For a century, the Liberty Memorial has stood in Kansas City, growing from a community landmark to a nationally designated museum and global institution.
From hands-on museums to animal encounters, KC offers nonstop fun for families with kids of every age.
From crisp and flavorful burnt ends to Kansas City’s signature sauce, this community treats barbecue as a form of art. You’re in the right place to get a true taste of the Barbecue Capital of the World.
Practically every stop on the Kansas City Streetcar offers a free attraction or experience for visitors looking to save.
Here in KC, we find passion in each creative endeavor. Our love for the city is proudly our worst-kept secret, and we invite everyone to join in on the celebration. Years of practice make improvisation sound perfect. Hours in the smoker are worth minutes on the plate, and properly cheering for the team demands 142.2 record-breaking decibels. Welcome to Kansas City, where everything we do is from the heart.
KC always offers a full calendar of events and things to do. Here’s how to make the most of your weekend.
![“KC’s FAV Holiday Light Party” at Winter Magic – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/10/f7041309-e754-4c02-85f2-d2b15ff58a65-800x571.jpg)
Winter Magic | Platte Purchase Park
Winter Magic | Platte Purchase Park
![2026 Animal Crossing: New Horizon Aquarium Tour – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/10/2609ab64-59f8-4387-b2d1-535a343ab74a-800x449.png)
![Smash’d Wednesday – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2025/09/e6e2974e-39c8-423a-8882-52bef32d5ac9-800x647.jpg)
![Footloose presented by First Act Theatre Arts – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/09/89ea4dce-334d-427c-b949-7d200f800b8f-800x451.png)
![Cocktails for CASA- A Night of Hope – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/10/45bdf014-6153-4127-8011-2a2804926364-800x320.png)
![KC Bluegrass Club – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/10/36f8e184-f076-4e80-8896-b2a60fa4a1b2-800x366.jpg)
![Lobster Fridays – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/07/a0c2cc2b-053f-4e62-8593-b4fce01e67d4-800x510.png)
![Merry & Bright: A Holiday Craft & Vendor Market at Lord of Life – Event_Image2 [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/11/73b73d65-419a-445f-9b97-e4a78164917f-800x450.jpg)
![Overland Park Farmers Market – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/06/58dc96e7-909f-4811-a8b2-40e0e46e5a45.png)
Get up-to-date guidance on new openings, upcoming events and major celebrations through the insider information on Visit KC’s blog.
With a thriving creative arts scene, robust craft brewing culture and die-hard sports—plus so much more—it’s no wonder why the center of the country is quickly becoming the center of attention.
Kansas City’s distinctive districts offer something new during every visit. Get to know the treasured destinations that define the KC landscape.
Looking for expert guidance as you build the perfect visit? Check out these tailor-made trip suggestions to make the most of every moment.
Consider this your go-to guide for Kansas City’s popular attractions, events and happenings.
Make your way to favorite neighborhoods, restaurants, hotels and more as you navigate the city.
