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Events in Kansas City

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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2025'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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Featured Events

Winter Magic | Kansas City’s Favorite Holiday Light Party – Event_Image [EVENT]
Dec 18
Exhibits

Winter Magic | Kansas City’s Favorite Holiday Light Party

Platte Purchase Park

Evergy Festival of Lights at Powell Gardens – Event_Image [EVENT]
Dec 19
Festivals

Evergy Festival of Lights at Powell Gardens

Powell Gardens

Le Grand Masquerade: A New Year’s Eve Costume Ball, presented by Helzberg – Event_Image [EVENT]
Dec 31
New Years Events

Le Grand Masquerade: A New Year’s Eve Costume Ball, presented by Helzberg

J. Rieger & Co.

Kansas City Boat & Fishing Show – Event_Image [EVENT]
Jan 8
Public Shows

Kansas City Boat & Fishing Show

Bartle Hall

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Event Type
Neighborhood

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

THE WIZARD OF OZ – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 12
Theatre

THE WIZARD OF OZ

Kansas City Repertory Theatre

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

ALL LOCATIONS – Whiskey Wednesday – Iron Horse Bar & Grill – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 13
Happy Hour & Drink

ALL LOCATIONS – Whiskey Wednesday – Iron Horse Bar & Grill

Iron Horse Bar & Grill – Leawood

ALL LOCATIONS – Whiskey Wednesday – Iron Horse Bar & Grill – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 13
Happy Hour & Drink

ALL LOCATIONS – Whiskey Wednesday – Iron Horse Bar & Grill

Iron Horse Bar & Grill – Lee’s Summit

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May 13
Free Events

Game Night, Book Club and TV Dinners!

Belfry Collective – The Belfry, Gerard’s Pool Hall, Ground Control, Wolf Den

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May 13
Music & Dance

Karaoke + DJ Night Every Wednesday at Iron Horse Lee’s Summit!

Iron Horse Bar & Grill – Lee’s Summit

Live Music Wednesdays – Ironhorse Bar & Grill – Leawood – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 13
Music & Dance

Live Music Wednesdays – Ironhorse Bar & Grill – Leawood

Iron Horse Bar & Grill – Leawood

THE WIZARD OF OZ – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 13
Theatre

THE WIZARD OF OZ

Kansas City Repertory Theatre

Border Brew Co Trivia Night! – Event_Image
May 13
Nightlife

Trivia Night @ Border Brew Co.

Border Brewing Company

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Jazz at Noon – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 14
Concerts

Jazz at Noon

American Jazz Museum

Karaoke + DJ Night Every Thursday at Iron Horse Leawood! – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 14
Music & Dance

Karaoke + DJ Night Every Thursday at Iron Horse Leawood!

Iron Horse Bar & Grill – Leawood

Live Music Thursdays & Saturdays – Iron Horse Bar & Grill – Lee’s Summit – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 14
Music & Dance

Live Music Thursdays & Saturdays – Iron Horse Bar & Grill – Lee’s Summit

Iron Horse Bar & Grill – Lee’s Summit

Test Batch Thursday – Event_Image
May 14
Happy Hour & Drink

Test Batch Thursday

Border Brewing Company

THE WIZARD OF OZ – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 14
Theatre

THE WIZARD OF OZ

Kansas City Repertory Theatre

[event] Trivia Night – Event_Image
May 14
Food & Specialty Dinners

Trivia Night

Rockcreek Brewing Co.

Friday, May 15, 2026

$5 Fridays At KC Wine Co – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 15
Happy Hour & Drink

$5 Fridays At KC Wine Co

KC Wine Co. & KC Pumpkin Patch

ALL LOCATIONS – Ladies Night – DJ Mix – Shot Specials – Iron Horse Bar & Grill – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 15
Music & Dance

ALL LOCATIONS – Ladies Night – DJ Mix – Shot Specials – Iron Horse Bar & Grill

Iron Horse Bar & Grill – Leawood

ALL LOCATIONS – Ladies Night – DJ Mix – Shot Specials DJ Jon Levey & DJ Martell Love – Iron Horse Bar & Grill – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 15
Music & Dance

ALL LOCATIONS – Ladies Night – DJ Mix – Shot Specials DJ Jon Levey & DJ Martell Love – Iron Horse Bar & Grill

Iron Horse Bar & Grill – Lee’s Summit

Live Country Music Weekends at Laney’s! – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 15
Music & Dance

Live Country Music Weekends at Laney’s!

