Hey smooth operators, 816 culture calling ... don’t miss out on Kansas City’s own official holiday. Celebrated annually on Aug. 16, 816 Day pays homage to thecity’s area code — featuring live entertainment, branded events, and special deals — all geared toward community pride.
This year’s event falls on a Saturday, and comes with a slew of ways to get involved:
816 & All That Jazz | Expect live music, vendors, a Back 2 School kids zone, art walks, food trucks, and more.
816 Day at J. Rieger & Co. | Alongside $8.16 drink specials + a makers market, attendees will be able to engage in whiskey tasting stations, get stick-and-poke tattoos, and entertain kiddos and pups with themed activations.
Scavenger Hunt Bingo | Starting Saturday and lasting through Sept. 13, this citywide bingo game challenges you to get to know your city even better — and you may win a prize doing it.
Art Course Mini Golf | Times vary | The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art | $18 | This artist-designed mini golf experience within the Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park offers nine creative interpretations of a work of art in the museum’s collection, with sips + snacks nearby.
Tuesday, Aug. 12
Washington Nationals vs. Kansas City Royals | 6:40 p.m. | Kauffman Stadium | $22+ | Root, root, root for the home team on KC Current night — the first 10,000 fans will receive a soccer jersey giveaway.
Wednesday, Aug. 13
Craft Putt Friendship Mixer | 6-8 p.m. | Craft Putt, Overland Park, KS | $27 | Meet your new besties over a game of mini golf — this event is geared for people ages 30-49.
Thursday, Aug. 14
Summer in the City | 12-7 p.m. | Oppenstein Brothers Memorial Park | Free | This free community event includes live music, art vendors, hands-on activities, and food tricks.
An August Evening With Wilco | 8 p.m. | The Midland | $51+ | Start the weekend early by hearing “California Stars” and “Jesus, Etc.” live onstage.
The Pitch Margarita Experience | 6 p.m. | The Guild | $20+ | On the rocks, frozen, rimmed with salt — you’ll be sure to have a marg (or two) at this Friday night party.
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We hope you’re hungry, Wildcats. Kansas State football games will have new concession options this season, including hot honey chicken and waffle sandwiches + a chicken chipotle raspberry burrito. Get it while it’s hot — fewer than 1,200 tickets remain for the first home game against North Dakota on Saturday, Aug. 30. (The Kansas City Star)
Travel
If you’ve been meaning to check the Gateway Arch off of your bucket list, consider this a sign: It was just named the top must-see attraction in Missouri. If you need a little help planning your trip, take a look at our guide to St. Louis. (Money Talks News)
Mansion Monday
Want to live in a real-life haunted castle? Ok, we can’t promise the haunted part, but the 4,800-sqft Valentine Castle in Midtown has collected many stories in its 115-year history. On top of a medieval exterior, the home boasts six bedrooms, three stories, and a basement.
Stat
Are Gen Z cereal killers? Sales of the boxed breakfast have fallen by 13% in the US compared to 2021 — a decline attributed to changing preferences in young Americans. But who can blame them when they have local brunch options like this? (New York Post)
History
Up close with a bank robber. Starlight Theatre in 1968. Thousands of images from former Kansas City Star photographer Raymond Corey are now digitized online through the State Historical Society of Missouri. Step back into KC of the 1960s. (NPR)
On This Day
Today marks 159 years since the first public roller skating rink opened to the US public back in 1866. Thankfully, KC has a lot more options to keep the kiddos entertained these days. (WUN)
Trending
“Hot Girl Summer” ruled in 2019. “Brat” summer took over in 2024. Now, this summer has been dubbed “brain rot summer” — a season with no viral anthem, no clear vibe, and scattered cultural chatter. If that makes you want to unplug entirely, touch grass at a local park. (Business Insider)
Environment
Did you know? You can stay ahead of air quality concerns this ozone season. How? With SkyCast. Delivered daily at 4 p.m., this forecast offers next-day air quality conditions + alerts for high ozone levels. Sign up to receive these important updates and protect your health.*
There are a few things to know before you’re hurtling along the moving walkways. | Photo by KCtoday
Have you heard of a “Coolcation?” In short, it’s a travel trend to beat the heat + take a trip to cooler regions of the world, like Iceland, Norway, and Alaska.
Lucky for us, we’ve got a great airport right here in Kansas City where your arctic expedition can begin. And luckily for you, we’ve got a guide to make your journey through KCI a whole lot smoother.
What to know
TSA | Security check times will vary — 16 lanes are centrally located next to the check-in desks. Streamline the process with TSA PreCheck.
Map it out | If you’re like us and need to completely visualize a place before you step foot inside, this interactive map will get you started. Think of the shape of the terminal like a big “H” for “home.”
Food and drink | Between four coffee roasters, three barbecue options, three craft breweries, two food halls, and other local favorites, this terminal features 50+ food and retail options.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
I really enjoyed looking at photos of Kansas City in the ‘60s and ‘70s in Raymond Corey’s collection. One of my favorites might be this snapshot of back to school fashion in 1968 Loose Park. I kind of wish I owned one of those hats.
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