Kansas City, KS Events

FIFA Fan Festival™ Kansas City

Thu, Jun 11, 2026 – Sat, Jul 11, 2026

Experience the excitement of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ at the FIFA Fan Festival™ in Kansas City, held at the National WWI Museum and Memorial. This event offers a unique opportunity for networking among adult professionals in the sports, entertainment, and hospitality industries. Enjoy live match screenings, interactive fan experiences, and cultural performances that highlight Kansas City's vibrant community and innovation spirit. Premium and Legacy Lounge passes provide exclusive access and amenities for an enhanced professional experience.

America’s 250th Celebration - Emporia KS Founding City of Veterans Day

Fri, Jul 3, 2026

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with the founding city of Veterans Day in Emporia, KS. Join the parade and enjoy an All-American Cookout. This event offers an opportunity for professional networking within the community.

Computer Repair Event by Per Scholas (July 2026)

Mon, Jul 6, 2026

Per Scholas provides software support, user training, troubleshooting, hardware diagnosis (excluding hardware damage repairs), Windows and Mac OS issue resolution, and spyware removal. Drop-ins welcome at the Digital Services & Support Center to get your technology problems resolved.

Kansas Summer ID

Tue, Jul 7, 2026

Kansas Summer ID is a professional baseball scouting and identification event at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, KS. It provides an opportunity for baseball professionals to network, scout talent, and advance their industry knowledge.

Kansas Rising Stars ID

Tue, Jul 7, 2026

Kansas Rising Stars ID at the University of Kansas is a professional event for baseball industry professionals to identify and network with top talent, facilitating career growth and industry learning.

2026 July Second Friday Coffee @ NKC Parks & Rec

Fri, Jul 10, 2026

First Friday Coffee Networking Event hosted by North Kansas City Business Council at NKC Parks & Recreation, designed for business professionals to network.

2026 Harper Fire School

Sat, Jul 11, 2026 – Sun, Jul 12, 2026

Professional fire training event on July 11-12, 2026 with courses requiring full operational equipment for HOT classes. Registration details coming soon.

Challenge 2026 National Gathering

Mon, Jul 13, 2026 – Fri, Jul 17, 2026

Challenge 2026 is the EFCA's biennial national gathering focused on youth leaders and missional momentum. While primarily for youth leaders and students, the event creates a catalytic environment for leadership and mission-oriented professionals in Kansas City, Missouri from July 13 to 17, 2026.

Challenge Conference 2026

Mon, Jul 13, 2026 – Thu, Jul 16, 2026

The Evangelical Free Church of America’s national gathering for high school students entering 9th through 12th grade. Features worship, biblical teaching, outreach projects, electivities, prayer movement, and more. Hosted at the Kansas City Convention Center & Municipal Auditorium from July 13-17, 2026.

KantCon 2026 Tabletop Game Convention

Thu, Jul 16, 2026 – Sat, Jul 18, 2026

KantCon 2026 is an inclusive, community-oriented tabletop game convention held in Overland Park, KS. It fosters a welcoming environment for all ages to play, share, and network. This event offers opportunities for game designers, publishers, and industry professionals to connect and collaborate.

Summer Social

Thu, Jul 16, 2026

The Summer Social hosted by the Agricultural Business Council of Kansas City is a casual networking event for professionals in the agricultural industry to connect and unwind. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar at the American Royal venue.

2026 K-ACTE Career Tech Summit

Sun, Jul 19, 2026 – Tue, Jul 21, 2026

The Annual K-ACTE Career Tech Summit is an engaging event for CTE teachers, coordinators, and administrators focused on career and technical education. It features relevant presenters, breakout sessions, networking with the KSDE CTE team, and opportunities for professional development in instructional strategies, industry partnerships, workforce development, and more. Attendees can also earn graduate credits and participate in awards recognizing excellence in CTE.

(Virtual) KCSSUG 2026 - July Session

Wed, Jul 22, 2026

Join the Virtual KCSSUG (Kansas City SQL Server Users Group) Azure Data Tech Group community online for a professional session focused on Microsoft's Data Platform including topics like Power BI, SQL Server, Synapse, Data Factory, AI, Governance, and more. Sessions run for about 60 minutes with a Q&A segment, catering to all skill levels from beginner to expert. This event is free to attend and provides networking and learning opportunities for professionals in data and tech.

Pivot Party | July Meetup

Thu, Jul 30, 2026

Join the Pivot Party July Meetup at Messenger Coffee Co. + Ibis Bakery for professional networking, community engagement, and idea exchange. Free admission.

