April 1st – Eat Local and Organic Expo at Johnson County Community College
Attendees can talk directly with farmers as they sign up for weekly farm shares, buy transplants for their gardens, and get the freshest early spring products for their dinner tables.
April 1st – Easter Egg Hunt – City of Grandview, MO – Celebrate Easter with this free event for ages 3-10. All you have to bring is yourself and your own basket!
April 1st – Northland Ethnic Festival – Dozens of cultural and ethnic displays and exhibits, ongoing stage performances from KC Ethnic Enrichment Commissions and local groups, plus opportunity to purchase ethnic foods and cultural and crafts.
April 8th – Bunny Hop – Join the Easter Bunny for a hopping parade down 3rd Street in Lee’s Summit at this year’s Downtown Bunny Hop.
April 16th – Annual Spring Concert: Rockhurst University Chorus and Chamber Singers – The Chorus and Chamber Singers present a musical bouquet of classical and popular music. The program will feature a medley of music from the Broadway hit “Mamma Mia.”
April 20-22nd – 18th and Vine Jazz Festival – This is the 21st annual 18th and Vine Jazz Festival–an event for middle school and high school jazz ensembles. More than 800 student musicians from schools throughout Greater Kansas City and beyond will participate over the three days of the festival. You’ll be blown away by the talent!
April 22nd – Earth Day at Lakeside Nature Center of KC – Learn about Swope Park’s Wildlife and habitats!
April 22nd – Parkville Microbrew Fest – The annual Parkville MicroBrew Fest is one of K.C.’s largest beer festivals with the best handcrafted ales, live music, and great food in Historic Downtown Parkville, Missouri. Sample beer from over 70 of the best breweries and home brew clubs in the area!
April 22nd – Earth Beat Festival – Hera presents Earth Day 2023 (April 22nd) marks the launch of the city’s first “waste-less” block party, green vendor market and music festival.