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There’s always a chance to celebrate in KC. Browse the region’s full lineup of events happening today, this week and throughout the season.

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Events in Kansas City Today

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2026's Top Events in Kansas City

From craft beer festivals to holiday celebrations and everything in between, mark your calendar with Kansas City’s largest events.

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Visit KC
Aug 22
Festivals

Heart of America Hot Dog Festival

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

Full Tilt Film Festival – Event_Image [EVENT]
Aug 28
Festivals

Full Tilt Film Festival

18th and Vine

Wine Walk for Wildlife – Event_Image [EVENT]
Aug 28
Festivals

Wine Walk for Wildlife

Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium

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Neighborhood

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

One Sky Project at the Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium – Event_Image [EVENT]
Aug 18
Kid-Centric

One Sky Project at the Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium

Union Station Kansas City

The Pigeon Comes to Kansas City: A Mo Willems Exhibit – Event_Image [EVENT]
Aug 18
Exhibits

The Pigeon Comes to Kansas City: A Mo Willems Exhibit

Crown Center

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

One Sky Project at the Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium – Event_Image [EVENT]
Aug 19
Kid-Centric

One Sky Project at the Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium

Union Station Kansas City

Preschool Age Play Times at Bump City – Event_Image [EVENT]
Aug 19
Kid-Centric

Preschool Age Play Times at Bump City

Bump City

The Pigeon Comes to Kansas City: A Mo Willems Exhibit – Event_Image [EVENT]
Aug 19
Exhibits

The Pigeon Comes to Kansas City: A Mo Willems Exhibit

Crown Center

Thursday, August 20, 2026

One Sky Project at the Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium – Event_Image [EVENT]
Aug 20
Kid-Centric

One Sky Project at the Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium

Union Station Kansas City

The Pigeon Comes to Kansas City: A Mo Willems Exhibit – Event_Image [EVENT]
Aug 20
Exhibits

The Pigeon Comes to Kansas City: A Mo Willems Exhibit

Crown Center

Friday, August 21, 2026

Bluey’s Big Play – Event_Image [EVENT]
Aug 21
Kid-Centric

Bluey’s Big Play

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

Ethnic Enrichment Festival – Event_Image [EVENT]
Aug 21
Festivals

Ethnic Enrichment Festival

Kansas City Parks & Recreation

One Sky Project at the Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium – Event_Image [EVENT]
Aug 21
Kid-Centric

One Sky Project at the Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium

Union Station Kansas City

Parkville Days – Event_Image [EVENT]
Aug 21
Festivals

Parkville Days

Historic Downtown Parkville

Preschool Age Play Times at Bump City – Event_Image [EVENT]
Aug 21
Kid-Centric

Preschool Age Play Times at Bump City

Bump City

The Pigeon Comes to Kansas City: A Mo Willems Exhibit – Event_Image [EVENT]
Aug 21
Exhibits

The Pigeon Comes to Kansas City: A Mo Willems Exhibit

Crown Center

Saturday, August 22, 2026

Bluey’s Big Play – Event_Image [EVENT]
Aug 22
Kid-Centric

Bluey’s Big Play

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

Bluey’s Big Play – Event_Image [EVENT]
Aug 22
Kid-Centric

Bluey’s Big Play

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

End of Summer Splash Bash – Event_Image [EVENT]
Aug 22
Kid-Centric

End of Summer Splash Bash

City of Liberty, MO

Ethnic Enrichment Festival – Event_Image [EVENT]
Aug 22
Festivals

Ethnic Enrichment Festival

Kansas City Parks & Recreation

Family Sports Fest – Event_Image [EVENT]
Aug 22
Free Events

Family Sports Fest

English Landing Park,

Visit KC
Aug 22
Concerts

LVArts at the Park: Art in Motion

Stubby Park

One Sky Project at the Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium – Event_Image [EVENT]
Aug 22
Kid-Centric

One Sky Project at the Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium

Union Station Kansas City

Parkville Days – Event_Image [EVENT]
Aug 22
Festivals

Parkville Days

Historic Downtown Parkville

The Pigeon Comes to Kansas City: A Mo Willems Exhibit – Event_Image [EVENT]
Aug 22
Exhibits

The Pigeon Comes to Kansas City: A Mo Willems Exhibit

Crown Center

Sunday, August 23, 2026

Bingo & Benefit – Event_Image [EVENT]
Aug 23
Kid-Centric

Bingo & Benefit

Craft Putt - Overland Park

Bluey’s Big Play – Event_Image [EVENT]
Aug 23
Kid-Centric

Bluey’s Big Play

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

Bluey’s Big Play – Event_Image [EVENT]
Aug 23
Kid-Centric

Bluey’s Big Play

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

Ethnic Enrichment Festival – Event_Image [EVENT]
Aug 23
Festivals

Ethnic Enrichment Festival

Kansas City Parks & Recreation

One Sky Project at the Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium – Event_Image [EVENT]
Aug 23
Kid-Centric

One Sky Project at the Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium

Union Station Kansas City

Parkville Days – Event_Image [EVENT]
Aug 23
Festivals

Parkville Days

Historic Downtown Parkville

The Pigeon Comes to Kansas City: A Mo Willems Exhibit – Event_Image [EVENT]
Aug 23
Exhibits

The Pigeon Comes to Kansas City: A Mo Willems Exhibit

Crown Center

Monday, August 24, 2026

Monday Story Time – Event_Image [EVENT]
Aug 24
Free Events

Monday Story Time

PH Coffee/Public House

One Sky Project at the Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium – Event_Image [EVENT]
Aug 24
Kid-Centric

One Sky Project at the Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium

Union Station Kansas City

The Pigeon Comes to Kansas City: A Mo Willems Exhibit – Event_Image [EVENT]
Aug 24
Exhibits

The Pigeon Comes to Kansas City: A Mo Willems Exhibit

Crown Center

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

One Sky Project at the Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium – Event_Image [EVENT]
Aug 25
Kid-Centric

One Sky Project at the Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium

Union Station Kansas City

The Pigeon Comes to Kansas City: A Mo Willems Exhibit – Event_Image [EVENT]
Aug 25
Exhibits

The Pigeon Comes to Kansas City: A Mo Willems Exhibit

Crown Center

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

One Sky Project at the Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium – Event_Image [EVENT]
Aug 26
Kid-Centric

One Sky Project at the Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium

Union Station Kansas City

Preschool Age Play Times at Bump City – Event_Image [EVENT]
Aug 26
Kid-Centric

Preschool Age Play Times at Bump City

Bump City

The Pigeon Comes to Kansas City: A Mo Willems Exhibit – Event_Image [EVENT]
Aug 26
Exhibits

The Pigeon Comes to Kansas City: A Mo Willems Exhibit

Crown Center

Thursday, August 27, 2026

One Sky Project at the Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium – Event_Image [EVENT]
Aug 27
Kid-Centric

One Sky Project at the Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium

Union Station Kansas City

The Pigeon Comes to Kansas City: A Mo Willems Exhibit – Event_Image [EVENT]
Aug 27
Exhibits

The Pigeon Comes to Kansas City: A Mo Willems Exhibit

Crown Center

Friday, August 28, 2026

Fourth Fridays Art Walk in Downtown LS – Event_Image [EVENT]
Aug 28
Exhibits

Fourth Fridays Art Walk in Downtown LS

Downtown Lee’s Summit

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