City Market’s 9th Annual Merry Market!
SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
Nov 28th – Dec 20th | 10AM – 4PM
Kansas City's open-air holiday market featuring over 100 local artisans and makers! Enjoy seasonal food and drinks, festive performances, and handmade items like paintings, ceramics, baked goods, body care, holiday clothing, décor, and jewelry. Experience Kansas City’s most affordable holiday shopping at The Historic City Market square!
Beggars Bazaar 2026
First Friday Gallery Experience
An evening of art, music, and creative connection in KC’s Crossroads. Art Garden KC and Beggars Table Church & Gallery present the 4th Annual Beggars Bazaar - a one-night gallery showcasing Kansas City artists!
South KC Block Party presented by Cable Dahmer
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2026 | 10AM - 3PM
Enjoy a day full of fall festivities at the South KC Block Party presented by Cable Dahmer Automotive Group and the South KC Chamber at Red Bridge Shopping Center!
Halloween HAUNT Art Gallery at Worlds of Fun!
SEPTEMBER 18TH - OCTOBER 31ST | 2026 FALL ART GALLERY
🎢🎃The Halloween HAUNT Art Gallery at Worlds of Fun invites artists to become apart of one of Kansas City's most anticipated Halloween traditions.🎃🎢
Kansas City Reggae Fest 2026!
FRI - SUN | SEPTEMBER 18TH, 19TH, & 20TH
We’re thrilled to return for our 3rd year curating the Vendor Village at the iconic Kansas City Reggae Music & Jerk Festival, in collaboration with our amazing friends at Friends of Reggae International! 🌿🎶💛🤙
Now in its 30+ year legacy, this beloved festival draws thousands of attendees each year for a weekend of Reggae and World Music, Caribbean cuisine, cultural performances, cannabis and wellness experiences, and vibrant artisan markets — all set along the gorgeous Missouri River at Berkley Riverfront Park.
3rd Annual Riverside Artwalk
JULY 3RD | 3 PM - 11 PM
The City of Riverside, in partnership with the Riverside Chamber of Commerce and Go North KC, is proud to announce a major community celebration taking place July 3 at the brand-new Morton Amphitheater.
Crossroads Night Market!
EVERY WEEKEND | JUNE 12 – JULY 12: Mark your calendar! For five weekends in a row, the Crossroads Arts District transforms into a vibrant, district-wide Night Market as locals and visitors from around the world gather to experience Kansas City’s creative energy during Fan Fest season ⚽✨
Start your adventure along 18th Street from west to east, just steps from the Streetcar on 19th & Main! Featuring hundreds of local artists & makers, live music and performances! Wander the blocks, follow the music, and discover something new around every corner!
What a World! Art Gallery at Worlds of Fun
Art Garden KC Invites Local Artists to Exhibit Inside Worlds of Fun For The Second Year!
Summer Art Market at Azura Outdoors
MAY 30TH | 10AM - 4PM We’re thrilled to return for our second year at Azura Credit Union’s Outdoor Venue, bringing a full day of summer fun to the Olathe community.
Spend the day exploring a vibrant market of local artists and makers, enjoying delicious eats from food trucks, and relaxing to live music under the sunshine.🌞
Bring your friends, bring the family, and come celebrate the season with us—it’s the perfect way to spend a summer day!
Red Bridge Annual Spring Market
MAY 9TH | 10AM-3PM We’re celebrating the arrival of spring, and you’re invited!
Join Art Garden KC and the South KC Chamber at Red Bridge Shopping Center for a beautiful day filled with family-friendly fun, delicious food, and easy shopping with talented local artisans and makers!
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!
Crossroads First Fridays
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 over 100 local artists & makers, live music and more. Look for the canopies behind Town Topic and Arts KC or simply follow the music!
Puppets-A-Glow! Glow Market
Art Garden KC is making their way to the National WWI Museum and Memorial for Puppets-A-Glow!! A free illuminated art and puppet festival by Stone Lion Theater!
Briarfest X - A 2 Day Charity Music Festival
Join us at Briarfest X - Endless Summer - Charity Music Festival, happening August 15–16, 2025 at the scenic E.H. Young Riverfront Park in Riverside, MO!
2nd Annual Riverside ArtWalk!
Riverside ArtWalk 2025
Saturday, June 21 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
4510 NW Gateway Ave, Riverside, MO
Free Admission
This one-day outdoor art fair will feature a wide variety of handmade and locally crafted treasures, including original paintings, pottery, handcrafted jewelry, bookish gifts, fresh floral bouquets, glass art, home décor, and more.
Plus food trucks & kid-friendly activities including free face painting!
Azura Summer Art Market
Join your friends and neighbors at Azura Credit Union's outdoor venue in Olathe for an art market featuring over 30 local makers and artisans. Vendor Offerings include: jewelry, candles, ceramics, paintings, body care and more!
Red Bridge Summer Market
Here’s what we’ve got in store:
🎨 30+ Local makers from Art Garden KC & KC Black Owned
🎵 Live Music all day by Kierra Rea, Nick Nave, and David Luther!
🍡 Food trucks - A variety of sweet and savory options, we’ll have Kona Ice and TC’s Fully Loaded Potatoes
🎈 Balloon Twisters & Face Painting, fun for kids!
🎪 Tenant Pop-ups- Red Bridge Merchant deals (including in-store and pop-up specials)
🪁 Yard games & Free Activities & open to the public!
Merry Market at City Market!
SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
Nov 30th – Dec 22nd | 10AM – 4PM
Kansas City's open-air holiday market featuring over 75 local artisans and makers! Enjoy seasonal food and drinks, festive performances, and handmade items like paintings, ceramics, baked goods, body care, holiday clothing, décor, and jewelry. Experience Kansas City’s most affordable holiday shopping at The Historic City Market square!
Beggars Bazaar - Holiday Popup
FRIDAY, NOV 1ST | 6PM - 9PM
Art Garden KC is back in the Crossroads for this year’s Beggars Bazaar - Holiday PopUp! Join us at Beggars Table Church & Gallery for a beautiful night of music, art, and holiday shopping.
Halloween on the Riverfront: Art Garden KC's Grand Season Finale
Join us on October 27th from 11AM - 8PM for a spooktacular experience at Berkley Riverfront Park! 🎃👻
Live music and entertainment curated by DJ E's Energy & Jams 🎶 Explore 70 fantastic local vendors, and let your little ones embark on a spooky adventure with trick-or-treating. PLUS, don't forget to dress to impress for our annual costume contests with fantastic prizes for adults, children, couples, and even your furry friends! 🧟♂️🧠🧛♂️🧞♀️
South KC Block Party
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12TH | 10AM - 3PM
Join us for a Community Block Party at Red Bridge Shopping Center! This free event is open to the public and features a day full of fun for everyone. Enjoy live entertainment, games, face painting, and activities for kids. Explore food trucks and visit local business and vendor booths, including those from Art Garden KC and KC Black Owned.
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 :)
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.
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.
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.