Run With It

Summer in the City is a free to the public event located in Oppenstein Park in Downtown Kansas City. Once a month, the pocket park is activated with local performers, community activities, yard games, artist vendors, and food trucks. With the goal of engaging workers and residents, Summer in the City supports our thriving, creative community by weaving various talented artists and community members of Kansas City into the tapestry of Downtown. Sponsored by the Downtown Community Improvement District (DCID), in partnership with Jackson County, Art in the Loop, The Downtown Council, and area businesses, Summer in the City ignites, activates, and celebrates the greater community of Downtown Kansas City. Second Thursdays 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.: Local Performances and Food Trucks over Lunchtime 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.: Yard Games 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.: Community Activities 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.: Art Market 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.: Local and Regional Performances and Food Trucks