Heart of Westport Neighborhood Association - Kansas City

06/18/2026

06/18/2026

06/14/2026

The battle that inspired Francis Scott Key to pen “The Star-Spangled Banner” happened more than two centuries ago. Click the link in comments to see why Fort McHenry still draws visitors and inspires artists today.

06/14/2026

It’s summer in KC! ☀️🕶️🧺⛱️🔥
Heller plates, bowls and mugs are perfect for indoor and outdoor eating!
A summertime classic!

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Pryde’s
115 Westport Road
Kansas City, Missouri
816-531-5588
10-5
Tuesday - Saturday

06/14/2026

Coming to a location near you!
Join us Thursday, August 27, at 6:30 pm, as a re-enactment of the Swope Murder Trial takes place.
Tickets are just $20 and are available now!
You won't want to miss the trial of the century!

06/14/2026

Oh yes, it's happening!

The Stars and Stripes Picnic on July 4 at the National WWI Museum and Memorial is Kansas City's official Independence Day celebration and fireworks! This year, there are TWO ways to enjoy the celebration:
🎆 Penn Valley Park: a relaxed picnic experience with food trucks, portable restrooms, a dedicated sound system to hear performances and programming. Bring your own food and drinks, come and go as you please! Great hillside view of the evening fireworks. FREE to attend.
🎇 Inside FIFA Fan Festival™: Part of the official Fan Festival experience with full access to food court and beverage vendors, up close to the stage for main acts Lost Wax Band and Dj Ashton Martin, plus full programming of World Cup watch parties during the day. Free pass required to enter. Subject to capacity limits.

See details on how to attend: https://www.theworldwar.org/stars-and-stripes-picnic

The 2026 Stars and Stripes Picnic is presented by the City of Kansas City, Missouri. Additional support is provided by Evergy, Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW and Weather or Not, Inc. This project is supported in part by the City of Kansas City, Missouri Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund.

06/14/2026

06/09/2026

☀️ Should you STAY or should you GO? During KC's World Cup summer, get your own exercise along Kansas City Parks' beautiful trails - or get away from the crowds, at great hiking spots beyond the city!

⬇️ Download the FREE clickable Summer Trail Guide at:
https://takeahikekc.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/tahkc-summer-2026-trail-guide.pdf

🎯 Map of trail locations in the comments. Share with ALL your friends! Get out there! ☀️☀️☀️

Urban Trail Co. Hollis Roanoke Park Conservancy Jackson County Parks Kansas City KS Baker Wetlands JCPRD Missouri Dept. of Conservation Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks City of Pleasant Hill Smithville Lake - Clay County Parks Missouri State Parks Watkins Mill Association Lee's Summit Parks & Recreation

06/09/2026

https://www.kmbc.com/article/2026-world-cup-guide-what-to-know/71526148

After years of preparation and anticipation, the 2026 World Cup begins this week. Here's what you need to know about the world's biggest sporting event.

06/09/2026

June 1 marked the end of Kansas City Area Transportation Authority’s free bus fare policy, the first in the country when it was implemented in 2020. Some riders are worried about how bus fare will affect their budget.