Art On Walnut - City Market
EVERY SUNDAY | 8AM - 3PM: Curated, outdoor street fair in the heart of the River Market District! Over 30 local vendors featuring fine art and homemade goods - April thru October! Explore City Market boutiques and restaurants, shop fresh produce at Kansas City’s award-winning farmers market.
Family friendly & FREE to attend. View thecitymarketkc.org for parking info!
Berkley Riverfront Festival
SUNDAYS | 11AM - 4PM: Shop affordable handcrafted local works from KC makers in the gorgeous, Berkley Riverfront Park!
Over 60 vendors featuring unique, handmade jewelry, décor, ceramics, clothing, art and more! Family friendly atmosphere with food trucks, yard games, live music & open mic, yoga, wellness classes…activities for all ages. Pets welcome!
FREE to attend! Free parking near the KC Current stadium.
Kansas City's Reggae Music & Jerk Festival!
SEPT 13, 14 & 15 | BERKLEY RIVERFRONT PARK
3 days & 3 nights of Root Rocking Reggae & World Music + authentic cuisine and drinks in the Caribbean food court, kids activities and games, merchandise from around the world + local artists and handmade products curated by Art Garden KC and FORI! New this year - Canna Village & Marijuana Karna on the Green Stage hosted by DJ E of KKFI's Energy & Jams! Get tickets now :)
First Friday Crossroads
EVERY FIRST FRIDAY | 5PM - 9PM: Mark your calendar! On the First Friday of every month, thousands of residents and visitors fill the Crossroads Arts District in Kansas City to enjoy what has become the City’s most dynamic and popular event: #firstfridayskc.
Start your adventure in the hub of it all on 19th Street between Baltimore & Wyandotte! Featuring a beautifully curated selection of Art Garden KC artist & maker booths, live music hosted by ZNTL Entertainment, and live performance art hosted by Crossroads Arts District! Look for the canopies behind Town Topic and Arts KC or simply follow the music!
816 Day @ Power & Light!!
816Day is Kansas City's official celebration of all things great in Kansas City! What started as a simple idea in 2015 has now become one of KC's largest anticipated annual events. 816Day grew from a small labor of love, by creator Brian "Bizzy" Benton, to a city-wide celebration. KC continues to “show up and show out” with thousands attending 816Day the past few years. Friday August 16th at the Power & Light District!
Creative Revival Concert!!
SUNDAY | JUNE 23
The Art Garden KC Stage will host “CREATIVE REVIVAL”, a public concert in Berkley Riverfront Park featuring a genre-bending music lineup celebrating Kansas City as a true “City of Music”!
This special, free concert is open to the public and will feature twenty five exceptional local musicians, highlighting the rich and eclectic sounds that have shaped and inspired Kansas City’s musical landscape, showcasing innovative styles of local favorites Calvin Arsenia, Kimberly Keys, and “The Cowardly Lions” Nick Marshall, just to name a few.
Riverside Artwalk
Celebrate all things Riverside and the grand opening of the new Riverside Mid-Continent Public Library with festivities for the whole family! Kid’s crafts, local art vendors, food trucks and a special appearance by DJ E of KKFI’s Energy & Jams show! Free to attend, brought to you by the Riverside Area Chamber of Commerce, Art Garden KC & Mid-Continent Public Library.
Merry Market at City Market!
Open-air holiday market featuring over 75 unique artisans and makers, seasonal drink & eats, festive performances and more! All-local artisans with handmade products including paintings, ceramics, baked goods, natural body care, holiday clothing, décor, jewelry, and more. Kansas City’s most affordable holiday shopping experience in The Historic City Market square!
Beggars Bazaar
Explore amazing local Kansas City artists & makers in a popular gallery space located in the heart of Crossroads KC! First Fridays, October 6th and November 3rd, join Art Garden KC for an exciting new neighborhood pop-up at Beggars Table, an open and inclusive church/gallery space committed to supporting local arts!
The Combine Open Mic!
The Combine Open Mic hosted by The Garden DIY every THURSDAY NIGHT!
Join us for an evening of incredible music, vibrant creativity, and tasty eats.