Welcome back AnnaLee and the Lucky So & Sos to the Bandstand on Wednesday, August 27 at 7:00 pm! A popular Kansas City-based swing band, they celebrate the very best of Kansas City sound from the 1930s, 40s, and 50s, the heyday of KC-style jazz, swing, and jump blues. Their repertoire includes Count Basie, Ella […]
The Thomas A. Soetaert Aquatic Center will close for the 2025 season on Monday, September 1st at 5:00pm. We'll see you next year!
Featuring wine parings from King's Court Estate Winery in Ontario, Canada, we have a 4 course meal cultivated by our Head Chef Chris Hamilton for a wonderful evening experience. You can look forward to courses including King's Pinot Grigio with Mussels and a White Wine Garlic Broth, or King's Cabernet with a Flourless Chocolate Torte […]
The Biggest Professional Beach Volleyball Event in Kansas City History – September 13th This fall, Shawnee Mission Beach Volleyball will host the biggest professional beach volleyball event in Kansas City history on September 13th— a single-day, high-stakes showdown. The George Brett 4v4 Volleyball Showdown will bring together 24 pros from across the USA to form six elite teams […]
Gear heads and car aficionados are invited to the annual Wheels and Dreams Car, Truck, and Bike Show. With live music, vendors, food trucks, and, of course, hundreds of classic and souped-up vehicles, it’s the perfect weekend outing for the family. Have a cool ride you want to show off? You can do that too!
MTKC is ecstatic to be putting on "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" to kick off the 2025-2026 season. This show is a Tony Award-winning, witty, and heartwarming musical about a quirky group of six middle-schoolers who compete in a fictional regional spelling bee, sharing their humorous and poignant personal stories along the way. […]
The Annual Friends of Shawnee Town Craft Fair & Fall Festival welcomes dozens of vendors showcasing their hand-made and re-purposed items. There will be FREE kids’ activities, food trucks and live music. Admission is just $1 per person, collected at the gates. All money raised benefits the Museum and its educational programs.
Close out the Jammin’ on the Green summer season September 24 at 7:00 pm with the Kansas City Ukesters! The ukulele was one of the most popular musical instruments of the 1920s, and every year, The Ukesters bring out the unique and captivating sounds featuring 100-year-old hits! Admission is free, and bottled water and snacks […]
Join us on the grounds of Shawnee Town 1929 for the Great Grillers BBQ Contest. Take in the sights and sounds of the annual BBQ competition while enjoying music, beer tent, food trucks and a FREE bounce house for the kiddos! Admission is free!
GWN and the KC Pink Warriors are proud to present the 2nd Annual Kansas City Dragon Boat Festival. The ancient sport of dragon boat blends culture and community with the excitement of competition. We are thrilled to introduce this already iconic sports city to the art of dragon boat racing. The event will transform Shawnee […]
