{"id":15899,"date":"2026-06-29T10:51:34","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T15:51:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hakesbrothers.com\/blog\/?p=15899"},"modified":"2026-06-29T10:51:35","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T15:51:35","slug":"ultimate-summer-guide-kansas-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hakesbrothers.com\/blog\/ultimate-summer-guide-kansas-city\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Summer Guide to Kansas City"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kansas City has a way of coming alive in the summer. The fountains are flowing, backyard briskets are smoking, and there&#8217;s something happening on just about every corner. Whether you&#8217;re a lifelong resident or just starting to explore everything this city has to offer, summer in KC is hard to beat. (Especially this year!) Here&#8217;s a look at some of the best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"669\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hakesbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kc_upload_4-1024x669.jpg\" alt=\"Two Monarch Butterflies in flight in the garden\" class=\"wp-image-15894\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hakesbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kc_upload_4-1024x669.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hakesbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kc_upload_4-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hakesbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kc_upload_4-768x502.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hakesbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kc_upload_4-1200x784.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.hakesbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kc_upload_4.jpg 1518w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FIFA World Cup 2026\u2122<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This summer, Kansas City is one of the official host cities for the FIFA World Cup 2026, and the energy across the metro is unlike anything the city has seen before. Whether you&#8217;re catching a match at a bar or joining thousands of fans at an official watch party, there&#8217;s no shortage of ways to be part of the moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/kansascityfwc26.com\/fifa-fan-festival\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FIFA Fan Festival\u2122<\/a> at the National WWI Museum and Memorial is the flagship experience: a massive free festival with giant video boards, live headliners like The Chainsmokers, Sheryl Crow, and Tech N9ne, and a buzzing atmosphere all tournament long. Downtown, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.powerandlightdistrict.com\/soccer-in-the-city\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Soccer in the City<\/a> at KC Live! in the Power &amp; Light District offers free admission with large screens and live pre- and post-match entertainment. Over in KCK, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitkansascityks.com\/kick-it-in-kck\/watch-parties\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kick it in KCK<\/a> at Memorial Hall brings nine climate-controlled free watch parties on massive LED screens alongside the One World Wyandotte Street Festival, featuring food and live cultural showcases. For a more laid-back local experience, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casualanimalbrewing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Casual Animal Brewing Co.<\/a> in the Crossroads Arts District is screening every live match on a 17-foot big screen with $7 pints all day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And on Sunday, July 5, the FIFA Fan Festival goes pet-friendly for Dog Days, a special event in partnership with Purina where you can bring your dog and score a limited-edition customizable Purina x KC2026 Pet Kit while supplies last.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1004\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hakesbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kc_upload_1-1004x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Two men drinking beer watching a soccer game at a bar\" class=\"wp-image-15891\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hakesbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kc_upload_1-1004x1024.jpg 1004w, https:\/\/www.hakesbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kc_upload_1-294x300.jpg 294w, https:\/\/www.hakesbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kc_upload_1-768x784.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hakesbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kc_upload_1.jpg 1082w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1004px) 100vw, 1004px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stars &amp; Stripes Picnic &amp; FIFA Fan Festival<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Fourth of July weekend, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theworldwar.org\/stars-and-stripes-picnic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stars &amp; Stripes Picnic<\/a> at the National WWI Museum and Memorial is the place to be, and there are two ways to experience it. Penn Valley Park is free and open to the public with no pass required: bring your own food and drinks, enjoy a relaxed picnic atmosphere, and still hear all the performances and programming through a dedicated sound system. Want to get closer to the action? The FIFA Fan Festival is also free but requires a pass, and puts you up close to the main acts including Lost Wax and DJ Ashton Martin, plus World Cup game broadcasts, additional music, and access to food and drink vendors inside. It&#8217;s one of the biggest Fourth of July events in the Midwest, and this year it has a World Cup twist that makes it especially worth checking out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"672\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hakesbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kc_upload_7-1024x672.jpg\" alt=\"A timelapse image of the Country Club Plaza in Kansas City\" class=\"wp-image-15897\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hakesbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kc_upload_7-1024x672.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hakesbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kc_upload_7-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hakesbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kc_upload_7-768x504.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hakesbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kc_upload_7-1536x1008.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.hakesbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kc_upload_7-1200x787.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.hakesbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kc_upload_7.jpg 1680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo credit: www.nelson-atkins.org<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">KC&#8217;s Lawn Party at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the community&#8217;s finest art institutions throws a citywide picnic every summer, and this year <a href=\"https:\/\/nelson-atkins.org\/events\/festivals\/kansas-citys-lawn-party\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kansas City&#8217;s Lawn Party<\/a> returns to the lawn of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art on Sunday, July 19, from 4 to 8 p.m. In celebration of the Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park and National Parks and Recreation Month, the Nelson-Atkins and KC Parks and Rec team up for the biggest lawn party in KC, filled with live music, activities, and food trucks. It&#8217;s a relaxed, family-friendly afternoon on one of the most beautiful museum grounds in the country. (And it&#8217;s free!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hakesbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kc_upload_8-1024x670.jpg\" alt=\"Rendering of a Hakes Brothers home exterior\" class=\"wp-image-15898\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hakesbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kc_upload_8-1024x670.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hakesbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kc_upload_8-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hakesbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kc_upload_8-768x503.