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Sun’s out, patio’s open. 30hop is serving up big flavors, local brews, and a high-energy atmosphere perfect for brunch, happy hour, and match days. Join us in Merriam & Lee’s Summit!
It’s not even July, and this heat can go away. 🥵
🎆 2026 Kansas City Fireworks Guide
⚽️ Final weekend of Kickoff KC at Hen House Market
🏟️ What’s next at Kansas City Stadium?
🤔 Tuesday Trivia: world’s largest fireworks display
Guides
15 Places to Celebrate the USA and Watch Fireworks
Michael Edwards Photography
America turns 250 this year, and Kansas City is celebrating appropriately. 🇺🇸
We’ve rounded up 15 places across the metro to celebrate America and watch fireworks displays in our 2026 Fireworks Guide. Check it out! 👇
Sponsored by Hen House Market
Kickoff KC Heads to Olathe & Leawood with Free Blue Bell Treats!
Hen House Market
Kickoff KC, the community-favorite pre-match tailgate celebrations presented by Hen House Market, are heading to Olathe & Leawood.
Sweet Treats: Each tailgate features complimentary tastings of globally inspired match-day bites and sips, official tournament merchandise, face painting, local vendor pop-ups, prizes & giveaways all day, and photo ops. Blue Bell Creameries will be serving free treats from their ice cream truck at both locations!
Two More Weeks: Kickoff KC is happening at Hen House Olathe (13600 S. Blackbob) on July 2-3, and then at Hen House Leawood (11721 Roe Ave.) on July 10-11. Tailgates kick off at 11am (7/3, 7/11) and 4pm (7/2, 7/10).
Kickoff KC is FREE, but reserve your spot to receive updates and early access to giveaways!
Sports
Onto The Knockout Stage: What’s Next at Kansas City Stadium?
KC Daily
The Group Stage round of the FIFA World Cup™ wrapped up this weekend, and now we’re on to the Knockout Stage. Two more matches will happen at Kansas City Stadium:
Round of 32
Friday, July 3 — Colombia vs. Ghana
8:30 PM | Tickets start at $1,120
Colombia won Group K, while Ghana advanced after finishing third in Group L.
Quarterfinal
Saturday, July 11 — W95 vs. W96
8:00 PM | Tickets start at $3,015
The two teams competing in this match won’t be determined until July 7th, but the most likely matchup is Argentina vs. Colombia.
Find the full knockout stage match schedule HERE.
KC Daily Picks
In Other News…
❤️ Forever in Our Heart: The giant illuminated heart at the FIFA Fan Festival wasn't designed to be permanent, but it may become permanent. KC2026 CEO Pam Kramer says Clark Hunt predicted it'll be the defining photo of the tournament for decades.
📺 Soccer Watchers: According to FOX Sports, Kansas City boasts the highest ratings in the U.S. halfway through the World Cup, with 3.80% of households tuning in.
💡 Pink Light Therapy: A new 20-foot-tall pink public art sculpture, "Light in Your Eyes" by artists Roberto Behar and Rosario Marquardt, is now shining at 75th & Wornall in Waldo.
⚾️ Time for a Turnaround: Despite having the worst record in the American League, the Royals are only 7 games back from a Wild Card playoff spot.
🎤 Louis on Stage: One Direction alum Louis Tomlinson brings his How Did We Get Here? World Tour to Cable Dahmer Arena on Thursday, July 2nd. Doors at 6 PM, show at 7 PM.
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Tuesday Trivia 🤔
The Guinness World Record for largest firework display was set in 2016. Which country did it happen in?
Tuesday Trivia is in partnership with our friends at KC Yesterday.
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— Nick Hageman | Co-Founder @ KC Daily
