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.
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Concourse Park in the Historic Northeast Neighborhood of KC
![Oh, Joy! – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/07/b5012674-f9e1-4263-9773-a448cebb9d17.jpg)
![Overland Park Farmers Market – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/06/2e38e7cf-31c8-4044-b44f-14fc86a60f9e.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.
![Dragons and Fantastic Beasts – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/05/6ecb7bf1-e5cd-4e60-90d6-c6de15ab910c-800x627.png)
![The Berlin Wall. A World Divided. Exhibition at Union Station – May 29-Dec. 13, 2026 – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/04/636e8b29-4886-42c2-ad2c-9451a2fa7a62-800x800.jpg)
![“The Science of You” in Science City – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/07/b009b98e-794d-49fd-86fe-04236418d874-800x800.jpg)
![$5 Fridays At KC Wine Co – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2025/06/3a6241d0-034f-498d-b429-5b284a776f4c-800x418.png)
![A Beautiful Disruption: Impressions of Light & Sound – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/06/979418e5-e37b-46e5-91ae-b675e21ba2b1.png)
![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)
![Beat the Heat – Belger Arts Exhibition – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/06/4a07d04e-152e-450a-9336-f4ec3c89d965.jpg)
![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)
![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)
![Celebrate Americana 250 – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/04/b64e1a90-148b-4d10-8bb4-32ea01840598.png)
![Christmas In July | 13th-17th – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/06/6e8a36c5-12ce-4b29-b5a4-57ddaaec845b.jpg)
![Crispy-Fresh Summer Salads at Minsky’s Pizza – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/07/5e06eb3b-1e47-4077-be1e-b09b52ba48ba.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)
![Dragons and Fantastic Beasts – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/06/82ffe6f2-608d-49d4-b129-239106533762.jpg)
![Dueling Pianos – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/01/39a06f67-0c95-4ad8-8033-fc70268229e6-800x450.jpg)
![Game On. Lunch Is Served. – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/06/6b3b7cc9-cc3f-4ba4-a467-c52af0627ff8-533x800.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)
![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 Jazz at Chaz – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/06/9c83c188-548f-4027-a2d5-72fa433c15de-800x533.jpg)
![Lobster Fridays – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/07/a0c2cc2b-053f-4e62-8593-b4fce01e67d4-800x510.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)
![Native Arts in Miniature – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/06/bdb9494f-98b7-4ee6-a1b1-6e27b3d63be6.jpg)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![$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)
![Kids Summer Art Camp – Week Two – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/04/f4775368-2679-4c42-bacb-3a4d4adcea01.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)
![Industry Night – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2025/09/7edfa84c-4a76-47a0-8654-1a34af32c70a-800x598.png)
![¡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)
![Dollar Dog Night: Kansas City Royals vs. San Francisco Giants – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/03/be47d387-5889-48dd-b4ec-fd5f38325856-800x533.jpg)
![Half Off Tuesdays at Atlas9 – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/06/656ed42a-f61a-4492-adc1-8c03aafea35b.png)
![Hell and High Water: The 1951 Kansas City Flood – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/06/9af7bdf8-4498-47be-b8c2-f62b3e8c27ae.jpg)
![Industry Night – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2025/09/b2153b27-fddf-4da6-8dbd-5b9dcefc3e42-3-800x800.png)
![Johnny Gleason: Live Music Tuesdays at Sail Away Wine – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/06/979660dd-f704-48d4-8c7e-fd209b9d6f37-800x600.jpg)
![New Jazz Order – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/05/cfb505ae-611a-441f-93bb-d3d3ec571237.jpg)
![[event] Midwest Wednesdays – Event_Image](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2025/04/bbe68b00-364f-4e12-98e7-516f2510309c-572x800.png)
![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)
![Fondue Girl Dinner | Thursdays In July – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/06/95dd4ead-651c-4bcc-b437-24cd0106eed9-800x533.jpg)
![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/2026/07/837e59ad-4c58-48e6-86ea-4d3e0c9e6e61-800x533.jpg)
![Music Bingo – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/01/7721d0f7-24e1-4f66-a375-391a0f286ee8.jpg)
![Smash’d Wednesday – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2025/09/e6e2974e-39c8-423a-8882-52bef32d5ac9-800x647.jpg)
![Strings on the Green – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/06/abeefa79-a47b-4a00-aeae-a7d66884025e-800x450.png)
![This Vast Enterprise: A New History of Lewis & Clark – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/06/ff8a1f65-e2aa-49d5-b2c9-91d6356703ab.jpg)
