An area code says a lot in just three numbers. Getting a call from an unknown area code? Probably spam. Exchanging numbers with a new friend who has a different area code? Ask them where they’re from. Repping 816 (in real life or in spirit)? Time to party.
816 Day — a city holiday based on the KCMO area code — is coming up this Tuesday, Aug. 16 (get it?). Last year, we celebrated with a J. Rieger release and some fun KC activities. This year , bingo is back along with Art in the Loop and a few special deals around town. Let’s get dialed in.
Scavenger Hunt Bingo
Put on your walking shoes and head downtown. This game of bingo doesn’t require much luck — just a little time and a lot of fun (the perfect weekend activity). Plus, there are ways to win prizes.
The scorecard lists local businesses, landmarks, and locations from the River Market to the Crossroads (hint: they’re all near the streetcar line). You can pick up a scorecard at participating businesses (or download it here ) + fill it out by grabbing on-site stickers or snapping the locations’ QR codes.
Filling in a single row gets you entered to win one of eight $50 gift cards. Fill in all the perimeter squares for a chance at one of two $100 gift cards. Feeling ambitious? Getting every square will put you in the running for four Field Club tickets to a future KC Current match. Game on.
Events on 816 Day
It all leads up to the big day with most of the celebration at the City Market — 20 E. 5th St., KCMO.
Art Garden KC | 4-8 p.m. | Start the celebration with local makers and artists stationed in City Market Park.
Art In The Loop | 5:30-8 p.m. | Special performances include musical duo The Black Creatures , aerial acrobats from Circus Scorpius , and jazz saxophonist Kyle Jones . Turn in your bingo card at the show and stay for the raffle at 8 p.m.
816 Day deals
A few KCMO businesses are also offering 816 Day deals:
- HyperKC , 400 Grand Blvd. | Buy any T-shirt at a regular price and get the official City Market T-shirt for $8.16.
- Cupcakin’ , 2450 Grand Blvd. | $8.16 for a Cotton Candy burrito.
- Strange Days Brewing Co. , 316 Oak St. | Guests receive $1 off their first beverage.
- Oak Street Mansion , 4343 Oak St. | Book a room at this art hotel for a special rate of $81.60 (plus tax).