For a century, the Liberty Memorial has stood in Kansas City, growing from a community landmark to a nationally designated museum and global institution.
From hands-on museums to animal encounters, KC offers nonstop fun for families with kids of every age.
From crisp and flavorful burnt ends to Kansas City’s signature sauce, this community treats barbecue as a form of art. You’re in the right place to get a true taste of the Barbecue Capital of the World.
Practically every stop on the Kansas City Streetcar offers a free attraction or experience for visitors looking to save.
Here in KC, we find passion in each creative endeavor. Our love for the city is proudly our worst-kept secret, and we invite everyone to join in on the celebration. Years of practice make improvisation sound perfect. Hours in the smoker are worth minutes on the plate, and properly cheering for the team demands 142.2 record-breaking decibels. Welcome to Kansas City, where everything we do is from the heart.
KC always offers a full calendar of events and things to do. Here’s how to make the most of your weekend.
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Winter Magic | Platte Purchase Park
Winter Magic | Platte Purchase Park
![Smash’d Wednesday – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2025/09/e6e2974e-39c8-423a-8882-52bef32d5ac9-800x647.jpg)
![Footloose presented by First Act Theatre Arts – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/09/89ea4dce-334d-427c-b949-7d200f800b8f-800x451.png)
![Cocktails for CASA- A Night of Hope – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/10/45bdf014-6153-4127-8011-2a2804926364-800x320.png)
![KC Bluegrass Club – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/10/36f8e184-f076-4e80-8896-b2a60fa4a1b2-800x366.jpg)
![Lobster Fridays – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/07/a0c2cc2b-053f-4e62-8593-b4fce01e67d4-800x510.png)
![Merry & Bright: A Holiday Craft & Vendor Market at Lord of Life – Event_Image2 [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/11/73b73d65-419a-445f-9b97-e4a78164917f-800x450.jpg)
![Overland Park Farmers Market – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/06/58dc96e7-909f-4811-a8b2-40e0e46e5a45.png)
Get up-to-date guidance on new openings, upcoming events and major celebrations through the insider information on Visit KC’s blog.
With a thriving creative arts scene, robust craft brewing culture and die-hard sports—plus so much more—it’s no wonder why the center of the country is quickly becoming the center of attention.
Kansas City’s distinctive districts offer something new during every visit. Get to know the treasured destinations that define the KC landscape.
Looking for expert guidance as you build the perfect visit? Check out these tailor-made trip suggestions to make the most of every moment.
Consider this your go-to guide for Kansas City’s popular attractions, events and happenings.
Make your way to favorite neighborhoods, restaurants, hotels and more as you navigate the city.
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![Atlas9 Movie Nite: Ghostbusters – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/10/1d15204c-d8f6-49ee-9a54-cdddcce61ded-800x600.png)
![Autumn Salads – Back at Minsky’s! – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/09/8091f4b7-d73c-41bb-a58d-2db1d93e483e.png)
![Free Fallin’: The Music of Tom Petty & Bob Dylan – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/03/215b251f-c9d7-4000-90b8-6b066b81e56b-800x419.png)
![From Peppers to Peppermint: How Spices Helped Unlock Secrets of Pain Sensation – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/08/7861171a-ea95-400d-b09d-ded779461003-800x572.jpg)
![Kansas City Flodown: An Unofficial Goose Pre-Party – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/10/ef2ffeb6-8949-47bc-a139-15181d21caae.png)
![Karaoke Night – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/04/cc531422-551e-45d5-b9f3-71ebd76186cb-800x800.jpg)
![Live Music Wednesdays – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/04/c36f1644-8c72-4937-a146-cf60af1478f0-800x800.png)
![Music Bingo – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/01/7721d0f7-24e1-4f66-a375-391a0f286ee8.jpg)
![Music Bingo, Trivia, and Karaoke at Frost – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/08/132034af-28d5-47d5-81e5-83bee98131d5-800x600.jpeg)
![Native Arts in Miniature – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/06/be12b865-9be3-4699-9931-5d0737bd4721.jpg)
![Oktoberfest Pizza is back at Minsky’s! – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/09/2ede2024-0a00-4993-8e82-1951ceafc4fc.png)
![Preschool Age Play Times at Bump City – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/05/07192c48-1bfc-42df-ab3d-bdd6972fdbd3.png)
![Robert Eggers’ The Lighthouse – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/10/78de9388-fb8b-4777-838e-05e3ad6910a6.jpeg)
![Spines and Vines Book Club, Game Night, and TV Dinners! – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/11/8f6053ae-a91c-42de-ac3a-6b8be6be520f-800x600.jpg)
![Dueling Pianos – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/01/56dc10a0-04c9-4508-952d-06bc59aa2c49-800x450.jpg)
