Summertime in Kansas City means a wide variety of events and activities for you to enjoy with your friends and family. With so much going on, it can be hard to choose, so check out the featured list below brought to you by Dani Beyer Real Estate to plan a weekend full of summer fun.
Kansas City Events July 15 – 17
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Thursday, July 14 – Tuesday, July 19
Friday Show: 8 p.m.
Saturday Shows: 10 a.m. & 8 p.m.
Sunday Show: 8 p.m.
Ticket Prices Vary
Enjoy a Disney classic under the summer stars at Starlight Theatre as the smash-hit Broadway musical Disney’s Beauty and the Beast takes the stage. This eye-popping spectacle has won the hearts of more than 35 million people worldwide, and is sure to enchant audiences of all ages. This classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including “Be Our Guest” and the beloved title song. Runtime is 2 hours and 30 minutes with intermission.
Starlight Theatre,
4600 Starlight Rd.,
Kansas City, MO 64132
(816) 363-7827
Stockyards Brewing Co. Ribbon Cutting & Open House Weekend
July 15 – 16
Friday: 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday: 12 p.m. – 12 a.m.
FREE Event
There’s a new brewery on the block in the Historic West Bottoms area. Join Stockyards Brewing Company this Friday and Saturday as they celebrate their ribbon cutting ceremony and first open house weekend. The Ribbon Cutting with the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce will take place on Friday afternoon, followed by live music and the tapping of some of the brewery’s signature beers. Or head out for Saturday to support Kansas City’s newest local craft brewery with more tastings, tours and music from a variety of DJs. Tours run on the hour every hour.
Stockyards Brewing Co.,
1600 Genessee St. #100,
Kansas City, Missouri 64102
Buzz Beach Ball
July 16 – 17
Saturday: 2 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Sunday: 2 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Ticket Prices Vary
For some live music you won’t want to miss Buzz Beach Ball, presented by alternative radio station, 96.5 The Buzz. This annual concert takes place over two full days and features two stages in the heart of Children’s Mercy Park. With another great line up of favorite headliners and new up and coming artists, there will be plenty to see, hear and enjoy. Check out the list of bands on the event site for the full schedule.
Children’s Mercy Park,
1 Sporting Way,
Kansas City, Kansas 66111
Kansas City’s Big Picnic
Sunday, July 17
4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
FREE Event
Then on Sunday, it’s time for summer’s biggest picnic on the lawn of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Kansas City’s Big Picnic will take place from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and celebrate the traditions of ancient Rome with the theme Banquet on a Blanket. Sample local food truck offerings or bring your own picnic and enjoy an afternoon of free activities and entertainment stretching from the Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park through Theis Park. Entertainment will include a variety of live music performances, an art activity, a sculpture challenge and other museum activities and lawn games.
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art,
4525 Oak St.,
Kansas City, MO, 64111
(816) 751-1278
With so many fun, different options for things to do around town we hope you get out and find new ways to explore your city. Continue to check back each week here on the blog for further updates, and for more going on around the area, check here.
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