Kansas (Kansas City) Metro Area Events & Things to Do

Official KCK visitor bureau providing trip planning, local event and meeting information.

Local history exhibits, historic house tours and archival collections.

Large Overland Park entertainment complex featuring electric go-karts, arcade games, VR, laser tag, bowling and group-event attractions.

Kansas City, Kansas indoor electric go-kart and arcade entertainment venue with racing, food and group-event options.

Prairiefire entertainment venue combining bowling, social games, food and bar service for families, groups and nightlife outings.

Technology-driven active gaming attraction where teams complete physical and digital challenge rooms with tracked scores.

Lenexa golf entertainment complex with two 18-hole miniature-golf courses, driving range and group recreation.

Shawnee Latin dance studio offering salsa and bachata classes plus recurring social-dance events for beginners and experienced dancers.

Shawnee indoor entertainment complex with go-karts, bowling, laser tag, mini golf, bumper cars, climbing and arcade attractions.

Overland Park immersive hosted game-show attraction for families, friends, parties and team-building groups.

Mission location of the long-running Kansas City-area Peanut brand, centered on wings, sports viewing and neighborhood nightlife.

Gardner courtyard bar connected to The Forge, offering craft cocktails, outdoor seating, fire-pit atmosphere and weekend nightlife.

Indoor family adventure park with trampolines, warrior course, dodgeball, climbing-style attractions, birthday parties and recurring sensory/jumper programs.

Lenexa indoor adventure park offering trampolines, climbing and challenge attractions, birthday parties, Jumperoo and sensory-friendly programming.

Shawnee indoor trampoline and adventure park with freestyle jump, dodgeball, climbing/challenge attractions, parties and family programs.

Oak Park Mall entertainment center with arcade games, claw machines, air hockey, VR escape rooms, food and beverage options.

Family-run Paola-area fruit winery and tasting destination focused on elderberry and other fruit wines in a relaxed rural setting.

Southern Miami County winery destination combining tastings, food, outdoor recreation, events and distinctive covered-wagon lodging.

Ottawa entertainment center with bowling, arcade games, cosmic mini golf and weekend cosmic bowling, extending Street Sheet coverage southwest of the core metro.

Downtown Bonner Springs bar and grill with a strong local following, outdoor deck and recurring live-music entertainment.

Historic Leavenworth Irish pub with craft beer, food, weekend breakfasts and game-day atmosphere in a former neighborhood tavern building.

Family-owned downtown Leavenworth bar in a larger current location, offering daily specials and neighborhood nightlife.

Leavenworth sports bar with 17 televisions, food, beer and cocktails designed around game-day viewing and casual nightlife.

Leawood Town Center multiplayer full-body VR attraction offering room-scale immersive adventures, parties and group events.

Tonganoxie craft brewery and casual eatery with recurring events, music bingo, food, cocktails and a community-focused taproom.

Bonner Springs microbrewery at Olde Mill with rotating baseball-themed beers, community events and a casual neighborhood taproom.

Free monthly summer concert series at Basehor Civic Campus Amphitheater with live bands, food trucks, lawn games and community activities.

Annual Lansing community brew festival featuring regional beer, food and social entertainment programming.

Family-owned Kansas City, Kansas vineyard and winery offering estate-grown wines, tastings, group experiences and regional wine-event participation.

Miami County vineyard and farm winery with tastings, countryside patio seating, recurring live music and seasonal events.

Lansing neighborhood bar with pool, darts, late-night hours and occasional DJ and live-music programming.

Downtown Gardner cigar lounge and social venue with a courtyard entertainment component, themed events, food trucks and periodic live music.

Large KCK entertainment destination with Sporting KC, Kansas Speedway, Legends Field, Hollywood Casino, shopping and dining.

Historic civic and cultural center with local restaurants, murals, heritage attractions, festivals and easy access to Strawberry Hill.

Historic Eastern European neighborhood known for cultural heritage, blufftop views, local dining, museums and a distinctive dive-bar scene.

Central KCK cultural area with neighborhood restaurants, public art, historic sites, recreation and community events.

South KCK cultural area with strong Latino heritage, neighborhood dining, murals, parks and community celebrations.

Northeast KCK cultural area anchored by Quindaro history, African American heritage sites, museums, trails and community programs.

Historic downtown with locally owned businesses, restaurants, markets, Tiblow Days and access to major regional attractions.

Community gathering area supporting outdoor movies, family programs, recreation and seasonal city events.

Walkable entertainment district with the Museum at Prairiefire, cinema, dining, shopping, games, live music and public events.

