oak (across from the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art) The return of "First Sundays" free concerts in Theis (formerly Volker) Park the first Sunday of the month through September!

KC Chief’s Red Wednesday Pep Rally

Mill Creek Park W 47th & Mill Creek Pkwy., Kansas City, MO, United States

Pep Rally featuring KC Wolf, Chiefs Cheer and the Rumble Mill Creek Park, 47th & Mill Creek Parkway In celebration of the season opener for our back-to-back Super Bowl Champions, Chiefs flags will be flown on the Sister Cities Bridge and the following fountains will be dyed red all day: Concourse Fountain Northland Fountain Children’s […]

O.A.R.

Starlight Theatre 4600 Starlight Rd., Kansas City, MO, United States

Sept. 5, 2024 7 p.m. Starlight Theatre in Swope Park With a unique blend of rock, reggae, and jam band influences, O.A.R. takes audiences on a musical journey filled with euphoria. Known for their captivating live performances, O.A.R. creates an electric atmosphere that transcends genres, inviting fans to sing along and lose themselves in the […]

Mobile Music Box Concert

Westwood Park W. 47th St. & Wyoming St.

Westwood Park, W. 47th St. & State Line The KC Symphony's Mobile Music Box returns to Westwood Park!  Pack a picnic and a lawn chair or blanket and spend Friday evening with John, Fabrice, Matt, Ben and Maria for a program full of classical favorites and popular tunes.  

Hike Fox Hollow with a Naturalist

Lakeside Nature Center 4701 E. Gregory Blvd., Kansas City, MO

Saturday, September 7, 2024 10:30 a.m. – Habitats Lakeside Nature Center in Swope Park, 4701 E. Gregory Blvd. All scheduled hikes are open to the public. There is no fee. Hikes will be cancelled in severe weather – call the center (816-513-8960) for confirmation. Please dress appropriately for the weather of the day (i.e. raingear, […]

Mother Nature Reads

Lakeside Nature Center 4701 E. Gregory Blvd., Kansas City, MO

First Saturday of the Month 10am Lakeside Nature Center, 4701 E Gregory Blvd Bring your children for a fun morning to hear Mother Nature read stories. Make a craft and take it home. You may also get a chance to meet one of our education animals.  

Dance in the Park

Roanoke Park, 3601 Roanoke Rd., 64111 City in Motion Dance Theater, Inc. is proud to announce the 25th annual Dance in the Park!  The concert will be presented in the tranquil setting of Roanoke Park. Bring a blanket, picnic, lawns chairs and the whole family!  This FREE show kicks off at 5:30 p.m. a warm-up […]

KC Parks Board Meeting

KC Parks Administration 4600 East 63rd St. Trfwy, Kansas City, MO, United States

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 5 p.m. KC Parks Administration, 4600 East 63rd Street Trafficway KC Parks is governed by a volunteer five-member Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners who are appointed by the Mayor. The Board of Parks and Recreation holds public meetings twice a month on Tuesday at the Parks and Recreation Department headquarters in […]

Brush Creek Art Walk

Banks of Brush Creek from The Plaza to Elmwood Everyone is invited to attend Kansas City's premiere "plein air" painting competition along the walkways of Brush Creek.  Though the artists will be taking home the prize money, everyone wins with the top paintings selected by a top juror on display and for sale at an […]

Native Garden Work Day

Lakeside Nature Center 4701 E. Gregory Blvd., Kansas City, MO

Saturday, September 14, 2024 9 – 11 a.m. Lakeside Nature Center in Swope Park, 4701 E. Gregory Blvd. Volunteers are welcome to join this native garden workday to plant, weed and deadhead the native gardens around Lakeside Nature Center. Please gather at the Nature Center front doors before work begins. The following are recommended: • […]

Cage The Elephant: Neon Pill Tour

Starlight Theatre 4600 Starlight Rd., Kansas City, MO, United States

Sept. 14, 2024 6:30 p.m. Starlight Theatre in Swope Park Cage The Elephant: Neon Pill Tour with Young The Giant.  With their unique blend of alternative rock and garage punk, Cage The Elephant delivers an unforgettable musical journey. From chart-topping hits like "Ain't No Rest for the Wicked" to their latest releases, Cage The Elephant […]

BRW 35th Anniversary Legacy Concert

Gem Theater 1615 E 18th St, Kansas City, Missouri

Gem Theater, 1615 East 18th Street Kansas City, MO 64108 Fundraising Concert for the Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center featuring performances by Nationally Acclaimed Artists Regina Belle, Shai & Sunshine Anderson.   Purchase Tickets at Eventbrite.com.  For More Information – Call 816.513.0700.

