Kansas City’s most iconic holiday tradition returns for its 97th year at the Country Club Plaza.
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)
![2027 Auditions – Kansas City Canaries – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/10/d478a0e4-3004-4313-b974-10b4e7c5fc0c-800x800.jpg)
![39th Annual British Faire and Tea – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/10/0253556f-9473-41fd-9253-16e8c5766d0c-800x400.png)
![Finding Nemo Jr. presented by First Act Theatre Arts – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/10/4ad93e91-c2cd-45ab-9ffd-5e11e37c0074-800x451.png)
![Holiday Market at Hawthorne Plaza – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/10/ff0ab5c3-f97a-429a-8600-53229a8aaefd-687x800.png)
![Johnson County Card Show-Veteran’s Appreciation Show – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/10/508737be-b1d8-4e2c-affe-329965c4d54b-640x800.png)
![LSW Holiday Mart- Holiday Vendor Fair – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/10/cbd9897d-a662-484f-82e2-8802a9e0f752.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)
![Kansas City Holiday Boutique 2026 – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/10/e0d81947-5419-42fc-9da0-d0232c18429f-800x800.jpg)
![Parkinson’s Foundation Healthy Living Expo – A free event connecting the Parkinson’s and Healthy Aging Communities. – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/09/d59804df-e0bb-4d5b-83f8-451dc65972ca.jpg)
Resurrection Leawood
![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.
![GloWild: Hidden Treasure – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/07/3427d978-b271-43e0-99e8-2fc9daaf9d8c.png)
![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)
![Holiday Reflections – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/11/260d9dce-1e90-445c-823f-08fa2bed447b.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)
![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)
![Blind Boys of Alabama: ‘Songs in the Key of Life’ – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/05/e9c58b9c-dc48-4490-a7d0-79161e8547bb.jpg)
![Buck O’Neil’s Birthday Celebration – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/10/167ba3a8-faf8-4b04-b2d4-4547898f065f-800x400.png)
![Carlos Rolón: ALL WE HAVE IS RIGHT NOW – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/09/5cfe4bde-c177-48e2-85e0-02127bae8e41.jpg)
![Dueling Pianos – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/01/39a06f67-0c95-4ad8-8033-fc70268229e6-800x450.jpg)
![Form and Flow: Contemporary Shanshui Landscapes – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/10/c8ed087f-84dc-4e4d-8039-20fc33b21936-469x800.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)
![Hammers Half-Price Happy Hour – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/10/c735dc6e-3fa5-4f84-b207-a8e8bf2327de-800x800.png)
![Happy Hour Refresh at North Italia – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/09/0b2064d0-b8e3-45c3-b019-9771bb51468d.jpg)
![Historic Baking at Missouri Town – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/01/115007dc-df17-42a2-a1a8-4d6a094a0fbb.jpg)
![How Do I Become a Healthcare Professional? – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/08/25bb7a33-9c46-4837-ab73-98dac3f043f9-800x571.jpg)
![Judy Chicago: Big Blue Pink – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/09/338ae593-479e-4240-9a0c-4dbe2f3dab99.jpg)
![Kansas City Buildings, Stories Behind the Skyline – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/10/0364deb5-5d4a-40e5-afed-f2f5236ed953-600x800.jpg)
![Kitten Party at Casual Animal Brewing Company – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/10/bcf0843e-6705-44ac-8d7b-79b087cd8089.png)
![Live Music at Rosehill Winery – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/11/766ff4b0-94ef-4785-b2a4-6a4698f09099.png)
![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)
![Make Your Own Glass Ornament – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/10/8d837789-ba8d-45e3-ad77-6d0098c04887.jpg)
![Native Arts in Miniature – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/06/be12b865-9be3-4699-9931-5d0737bd4721.jpg)
![New Fall Flings Drinks at Minsky’s! – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/09/117c6730-70ed-4674-90ec-ca24e4f28245.png)
![New! 18th and Vine Urban Hike – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/08/53ec125c-82ed-4c9d-9937-c25edf3e8fc8-800x410.jpg)
![$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)
![$8 Daily Deals at Minsky’s – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/09/7c7a08a3-c995-40fa-a60f-7c9f4006a415.png)
![Karaoke Monday With DJ Rosie-J – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/04/9ea0495b-1ac6-465e-98c8-a428cdecba9d-800x450.jpg)
![KC’s Best Lunch Deal – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/09/f30fae4c-b4d4-4fcc-b074-32a9e2736d39.png)
![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)
![Oktoberfest Pizza is back at Minsky’s! – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/09/2ede2024-0a00-4993-8e82-1951ceafc4fc.png)
![Paul Thomas Anderson’s Boogie Nights 70mm – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/10/bfe2811e-0ee5-41ec-aba4-cc2a0df0cff9-800x563.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)
![Half Off Tuesdays at Atlas9 – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/06/656ed42a-f61a-4492-adc1-8c03aafea35b.png)
![Kurt Caldwell: Live Music Tuesdays at Sail Away Wine – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/10/5eb17431-5096-46d4-afe1-002c348826fd-800x600.jpg)
![New Jazz Order – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/05/cfb505ae-611a-441f-93bb-d3d3ec571237.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)
![The Happiest Hour – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/11/66db38b5-e34c-49a3-965e-28708792b832-640x800.png)
![TNT Trivia at Hammers – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/01/e1f48bff-d7f7-4019-a28a-01961f70a34f-800x450.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: Hoosiers – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/10/f1c3c6cb-d060-4227-bb95-f9d7aa9cbdc7-800x600.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)
![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)
![Preschool Age Play Times at Bump City – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/05/07192c48-1bfc-42df-ab3d-bdd6972fdbd3.png)
![Songwriter’s Sanctuary at PH Coffee – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/05/2636925a-7b63-4850-bd61-d12149bd6f39-800x450.jpg)
![Spines and Vines Book Club and TV Dinner Special – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/11/3135de2d-4a48-49f0-946b-05e8acefbd69-800x400.jpg)
![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)
![Dueling Pianos – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/01/56dc10a0-04c9-4508-952d-06bc59aa2c49-800x450.jpg)
![BOOlevard 2025 – Event_Image4 [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2025/09/c1a7aab5-990b-471a-bd7a-fb290f629885-800x533.jpg)