AAFP Future 2026

Thu, Jul 30, 2026 – Sat, Aug 1, 2026

AAFP Future 2026 is a convention designed for medical students to immerse themselves in the dynamic field of family medicine, explore diverse paths within family medicine, and connect with residency programs and peers. The event provides workshops, mentorship, and opportunities to build a unique career path in family medicine, including clinical skills, research, policy, advocacy, and career planning. It aims to support early and advanced medical students in their journey towards becoming family medicine physicians.

2026 Bentley Fire School

Sat, Aug 1, 2026 – Sun, Aug 2, 2026

Professional fire school on August 1-2, 2026 with various classes requiring full operational equipment for HOT classes. Registration details to be announced.

Computer Repair Event by Per Scholas (August 2026)

Mon, Aug 3, 2026

Per Scholas provides software support, user training, troubleshooting, hardware diagnosis (excluding hardware damage repairs), Windows and Mac OS issue resolution, and spyware removal. Drop-ins welcome at the Digital Services & Support Center to get your technology problems resolved.

2026 Kansas U.S. House of Representatives General Election

Tue, Aug 4, 2026 – Wed, Nov 4, 2026

The 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Kansas will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect four U.S. representatives from Kansas' congressional districts. This event is a significant political and professional networking opportunity for those interested in government, politics, and civic engagement within Kansas. Primary elections will be held on August 4, 2026, offering additional opportunities for professional engagement and learning.

Missouri and Kansas State Primary Elections 2026

Tue, Aug 4, 2026

Join the Missouri and Kansas state primary elections on August 4, 2026, a significant event for those in political careers, public service, and community leaders in the Kansas City area. Gain insights on election outcomes that affect state governance and network with fellow professionals.

Crops and Cattle Conference & Ag Expo 2026

Tue, Aug 4, 2026 – Thu, Aug 6, 2026

Join agricultural professionals at the Crops and Cattle Conference & Ag Expo in Kansas City, Kansas from August 4 to August 6, 2026. This conference offers networking opportunities, industry insights, and educational sessions for adults working in agriculture, crop production, and cattle management.

KCGD Advisory Board Meeting - August 5

Wed, Aug 5, 2026

Design industry advisory board meeting hosted by KC Global Design for professional networking, industry updates, and collaboration opportunities.

KCADC Board Meeting - August 12

Wed, Aug 12, 2026

August session of the KC Area Development Council board meeting focusing on business community updates and networking.

Kansas Leadership Center - Your Leadership Edge Virtual Session

Wed, Aug 12, 2026 – Thu, Aug 13, 2026

A two-day advanced professional development program by the Kansas Leadership Center offered virtually via Zoom. This program builds on "When Everyone Leads," allowing participants to go deeper into leadership principles and frameworks, helping them to overcome challenges and grow their leadership capabilities.

EmpowerHER Summit – Investing in Women. Powering Communities.

Wed, Aug 12, 2026

Summit focused on empowering women professionals, investing in women-led initiatives, and community building.

August Monthly Luncheon Meeting

Tue, Aug 18, 2026

Join the Agricultural Business Council of Kansas City for a special behind-the-scenes tour and luncheon meeting at the American Royal Construction Site. Attendees will tour the new livestock barns and event facilities under construction. A boxed lunch will be provided. This event offers a unique opportunity to engage with significant agricultural development in the region.

MPIKC Annual Conference

Thu, Aug 27, 2026

Annual conference by MPI Kansas City chapter focused on professional development, networking, and industry insights for meeting professionals.

Upcoming events

FIFA Fan Festival™ Kansas City

America’s 250th Celebration - Emporia KS Founding City of Veterans Day

Computer Repair Event by Per Scholas (July 2026)

Kansas Summer ID

Kansas Rising Stars ID

2026 July Second Friday Coffee @ NKC Parks & Rec

2026 Harper Fire School

Challenge 2026 National Gathering

Challenge Conference 2026

KantCon 2026 Tabletop Game Convention

Summer Social

2026 K-ACTE Career Tech Summit

(Virtual) KCSSUG 2026 - July Session

Pivot Party | July Meetup

AAFP Future 2026

2026 Bentley Fire School

Computer Repair Event by Per Scholas (August 2026)

2026 Kansas U.S. House of Representatives General Election

Missouri and Kansas State Primary Elections 2026

Crops and Cattle Conference & Ag Expo 2026

KCGD Advisory Board Meeting - August 5

KCADC Board Meeting - August 12

Kansas Leadership Center - Your Leadership Edge Virtual Session

EmpowerHER Summit – Investing in Women. Powering Communities.

August Monthly Luncheon Meeting

MPIKC Annual Conference