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Museum of Kansas City - The Derby Party | A Silver Derby
2025-05-03 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Kansas City Museum, 3218 Gladstone Blvd, Kansas City, MO, 64123, United States
The 10th Annual Derby Party will feature cocktails, mocktails, southern bites, live music, dancing, and the best Derby fashion in Kansas City.
The Derby Party | A Silver Derby

The Kansas City Museum preserves, interprets, and celebrates Kansas City through collections, exhibitions, and bold programs that reflect the City’s evolution and spirit, and engage visitors in unfolding stories about Kansas City’s vibrant history, cultural heritage, and pride.

Growing Futures Early Education Center - Run for the Roses Kentucky Derby Fundraiser
2025-05-03 16:00 | Bourgmont Winery
This elegant event features live music from Grand Marquis, savory hors d’oeuvres, specialty cocktails, a silent auction, and a live stream of the Kentucky Derby. A VIP wine tasting experience is also available. Hats and Derby attire are encouraged.
Run for the Roses Kentucky Derby Fundraiser

To nurture children and strengthen families to enrich our community.

Breakthrough T1D Kansas & Missouri - Dream Gala Kansas City
2025-05-03 17:30 | Kansas City Marriott Downtown
The Dream Gala includes a seated dinner, exquisite silent auction, exciting live auction, and inspiring Fund A Cure.
Dream Gala Kansas City

Improving lives today and tomorrow by accelerating life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications.

Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas - The 44th Annual Ben and Betty Zarda Family Golf Classic
2025-05-05 - 2025-05-06 | Canyon Farms Golf Club
Join us for a round of golf at the beautiful Canyon Farms Golf Club and help us drive out hunger in our community all while celebrating 44 years of the golf classic and the legacy of Ben and Betty Zarda.
The 44th Annual Ben and Betty Zarda Family Golf Classic

We serve the most vulnerable men, women and children of all faiths across 21 counties. We provide more than 30 innovative programs and solutions that stabilize and strengthen individuals and families, moving them from a place of needing help to one of having hope.

United We - Champions for Change
2025-05-07 08:00 - 09:30
Join United WE and our allies for our signature event of 2025. Leaders from the NFL, MLB, and professional sports will discuss the economics of sports and the benefit of elevating women within a male-dominated industry.
Champions For Change

United WE advances all women’s economic and civic leadership to make meaningful change through research, advocacy, policy solutions, and civic engagement.

Life Unlimited - Hats Off to Mothers Luncheon
2025-05-09 11:00 - 14:00 | The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center, 1 E Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO, 64108, United States
This annual event recognizes mothers who have demonstrated the remarkable ability to balance family life, personal achievement, and service to our community. Jeanette Prenger is the 2025 chairman.
Hats Off to Mothers Luncheon

To support people with developmental disabilities as they experience life with unlimited possibilities.

Wayside Waifs - Fur Ball Gala
2025-05-10 17:30 | Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Boulevard, Overland Park, KS, 66211, United States
Purr-pare for a tail waggin’ time at the 2025 Fur Ball Gala. With a gourmet dinner, open bars, and a lively auction, this is a night guests won’t furr-get.
Fur Ball Gala

Preparing pets and people for the bond of their lives.

Folly Theater - Folly Golf Classic
2025-05-12 10:00 | Oakwood Country Club, 9800 Grandview Rd, Kansas City, MO, 64137, United States
This tournament, which will be held at Oakwood Country Club, is not only one of the premier golf events in the city, it benefits one of Kansas City’s treasured landmarks, the Folly Theater.
Folly Golf Classic

To inspire, entertain, and unite audiences through inclusive programming that harnesses the transformative power of the performing arts experienced in Kansas City’s most historic theater.

Growing Futures - Kansas City Crawfish Festival
2025-05-17 18:00
Laissez les bons temps rouler! The 24th annual Crawfish Festival, co-hosted by the Overland Park Rotary Club, will feature an evening of live zydeco music, all-you-can-eat crawfish, barbecue, sides, and bottomless drinks. Casual attire is recommended.
Kansas City Crawfish Festival

To nurture children and strengthen families to enrich our community.