Walkable historic downtown with locally owned businesses, restaurants, arts programming, the farmers market and festivals.

Open-air destination with restaurants, retail and nearby entertainment experiences along the 135th Street corridor.

Large regional shopping destination with dining, entertainment, theater programming and recurring public events.

Walkable mixed-use district anchored by Lenexa Public Market, City Hall, recreation, library, dining and recurring events.

Historic Lenexa area tied to Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park, civic traditions, festivals and neighborhood gathering spaces.

Historic downtown with the Aztec Theater, breweries, restaurants, local shops, Moonlight Market and Old Shawnee Days.

Shawnee entertainment area focused on dining, movies, bowling, games, recreation and family-friendly experiences.

Downtown civic and cultural area hosting live music, art, pop-up markets, festivals and activities around Johnson County Square.

Walkable lifestyle destination with restaurants, boutiques, concerts, seasonal ice skating and community events.

Open-air shopping and dining district offering national and local retailers, restaurants and visitor experiences.

Johnson Drive corridor with local dining, shopping, Mission Market, street dances, concerts and city celebrations.

Community event district centered on Merriam Marketplace, with farmers markets, live music, festivals and large car shows.

Walkable neighborhood destination hosting dining, boutiques, the Prairie Village Art Show and seasonal community events.

Historic downtown gathering area with shops, dining, heritage, public events and community celebrations.

Historic downtown and City Park area supporting the annual Fall Festival, live music, parades and community events.

Downtown community hub for De Soto Days, public performances, cultural celebrations and family activities.

Small downtown event hub hosting barbecue competitions, live entertainment, civic programs and seasonal gatherings.

Community-focused cultural area offering gallery exhibitions, arts activities, festivals and recreation programming.

Large historic district with locally owned businesses, international dining, museums, public art, concerts and festivals.

Historic military area with museums, monuments, heritage architecture and educational sites; installation access requirements may apply.

Community gathering area supporting the Lansing Fall Festival, Independence Days, Brew Fest and seasonal recreation events.

Civic-campus and parks hub offering candlelight concerts, family activities, recreation programs and community gatherings.

Downtown Fourth Street area hosting Tonganoxie Days, music, dancing, arts and crafts, holiday activities and county-fair traditions.

Historic town square with a Victorian gazebo, concerts, farmers market, Roots Festival, car shows and seasonal celebrations.

Downtown and Broadway Street area supporting Labor Day traditions, music, food, festivals and community activities.

Historic community area known for John Brown heritage, museums, Freedom Festival, block parties and the John Brown Jamboree.

Outdoor amphitheater hosting major touring concerts and festivals.

Theatre at the Jewish Community Campus presenting musicals, plays and community programming.

Professional dinner theatre combining live productions with dining.

Large outdoor summer theatre program plus indoor productions.

Arts, heritage, classes and performances; home to Johnson County Museum.

Johnson County Community College performing arts center with touring artists and local programming.

Large theatre inside the Midwest Trust Center presenting music, dance and touring acts.

Locally owned cinema specializing in independent, foreign and mainstream films.

Seasonal drive-in movie theatre and swap-meet venue.

Large multiplex with premium formats and reserved seating.

Dine-in multiplex with premium seating and nearby dining/attractions.

Multiplex with premium screens, motion formats and family programming.

Movie complex with premium formats plus B&B Live performance space.

Multiplex with XD, motion seating and mainstream releases.

Family resort with indoor water park and children's activities.

Family attraction recreating a turn-of-the-century farm with animals and activities.

Interactive museum and exhibition venue in the Prairiefire district with recurring family, science and community programs.

Local history museum with immersive KidScape children's exhibit.

Large botanical garden with trails, art, events and family programming.

Indoor entertainment center with bowling, arcade, laser tag and ropes attraction.

Johnson County location of the locally based escape-room company.

Pickleball, yard games, dining and social entertainment.

Technology-driven golf games, dining and group entertainment.

Team-based physical and mental challenge-room entertainment.

Indoor trampoline and adventure attraction for families.

Bowling and family entertainment center with parties and leagues.

Traditional bowling center with open play, leagues and group events.

Family-run bowling center with leagues, youth programs and parties.

Casino adjacent to Kansas Speedway with gaming, dining and events.

Regional destination with sports, shopping, casino, family attractions and dining.

Dining, cinema, museum and events district in south Overland Park.

Walkable district with dining, events, entertainment and seasonal programming.

Dining, shopping, farmers market and community events district.