Events
Want to know what’s happening on the Main Street Extension Streetcar line? This page will be updated with events and meetings that the KC Streetcar Constructors team will be in attendance at, along with other fun events you may want to check out!
Have an event that we should know about? Reach out to info@buildkcstreetcar.com if you want your event added to the page!
Monthly Business Update Meeting (Copy)
A monthly meeting for business owners and employees to learn about the anticipated construction schedule over the next month!
Monthly Business Update Meeting
A monthly meeting for business owners and employees to learn about the anticipated construction schedule over the next month!
Midtown KC Now Winter Solstice Open House
Come by our open house for holiday treats and to discuss Midtown projects that are in the works, such as Broadway and Westport Road improvements, Streetcar, etc.!
13th Annual Holiday Swing
Kansas City's top destination for handmade holidays, The Holiday Swing, returns for it's 13th year at a new venue: Crown Center Square!
Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting Event
Join us on Crown Center Square, at 5:30pm on Friday, November 24th, to witness the illumination of one of the largest Christmas trees in the nation!
The 94th Annual Plaza Lighting Ceremony
This year's Plaza Lighting Ceremony takes place on Thanksgiving, Nov. 23.
KC Marathon
Don't miss your chance to participate in Kansas City's largest and most exciting annual race event that takes runners on a tour through the coolest neighborhoods and past the most beautiful landmarks - including the World War I Museum & Memorial, the Country Club Plaza, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Waldo, Westport, 18th & Vine and more!
KC Oktoberfest 2023
Presented and organized by Kansas City Bier Company — Kansas City’s largest locally owned brewery — KC Oktoberfest is a two-day festival celebrating authentic German-style bier, food, and entertainment at Crown Center in the heart of downtown Kansas City.
Buttonwood Art Space - "Visions of the Flint Hills"
Buttonwood Art Space hosts regular art shows. This exhibit benefits Friends of Konza Prairie (FOKP) and features local artists. Check it out and learn more here: https://buttonwoodartspace.com/show/2023-visions-of-the-flint-hills.
Main Street Meet Up - Reeves Wiedeman
Come meet up with KC Streetcar Constructors at Reeves Wiedeman on Wednesday, September 27 for our next Main Street Meet Up!
Peace Works KC Local Art Fair
The PeaceWorks KC Local Art Fair (formerly the UnPlaza Art Fair) is a fundraiser for PeaceWorks Kansas City, a non-profit all volunteer organization promoting peace and justice.
Plaza Art Fair
Enjoy the creations of 240 juried artists, dine with 10+ different restaurants, listen to live music from 3 different stages, and shop 100+ stores.
Bark in the Park
Your furry friend’s favorite event returns this fall at the Nelson-Atkins! Join us for Bark in the Sculpture Park, a FREE afternoon of art, yard games, and treats for you AND your paw-some pals.
Patriot Day Remembrance Concert
Join us for a live concert from the Kansas City Symphony’s Mobile Music Box honoring the first responders of Sept. 11, 2001, designated by Congress as Patriot Day.
Dance in the Park
City in Motion Dance Theater, Inc. is proud to announce the 24th annual Dance in the Park! The concert will be presented on Saturday evening, September 9, 2023 in the tranquil setting of Roanoke Park in mid-town Kansas City, just off Karnes Blvd & Roanoke Rd.
Art Westport
The 43rd Art Westport event is happening September 8-10, 2023! The 43-year event is the largest visual art show that exclusively showcases juried, high-quality Kansas City-regional artists’ work and annually attracts more than 30,000 visitors.
Kemper Museum Block Party
Head to Kemper Museum for one last summer celebration! Enjoy music, food and drinks from local vendors, art activities, and summer exhibitions, followed by a screening of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever on the lawn after sunset.
Kansas City's Great Balloon and Puppet Glow
The National WWI Museum and Memorial and StoneLion Puppet Theatre, in partnership with Cumulus Radio, bring you the brightest event in your summer line-up! Join us for a radiant summer evening at Kansas City’s Great Balloon and Puppet Glow.
Kansas City's Lawn Party
Celebrate National Parks and Recreation Month at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Lawn Party with partner KC Parks & Rec!
Buttonwood Art Space - "Serenity"
Buttonwood Art Space hosts regular art shows. This exhibit benefits Welcome House and features local artists from Kansas City. Check it out and learn more here: https://buttonwoodartspace.com/show/serenity.
Main Street Meet Up - Ragazza
Come meet up with KC Streetcar Constructors (KCSC) at Ragazza on Wednesday, June 28, for this month’s Main Street Meet Up!
Boulevardia
It's a pop-up party nation and KC’s biggest urban street fest, returning Father's Day weekend in 2023 to Grand Boulevard at Crown Center.
Learn more about this event here.
Centennial Celebration
Country Club Plaza's Centennial Celebration is on June 3rd! Join us as we honor our beloved Crown Jewel of Kansas City with food, activities and live music for everyone.
Hospital Hill Run
This year is the 50th anniversary of the Hospital Hill Run! Their mission is to improve health and well-being in the community by promoting active lifestyles and physical fitness.
Sign up and learn more online here: https://hospitalhillrun.com/
Celebration at the Station
Bank of America Celebration at the Station Returns for 2023! Learn more here.
Main Street Meet up - Buttonwood Financial Group/Art Space
Come meet up with KC Streetcar Constructors (KCSC) at Buttonwood Financial Group/Art Space on Thursday, May 18, for this month’s Main Street Meet Up!
CCVI Trolley Run
The CCVI Trolley Run is the largest annual fundraiser for the Children's Center for the Visually Impaired. It is one of Kansas City's oldest and largest road race, and is a USATF-certified 4-mile race.
Learn more here.