![The Berlin Wall. A World Divided. Exhibition at Union Station – May 29-Dec. 13, 2026 – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/04/72e3b837-09a7-489e-bb16-fe2c784ad0a9-800x800.jpg)
![$8 Daily Deals at Minsky’s – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/09/7c7a08a3-c995-40fa-a60f-7c9f4006a415.png)
![All Hallows’ Eve: Handmade Halloween Artifacts from the 1900s–1920s – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/10/cf04b6b4-e4f4-451a-97dd-f593e621f4dd-800x600.jpeg)
![American Prospects and Landscape Photography, 1839 to Today – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/09/09c32f9c-3d3d-4cc6-8de4-c9e0e1d295db-800x619.jpg)
![Amy Kligman: The Salon for Possible Futures – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/09/65cfd46e-2362-47c3-a50d-140596c68760.jpg)
![Art Bar at Casual Animal – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/09/fd65e0cc-613d-48a6-97e9-c47dae92acfd.png)
![Atlas9 Movie Nite: Ghostbusters – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/10/1d15204c-d8f6-49ee-9a54-cdddcce61ded-800x600.png)
![Autumn Salads – Back at Minsky’s! – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/09/8091f4b7-d73c-41bb-a58d-2db1d93e483e.png)
![Betsabeé Romero: A Field with Roots (Un campo con raíces) – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/09/42bc2a75-42fc-48b1-a636-6238dd15a7a5.jpg)
![Carlos Rolón: ALL WE HAVE IS RIGHT NOW – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/09/5cfe4bde-c177-48e2-85e0-02127bae8e41.jpg)
![Free Fallin’: The Music of Tom Petty & Bob Dylan – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/03/215b251f-c9d7-4000-90b8-6b066b81e56b-800x419.png)
![From Peppers to Peppermint: How Spices Helped Unlock Secrets of Pain Sensation – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/08/7861171a-ea95-400d-b09d-ded779461003-800x572.jpg)
![GloWild: Hidden Treasure – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/07/3427d978-b271-43e0-99e8-2fc9daaf9d8c.png)
![Happy Hour Refresh at North Italia – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/09/0b2064d0-b8e3-45c3-b019-9771bb51468d.jpg)
![Judy Chicago: Big Blue Pink – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/09/338ae593-479e-4240-9a0c-4dbe2f3dab99.jpg)
![Kansas City Flodown: An Unofficial Goose Pre-Party – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/10/ef2ffeb6-8949-47bc-a139-15181d21caae.png)
![Karaoke Night – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/04/cc531422-551e-45d5-b9f3-71ebd76186cb-800x800.jpg)
![KC’s Best Lunch Deal – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/09/f30fae4c-b4d4-4fcc-b074-32a9e2736d39.png)
![Live Music Wednesdays – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/04/c36f1644-8c72-4937-a146-cf60af1478f0-800x800.png)
![Music Bingo – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/01/7721d0f7-24e1-4f66-a375-391a0f286ee8.jpg)
![Music Bingo, Trivia, and Karaoke at Frost – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/08/132034af-28d5-47d5-81e5-83bee98131d5-800x600.jpeg)
![Native Arts in Miniature – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/06/be12b865-9be3-4699-9931-5d0737bd4721.jpg)
![Norman Akers Navigates the Space Between – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/09/d49ba960-e43e-4acd-a5a5-0b2b55635c5d.jpg)
![Oktoberfest Pizza is back at Minsky’s! – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/09/2ede2024-0a00-4993-8e82-1951ceafc4fc.png)
![Preschool Age Play Times at Bump City – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/05/07192c48-1bfc-42df-ab3d-bdd6972fdbd3.png)
![Robert Eggers’ The Lighthouse – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/10/78de9388-fb8b-4777-838e-05e3ad6910a6.jpeg)
![Spines and Vines Book Club, Game Night, and TV Dinners! – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/11/8f6053ae-a91c-42de-ac3a-6b8be6be520f-800x600.jpg)
![Sport and Spectator – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/09/211c09b5-aff3-4d08-9493-ce607e58a3a3.jpg)
![The Unseen – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/09/bc4485e6-ed7d-4f3e-bbeb-0e41b478ecfc.jpg)
![Dueling Pianos – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/01/56dc10a0-04c9-4508-952d-06bc59aa2c49-800x450.jpg)
![Fondue Girl Dinner – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/11/b70b44d2-344d-4959-9c4d-92ca1326b231-800x533.jpg)