![Fondue Girl Dinner – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/11/b70b44d2-344d-4959-9c4d-92ca1326b231-800x533.jpg)
![Karaoke Night – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/04/54ceb4d5-97e2-44cc-99bf-96177f0e3206-800x671.jpg)
![Live Music at Bourgmont Winery – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/05/d70d4bf4-3bdb-4ccb-b127-2dcd448eb4d6.png)
![Live Music Thursdays – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/04/77a822d3-29cd-44c7-8735-8a98d756a282-800x800.png)
![Operation: US – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/10/bfa83327-283d-4966-8aab-46cbd06f172e.jpg)
![The Signature Tour – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/10/2cd65240-bcb9-434f-8158-a17565c64d68.png)
![Think and Drink – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/09/1f1fa15a-fe84-4006-95f3-6560e1aa49e1.png)
![[event] Trivia Night – Event_Image](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2025/04/6a96fc6e-8290-4441-b018-3cb1639acb53.jpg)
![$5 Fridays At KC Wine Co – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2025/06/3a6241d0-034f-498d-b429-5b284a776f4c-800x418.png)
![Atlas9 Movie Nite: Space Jam – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/10/8cc8f5b1-fe64-4a3c-8045-a871d79db782-800x600.png)
![Crown Center Ice Terrace Opening Day – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/10/97eed960-c9e0-4a29-9b42-39f0c2719dc6.png)
![DJ Night & Shot Specials – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/04/1b3861fb-d2c9-4faa-98e6-ca875a7eec90-800x800.jpg)
![DJ Night & Shot Specials – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/04/e816d02c-5c78-49b1-86f1-bf71584182a5-800x800.jpg)
![Dueling Pianos – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/01/39a06f67-0c95-4ad8-8033-fc70268229e6-800x450.jpg)
![First Friday at Belger Arts – Exhibition Opening + Glass Blowing Demo + Live Clay Demo + More! – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/10/dd1649e7-3b86-4ef3-8d58-356ad0aacd32.png)
![First Friday Musikshow – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/01/4ac594e8-fd1d-45a9-b84b-8847920b2855.jpg)
![First Fridays at Casual Animal Brewery – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/10/ef77328b-ee9e-40ef-b0c1-f37e4bb2b315.png)
![Ghost & True Crime Walking Tours – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/10/d5709775-d27e-46ba-aadd-2f51e4dfbfa3-800x300.png)
![Hammers Half-Price Happy Hour – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/10/c735dc6e-3fa5-4f84-b207-a8e8bf2327de-800x800.png)
![Ice Skating at Crown Center – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/10/1f550132-3e83-4c92-ba30-c115e97ddc6b.png)
![KC Pet Fest – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/09/0d73a0de-d836-4db5-9c37-1cfa5102f0d2-800x748.png)
![Liberty’s Beacon: An Artistic Light Installation – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/10/b28fc769-8e34-43bd-a70c-129901ed8160.png)
![Pottery & Pinot Wheel Throwing Experience – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/07/0923ecc8-488b-4fef-b20f-d8a467b6b55e.png)
![Pottery Date Night at Belger Arts – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2025/12/88665a3b-6033-4b55-88c3-6a80df803655-800x571.jpg)
![Risque Secrets – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/10/fcf66ecc-304e-4d91-b889-9b103b665e50.png)
![T2: Judgement Day 35mm (35th Anniversary) – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/10/5460d5ca-3de6-4b05-8cce-0fb6d1c7c312-800x340.jpg)
![The Tranquilo Crunch is Back at Minsky’s! – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/09/2d8745e6-db4d-4f83-b16e-783123b76561.png)
![Brews with Moos – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/09/50b64773-17d2-4a5b-917a-90272706a429.jpg)
![Free Open Jam Hosted by Billy Ebeling – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/06/2cc00c7d-d899-47ed-971d-8ec62567a630-800x600.jpg)
![Free Weekend Fun: Bach to Nature – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/09/01d4dfef-23de-4659-8472-61312c37d90c-534x800.jpg)
![Gangster Tour Kansas City Walking Tour – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/10/e117b6c2-d26d-46a5-8cc9-af47245e146b-800x534.jpg)
![Inlet Dance Theatre presents ‘What Do You Do With a Problem?’ – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/05/12d7d0d0-0585-476d-bc7c-ce0c87c1560f.jpg)
![Live Music Saturdays – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/04/0f87d8eb-2d2b-43b4-beb5-0f7e2913b573-800x800.png)
![Live Music Saturdays – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/04/ab2acfe3-09cd-4dd3-b25a-56862a7a7507-800x800.png)
![Live Polka with Bram Wijnands – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/01/13e01598-600d-489c-8b97-2d41c3651b90.jpg)
![Play Times for Kids at Bump City – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/08/de90ac0a-8460-48d9-bf15-eb25bafefe7d.png)
![Polar Bear Day at the Zoo – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/10/899ade7d-2f25-4860-9c4c-28d4845a62c4.png)
![Pottery & Pinot – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/07/2fd4bd75-2356-401e-9264-902abf05e0d4.jpg)
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