Arbor Villa Park Aquatics Feature Public Meeting

HJ’s Youth and Community Center 6425 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, United States

On behalf of KC Parks and Waters Edge Aquatic Design, you are invited to the second public meeting about aquatics feature design updates at Arbor Villa Park!  Join the project team for an in-person open house public meeting to get a look at preliminary concepts and share your input. Your feedback is important to the […]

Peter Pan

Starlight Theatre 4600 Starlight Rd., Kansas City, MO, United States

September 17 – 22, 2024 8 p.m. Starlight Theatre in Swope Park This high-flying musical has been thrilling audiences of all ages for close to 70 years and is now being brought back to life in a new adaptation by celebrated playwright Larissa FastHorse, directed by Emmy Award-winner Lonny Price and choreography by Lorin Latarro. […]

Event Series Garment District Grooves

Garment District Grooves: September

Garment District Place W 8th St, Kansas City, MO, United States

Wednesday, September 18 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Garment District Place, 8th & Broadway Grab some lunch and listen to live bands in this quaint downtown park! Third Wednesday of the month through October. #AFoodTruckAndABand FOOD TRUCK: Street Style Tacos from the Sugar Skull Grill BAND: Afternoon Jazz with Stan Kessler & friends

Run for the Sea Lions

Kansas City Zoo 6800 Zoo Drive, Kansas City, MO, United States

Celebrate the 21st Annual of the Kansas City Zoo Run, “Run for the Sea Lions.” Participate in a 4-Mile timed run/walk event or a 1-Mile Family Fun Run. A portion of proceeds goes to the Kansas City Zoo’s Conservation efforts.  

Wilma’s Birthday Party

Lakeside Nature Center 4701 E. Gregory Blvd., Kansas City, MO

Saturday, September 21, 2024 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Lakeside Nature Center in Swope Park, 4701 E. Gregory Blvd. Free Help us celebrate Wilma the Box Turtle's birthday. Learn cool facts about reptiles and how you can support them in the wild. Wilma's friends from the library will distribute books There will also be arts […]

Hike Fox Hollow with a Naturalist

Lakeside Nature Center 4701 E. Gregory Blvd., Kansas City, MO

Saturday, September 21, 2024 10:30 a.m. – Habitats Lakeside Nature Center in Swope Park, 4701 E. Gregory Blvd. All scheduled hikes are open to the public. There is no fee. Hikes will be cancelled in severe weather – call the center (816-513-8960) for confirmation. Please dress appropriately for the weather of the day (i.e. raingear, […]

Northland Grill and Chill

Hodge Park NE 9598 Reinking Rd., Kansas City, MO, United States

Hodge Park, NE 9598 Reinking Rd. Free hot dogs, bounce houses, games, snow cones, cotton candy, popcorn, and city service information booths! Hosted by the 1st, 2nd, & 4th District Council offices.

Senior Holiday Luncheon

Garrison Community Center 1124 E. Fifth Street, Kansas City, MO, United States

Ages 55+ $15 Jingle & Mingle.  Come celebrate Holiday Fun and Cheer with us.  There will be pictures with Santa, prizes, delicious food and fellowship.  

Event Series Spoken Word Poetry Live!

Spoken Word Poetry Live!

Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center 3700 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Kansas City, MO, United States

Hosted by Glenn North Listen, Join-in, Enjoy, Art and more!  Artwork courtesy of KC’s African American Artists Collective.  Call 816-513-0700 to RSVP.

Event Series Garment District Grooves

Garment District Grooves: After Hours

Garment District Place W 8th St, Kansas City, MO, United States

Our popular lunchtime concert series returns for one night only AFTER HOURS with a free concert by Sisters & Strings Infusion, a Kansas City-based band that brings together keys, cello, violin, guitar, and rhythm to share their unique spin on musical selections ranging from pop and contemporary to country and jazz. Snacks and beverages will […]

1890 Event

Shoal Creek Living History Museum 7000 Northeast Barry Road,, Kansas City, MO, United States

$6 per person, 3 and under FREE Tour of the Thornton Mansion, history of the schoolhouse, Old West skit, games and more.

Celebrating Scouts

Lakeside Nature Center 4701 E. Gregory Blvd., Kansas City, MO

Join us for a day of celebrating Girls Scouts and Cub Scouts. Activities focus on Badges and Adventures for Scouts aged 6-12. $10 admission fee, registration is required. Cap of 100 scouts. Scouts receive a ‘fun’ patch and participate in 6 activities that lead to badges and adventure. To register or for more information call […]

Two Door Cinema Club with Petey

Starlight Theatre 4600 Starlight Rd., Kansas City, MO, United States

Sept. 28, 2024 7 p.m. Starlight Theatre in Swope Park Discover the infectious rhythms and electrifying melodies of Two Door Cinema Club. With their signature indie-pop sound and captivating live performances, this Northern Irish trio thrills audiences worldwide.

