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Summer in Kansas City: 2024 events, festivals you don’t want to miss
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Summer festivals, international soccer, top concerts and more lead the way this summer in Kansas City. From annual favorites to first-time fun, here are over 40 events worth checking out.
Chained to the Sky: The Science of Birds, Past & Future
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Visit this free exhibition November 10, 2023 through April 26, 2024. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE.
Memorial Day Events
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The national cemeteries of Leavenworth and Fort Leavenworth will observe Memorial Day on May 27. The Leavenworth National Cemetery (150 Muncie Road) will begin its ceremony at 9 a.m.; Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery (395 Biddle Boulevard) begins its ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Photo provided by Prudence Siebert, Fort Leavenworth Lamp
38th Annual Sugar Creek Slavic Festival
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Sugar Creek’s 38th Annual Slavic Festival Friday, June 7 & Saturday, June 8 The 38th Annual Sugar Creek Slavic Festival returns on Friday, June 7, from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm, and Saturday, June 8, from noon until 11:00 p.m. at the William Henry Harrison Park and Mike Onka Pavillion, located at 11520 E. Putnam, Sugar Creek, MO 64054. Admission is $5 for adults, children 12 and under are free. Slavic Fest celebrates the history of Eastern and Central communities in Kansas City and will feature the rich contributions of Women in Slavic Arts.
SOMO's KC Block Party
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Special Olympics Missouri is hosting its 2nd annual KC Block Party! The entire community is invited. The event will feature live entertainment from local artists, local food trucks, vendors, games, a kids area, and lots of fun! Sponsors and participants include Special Olympics Missouri, UMKC, the KC Zoo & Aquarium, Jackson County Parks & Rec, KCPD, and more. We can't wait to see you there!
Kansas City Tour Company/Black History KC
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The Kansas City Tour Company promotes and celebrates the history and culture of Kansas City.
Horsefeather Social Reopens for the Season May 1
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Located on the 7th floor of the Loews Kansas City Hotel, this city hotspot, returns with expanded hours, Free Spirited by Loews Hotels drinks, new menu items and more
Paint Your Pet with Dani Roma
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Bring your dog to play while you enjoy a fun night painting your pet with local Kansas City artist, Dani Roma.
Tickets are $50 and include:
- Pre-sketched portrait of your pet, ready to paint when you arrive.
- Free admittance to Bar K for your dog.
- 1 drink ticket
- Paint supplies to create your masterpiece!
Slice of Kansas City
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Slice of KC is a festival being held Saturday June 8th at Blue River Park. Come out and see who makes the best cobble and BBQ Ribs in Kansas City. With live local musicians (Country, Pop, Jazz, R&B, Reggae and Soul), artists and comedians, bounce houses, face painting, 2-steppers, Food trucks and car/truck/bike show. Free sports physicals for the kids and much more fun for entire family. Kids are FREE and $10 for Adults which includes cobbler and ribs tasting.
Tivoli Presents: MUXE: The Language of Art & Culture
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Muxe: The Language of Art & Culture documents his efforts to learn about Muxe culture, appreciate its singular history and contemporary expression, and to help share its beauty with the world. The film illustrates Ximello-Salido's artistic journey through the perception of gender fluidity in the state of Oaxaca, directly connecting with his artistic approach through 2D & 3D artwork.