10. Theatres in the Park (Shawnee Mission Theatre in the Park, Gladstone Theatre in the Park, Starlight Theatre). All three venues are promising exciting seasons including “Jesus Christ Superstar,” “Annie Get Your Gun,” and “Little House on the Prairie.” Visit their websites for details. Gladstone Theatre in the Park is free admission and the two other theatres cost very little.
9. The Boulevard Drive-In is one of the best-kept secrets in Kansas City. Take a trip back in time with your friends and family to watch some of the summer’s best releases. And bonus, on Saturdays and Sundays from 6:30am-1:30pm there’s a Swap n’ Shop.
8. Kansas City Fringe Festival offers opportunities to artists and enthusiasts alike, featuring dance, theatre, and art presentations/performances throughout the week. The festival supports some of the most talented artists in Kansas City.
7. Kansas City Irish Fest technically not a summer event, falling on September 4th this year, but I included it anyway. It features exciting music, food, and entertainment all Irish in nature, and my favorite Kansas City arse-kicking Irish band, The Elders.
6. Quixotic’s “Paix Reveuse” promises to be a dazzling display of images and sound. Live at the Madrid Theatre three days in June, this is a theatrical event not to be missed.
5. Jazzoo creates such buzz every year that makes me wish I’d bought a ticket. But this year despite the steep cost, I plan on attending and I recommend it based on the opinions of my closest friends. On top of unlimited food, beverages, and great Kansas City jazz music, this year attendees will have the chance to feed the polar bears!
4. First Fridays in the Crossroads District features free admission to art galleries and performing artists in the Crossroads District. Also enjoy some of the best food in the city and unique boutiques nearby.
3. Crown Center Friday Night Flicks offers free outdoor classic and/or popular movies. This year’s lineup: “Pretty in Pink,” “Jurassic Park,” “Hairspray,” “Julie & Julia,” “Groundhog Day,” “Ocean’s Eleven,” and “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.” Guests are encourage to bring blankets, chairs, and if so desired, picnics, and beverages (including beer and wine).
2. Heart of America Shakespeare Festival ‘s “Richard III” offers free summer Shakespeare at Moreland Park near the Plaza. Each summer the festival is free and is always a wonderful evening of theatre. Bring food, wine, treats, and a blanket. This year, Brio will also be providing a happy hour for guests with delicious appetizers and drinks for sale before each show.
1. Walnut Valley Music Festival is my personal favorite and true #1 on this list. Every third weekend of September, the festival takes place in Winfield, Kansas and proves to be the most fun, laid back, and best bluegrass, flat-picking festival around. Get there early to find a prime camping spot. Do not miss this festival.
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