Night at the Tower

National World War I Museum and Memorial 2 Memorial Drive, Kansas City

Saturday, September 28, 2024 National WWI Museum and Memorial, 2 Memorial Drive, KCMO A departure from the traditional sit-down gala experience, Night at the Tower is a night like no other!  A spectacular night of food, fun and entertainment awaits – as well as your chance to bid on some special items and support growing our […]

Brush Creek Art Walk Awards Reception

The Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center 4750 Troost Ave, Kansas City, Missouri

The 13th Annual Brush Creek Art Walk (2024) provided 40 pre-registered artists a 3-day weekend of outdoor painting.  Starting on Friday, September 13th with a ‘Nocturne on the Plaza’ the 3 on location “Quick Paints” were attended by 20 artists (on average) and a total of 80 original/framed works were submitted for judging and sale. […]

Valley Ninja Warrior Special Event

Kansas City North Community Center 3930 N.E. Antioch Road, Kansas City, MO, United States

Ages 3 - 10 $3 Kids can dress up as their favorite super hero/villain and run the obstacle course.  Prizes for fastest time per age group and best costume will be awarded.  All kids will receive a goodie basket with prizes and a certificate of completing the course.

Unveiling: Historic Markers on the Battle of Westport Battlefield

Big Blue Battlefield Park 4800 63rd Street, Kansas City, MO, United States

4800 63rd Street (east of Water Services Parking lot) The Monnett Battle of Westport Fund announces the upcoming unveiling ceremony of the series of ten historic markers interpreting the Byram’s Ford Battlefield of the Battle of Westport in Kansas City, Missouri. The ceremony will take place on the grounds of the battlefield atop the portion […]

Event Series BRW Live Music Fridays

BRW Live Music Fridays

Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center 3700 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Kansas City, MO, United States

Featuring Joe Macklin & Friends ENJOY MUSIC, ART, AND MORE! Artwork courtesy of KC’s African American Artists Collective.  Call 816.513.0700 to RSVP or brucewatkinscenter.com

Pet Blessing at Gillham Park

Gillham Park Gillham Rd. and 41st St., Kansas City, MO, United States

Gillham Park, 41st & Gillham Get pawsitively blessed!  The tradition of pet blessings is more than just a celebration; it's a reflection of love for all creatures and a reminder of the unconditional love that animals bring into our lives.  Bring your animal friend to receive a blessing in Gillham Park at the corner of […]

Mother Nature Reads

Lakeside Nature Center 4701 E. Gregory Blvd., Kansas City, MO

First Saturday of the Month 10am Lakeside Nature Center, 4701 E Gregory Blvd Bring your children for a fun morning to hear Mother Nature read stories. Make a craft and take it home. You may also get a chance to meet one of our education animals.  

Mary Williams-Neal Health Fair

Mary Williams-Neal Community Center 3801 Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd., Kansas City, MO, United States

Free screenings, community resources, Yoga/ slow and controlled fitness instructor.  For more information, call 816-513-0730.

Event Series Walktober

Walktober 2024: Jerry Smith Park

Jerry Smith Park 139th St and Prospect Ave, Kansas City, MO - Missouri

Walk, ride or run a different trail the first four Sundays in October. The month of October is ideal for exercising outside ~ the temperatures are cool and the colors are spectacular. Walktober makes the most of this great season by inviting participants on a tour of autumn’s most vibrant landscapes and inspiring everyone to […]

KC Parks Board Meeting

Kansas City Parks and Recreation Administration Building 4600 E. 63rd St., Kansas City, MO, United States

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 5 p.m. KC Parks Administration, 4600 East 63rd Street Trafficway KC Parks is governed by a volunteer five-member Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners who are appointed by the Mayor. The Board of Parks and Recreation holds public meetings twice a month on Tuesday at the Parks and Recreation Department headquarters in […]

Native Garden Work Day

Lakeside Nature Center 4701 E. Gregory Blvd., Kansas City, MO

Saturday, October 12, 2024 9 – 11 a.m. Lakeside Nature Center in Swope Park, 4701 E. Gregory Blvd. Volunteers are welcome to join this native garden workday to plant, weed and deadhead the native gardens around Lakeside Nature Center. Please gather at the Nature Center front doors before work begins. The following are recommended: • […]

Howl-o-ween

Waggin' Trail Off-Leash Dog Park NE 32nd and Swift, North Kansas City, Missouri

Waggin' Trail Dog Park Bring your pup out for a howlin' good time!

Scroll to Top