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Visit one of the oldest Missouri traditions. Since 1901, the Missouri State Fair has showcased all the favorite concerts, animal exhibits and competitions, homemade crafts, shows and foods of the Show-Me State for local residents and out-of-town (or state) guests. Spend one day or all eleven days of the festival taking in the best concerts and events of the season.

Bring the whole family over to Science City at Union Station for an unforgettable experience. This family-friendly interactive science center hosts over 50 hands-on displays and attractions that are sure to educate as they entertain. You will have a blast as you explore the exhibitions, planetarium and City Extreme Screen theater.

Enjoy a show in the outdoor Starlight Theatre, one of three remaining self-producing outdoor theaters in the country. An audience of up to 7,947 can view touring Broadway shows and concerts on its historic stage. This musical theater is one of the most famous theatrical and musical entertainment venues in the city, so be sure to stop by for a slice of KC culture.

Learn about Kansas City’s past at the historical Strawberry Hill Museum. This ethnic museum hosts a number of early Kansas City artifacts and features several displays and attractions about the people and cultures that influenced the city’s development. Visit this Victorian home for a slice of early immigrant life.