Kansas City Events

Annual Events

Address: 75th St and Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64114 Category: Sports Event - Running Dates: April 26, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

This mostly downhill four-mile run speeds through Brookside to Country Club Plaza every year to benefit the Children's Center for the Visually Impaired. The famously fast course, which claims both male and female four-mile American record times, attracts athletes seeking serious competition as well as folks who just...

Address: 63rd St and Brookside Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64113 Category: Fair / Festival - Arts / Crafts Dates: May 1 - May 3, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Every spring, the charming neighborhood of Brookside holds this much-loved art fair, which draws upwards of 70,000 people. Spacious white tents house almost 200 artists' booths, where you can find a plethora of art media – painting, photography, sculpture, and ceramics are all on display and available for purchase. If...

Address: 9400 Indian Creek Pkwy, Corporate Woods North Park, Overland Park, KS 66210 Category: Performance - Concert / Music - Jazz / Swing Dates: June 12 - June 14, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Each summer, the smooth, mellow sounds of piano, horns, and percussion emanate from lovely Corporate Woods North Park. Jazz in the Woods is a three-day free music festival that draws thousands of local jazz-lovers, all for a good cause. Whether you make a donation at the gate or purchase a tempting funnel cake or...

Address: NW Argosy Pkwy, E. H. Young Riverfront Park, Riverside, MO 64150 Category: Fair / Festival - Cultural Dates: June 12 - June 14, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

What began as a small gathering of local members of Scottish clans has evolved into this eagerly-anticipated weekend festival of music, athletics, food, and more. Situated in beautiful E.H. Young Riverfront Park, the two-day extravaganza features a caber toss, Highland Dance competition, Celtic music, piping,...

Address: 628 N 126th St, Wyandotte County Park, Bonner Springs, KS 66012 Category: Fair / Festival - Cultural Dates: September 5 - October 18, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Beginning Labor Day weekend, this entertaining event runs for seven differently themed weekends. It transforms Bonner Springs into a 16th-century village and features inspired costumes, carnival acts, musical performances, jousting events, authentic crafts, and rich foods. The rollicking festivities ensure a great...

Address: Kemper Arena / American Royal Center • 1800 Genessee, Kansas City, MO 64102 Dates: October 27 - November 1, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

A Kansas City favorite for years, this event spotlights local and regional livestock exhibitions, drawing substantial crowds every year. Horse shows and a parade number among the attractions. In addition, associated highlights include rodeo competitions, bull riding events, country music concerts, a blues festival,...