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Hello, Kansas City!

Good Morning! Summer is officially upon us, and our beautiful city is buzzing with excitement as festivals, outdoor concerts, and community events fill every corner of Kansas City.

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Free and Low-Cost Events

Kansas City Public Library Summer Reading Program Launch

📅 WHEN: Week of June 3-8, 2025 (ongoing through August 15)
📍 WHERE: All Kansas City Public Library branches

💫 ABOUT: "Color Our World" themed summer reading program for all ages. Readers earn prizes after logging five books, with special activities and events at all Library branches. Over 15,000 people participated last year, making it a beloved family tradition.
🎟️ COST: Free
🔗 LINK: https://kclibrary.org/

Crossroads First Friday Art Walk

📅 WHEN: Friday, June 6, 2025, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
📍 WHERE: 19th Street between Baltimore & Wyandotte, Crossroads Arts District, Kansas City, MO
💫 ABOUT: Kansas City's most dynamic monthly art event featuring over 100 local artists and makers, live music, street performances, art galleries, and food trucks. The Crossroads community comes alive with arts organizations, galleries, studios, and businesses featuring local, regional, national, and international artists. Perfect for browsing unique art, supporting local creators, and enjoying the vibrant atmosphere.
🎟️ COST: Free
🔗 LINK: https://kccrossroads.org/first-fridays/

West Bottoms First Weekend Antique Shopping

📅 WHEN: Saturday-Sunday, June 7-8, 2025, Various hours (typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday)
📍 WHERE: Historic West Bottoms District, Kansas City, MO (multiple venues including Good Ju Ju, Bella Patina, and others)
💫 ABOUT: Monthly vintage and antique shopping event where many of the most popular dealers open their shops to reveal thrifty picks. Features storefronts like Good Ju Ju, Bella Patina, Serendipity, Bottoms Up, and Stuffology showcasing vintage goods, antique furniture, mid-century modern pieces, and unique treasures from the 1880s to 1980s. Great for treasure hunters and interior decorating enthusiasts.
🎟️ COST: Free admission (individual item prices vary)
🔗 LINK: https://www.westbottoms.com/

City Market Farmers Market

📅 WHEN: Saturday-Sunday, June 7-8, 2025, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
📍 WHERE: 20 E. 5th Street, Kansas City, MO (River Market District)
💫 ABOUT: Kansas City's largest and most historic year-round farmers market featuring over 140 local vendors offering fresh produce, seafood, plants, baked goods, and handmade crafts. Also includes specialty foods, flowers, and local grocery items.
🎟️ COST: Free admission
🔗 LINK: https://thecitymarketkc.org/

## FAMILY & KID-FRIENDLY EVENTS

KC Public Library Pop In at the Park

📅 WHEN: Specific dates within June 3-10 TBD, various parks
📍 WHERE: Multiple Kansas City-area parks (check library calendar for specific locations)
💫 ABOUT: Free library pop-up sessions at local parks providing summer learning resources for families, fun kids' activities, and free books for readers of all ages. Includes free Kids Café meals for children ages 1-18 and special programs led by Missouri State Parks.
🎟️ COST: Free
🔗 LINK: https://kclibrary.org/

Science City at Union Station

📅 WHEN: Daily during June 3-10, 2025, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Monday-Saturday), 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Sunday)
📍 WHERE: Union Station, 30 W. Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
💫 ABOUT: Internationally awarded interactive science center featuring over 300 hands-on exhibits. Currently hosting "The Science of Guinness World Records" exhibition (opening March 8, 2025) where families can learn about world records and attempt to set new ones.
🎟️ COST: Admission fees apply (check website for current pricing)
🔗 LINK: https://unionstation.org/

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FAMILY & KID-FRIENDLY EVENTS

Vaile Strawberry Festival

📅 WHEN: June 7, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
📍 WHERE: Municipal Auditorium, Kansas City, MO

💫 ABOUT: The beautiful, historic Vaile Mansion hosts this annual event, there will be entertainment and over 80 craft and antique dealers who set up their wares throughout the mansion—and, of course, strawberry treats as you shop.
🎟️ COST: Free admission to the grounds
🔗 LINK: https://www.vailemansion.org/events

Old Shawnee Days

📅 WHEN: Thursday, June 5, 2025 - 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (Carnival, Music & Limited Concessions)

Friday, June 6, 2025 - 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (Carnival, Music, Concessions, and Vendors)
*Please note, no aspects of the event open until 6:00 p.m. on Friday.

