Practically every stop on the Kansas City Streetcar offers a free attraction or experience for visitors looking to save.
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.
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.
![Celebrate AMERI’KANA Music & Arts Festival – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/07/2a68330a-70eb-46c2-9d92-3d41bf260f25.png)
Concourse Park in the Historic Northeast Neighborhood of KC
![Overland Park Farmers Market – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/06/2e38e7cf-31c8-4044-b44f-14fc86a60f9e.png)
![Teacher Appreciation Month at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Kansas City – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/07/c00213bf-b610-4e28-affb-19a2669a0e44.jpg)
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Kansas City
![Oh, Joy! – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/07/b5012674-f9e1-4263-9773-a448cebb9d17.jpg)
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/2026/04/636e8b29-4886-42c2-ad2c-9451a2fa7a62-800x800.jpg)
![Dragons and Fantastic Beasts – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/05/6ecb7bf1-e5cd-4e60-90d6-c6de15ab910c-800x627.png)
![“The Science of You” in Science City – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/07/b009b98e-794d-49fd-86fe-04236418d874-800x800.jpg)
![Alchemy of Knowledge: Science and Mystery from Shakespeare to AI – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/03/cfd525e9-636f-4ba9-b7a7-1055c7de4ddc.png)
![Atlas9 Movie Nite: Jurassic Park – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/06/6dc0a639-b74c-4fe4-865d-4e6ef6e1ce7e.png)
![Beat the Heat – Belger Arts Exhibition – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/06/4a07d04e-152e-450a-9336-f4ec3c89d965.jpg)
![Booze, BBQ & Futbol! Watch Parties @ Meat Mitch BBQ – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/06/14d12d69-a6ec-4a05-abde-e6ed16398f21-rotated.jpg)
![Christmas In July | 13th-17th – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/06/6e8a36c5-12ce-4b29-b5a4-57ddaaec845b.jpg)
![Downtown Lee’s Summit Farmers Market – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/03/223cf4fb-18cf-408e-8be7-fc7eb6c19313.jpg)
![Dragons and Fantastic Beasts – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/06/82ffe6f2-608d-49d4-b129-239106533762.jpg)
![Fondue Girl Dinner | Thursdays In July – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/06/95dd4ead-651c-4bcc-b437-24cd0106eed9-800x533.jpg)
![Game On. Lunch Is Served. – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/06/6b3b7cc9-cc3f-4ba4-a467-c52af0627ff8-533x800.jpg)
![Karaoke Night – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/04/cc531422-551e-45d5-b9f3-71ebd76186cb-800x800.jpg)
![Kata Nori Open Late for the World Cup – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/06/057b9182-b7c2-4f56-927b-a6dc2d74683f-800x712.jpeg)
![Kids Summer Art Camp – Week One – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/04/91a04a81-2ce6-4815-b093-995445ef93a2.jpg)
![Live Music Wednesdays – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/04/c36f1644-8c72-4937-a146-cf60af1478f0-800x800.png)
![Match Day at Andretti Overland Park! – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/06/3e095464-82e4-4852-b2b3-0628636d0ee7.png)
![MINSKY’S + JOE’S KC BBQ PIZZA IS BACK! – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/06/7762bcfc-b6c7-47ab-b1b2-ac3aa33d42d7.jpg)
![Music Bingo – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/01/7721d0f7-24e1-4f66-a375-391a0f286ee8.jpg)
![Native Arts in Miniature – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/06/bdb9494f-98b7-4ee6-a1b1-6e27b3d63be6.jpg)
![One Sky Project at the Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/07/5ff1a214-3698-400b-9dfb-b667f31f8e22-800x512.jpg)
![Patriotism in America – 250th Birthday Exhibit – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/07/9b809676-52e7-4c92-8cc5-734f66850569-800x600.jpeg)
![Play Times for Kids at Bump City – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/05/de90ac0a-8460-48d9-bf15-eb25bafefe7d.png)
![Preschool Age Play Times at Bump City – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/05/07192c48-1bfc-42df-ab3d-bdd6972fdbd3.png)
![Proximity and Practice: Belger Arts’ Thirteenth Annual Resident Exhibition – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/06/cb36841c-6128-4290-a901-793ffd204e7a.jpg)
