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.
![18th & Vine Arts Festival 2026 – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/09/299097c0-41e6-45a4-a6ca-18e4535f4e97.png)
![CRUSHED- Strang Reserve – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/09/bf630ed4-bcaa-41da-b76c-c2afcec02b34-800x400.png)
![Lobster Fridays – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/07/a0c2cc2b-053f-4e62-8593-b4fce01e67d4-800x510.png)
![Overland Park Fall Festival – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/09/39860dec-bb8c-4446-b235-98b25004d406.png)
![Industry Night – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2025/09/b2153b27-fddf-4da6-8dbd-5b9dcefc3e42-3-800x800.png)
![[event] Midwest Wednesdays – Event_Image](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2025/04/bbe68b00-364f-4e12-98e7-516f2510309c-572x800.png)
![The Last Chance: An Interactive 1920s Murder Mystery – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/08/11e7fecf-616a-472e-86e9-a32a32b9063c-619x800.webp)
![Smash’d Wednesday – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2025/09/e6e2974e-39c8-423a-8882-52bef32d5ac9-800x647.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.
![Brew at the Zoo – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/08/c6e6b518-7565-44b7-803d-1d9b3996e14a.png)
![Vaile Mansion Macabre Tours 2026 – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/09/3c5809e4-beaf-42f1-a35a-0de32f3affd2-800x800.jpg)
![$5 Fridays At KC Wine Co – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2025/06/3a6241d0-034f-498d-b429-5b284a776f4c-800x418.png)
![95th Annual Plaza Art Fair – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/08/2d5e5020-77e6-486b-8927-bc7ce6c44648.png)
![A Pirate’s Feast at GloWild – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/08/fa138740-528a-48d4-a9b1-130d02c8cb54.png)
![Artist Performing Live: Jass | ‘Spirit and Song’ (Zhou B Art Center KC) – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/09/a4b9f52e-bda9-4fc4-9a1b-ea0c704195cc.png)
![Autumn Salads – Back at Minsky’s! – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/09/8091f4b7-d73c-41bb-a58d-2db1d93e483e.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)
![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)
![Dragons and Fantastic Beasts – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/05/6ecb7bf1-e5cd-4e60-90d6-c6de15ab910c-800x627.png)
![Dueling Pianos – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/01/39a06f67-0c95-4ad8-8033-fc70268229e6-800x450.jpg)
![Flash Gordon – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/08/aba3c795-23b3-4c57-bdde-716eda3c20ac-800x422.jpg)
![Kansas City Mural Walking Tour with Just One Day Tours – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/08/e0d2d276-c1c3-48dd-99e2-f28cc25c944e-602x800.jpg)
![Italian Heritage Day: Kansas City Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/03/c7a45d07-f2f3-4f8d-bc8e-91b2ae4d2947-800x533.jpg)
![Liberty Fall Fest – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/01/c4307731-648a-4c36-95c4-8fcfd4e61c47-800x404.jpg)
![Oktoberfest Pizza is back at Minsky’s! – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/09/2ede2024-0a00-4993-8e82-1951ceafc4fc.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)
![Preschool Age Play Times at Bump City – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/05/07192c48-1bfc-42df-ab3d-bdd6972fdbd3.png)
![Tanner Usrey – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/08/73480a7f-5cc2-4661-86db-9f81789ef767.png)
![The Tranquilo Crunch is Back at Minsky’s! – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/09/2d8745e6-db4d-4f83-b16e-783123b76561.png)
![Alana Springsteen – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/05/081a02c2-e4f2-45c5-8168-6dc9fed12bfc.png)
![Alchemy of Knowledge Exhibition Gallery Tour – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/08/49c22b77-ae65-4666-974c-c2443a60af0d.png)
