Key to KC Events

THRIVE: YOUR KEY TO KANSAS CITY

 Mark your calendars for amazing local events! Below you'll find a graphic for each month followed by details and links to find out more.

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May, 2026

• May 1: First Friday’s in the Crossroads  |  On the First Friday of every month, thousands of people fill the area for art, food and entertainment.  Details

• May 1-2: Harry’s Hay Days  |  Celebrate Harry S. Truman’s legacy with a parade, food, arts, crafts, live music, and a beer garden.  Details

• May 1-3: Brookside Art Annual  |  The art festival season kicks off in Brookside.  Details

• May 1-3: First Weekends in West Bottoms  |  Shop vintage, try new food trucks, experience live music and more.  Details

• May 16: Turkey Creek Festival  |  This festival is a full day filled with a 5k, kids’ activities, live music, arts and crafts, and fun for the whole family.  Details

• May 16: Hospital Hill Run  |  Featuring a half-marathon, 5k, and 10k, this KC running tradition benefits Children’s Mercy Hospital.  Details

• May 17: Kansas City Triathlon  |  The largest and one of the most renowned in the region, the KC Triathlon attracts both novices and veterans.  Details

• May 24: Celebration at the Station  |  Against the stunning backdrop of Union Station, the Kansas City Symphony performs patriotic favorites along with appearances from special guests.  Details

• May 29-31: Festa Italiana  |  Enjoy an assortment of Italian food favorites, great entertainment, a Motorsports Show, Pop-up shopping, bounce houses and more.  Details

June, 2026

• June 4-7: Old Shawnee Days  |  Past meets present with rides, music, games, historical reenactments, crafts, and more.  Details

• June 5: First Friday’s in the Crossroads  |  On the First Friday of every month, thousands of people fill the area for art, food and entertainment.  Details

• June 5-7: First Weekends in West Bottoms  |  Shop vintage, try new food trucks, experience live music and more.  Details

• June 5-7: KC Pride  |  Named one of the top 10 LGBTQ festivals in the Nation by The Advocate.  Details

• June 6: OP’s New Farmer’s Market Opens   Details

• June 6: Vaile Strawberry Festival  |  Local craftsman and beautiful antiques abound at the historic Vaile Mansion.  Details

• June 11 - July 19: FIFA World Cup  |  Kansas City hits the National stage as World Cup action comes to our city. Want the full breakdown? Reply to this email and ask for my mailer!  Details

• June 14: Future Stages Festival  |  Kansas City hits the National stage as World Cup action comes to our city.  Details

• June 16 - July 5: Heart of America Shakespeare Festival  |  Enjoy performances of different Shakespearean masterpieces this summer.  Details

• June 26: Great Lenexa Barbeque Battle  |  Since 1982, pitmasters from all of the country have battled it out in Lenexa.  Details

• June 26-27: WaterFest  |  Head to Excelsior Springs for their largest annual festival featuring live music, fireworks, a car show and other local traditions.  Details

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