Free Friday night music under the stars. Each summer, Zona Rosa’s Central Park hosts free concerts from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Bring a chair or blanket, grab a bite, and […]
Stars & Stripes Picnic + music + fireworks Enjoy lawn games, live performances, and fireworks set to patriotic music. Starts at 3 p.m. on July 4 with formal fireworks after […]
Live music, food trucks & explosive show Hosted at the Capitol Federal Sports Complex, Liberty Fest features community fun, concluding with fireworks at 10 p.m. KMBC Attendees enjoying live music […]
Lake-side Independence Day display Smithville’s fireworks begin at Smith’s Fork Park, with viewing spots at nearby campgrounds and lakefront areas. KCUR+1 Caption: Crowds gather along the lake’s edge for Smithville’s […]
Parade, giveaways, fireworks, and family fun Held July 4 in Historic Downtown Parkville, festivities include a parade, trivia, giveaways, and a fireworks finale at 9:30 p.m. Parade marchers crossing 1st […]
Fourth of July thrills + fireworks Celebrate Independence Day with all-day amusement park rides, patriotic performances, and a fireworks show choreographed to music at Worlds of Fun. Fireworks burst over […]
Historic downtown party on the riverfront Each late August, Parkville Days brings family-friendly fun to the riverfront town with carnival rides, vendor booths, live music, and community celebrations in the […]
Every September in Kearney, MO, the Jesse James Festival honors the region’s storied outlaw past with rodeos, demolition derbies, a 5K/10K run, arts & crafts, mud volleyball, a parade, and […]
Wellness + community celebration Hosted by Clay County Public Health, this free event encourages healthy living with activities, demonstrations, and family engagement. Children participating in outdoor games at Family Fun […]
Gladstone’s beloved fall tradition Held in Downtown Gladstone / Linden Square, Gladfest is a three-day fall festival featuring carnival rides, a parade, arts & crafts vendors, food, live entertainment, and […]
Celebrate cultural diversity through food, music & art This festival showcases performances, international cuisine, and artisan crafts. It is held by the Ethnic Enrichment Commission (EEC) of Kansas City to […]
Go North KC, in partnership with ArtsKC, invites artists, illustrators, designers, and creatives of all backgrounds to submit proposals for a large-scale public art installation: the design of a 20-foot inflatable soccer ball that will travel to soccer-related events across Clay and Platte Counties throughout 2026.
