Welcome, Summer 😎

Today is OFFICIALLY the first day of summer! We’re celebrating with fireworks and a bunch of fun events around the metro:

😎 12 things to do this weekend

🎆 Kicking off firework season at Crazy Joe’s

🏠 House Hunch

📲 This week’s most-clicked stories

Events

Weekend Roundup 😎

Start the summer season off right with these 12 things to do around Kansas City this weekend:

All Weekend Long

🛍️ Farfalla Events hosts the Just For Her Event at the Overland Park Convention Center Friday and Saturday, Kansas City’s largest summer shopping event

🎻 The Kansas City Symphony Mobile Music Box will be at Smoot Peace Park in Belton on Saturday night, and Sullivan Square in Baldwin City on Sunday night

💘 The Heart of America Shakespeare Festival presents Love’s Labour’s Lost in Southmoreland Park Friday through Sunday

Friday

🎥 Head to Zona Rosa for Summer Concerts in the Park from 6:30pm - 8:30pm in Central Park. Tonight features Big Time Grain Co. with Dylan Gerald from Season 13 of The Voice!*

🍺 Pathlight Brewing in Shawnee is hosting a 5th Anniversary Celebration from noon - 11pm, before they close their doors for good on June 30th

🖼️ The Third Friday Art Walk returns to Strawberry Hill in KCK from 5-9pm with local artists, food trucks, and live performances

Saturday

🌶️ The Flavors of Central Tour kicks off at 10am, highlighting 40+ authentic Latino restaurants along Central Ave in KCK

✊🏾 The 14th Annual Juneteenth Heritage Festival fills 18th & Vine with live music, dance performances, food & drink, and more from noon - 10pm

🐉 Brush Creek near the Country Club Plaza hosts the Kansas City International Dragon Boat Festival from 10am - 3pm

☀️ The Kansas City Mom Collective hosts its Summer Bash at Park Place in Leawood with free family fun, giveaways, and good vibes from 9am - 11am

🌮 The Kansas City Tacos & Tequila Festival takes over Legends Field in KCK and features food, drink, and live music from Nelly, Timbaland, DJ Ashton Martin, and more!

Sunday

⚽️ The Kansas City Kickoff celebrates being one year out from KC hosting FIFA World Cup™️ matches with food & drink, local vendors, kids activities, interactive games, athlete appearances, and more!*

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This Week’s Top Stories 📲

1. Check out this video which highlights our recent visit to the grand opening celebration of the Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City, which is now open to guests!

2. Paris Baguette is now open at 11137 W. 95th St. in North Overland Park. Pro tip: the Pistachio Supreme Croissants are *chef’s kiss*

3. America has spoken on their Favorite Fast Food Fries, but the bad news is you can’t find them in Kansas City.

4. Officials selected an eastern “superblock” design for the upcoming Roy Blunt Luminary Park, which will close the Walnut Street bridge in downtown Kansas City.

5. Summer is here, which means its Farmers Market season! Check out our guide to Six Can’t-Miss Farmers Markets in Kansas City.

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