These offbeat Kansas City museums and attractions offer interactive experiences for adults and families to explore.

With the new Rock Island Bridge over the Kansas River, and the soon-to-be expanding Current stadium on the Missouri River, Kansas City is transforming its waterfronts from industrial wasteland into entertainment districts.

For America's 250th anniversary, Independence Day celebrations stretch well beyond the July 4th weekend. From the annual picnic and fireworks show at the National WWI Museum and Memorial, to the parade and Freedom Run in Lenexa, Kansas City has plenty of options for celebrating.

With the World Cup in town, Kansas City is showing off all that it has to offer this summer. Here are the can't-miss events, including Juneteenth, Pride and other annual festivities like the Ethnic Enrichment Festival.

For the 2026 World Cup, the Netherlands will be staying and training in Kansas City — and will playing here on June 25. As the Oranje Army takes over town, get to know the Dutch men's national team and find out how explore the culture around this region.

For the 2026 World Cup, the returning champions Argentina will be staying and training in Kansas City — and will play their first game here on June 16. Get to know the Argentinian men's national team and find out how explore the culture around this region.