Tastings
June 5, 2026
Evening
2217 E 12th St, Kansas City, MO · Kansas City, MO
Tastings
Cigars & Cabernet
2217 E 12th St, Kansas City, MO
Pair premium cigars with cabernet at this 21-plus tasting evening in the East Side.
Food and wine
Events in Kansas City, MO
60 upcoming events near Kansas City — concerts, theater, markets, library programs and more. Free to browse; each links to the source.
Food festivals
June 5, 2026
7:30 p.m. to midnight
Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium · Kansas City, MO
Food festivals
Jazzoo at the Kansas City Zoo
Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium
Stroll the zoo after dark with unlimited food, an open bar, and live jazz at the zoo's biggest party of the year.
MusicIndoorsBring the grandkids
Tastings
June 5 to July 9, 2026
Varies
West Bottoms (Urban Hikes KC) · Kansas City, MO
TastingsHappens regularly
The Kansas City Stockyards Experience with Amigoni Wine Tasting
West Bottoms (Urban Hikes KC)
Walk the historic Stockyards on a guided urban hike that ends with a wine tasting at Amigoni.
Food and wineHiking and nature
Senior programs
June 5, 2026
10:00 a.m.
Kansas City urban core (MARC) · Kansas City, MO
Senior programsFree
Age of Celebration Aging Services Fair
Kansas City urban core (MARC)
Spend the morning at this free block party with health screenings, wellness vendors, and resources for aging in place.
Bring the grandkids
Tastings
June 6, 2026
3 to 6 p.m.
Strang Hall, Overland Park · Kansas City, MO
Tastings
Strang Hall Beer Fest 2026
Strang Hall, Overland Park
Sample more than 40 beers over three hours at the sixth annual Strang Hall Beer Fest.
Food and wineOutdoors
Lifelong learning
June 7, 2026
2:00 p.m.
Central Library · Kansas City, MO
Lifelong learningFree
Starlight President Lindsey Rood-Clifford library talk
Central Library
Listen to Starlight's president share stories about memorable productions at this free library program.
Classes and talksIndoors
Theater & film
June 9 to 14, 2026
Evening
Starlight Theatre · Kansas City, MO
Theater & film
Starlight Theatre: Hadestown
Starlight Theatre
See the Tony-winning musical Hadestown under the stars at Starlight's outdoor theatre.
Arts and craftsOutdoorsIndoors
Music & concerts
June 14, 2026
Noon to 5 p.m.
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts · Kansas City, MO
Music & concertsFree
Future Stages Festival
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
RSVP free to watch youth performance groups across multiple stages at this family festival.
MusicOutdoorsBring the grandkids
Music & concerts
June 16, 2026
8 p.m.
Starlight Theatre · Kansas City, MO
Music & concerts
Starlight Theatre: Paul Simon, A Quiet Celebration
Starlight Theatre
Hear Paul Simon perform a career-spanning concert at the outdoor Starlight Theatre.
MusicOutdoorsIndoors
Theater & film
June 16 to July 5, 2026
Evening performances
Kansas City, MO
Theater & filmFree
Heart of America Shakespeare Festival
Each summer a free Shakespeare production runs outdoors in Southmoreland Park near the Plaza. You bring a blanket or low chair and watch under the trees.
Arts and craftsOutdoorsIndoorsBring the grandkids
Theater & film
June 18, 2026
Evening
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts · Kansas City, MO
Theater & film
Kauffman Center Presents: Jonathan Van Ness, Hot & Healed
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
See Jonathan Van Ness bring the Hot & Healed live show to the Kauffman Center stage.
Arts and craftsIndoors
Community & civic
June 19 to 20, 2026
All day
Kansas City, MO · Kansas City, MO
Community & civicFree
Juneteenth KC Heritage Festival
Kansas City, MO
Celebrate Juneteenth with a community heritage festival of music, vendors, and family programs.
OutdoorsBring the grandkids
Music & concerts
June 23, 2026
Evening
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts · Kansas City, MO
Music & concerts
Kauffman Center Presents: Punch Brothers
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Hear the genre-bending acoustic string band Punch Brothers in concert.
Music
Food festivals
June 26 to 27, 2026
Daytime
Kansas City, MO · Kansas City, MO
Food festivals
Made for KC BBQ Championship
Kansas City, MO
Taste the best of Kansas City barbecue at this two-day competition and tasting event.
Food and wineBring the grandkids
Tastings
June 26, 2026
5:00 p.m.
3 Trails Brewing, Maywood · Kansas City, MO
Tastings
Wine, Brew, & Spirits Too! at 3 Trails Brewing
3 Trails Brewing, Maywood
Taste across wine, beer, and spirits in one evening at this drinks event at 3 Trails Brewing.
