4th of July Events Around KC
Lots of July 4th events and celebrations happening around KC this month! Here are a few:
Red, White, and Blue Springs – July 1st – Blue Springs, MO
Ft. Leavenworth Celebration – July 4th – Ft. Leavenworth, KS
Stars and Stripes Picnic (Kansas City) – July 4th – Come to KC’s official July 4th Celebration held at the National WWI Museum and Memorial – Kansas City, MO
Liberty Fest – July 3rd – Liberty, MO
Lenexa Freedom Run – July 4th – Celebrate Independence Day with Lenexa’s 5K or 10K Freedom run – Lenexa, KS
Community Days Parade – through Old town Lenexa – July 4th – This annual hometown tradition draws thousands and is a great way to celebrate our nation’s independence – Lenexa, KS
Louisburg Freedom Fest – July 4th – Fireworks show at Lewis-Young Park – Louisburg, KS
Overland Park Star Spangled Spectacular – July 4th – Overland Park, KS
Parkville Celebration – July 4th – Parkville, MO
More Events Happening in July
Doctor Doolittle – Runs July through August 6th – Adults and kids alike will enjoy the story of Doctor Doolittle and the love for animals!
Taylor Swift, the Eras Tour – July 7th – 8th – Calling all Swifties to GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium!
Legally Blonde, the Musical – July 7th – 13th – Elle Woods is back and better than ever!
Friday Flamingle – Christmas in July at the Zoo – July 14th – It’s the last Friday Flamingle of the summer at a Christmas themed event!
Weekender – July 7th – 28th (weekly) – End your work week with food, music and a movie at Crown Center.
Platte County Fair – July 19th – Celebrate the 160th Platte County Fair with a rodeo, demolition derby, mud-a-thon, contests, and 4H events.
Shawnee Moonlight Market – July 20th – Think farmers market marries live music and food trucks. You’ll be able to grab fresh fruits and veggies from Farmers Market vendors, check out unique, local crafts and handmade items, all while grooving to live music. And did we mention there will be fun for the kids, food trucks and brews from our local breweries? And while you are down here, be sure to stop in some of our local restaurants, breweries and shops!
Festival of Butterflies at Powell Gardens – July 20th – August 6th – If you love being outdoors and exploring nature, this event is for you!
Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles – July 21st – 23rd – See a fabulous performance of the music from the most famous band of all time.
Miami County Fair & Rodeo – July 22nd – 30th – 4H, livestock auctions and of course, a fair wouldn’t be complete without a rodeo!
Leavenworth County Fair – July 25th – 29th – You and your family can delight in the fun of games, contests, derbies, food, rides, exhibits, and more.