South KC

Tour de Lakes

Enjoy one of the premier rides in the Kansas City metro. Choose four different routes around five different lakes. Full supported SAG and a great lunch after the ride! The race is on June 21, 2025, at 7am. Register by June 2nd for a guaranteed t-shirt!

Downtown Lee's Summit Farmers Market

The Downtown Lee’s Summit Farmers Market is open every Saturday and Wednesday from 8 am - Noon from April 19, 2025, to October 25, 2025. The Farmers Market is located at the corner of 2nd and Douglas Streets in Downtown Lee's Summit.  

Fourth Fridays Art Walk in Downtown LS

Experience the vibrant arts scene of Downtown Lee's Summit at our beloved Fourth Fridays Art Walk! Stroll through the historic downtown streets as local artists showcase their work in unique pop-up galleries within our charming shops and restaurants. Let the sounds of live music guide you from venue to venue, where you'll d...

Fun on the Bluff

Come on out to Fort Osage National Historic Landmark for our Fun on the Bluff event on June 14th from 9am- 4pm.  Ready to make unforgettable memories with the whole family? Join us for a day of fun and discovery with food, music, storytelling, games, and crafts inspired by the past. Experience life on the wild frontier...

Independence Day

Join us on July 4th from 9am- 4pm at Missouri Town Living History Museum for our Independence Day event.  Celebrate the birth of our nation in true Victorian Fashion!  Enjoy the music, crafts and games of yesteryear in our historic village. Pack a picnic lunch and relax on our rolling lawn, go for a stroll through...

Food on the Missouri Frontier

On September 13th from 9am- 4pm, make your way to Fort Osage National Historic Landmark for our Food on the Missouri Frontier event.  Enjoy the sights and smells of history in the making! See live demonstrations of hearth cooking, as well as food preservation and preparation techniques from the early 1800s. Walk throug...

49th Annual Fall Festival of Arts, Crafts & Music

Missouri Town Living History Museum is your destination for Fall Fun!  Come join us from 10am- 5pm on October 4th and 5th for our 49th Annual Fall Festival of Arts, Crafts and Music.  Explore the sights and sounds of the harvest season in the mid-1800s at this popular two-day festival.  Living history in...

31st Annual Dogtober Fest

Who let the DOGS out?  Join more than 3,000 dogs and dog lovers for a doggone good time at the Kemper Outdoor Education Center!  Explore more than 75 booths featuring everything from pet photos and pet supplies to pet sitters and rescue.  Take part in contests like Best Trick, Best Kisser, Best Tail-wagg...

A Christmas Celebration

Experience the holidays with the music, décor and foods of the mid-1800s in rural Missouri. Enjoy historic cooking, caroling and music throughout the village. The Victorian era gave rise to many of the Christmas traditions we think of today. Crafts, decorations, historic demonstrations, and holiday traditions are all...

Kansas City Zoo Run

2025 Kansas City Zoo Run for the Lions4-mile and 1-mile optionsThe Kansas City Zoo Run is a local favorite, featuring a different species of animal each year.All participants receive uniquely branded swag associated with the year's featured animal species. In addition to the swag, a portion of each participant's entry fee s...