Laney’s Get Down

Pottery Date Night at Belger Arts – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 15
Nightlife

Pottery Date Night at Belger Arts

Belger Arts Center

Red Solo Cup for a Solo Buck at Laney’s! – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 15
Nightlife

Red Solo Cup for a Solo Buck at Laney’s!

Laney’s Get Down

The Grammy-winning KC Chorale: Amazing Grace – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 15
Music & Dance

The Grammy-winning KC Chorale: Amazing Grace

Asbury United Methodist Church

THE WIZARD OF OZ – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 15
Theatre

THE WIZARD OF OZ

Kansas City Repertory Theatre

Saturday, May 16, 2026

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May 16
Food & Specialty Dinners

ALL LOCATIONS – Brunch – Iron Horse Bar & Grill

Iron Horse Bar & Grill – Leawood

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May 16
Food & Specialty Dinners

ALL LOCATIONS – Brunch – Iron Horse Bar & Grill

Iron Horse Bar & Grill – Lee’s Summit

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May 16
Concerts

Dayseeker – The Pale Moonlight Tour

Grinders KC Event Venue

Live Country Music Weekends at Laney’s! – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 16
Music & Dance

Live Country Music Weekends at Laney’s!

Laney’s Get Down

Live Music Every Saturday at Iron Horse – Leawood – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 16
Music & Dance

Live Music Every Saturday at Iron Horse – Leawood

Iron Horse Bar & Grill – Leawood

Live Music Thursdays & Saturdays – Iron Horse Bar & Grill – Lee’s Summit – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 16
Music & Dance

Live Music Thursdays & Saturdays – Iron Horse Bar & Grill – Lee’s Summit

Iron Horse Bar & Grill – Lee’s Summit

Red Solo Cup for a Solo Buck at Laney’s! – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 16
Nightlife

Red Solo Cup for a Solo Buck at Laney’s!

Laney’s Get Down

THE WIZARD OF OZ – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 16
Theatre

THE WIZARD OF OZ

Kansas City Repertory Theatre

Sunday, May 17, 2026

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May 17
Food & Specialty Dinners

ALL LOCATIONS – Brunch – Iron Horse Bar & Grill

Iron Horse Bar & Grill – Leawood

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May 17
Food & Specialty Dinners

ALL LOCATIONS – Brunch – Iron Horse Bar & Grill

Iron Horse Bar & Grill – Lee’s Summit

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May 17
Music & Dance

Aubrey Vineyards Live Music

Aubrey Vineyards

Bingo & Benefit – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 17
Kid-Centric

Bingo & Benefit

Craft Putt – Overland Park

THE WIZARD OF OZ – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 17
Theatre

THE WIZARD OF OZ

Kansas City Repertory Theatre

Monday, May 18, 2026

ALL LOCATIONS – $10 Burgers Mondays- Iron Horse Bar & Grill – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 18
Food & Specialty Dinners

ALL LOCATIONS – $10 Burgers Mondays- Iron Horse Bar & Grill

Iron Horse Bar & Grill – Lee’s Summit

ALL LOCATIONS – $10 Burgers Mondays- Iron Horse Bar & Grill – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 18
Food & Specialty Dinners

ALL LOCATIONS – $10 Burgers Mondays- Iron Horse Bar & Grill

Iron Horse Bar & Grill – Leawood

Burger and Beer Night! – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 18
Food & Specialty Dinners

Burger and Beer Night!

Belfry Collective – The Belfry, Gerard’s Pool Hall, Ground Control, Wolf Den

Minsky’s Mondays – 20% Off ALL Large Pizzas – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 18
Food & Specialty Dinners

Minsky’s Mondays – 20% Off ALL Large Pizzas

Minsky’s Pizza Café & Bar – Plaza

Industry Night – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 18
Happy Hour & Drink

Service Industry Night

Border Brewing Company

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