Food and wine
Theater & film
June 26, 2026
Evening
Starlight Theatre · Kansas City, MO
Theater & film
Starlight Movie Nights
Starlight Theatre
Watch a film on the big screen at the outdoor Starlight Theatre on Movie Nights.
Arts and craftsOutdoorsIndoors
Dance & fitness
June 28, 2026
Morning
Starlight Theatre · Kansas City, MO
Dance & fitness
Sip + Sweat at Starlight
Starlight Theatre
Join a fitness-and-refreshment social event on the grounds of Starlight Theatre.
Dance and fitnessIndoors
Music & concerts
July 4, 2026
7 p.m.
Starlight Theatre · Kansas City, MO
Music & concerts
Starlight: Bob Dylan
Starlight Theatre
See Bob Dylan in concert at Starlight Theatre on the Fourth of July.
MusicIndoorsHoliday
Theater & film
July 7 to 12, 2026
Evening
Starlight Theatre · Kansas City, MO
Theater & film
Starlight: A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical
Starlight Theatre
Sing along to Neil Diamond's hits in this jukebox musical at Starlight.
Arts and craftsIndoors
Theater & film
July 12 to 26, 2026
Varies
Venues across Kansas City · Kansas City, MO
Theater & film
KC Fringe Festival
Venues across Kansas City
Sample bold theater, performance, and visual art across two weeks of this uncurated arts festival.
Arts and craftsOutdoorsIndoorsBring the grandkids
Lifelong learning
July 12, 2026
Afternoon
Central Library · Kansas City, MO
Lifelong learningFree
Author and Illustrator Pedro Martin at Central Library
Central Library
Bring your questions for author and illustrator Pedro Martin at this free library event.
Classes and talksIndoors
Tastings
July 18, 2026
12:00 to 6:00 p.m.
KC Wine Co, Olathe · Kansas City, MO
Tastings
Sip & Shop at KC Wine Co
KC Wine Co, Olathe
Sip local wine and hard cider while you browse maker booths and food trucks at the vineyard.
Arts and craftsFood and wine
Community & civic
Home dates June through July 2026 (incl. July 4-6 vs Philadelphia)
Varies
Kauffman Stadium · Kansas City, MO
Community & civicHappens regularly
Kansas City Royals home games
Kauffman Stadium
Catch a Royals home game at Kauffman Stadium, including a July 4 holiday matchup against Philadelphia.
HolidayBring the grandkids
Theater & film
August 3 to 8, 2026
Evening
Starlight Theatre · Kansas City, MO
Theater & film
Starlight: Monty Python's Spamalot
Starlight Theatre
Laugh through the Tony-winning comedy Spamalot at Starlight's outdoor stage.
Arts and craftsOutdoorsIndoors
Community & civic
August 21 to 23, 2026
Daytime/evening
Swope Park Pavilion · Kansas City, MO
Community & civic
Kansas City Ethnic Enrichment Festival
Swope Park Pavilion
Sample food, music, and crafts from cultures around the world over three days in Swope Park.
OutdoorsBring the grandkids
Community & civic
September 4 to 7, 2026
Daily
Independence Square · Kansas City, MO
Community & civicFree
SantaCaliGon Days Festival
Independence Square
Browse hundreds of craft and food vendors and free entertainment at this Labor Day festival on the Square.
Arts and craftsOutdoorsBring the grandkids
Music & concerts
September 4 to 6, 2026
Daytime/evening
Crown Center · Kansas City, MO
Music & concerts
Kansas City Irish Fest
Crown Center
Hear more than 300 musicians plus whiskey tastings across seven stages over Labor Day weekend.
Music
Food festivals
September 19, 2026
11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Legacy Park Amphitheater, Lee's Summit · Kansas City, MO
Food festivalsFree
2026 Lee's Summit Music & Arts Festival
Legacy Park Amphitheater, Lee's Summit
Spend a free day with eight hours of live music, art, and food at Legacy Park Amphitheater.
MusicOutdoorsBring the grandkids
Community & civic
Mid-to-late September 2026, check the calendar
Friday evening through Sunday
Kansas City, MO
Community & civicHappens regularly
Plaza Art Fair
Every September the Country Club Plaza closes nine blocks for an art fair with hundreds of artists, music stages, and food booths. Crowds run well into the hundreds of thousands over the weekend.
Arts and craftsOutdoorsBring the grandkids
Classes & arts
September 25 to 27, 2026
Fri 5-9 p.m., Sat 10-9, Sun 11-5
Country Club Plaza · Kansas City, MO
Classes & artsFree
Plaza Art Fair
Country Club Plaza
Browse work from 240 juried artists with live music and food at this top-ranked Plaza art fair.
Arts and craftsMusicOutdoorsIndoorsBring the grandkids
Community & civic
September 30 to October 4, 2026
Kansas City, MO
Community & civic
American Royal World Series of Barbecue
One of the biggest barbecue competitions in the country takes over with hundreds of teams, judging, and a public festival. It is an only-in-Kansas-City fall tradition.
