Festivals & Fairs
Street fairs and seasonal celebrations
Igor And The Red Elvises
Live music festival featuring Igor and the Red Elvises.
Americana Summer at the Movies: Wings
Catch a classic silent film outdoors at Shawnee Town 1929's summer movie series.
Puddle Jumper Days
Family-friendly festival in Odessa celebrating fun spring activities.
Saucy Jack @ DeSoto Summer Concert Series
Live music at DeSoto Summer Concert Series.
Platte County Steam Engine Show
Historic steam engines and vintage machinery at Platte County Fair.
"The Spirit of 816" Everyday People- The Official 816Day Celebration 2026
816Day celebration festival on Grand Boulevard in Kansas City.
Summer Jam 2026
Summer Jam 2026 festival in Kansas City.
Tribute to the King featuring Rick Cook and Strait Country and Jayly Rae
Tribute concert at Liberty Community Center.
1VP 6TH YEAR ANNIVRSARY SUMMERFEST
Summer festival in Kansas City celebrating a local venue's anniversary.
Big Shoal Farm Sunflower Field Festival
Sunflower field festival with seasonal photo ops in Gladstone.
Leavenworth 1800s Ball
Historic 1800s Ball festival in Leavenworth.
Beat the Heat Car Show
Car show in Kansas City featuring classic and custom vehicles.
Bob Rowden Music Trio @ Puddle Jumper Days - Odessa, MO
Live music at Puddle Jumper Days festival in Odessa, MO.
Conjunto Nube, La Fe Nortena, Banda Peñasco De Zacatecas, and Conjunto Rio Grande
Live regional Mexican music and bands at American Royal—festive family-friendly concert.
Art in the Loop 816 Day Performances
Free day performances and art celebration at City Market—family-friendly outdoor event.
Ahead of The Class Party!🎒✏️
Back-to-school celebration with activities at Northwest Blue Parkway.
Kansas City Art Mile
Kansas City Art Mile celebration with art installations and community activities.
KC Mystic Fair ~ August 2026
KC Mystic Fair in Independence—explore mystical vendors, crafts, and entertainment for all ages.
Paul Thorn '26 Day 1
Paul Thorn Festival Day 1—outdoor festival celebrating live music and community.
47th Annual Ethnic Enrichment Festival
Long-running cultural festival at Swope Park celebrating arts, music, food & traditions from diverse communities.
August QuarterMania
August QuarterMania festival in Lawrence with live music and community activities.
Michigan Renaissance Festival
Michigan Renaissance Festival—jousting, crafts, food, and family entertainment.
2026 Midsummer's Fantasy Market
Fantasy-themed market with crafts, vendors & family fun in Lenexa.
LV ARTS at the Park: Art in Motion!
LV Arts at the Park: Art in Motion—outdoor art festival celebrating creativity and community.
2026 Heart of America Hotdog Festival
Heart of America Hotdog Festival—tasty outdoor celebration with food and family fun.
2026 Tiblow Days Festival
Tiblow Days Festival in Bonner Springs—community celebration.
Paola Roots Festival - Aug. 28 & 29, 2026
Multi-day community festival in Paola with music, food & family fun.
2026 East Central KS State BBQ Championship
BBQ championship festival in Paola with food, music & fun.
2026 Kansas City Juggling Festival
Juggling festival with performances and audience participation fun.
HAIRitage Day Community Leaders & Kids Fashion Show
Community leaders & kids fashion show celebrating hair and culture.
Chocolate Milk & Cookies- Kansas City, MO
Family festival with treats and activities—sweet community celebration.
Flew the Coop Fest
Flew the Coop Fest—local festival with food, fun & community vibes.
End of Summer Bash and Craft Show
End-of-summer craft show & marketplace with vendors and activities.
Soak Up The Shade Barrel Race
Barrel racing competition at Douglas County Fairgrounds in Lawrence.
Summer Sizzle Series Race 3
Summer Sizzle Series race event at Douglas County Fairgrounds.
Ranch Mart Concert in The Yard Featuring Found a Job: A Tribute to Talking Heads
Tribute band concert at Ranch Mart in Leawood.
Kansas City Irish Fest
Celebrate Irish heritage with live music, dancing, and festive food.
Kids In Charge Weekend
Kids In Charge festival — hands-on activities and entertainment for children.
KCMOves Festival
Community festival celebrating Kansas City culture and local arts.
Two-Lane Highway and Steve Palmer
Live music at SantaCaliGon Days Festival — family festival with entertainment.
Art As Therapy Lecture - KCMOves Festival
Art therapy lecture as part of KCMOves Festival at UMKC performing arts center.
Photographs for Hope
Community art and photography festival in Liberty celebrating hope and creative expression.
Kansas City Music & Arts Festivals
Multi-genre music and arts festivals in Shawnee with performances and creative activities.
Arena Rock Giants @ Santa-Cali-Gon
Live rock music at the Santa-Cali-Gon festival in Independence.
Moving Sounds: A Collaboration of Music & Dance Lecture - KCMOves Festival
Music & dance lecture at UMKC's KCMOves Festival.
Labor Day Luau Barrel Race
Barrel racing & luau fun at the Labor Day festival in Tonganoxie.
4th Annual Taste of Kansas City
Sample local food & flavors at Kansas City's annual Taste fest.
Mini Trees
Mini Trees event in Kansas City.
Vibrant Vegan Fest
Vibrant Vegan Fest in Excelsior Springs celebrates plant-based food.
SEASONS
Seasonal festival in Lenexa with family-friendly activities.
Central Avenue Dotteversity Parade!
The 43rd annual parade celebrating Wyandotte ethnic diversity—music, floats, and community.
Jazz in the Roses
Live jazz performances in a garden setting—a relaxed, family-friendly evening.
Garment District Grooves
Live music at the Garment District—an outdoor summer groove session.
Wine & Roses 2026
Wine & Roses celebration in Kansas City Parks—a seasonal garden festival.
HALLMARKET: A HALLMARK ART FESTIVAL
Hallmark-themed art festival with crafts and vendors at Crown Center Square.
KC Oktoberfest
Two-day Bavarian-themed fall festival with family food, music, and cultural celebration.
Silver City Day Parade & Festival 2026
Silver City Day Parade & Festival at Emerson Park—community celebration with parade and family fun.
Heartland Book Fest
Book-themed festival in Kansas City celebrating literature for all ages.
Fall Fest at Zona Rosa
Fall festival at Zona Rosa shopping center.
Waldo Fall Festival
Neighborhood fall festival in Waldo.