![Sip Into Summer Nostalgia – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/07/b9292d18-7582-485d-8baf-8ea964d63582.jpg)
![Smash’d Wednesday – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2025/09/e6e2974e-39c8-423a-8882-52bef32d5ac9-800x647.jpg)
![Songwriter’s Sanctuary at PH Coffee – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/05/2636925a-7b63-4850-bd61-d12149bd6f39-800x450.jpg)
![Take a Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour in Kansas City – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/05/839c211b-e73e-42d1-872a-77ace82be7e0-800x259.png)
![Take It Easy: The Music of The Eagles & Fleetwood Mac – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/03/36cfcc19-72b9-47bc-ac67-3546dc31e714-800x419.png)
![The Beautiful Game Watch Parties – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/06/b4dffd22-3c91-4d0e-9583-2158832486ac.jpeg)
![$5 Fridays At KC Wine Co – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2025/06/3a6241d0-034f-498d-b429-5b284a776f4c-800x418.png)
![A Beautiful Disruption: Impressions of Light & Sound – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/06/979418e5-e37b-46e5-91ae-b675e21ba2b1.png)
![Behind the Walls: Kansas State Penitentiary Historical Tour – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/04/dddf8d1a-0b34-446f-af55-4a05f2ea97bb-533x800.jpg)
![Book Social: A Reading Party – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/06/5c1b1ff1-a3b1-4d07-921b-fc52b3f01bbb.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)
![Jon Batiste Live at Starlight – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/04/3e107d6b-189d-40e4-9b8c-3c7ac1664a06-800x450.jpg)
![K-State Night: Kansas City Royals vs. San Diego Padres – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/03/e9c460ff-103f-4818-8a1d-4fefda71c7d1-800x533.jpg)
![Lobster Fridays – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/07/a0c2cc2b-053f-4e62-8593-b4fce01e67d4-800x510.png)
![Nerf Night – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/06/894f309d-ba97-4f69-af5f-3196bf3e53d9.png)
![Off the Wall: Diary of a Wimpy Kid – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/06/99d77987-2623-486f-a61a-5e9f10c2f184.jpg)
![Open For Lunch on Fridays | Through Aug 21 – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/06/366ed99c-1cef-475c-bca5-31f25891ac7d-800x600.jpg)
![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)
![Secret Rhythm Society – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/06/c8fbca97-5237-4dc3-8c75-2457d42d353c.jpg)
![Aqua Glow Zumba – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/06/b7337157-809e-48b8-a118-f6ab3f56cf87.png)
![Beer Crawl – Christmas in July: Red, White & Brew – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/06/d0b535a0-0922-4034-8780-d4fb3db5a923-800x800.jpg)
![Christmas In July at the Historic Downtown Liberty Farmers Market – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/07/a11dd28d-2d51-4e8c-9c49-d1d31dd16646-800x800.png)
![Current Landing Riverfront Watch Parties – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/06/a2f1c8ef-bdfd-4a4c-8b0c-2b0275039047.png)
![Free Artist Talk with Visiting Resident Hayun Surl – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/07/8ad26c81-996f-4e70-9051-38cfcc15390d-800x537.jpg)
![FREE Movie On The Water – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/07/93757ba9-1785-4bb4-b2ab-3029a19929d5-640x800.png)
![Free Open Jam Hosted by Billy Ebeling – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/06/2cc00c7d-d899-47ed-971d-8ec62567a630-800x600.jpg)
![Frozen & Fruity at Frost – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/07/21e2f78a-c3ae-449b-baa5-14faaa30f43c-800x600.jpg)
![Historic Downtown Liberty Farmers Market – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/07/9978ca24-4437-4fc3-95ad-9dff2bc06ba0-800x671.jpg)
![Illustration for Poets: Visualizing Your Words with Kai Johnson – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/07/9ecbec30-0e61-44a5-8534-bce157308ad7-596x800.jpeg)
![KALEO – Way Down We Go Tour – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/04/a181167a-c40c-46f2-ae39-6e70fdce3b64-800x600.jpg)
![Kansas City Monarchs vs. Kane County Cougars – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/01/91857593-b16e-4ba1-ada7-37b4bc681320-533x800.jpg)