OutdoorsBring the grandkids
Markets
October 2-4, 2026
Friday early buying, then weekend
Kansas City area · Kansas City, MO
Markets
Vintage Market Days of Kansas City (Fall Market)
Kansas City area
Spend the weekend among vintage-inspired vendors, live music, and food at this three-day curated market.
MusicOutdoors
Community & civic
October 17, 2026
Morning start
Kansas City, MO
Community & civic
Garmin Kansas City Marathon
The fall race weekend offers a full marathon, half, and shorter distances winding through the city's hills and neighborhoods. Spectators line the route to cheer.
Bring the grandkids
Music & concerts
Sundays, May 31 to June 7, 2026
Evening
Town Center Plaza · Kansas City, MO
Music & concertsFreeHappens regularly
Outdoor Concert Series at Town Center Plaza
Town Center Plaza
Catch free Sunday-evening cover bands like The Joshua Tree U2 tribute on May 31 and a Kansas City jazz set on June 7.
MusicOutdoors
Markets
Second Sundays, April through June 2026 (June 14)
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
19th & Wyandotte, Crossroads · Kansas City, MO
MarketsFreeHappens regularly
Crossroads Flea
19th & Wyandotte, Crossroads
Hunt antiques, vintage clothing, and local maker goods at this second-Sunday outdoor flea market.
Arts and craftsOutdoors
Music & concerts
Every Wednesday (incl. June 3, 2026)
Doors 5 p.m., show 6 p.m.
Boulevard Tours & Rec Center · Kansas City, MO
Music & concertsHappens regularly
The Early Show at Boulevard Brewing
Boulevard Tours & Rec Center
Have drinks with friends and a live band on Wednesday evenings and still be in bed by 10 at this early-hours brewery show.
MusicFood and wine
Outdoors & nature
Ongoing through summer 2026
Varies
Powell Gardens · Kansas City, MO
Outdoors & natureHappens regularly
Powell Gardens Events & Classes
Powell Gardens
Take a garden class, see an exhibition, or join a festival at the region's botanical garden all season long.
GardeningOutdoorsBring the grandkids
Dance & fitness
Ongoing, 2026
Evening
Viva Social Dance Studio · Kansas City, MO
Dance & fitnessHappens regularly
Viva Social Dance Studio Latin dance classes
Viva Social Dance Studio
Learn salsa and bachata in a friendly community at this Kansas City Latin dance studio.
Dance and fitnessIndoors
Pickleball & rec
Ongoing lessons and open play, 2026
Varies
Johnson County Park & Rec facilities · Kansas City, MO
Pickleball & recHappens regularly
50 Plus Pickleball with JCPRD
Johnson County Park & Rec facilities
Take age-50-plus pickleball lessons and skill workshops or join open play through JCPRD.
PickleballOutdoors
Markets
First Fridays, April through October 2026
Evening
East 18th Street, Crossroads · Kansas City, MO
MarketsFreeHappens regularly
Crossroads First Fridays Street Market
East 18th Street, Crossroads
Shop local makers and artisans at the open-air street market that anchors the Crossroads First Friday each month.
Food and wineOutdoors
Outdoors & nature
Summer 2026 exhibition
Garden hours
Powell Gardens · Kansas City, MO
Outdoors & natureHappens regularly
Dragons and Fantastic Beasts at Powell Gardens
Powell Gardens
Walk the gardens among larger-than-life mythical creature sculptures set throughout the grounds.
Hiking and natureOutdoors
Community & civic
First Friday of every month
Evening into night
Kansas City, MO
Community & civicFreeHappens regularly
First Fridays in the Crossroads
On the first Friday of every month the Crossroads Arts District fills with open galleries, food trucks, and crowds well into the night. It is free to walk and browse.
Bring the grandkids
Music & concerts
Thursdays June 11, July 9, Aug 13, 2026
7 to 9 p.m.
Thompson Park, Overland Park · Kansas City, MO
Music & concertsFreeHappens regularly
Music in the Park Summer Concerts (Overland Park)
Thompson Park, Overland Park
Grab a lawn chair for free outdoor pops concerts on select Thursday evenings at Thompson Park.
MusicOutdoors
Dance & fitness
Tuesdays, ongoing 2026
9:30 a.m.
Marlborough Community Center · Kansas City, MO
Dance & fitnessHappens regularly
Chair Yoga at Marlborough Community Center
Marlborough Community Center
Drop in for a gentle Tuesday-morning chair yoga class designed for active aging.
Dance and fitness
Markets
Saturdays and Sundays, April to October 2026
8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
City Market, River Market · Kansas City, MO
MarketsFreeHappens regularly
City Market Farmers Market
City Market, River Market
Shop local produce, bakers, and farmers every weekend at downtown's walkable open-air City Market.