Saturday, June 7, 2025 - 10:00 a.m. (Parade)
11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (Carnival, Music, Concessions, and Vendors)

Sunday, June 8, 2025 - 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Carnival, Music, Concessions, and Vendors)
📍 WHERE: 11600 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS
💫 ABOUT: Old Shawnee Days is the can't miss festival of the summer! Enjoy music, entertainment, vendors, kids activities and more during this FREE four day event at Shawnee Town 1929. Old Shawnee Days has been the unofficial kick-off to summer in Shawnee since 1968.
🎟️ COST: Old Shawnee Days is FREE and open to the public. All performances are FREE! Any food/drink/vendor/ride purchases can vary in price.
🔗 LINK: https://www.oldshawneedays.org/

Lee’s Summit Downtown Days

📅 WHEN: June 6: 12pm-10pm
June 7: 10am-10pm
June 8: 11am-4pm
📍 WHERE: Downtown Lee’s Summit
💫 ABOUT: Start your summer with the FREE Downtown Days Festival presented by Lee’s Summit Medical Center- Friday through Sunday, June 6, 7 & 8, 2025. Festivities include free live entertainment, carnival rides, sports zone, festival food, handcrafted goods, two craft beer tents and so much more!
🎟️ COST: Downtown Days is FREE and open to the public to attend and all performances are FREE to watch! There are costs for any food, drinks, rides, or souvenirs you might enjoy while attending Downtown Days. There are ATMs available at the festival.
🔗 LINK: https://www.leessummitdowntowndays.com/

THIS WEEK’S WEATHER

.Networking Events

NAWBO KC Monthly Breakfast

📅 WHEN: Tuesday, June 10 · 8:15 - 10am CDT
📍 WHERE: CBIZ on the Plaza 700 West 47th Street #1100 Kansas City, MO 64112

💫 ABOUT: Meet Shauna Huntington: Championing Women Entrepreneurs and Redefining Success

Shauna Huntington, founder of The Small Business CEO, is on a mission to help entrepreneurs shift from endless to-do lists to meaningful progress. With her signature approach—Progress Over Productivity—Shauna empowers business owners to focus on what truly moves the needle.

As Chair of the NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners) Institute for Entrepreneurial Development, a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational foundation, Shauna leads a world-class initiative dedicated to supporting women in business. The Institute strengthens the wealth-creating capacity of women entrepreneurs and fosters economic development within the entrepreneurial community—building a legacy of success for generations to come.
🎟️ COST: $0 - $28.50
🔗 LINK: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nawbo-kc-monthly-breakfast-tickets-1362299176509

ACA Business Club’s Free Thursday Networking Coffee

📅 WHEN: June 5, 2025, 9:00 a.m.
📍 WHERE: 1400 NW Vivion Rd., Kansas City, MO

💫 ABOUT: The ACA Business Club hosts a FREE business networking coffee each Thursday morning open to business owners, salespeople and business development officers. The ACA has over 500 members in Kansas City.

If you want to learn more about the ACA Business Club in a safe, friendly, no-pressure environment this is your opportunity. At this Northland coffee, you will meet and be introduced to 30-60 local business professionals looking to increase their own referral network.
🎟️ COST: Free
🔗 LINK: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aca-business-clubs-free-thursday-networking-coffee-tickets-264401490977

Health + Wealth - a Business with Wisdom Networking Event

📅 WHEN: Tuesday, June 10, 2025 - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
📍 WHERE: Hometown Olathe Family Farm - 11000 South Woodland Street Olathe, KS 66061
💫 ABOUT: Come learn how to 'monetize your potential' with the Business with Wisdom framework. Sample healthy foods to promote a balanced lifestyle!

Upon registration you will be asked to fill out a short questionnaire about your business. Cost of event will get your business added to our event roster, which will be emailed out after the event. Each attendee is encouraged to like, follow + promote follow patron's businesses! This is how we build a smart business community!

Each attendee will get 30-seconds to promote your business, which will help individuals get to know you + your business therefore being more comfortable to support you! Come prepared with your elevator pitch!

* * * a portion of each ticket benefits Serve the World charities and supporting their mission of ending homelessness in South Kansas City * * *
🎟️ COST: $0 - $10
🔗 LINK: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/health-wealth-a-business-with-wisdom-networking-event-tickets-1363806394639

That's a wrap for this week, KC! 

Keep exploring, keep connecting, and keep making our city amazing. Go out and support our awesome local small businesses!

Until next week, enjoy all the summer fun Kansas City has to offer!