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hakesbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kc_upload_8-1536x1006.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.hakesbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kc_upload_8-1200x786.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.hakesbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kc_upload_8.jpg 1680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Festival of Butterflies at Powell Gardens<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For something a little more off the beaten path, try the <a href=\"https:\/\/powellgardens.org\/festival-of-butterflies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Festival of Butterflies<\/a> at Powell Gardens from July 16 &#8211; August 2. This perennial favorite invites guests to step into the magical world of butterflies and learn more about these remarkable creatures. It&#8217;s a stunning, peaceful outing just outside the city, perfect for families or anyone looking for a slower-paced summer afternoon surrounded by beautiful gardens and native landscapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"676\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hakesbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kc_upload_6-1024x676.jpg\" alt=\"People in traditional Peruvian outfits enjoying the Ethnic Enrichment Festival\" class=\"wp-image-15896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hakesbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kc_upload_6-1024x676.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hakesbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kc_upload_6-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hakesbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kc_upload_6-768x507.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hakesbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kc_upload_6-1536x1014.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.hakesbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kc_upload_6-1200x792.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.hakesbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kc_upload_6.jpg 1694w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The 18th &amp; Vine Jazz District<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Summer is the perfect time to explore Kansas City&#8217;s legendary jazz roots. The historic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/things-to-do\/18th-vine-jazz-district\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">18th and Vine district<\/a> is home to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.americanjazzmuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American Jazz Museum<\/a> and the Blue Room, a fully functioning jazz club where live performances keep the city&#8217;s signature sound alive. For late-night energy, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themutualmusiciansfoundation.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mutual Musicians Foundation<\/a> hosts jam sessions that don&#8217;t even start until 1 AM on weekends: a true insider KC experience. For a nightly vibe with no cover charge, the <a href=\"https:\/\/greenladylounge.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Green Lady Lounge<\/a> offers red velvet walls and world-class performances any night of the week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hakesbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kc_upload_2-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Stars and Stripes Picnic graphic logo design\" class=\"wp-image-15892\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hakesbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kc_upload_2-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.hakesbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kc_upload_2-201x300.jpg 201w, https:\/\/www.hakesbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kc_upload_2.jpg 758w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo credit: www.eeckc.org<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ethnic Enrichment Festival<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every August, the <a href=\"https:\/\/eeckc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ethnic Enrichment Festival<\/a> invites Kansas Citians to spend the day traveling the world without ever boarding a plane. Held at Swope Park, the weekend extravaganza brings together food, dancing, and music representing dozens of countries and ethnic groups from across the globe. It&#8217;s one of the most beloved end-of-summer traditions in the city and a great reminder of just how rich and diverse the KC community really is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"771\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hakesbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kc_upload_5-1024x771.jpg\" alt=\"Jazz band playing on stage\" class=\"wp-image-15895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hakesbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kc_upload_5-1024x771.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hakesbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kc_upload_5-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hakesbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kc_upload_5-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hakesbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kc_upload_5-1200x903.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.hakesbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kc_upload_5.jpg 1496w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo credit: www.countryclubplaza.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Country Club Plaza<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No summer guide to Kansas City would be complete without <a href=\"https:\/\/countryclubplaza.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Plaza<\/a>. This iconic 15-block shopping and dining district features Spanish-inspired architecture, dozens of fountains, and some of the best restaurants and local shops in the city. Whether you&#8217;re browsing boutiques, catching a meal on a patio, or just soaking in the scenery on a warm evening, the Plaza is the kind of place you can spend an entire afternoon without running out of things to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"442\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hakesbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kc_upload_0-1024x442.jpg\" alt=\"Happy young woman in summer hat having a picnic\" class=\"wp-image-15890\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hakesbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kc_upload_0-1024x442.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hakesbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kc_upload_0-300x129.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hakesbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kc_upload_0-768x332.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hakesbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kc_upload_0-1536x663.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.hakesbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kc_upload_0-1200x518.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.hakesbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kc_upload_0.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make KC Your Home Base In A Hakes Brothers Home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There&#8217;s a reason people who move to Kansas City tend to stay. The summers are vibrant, the community is welcoming, and the quality of life is hard to match. If you&#8217;ve been thinking about putting down roots in a city with this kind of energy and culture, Hakes Brothers has many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hakesbrothers.com\/kansas-city\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">new homes across the Kansas City area<\/a>. And feel free to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hakesbrothers.com\/contact\">contact us today<\/a> to learn more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kansas City has a way of coming alive in the summer. The fountains are flowing, backyard briskets are smoking, and there&#8217;s something happening on just about every corner. Whether you&#8217;re a lifelong resident or just starting to explore everything this city has to offer, summer in KC is hard to beat. (Especially this year!) 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