![Backyard Movies: Election – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/08/b64f06bb-cf57-4c3f-9820-a5a60db037e0.jpeg)
![Buddy Bracelets at Frost Frozen Bar – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/08/420823a4-6b27-420f-92b1-e1ef0c1693a6-600x800.jpeg)
![Ciderfest – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/09/754729d2-0ba3-47d1-a812-d808058137f0.png)
![$10 Burger + Fries Mondays – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/04/14d84377-89c2-4180-8e64-29d2eb3a9e2c-800x671.jpg)
![$10 Burger + Fries Mondays – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/04/c033175b-9c8d-4472-9e81-5c12f4f6e47c-800x671.jpg)
![Burger and Beer Night! – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2025/11/756463e0-bdf3-4319-a01a-3c85430bda60-800x527.jpg)
![Karaoke Monday With DJ Rosie-J – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/04/9ea0495b-1ac6-465e-98c8-a428cdecba9d-800x450.jpg)
![Minsky’s Mondays – 20% Off ALL Large Pizzas – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2025/09/978bd232-528f-44fa-bfab-b322c4ad0a83.png)
![Monday Story Time – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/05/a94701e2-53d1-4853-8056-b05413edc1ea-800x418.jpg)
![¡Taco Tuesday! – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2025/12/d6c4af84-2c18-4f9a-ba05-141d5752ca3b.jpg)
![$10 Rueben + Fries Tuesdays & Half-Price Bottled/Carafe Wine & Champagne – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/04/b2aa5b58-ad2c-4d67-a86e-11a62053df6c-800x671.jpg)
![$10 Rueben + Fries Tuesdays & Half-Price Bottled/Carafe Wine & Champagne – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/04/05b49732-57f5-4b59-ab3e-fdeadc13a1d9-800x671.jpg)
![Ghost & True Crime Walking Tours – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/08/356f165a-270c-4a1f-9c27-f22444e01f00.jpg)
![Half Off Tuesdays at Atlas9 – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/06/656ed42a-f61a-4492-adc1-8c03aafea35b.png)
![Ibis Pizza Night at Black Dog Coffeehouse – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/04/4e4161c6-4431-4f32-a8ef-53ecd6de6adf-800x419.jpg)
![Kansas City Symphony’s Mobile Music Box at Meadowbrook Park – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/09/10531fd4-e022-4694-bb0c-7ea451e900e4-800x533.jpg)
![New Jazz Order – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/05/cfb505ae-611a-441f-93bb-d3d3ec571237.jpg)
![Nicki White: Live Music Tuesdays at Sail Away Wine – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/09/9f6cddb9-456c-48a0-9483-ff035303bbad-800x600.jpg)
![Sons of Legion – Soul to SØL – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/07/bca73b09-21b4-44c2-b0b3-635e5a95f3f4-800x600.jpg)
![The Comedy Vault: Stand-Up Open Mic at Hammers – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/01/1462ca24-cffd-47cf-87e8-52829a8b95e6-800x600.jpg)
![TNT Trivia at Hammers – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/01/e1f48bff-d7f7-4019-a28a-01961f70a34f-800x450.jpg)
![¡Oktoberfiesta! x The Early Show – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/09/60e319c2-e3e3-4aee-87cd-ebeb37b16f05-645x800.png)
![Art Bar at Casual Animal – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/09/fd65e0cc-613d-48a6-97e9-c47dae92acfd.png)
![Atlas9 Movie Nite: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/06/fa1c93fb-a94b-4406-8708-8cd135f8a528.png)
![Karaoke Night – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/04/cc531422-551e-45d5-b9f3-71ebd76186cb-800x800.jpg)
![Live Music Wednesdays – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/04/c36f1644-8c72-4937-a146-cf60af1478f0-800x800.png)
![Mike Pagan Trio – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/08/9381c5fe-c41b-4f17-bd18-39d52bf0267b-800x533.jpg)
![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)
![Strings on the Green – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/06/abeefa79-a47b-4a00-aeae-a7d66884025e-800x450.png)
