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.
![Savor the Flavors – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/08/799829dd-aa09-464d-b7ea-e4618895eb59-800x518.jpg)
![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)
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)
![A Laboratory in Orbit: What Space Teaches Us About Human Health – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/08/dab41124-aac1-40cf-98e7-4338d2f18edf.png)
![Dueling Pianos – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/01/56dc10a0-04c9-4508-952d-06bc59aa2c49-800x450.jpg)
![Fall, But Make It Boozy Cocktail Class – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/09/0d789075-891f-45a1-b90b-649802b51e2c-800x670.png)
![Fondue Girl Dinner – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/09/36cc71f9-2d3b-402d-8d3b-d616285b8e2f-800x800.jpg)
![Hot Grandma Nights – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/09/2b3657cc-f190-4f47-b90b-9ea8f40ea541-640x800.png)
![Karaoke Night – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/04/54ceb4d5-97e2-44cc-99bf-96177f0e3206-800x671.jpg)
![Live Jazz at Chaz – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/06/9c83c188-548f-4027-a2d5-72fa433c15de-800x533.jpg)
![Live Music Thursdays – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/04/77a822d3-29cd-44c7-8735-8a98d756a282-800x800.png)
![Michael Shanks – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/08/db4e4d3d-7b3d-457f-a9be-c0a41789507f-800x570.jpg)
![New Fall Flings Drinks at Minsky’s! – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/09/117c6730-70ed-4674-90ec-ca24e4f28245.png)
![Night/Shift: Outer Range – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/09/76b76c46-54f6-4df1-9789-173d1eede7b8-800x534.jpg)
![Sip & Stretch Yoga At Frost Frozen Bar – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/08/abd2a2c4-ea6f-40e8-a7b2-fc6136e834b9-800x600.jpg)
![THIS IS BUZZ: Atlas9 Immersive Takeover – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/09/5ae505df-8d18-477e-ba51-cc9fc6c2d192-800x600.png)
![Thursday Live Music at Audrey’s Wine + Bourbon Lounge – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/09/e7221a37-c00d-4c7a-9b59-1ecfe5c878d6-800x418.jpg)
![[event] Trivia Night – Event_Image](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2025/04/6a96fc6e-8290-4441-b018-3cb1639acb53.jpg)
![Westport Café and Acre Collaboration Dinner – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/09/37bef83b-7098-428c-88fe-135926f74640-640x800.png)
![$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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![Fall Sip & Shop at Bourgmont Winery – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/09/a94b3b0c-5be6-4cbf-bcc1-e7edff9ce3ec.png)
