816 Day: It’s a chance to celebrate Kansas City and everything it has to offer.

Join local organizations and their partners on Sunday, Aug. 16, for a full calendar of festivities dedicated to the City of Fountains.

816 Day Events

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Head to the City Market for one of the day’s signature events hosted by KC Streetcarand Art in the Loop. A lineup of live performances from The Royal Chief, The DynamitExperience, BodaciousThang and FK MENACE offer the perfect way to wrap up the day. 6 to 8 p.m 

At Kansas City’s Power & Light District, enjoy a free 816 Day Celebration featuring food special, a local vendor market, kids activities, live entertainment, food trucks and more. See the full schedule and specials here. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Celebrate 816 Day at J. Rieger & Co. in the East Bottoms. The KC distillery is having an all-day bash including live music in Electric Park, a vendor market with Strawberry Swing, a kids corner, plus $8.16 drink and food specials. Noon to 8 p.m. 

Find more events this weekend

Zona Rosa will host a free 816 Block Party at its Central Park, complete with live music, a live painting, appearances and photo opportunities with KC sports teams, kids activities and more. Plus, participating Zona Rosa stores and restaurants will offer special 816 deals. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Country Club Plaza is hosting its first 816 Day celebration with experiences across the district. Visitors can enjoy storefront window displays featuring artwork by students from across the Kansas City metro, a festive photo opportunity, live music, and complimentary floral bouquets. Noon to 4 p.m.

Want more time to celebrate 816 Day? Between July 31 and Aug. 16 you can compete in a friendly game of Scavenger Hunt Bingo via the Downtown KC Neighborhood Association. The Midtown KC Now group is also challenging locals to a game of Kansas City Crossword.

Both games let you discover new destinations and revisit old stomping grounds around Kansas City. Just check in at different businesses to be eligible to win prizes.

Special Deals

Throughout the day, many local businesses will host parties and have special offers of all kinds. We’ll update this story as they’re announced.