With summer in full swing, there are more events and activities than ever for you to enjoy around the city. Here at Dani Beyer Real Estate, we’ve rounded up the best concerts, foodie events and outdoor activities to help you make the most of summer.
Kansas City Events July 16 – 19
Movies on the Riverfront
Thursday, July 16
8:30 p.m.
FREE Admission
Friends of the River present The Sandlot for Movies on the Riverfront, the first of four events in the series this summer and fall. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and friends and family to enjoy an outdoor movie on a big screen. Don’t forget to bring your own snacks, wine, beer and bug spray. Admission is FREE, and dogs are also welcome. The movie will begin at 8:30 p.m., or sunset. Food and ice cream trucks will be at the event selling sweet treats to keep you cool.
Richard L Berkely Riverfront Park
Riverfront Dr.,
Kansas City, Missouri 64106
(816) 559-3750
Fiery Stick Open 2.0
Friday, July 17
5 p.m. – 11 p.m.
General Admission $20
VIP $75
Kick your weekend off right with the second annual Fiery Stick Open 2.0, hosted by LiveKC. Gather your friends, grab a drink at any of the bars and find a spot on the North lawn of the National World War I Museum and Memorial. This epic summer lawn party features games such as bocce, croquet, oversized beer pong, ladder golf, giant Jenga and more. You’ll also have a shot at a million bucks with the Million Dollar Hole-In-One Shootout, so if you think your golf swing is up to par, arrive early to sign up for the qualifying rounds. Food trucks will be at the event selling delicious eats, followed by a nightcap performance by Girl Talk. Get your tickets in advance.
National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial
100 W 26th St.,
Kansas City, Missouri 64108
(816) 888-8100
Capital Federal Concert Series Presents: Train with The Fray and Matt Nathanson
Friday, July 17
7 p.m.
Ticket prices vary
Don’t miss a stellar show at Kansas City’s Starlight Theatre this Friday night. Enjoy multi-platinum band Train along with The Fray and Matt Nathanson as part of the 2015 Capital Federal Concert Series. Tickets for the concert are still on sale through Starlight.
Starlight Theatre,
4600 Starlight Rd.,
Kansas City, MO 64132
(816) 363-7827
Cultivate Festival
Saturday, July 18
11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
FREE Admission
Chipotle Mexican Grill is bringing its Cultivate Food, Music and Ideas Festival to Kansas City for the first time this Saturday. The free festival features performances by popular bands, cooking demonstrations by renowned national and local chefs and of course, amazing food. There will also be a kids zone, local artisans, a variety of tastings and other exhibits offering something for everyone. Bonus: you can earn a free Chipotle burrito and other great offers throughout the day.
Penn Valley Park
100 W 26th St.,
Kansas City, Missouri 64108
Kansas City’s Big Picnic: The Annual Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park Celebration
Sunday, July 19
4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
FREE Admission
Spend your Sunday at the best summer picnic in Kansas City at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. In celebration of National Parks and Recreation Month, the museum is teaming up with Kansas City Parks and Rec to create a GIANT picnic space on the lawn. Come together for an evening of outdoor fun for all ages – including four-legged friends! There will be live music throughout the event with performances by Victor and Penny and their Loose Change Orchestra, Dylan Bassett Percussion and Chad Abernathy. Other activities include the StoneLion Puppet Theatre, food trucks, sculpture exploration, badminton and other lawn games, the Picnic Project and more. A Doggie Station will be provided by Wayside Waifs. Pack your own picnic or grab your dinner from an on-site food truck.
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
4525 Oak St.,
Kansas City, Missouri 64111
(816) 751-1278
We hope you enjoy your summer weekend out on the town. If you’re looking for a home in the Kansas City area to get you closer to the action, visit our site.
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