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FEATURED EVENTS

Amelia Earhart Festival 2025

The spirit of legendary aviatrix Amelia Earhart is alive and well in Atchison! Each summer the community pulls out all the stops in honor of its favorite daughter, complete with a downtown music, food and crafts fair, star-filled outdoor concert, children’s activities, awards and honors, Earhart research and literature, music on the beautiful Riverfront, aerobatic performances and the grandest of all finalés — the “Concert in the Sky” fireworks show. There’s a reason thousands of people from across the nation — and even the world — flock to this scenic riverside town every July: We have something for everyone.
Dates: 
07/17/2025
07/18/2025
07/19/2025
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Location:

Multiple Locations around Atchison, KS
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Atchison, MO, 66002
United States

Phone:

1 (800) 234-1854

The Great Pirates & Mermaids Adventure

Splash into summer with an adventure alongside your favorite Pirates & Mermaids! Dive into The Great Pirates & Mermaids Adventure for a swashbuckling good time. Ahoy Matey!
Dates: 
07/13/2025
07/14/2025
07/15/2025
10am-5pm
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Location:

2475 Grand Blvd.
Kansas City, MO, 64108
United States

Phone:

(816) 471-4386

Festival of Butterflies 2025

Festival of Butterflies invites nature enthusiasts of all ages to celebrate the Midwest’s most whimsical pollinator at Powell Gardens. Spend a day outdoors exploring tropical and native butterflies alongside stunning botanic displays. This festival is a Kansas City family-favorite!
Dates: 
07/17/2025
07/18/2025
07/19/2025
9 am - 5 pm
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Organization:

Powell Gardens

Location:

1609 N.W. U.S. Highway 50
Kingsville, MO, 64061
United States

Phone:

8166972600

Outdoor Summer Movie: Coco | Zona Rosa

Grab a lawn char or blanket and catch a movie under the stars at Zona Rosa's North Park this summer. Showing a different movie every 3rd Saturday May - July. This is a free event. All ages welcome!
Dates: 
07/19/2025
Movie starts at dark, around 8:30pm
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Location:

North Park at Zona Rosa - Kansas City, MO
8731 N Stoddard Ave
Kansas City, MO, 64153
United States

Phone:

816-587-8138

Food Truck Frenzy (Old Town Lenexa)

Come to Lenexa to sample what the metro's best food trucks have to offer — from appetizers to dessert. Our Food Truck Frenzy events draw thousands of hungry folks to dine on delicious fare and enjoy an evening of live music by local performers.
Dates: 
07/19/2025
5 pm - 9 pm
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Location:

Old Town Lenexa
Santa Fe Trail Drive & Pflumm Road
Lenexa, KS, 66215
United States

Phone:

913-477-7500

Bugs Extravaganza at Lakeside Nature Center

Learn cool things about bugs including life cycles. Find out how to support pollinator species. Visitors participate in a scheduled hike. Inside the center, visitors observe a working beehive and a caterpillar zoo. Info tables provide information about insect life cycles, supporting pollinator species and insect predators.
Dates: 
07/19/2025
10 am - 2 pm
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Location:

4701 East Gregory Boulevard
Kansas City, MO, 64132
United States

Phone:

(816) 513-8960