![Karaoke Night – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/04/54ceb4d5-97e2-44cc-99bf-96177f0e3206-800x671.jpg)
![$5 Fridays At KC Wine Co – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2025/06/3a6241d0-034f-498d-b429-5b284a776f4c-800x418.png)
![2026 Centennial Veterans Day Weekend – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/11/fdd9b198-e348-44ac-9cb6-0acae76ac18b.png)
![Atlas9 Movie Nite: Space Jam – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/10/8cc8f5b1-fe64-4a3c-8045-a871d79db782-800x600.png)
![Crown Center Ice Terrace Opening Day – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/10/97eed960-c9e0-4a29-9b42-39f0c2719dc6.png)
![DJ Night & Shot Specials – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/04/1b3861fb-d2c9-4faa-98e6-ca875a7eec90-800x800.jpg)
![DJ Night & Shot Specials – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/04/e816d02c-5c78-49b1-86f1-bf71584182a5-800x800.jpg)
![Dueling Pianos – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/01/39a06f67-0c95-4ad8-8033-fc70268229e6-800x450.jpg)
![First Friday at Belger Arts – Exhibition Opening + Glass Blowing Demo + Live Clay Demo + More! – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/10/dd1649e7-3b86-4ef3-8d58-356ad0aacd32.png)
![First Friday Musikshow – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/01/4ac594e8-fd1d-45a9-b84b-8847920b2855.jpg)
![First Fridays at Casual Animal Brewery – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/10/ef77328b-ee9e-40ef-b0c1-f37e4bb2b315.png)
![Ghost & True Crime Walking Tours – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/10/d5709775-d27e-46ba-aadd-2f51e4dfbfa3-800x300.png)
![Hammers Half-Price Happy Hour – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/10/c735dc6e-3fa5-4f84-b207-a8e8bf2327de-800x800.png)
![Ice Skating at Crown Center – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/10/1f550132-3e83-4c92-ba30-c115e97ddc6b.png)
![KC Pet Fest – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/09/0d73a0de-d836-4db5-9c37-1cfa5102f0d2-800x748.png)
![Liberty’s Beacon: An Artistic Light Installation – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/10/b28fc769-8e34-43bd-a70c-129901ed8160.png)
![Pottery & Pinot Wheel Throwing Experience – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/07/0923ecc8-488b-4fef-b20f-d8a467b6b55e.png)
![Pottery Date Night at Belger Arts – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2025/12/88665a3b-6033-4b55-88c3-6a80df803655-800x571.jpg)
![Risque Secrets – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/10/fcf66ecc-304e-4d91-b889-9b103b665e50.png)
![T2: Judgement Day 35mm (35th Anniversary) – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/10/5460d5ca-3de6-4b05-8cce-0fb6d1c7c312-800x340.jpg)
![The Tranquilo Crunch is Back at Minsky’s! – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/09/2d8745e6-db4d-4f83-b16e-783123b76561.png)
![Brews with Moos – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/09/50b64773-17d2-4a5b-917a-90272706a429.jpg)
![Free Open Jam Hosted by Billy Ebeling – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/06/2cc00c7d-d899-47ed-971d-8ec62567a630-800x600.jpg)
![Free Weekend Fun: Bach to Nature – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/09/01d4dfef-23de-4659-8472-61312c37d90c-534x800.jpg)
![Gangster Tour Kansas City Walking Tour – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/10/e117b6c2-d26d-46a5-8cc9-af47245e146b-800x534.jpg)
![Inlet Dance Theatre presents ‘What Do You Do With a Problem?’ – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/05/12d7d0d0-0585-476d-bc7c-ce0c87c1560f.jpg)
![Live Music Saturdays – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/04/0f87d8eb-2d2b-43b4-beb5-0f7e2913b573-800x800.png)
![Live Music Saturdays – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/04/ab2acfe3-09cd-4dd3-b25a-56862a7a7507-800x800.png)
![Live Polka with Bram Wijnands – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/01/13e01598-600d-489c-8b97-2d41c3651b90.jpg)
![NWSL Playoffs: KC Current vs. Angel City FC – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/11/91042c3d-11df-4fa7-85e3-554255402afc.png)
![Play Times for Kids at Bump City – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/08/de90ac0a-8460-48d9-bf15-eb25bafefe7d.png)
![BOOlevard 2025 – Event_Image4 [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2025/09/c1a7aab5-990b-471a-bd7a-fb290f629885-800x533.jpg)