Food and wineOutdoors
Dance & fitness
Fridays, ongoing 2026
Evening
The Ballroom KC · Kansas City, MO
Dance & fitnessHappens regularly
Friday Social Dance at The Ballroom KC
The Ballroom KC
Practice ballroom, Latin, and swing at the studio's regular Friday-night social dance.
Dance and fitnessIndoors
Tastings
Select evenings, 2026
6 to 8 p.m.
Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens · Kansas City, MO
TastingsHappens regularly
Tastings on the Terrace
Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Enjoy a guided 21-plus wine pairing experience on the terrace at the arboretum on reservation-only evenings.
GardeningFood and wineOutdoors
Pickleball & rec
Ongoing, 2026
Varies
KC Parks courts · Kansas City, MO
Pickleball & recHappens regularly
KC Parks Pickleball
KC Parks courts
Learn the game and get a workout at KC Parks pickleball sessions for all ages.
PickleballBring the grandkids
Classes & arts
Ongoing sessions, 2026
Varies
KC Clay Guild Ceramic Art Center · Kansas City, MO
Classes & artsHappens regularly
KC Clay Guild Ceramic Classes
KC Clay Guild Ceramic Art Center
Take hand-building, wheel-throwing, and glazing classes for every skill level at the clay guild.
Arts and craftsIndoors
Senior programs
Ongoing series, 2026
Varies
Locations across the KC region · Kansas City, MO
Senior programsFreeHappens regularly
MARC Health and Wellness Workshops for older adults
Locations across the KC region
Join workshops that help you manage chronic conditions, eat well, and stay active as you age.
Classes & arts
Weekends, 2026
Daytime
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art · Kansas City, MO
Classes & artsFreeHappens regularly
Free Weekend Fun: Mini to Monumental at the Nelson-Atkins
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Drop in free for hands-on art-making and gallery activities on weekends at the Nelson-Atkins.
Arts and craftsIndoors
Classes & arts
Summer 2026
Evening
Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens · Kansas City, MO
Classes & arts
An Evening of Poetry in the Garden
Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Listen to readings and verse in the garden setting at this outdoor poetry evening.
GardeningOutdoorsIndoors
Classes & arts
Select Fridays, 2026
Afternoon
Epic Arts, Kansas City, KS · Kansas City, MO
Classes & artsHappens regularly
Friday Pottery Happy Hour at Epic Arts
Epic Arts, Kansas City, KS
Try the pottery wheel or hand-building in a casual single-afternoon class.
Arts and craftsIndoors
Pickleball & rec
Scheduled mornings, 2026
8:00 to 10:00 a.m.
9119 E 39th St, Kansas City, MO · Kansas City, MO
Pickleball & recFreeHappens regularly
AARP Open Play Pickleball
9119 E 39th St, Kansas City, MO
Spend a morning of open-play pickleball with AARP Kansas City, beginners welcome.
Pickleball
Classes & arts
Weekly, four-week sessions in 2026
Varies
Epic Arts, Kansas City, KS · Kansas City, MO
Classes & artsHappens regularly
Beginner's Pottery Wheel (month-long)
Epic Arts, Kansas City, KS
Learn basic wheel-throwing over four weekly sessions with no prior experience needed.
Arts and craftsIndoors
Music & concerts
2025/26 season through summer 2026
Fri/Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.
Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center · Kansas City, MO
Music & concertsHappens regularly
Kansas City Symphony Classical Series
Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center
Hear the full orchestra perform masterworks like Prokofiev's Fifth at Helzberg Hall.
Music
Lifelong learning
Spring through summer 2026
Varies
Kansas City and Lawrence area · Kansas City, MO
Lifelong learningHappens regularly
OLLI at KU Spring 2026 courses and special events
Kansas City and Lawrence area
Sign up for noncredit enrichment courses and special events from the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Classes and talksIndoors
Senior programs
Ongoing, 2026
Varies
KC Parks community centers · Kansas City, MO
Senior programsHappens regularly
KC Parks Active Aging programs
KC Parks community centers
Filter the parks catalog for Active Aging classes built for the 50-plus crowd at community centers.
Markets
Saturdays and Sundays, year round
8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in season
Kansas City, MO
MarketsHappens regularly
City Market farmers market
The historic River Market hosts a farmers market on weekends with local produce, bakers, and artisans, and many shops stay open after. Peak-season hours run 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
Food and wineOutdoors
Markets
First Friday each month through October (June 5, July 3, Aug 7), 2026
5 to 9 p.m.
Crossroads Arts District · Kansas City, MO
MarketsFreeHappens regularly
First Friday in the Crossroads
Crossroads Arts District
Wander free through dozens of open galleries and artist studios with street vendors and food trucks on the first Friday of each month.
Food and wineOutdoors