Child Protection Center - Cook for Courage
2025-05-18 18:00 | Vine Street Brewing Co.
Local chefs and breweries will compete in a barbecue and brew cook-off to prepare the best smoked ribs and beer! Patrons will sample ribs and a side dish prepared by each chef and beer from each brewery.
Cook for Courage

To build a healthier community through identification, treatment and prevention of child abuse and violence.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City - Legacy Golf Tournament
2025-05-19 08:30 | The Country Club at Loch Lloyd, 16750 S. Country Club Drive, Belton, MO, 64012, United States
The Legacy Tournament is designed for community and business leaders as one of the premier client entertainment events in our area. Golfers will enjoy unmatched player amenities, including a gift salon and much more.
Legacy Golf Tournament

To clear the path to a child’s biggest possible future by matching them with a caring, adult mentor in a one-to-one friendship.

Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care - Circle of Lights, “A Ceremony of Remembrance"
2025-05-20 20:00 | Mill Creek Park, W 43rd St & Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, 64111
Join Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care as it lights up Mill Creek Park with hundreds of luminaries, each remembering someone who has left their mark on our hearts. This free event is open to all.
Circle of Lights, “A Ceremony of Remembrance”

To bring expert care, peace of mind, comfort, guidance, and hope to people affected by serious illness or by grief.

KC Shepard Center - Guac Your World: A Taco Competition
2025-05-29 18:00 | Corrigan Station Rooftop
Local chefs will compete to be the “Grand Champion of Tacos.” Guests will enjoy creative tacos, guac, margaritas, entertainment, and a sunset on a Downtown Kansas City rooftop.
Guac Your World: A Taco Competition

To honor our elders by celebrating, empowering and serving older adults in Kansas City.

Children's Mercy - Big Slick Weekend
2025-05-30 - 2025-05-31 | Kauffman Stadium, One Royal Way, Kansas City, MO, 64129, United States
A weekend event hosted by native KC celebrities Paul Rudd, Jason Sudeikis, Rob Riggle, Eric Stonestreet, David Koechner, and Heidi Gardner. They invite celebrity friends and celebrate with exclusive VIP parties, softball games, and a party and show.
Big Slick Celebrity Weekend

A leading independent children’s health organization dedicated to holistic care, translational research, breakthrough innovation and educating the next generation of caregivers. Together, we transform the health, well-being and potential of children with unwavering compassion for those most vulnerable

The Kansas City Jazz Orchestra - Glamour of Old Hollywood Jazz Gala
2025-05-30 18:00 | Folly Theater, 300 W 12th Street, Kansas City , MO, 64105, United States
The Folly Theater will be transported to the Golden Age of Hollywood, and guests will enjoy a performance featuring vocalist and Kansas City native, Brenne Whitaker. Come dressed for the red carpet and enjoy live interviews, a live auction, a concert performance, dinner, and drinks.
Glamour of Old Hollywood Jazz Gala

Dedicated to promoting the rich culture 0f Kansas City through performances and education. We strive to be a leading voice, ensuring that Kansas City’s influential jazz tradition continues to thrive and evolve.

Folly Theater - Eat, Drink, and Be Jolly For the Folly
2025-06-01 16:00 | Folly Theater, 300 W 12th Street, Kansas City , MO, 64105, United States
The 11th annual Folly Garden Party will support the Folly Theater’s general operations fund. Join us for a fabulous afternoon of conversation and “cheers” in honor of our late friend, C. Stephen Metzler, and the Folly Theater.
Eat, Drink, and Be Jolly For the Folly

To inspire, entertain, and unite audiences through inclusive programming that harnesses the transformative power of the performing arts experienced in Kansas City’s most historic theater.

Learn’s Geeks for Kids - Wheels & Wishes: Geeks for Kids' Delivery Day Celebration
2025-06-01 16:00 | Porsche Kansas City
Join us for the biggest day of our year, when more than 80 kids receive the power to play! Watch the kids drive their uniquely adapted cars for the first time, listen to their stories, and tour our Car Design and Geeks Vision Studios. Learn what we are building now and what we have planned for the next generation.
Wheels & Wishes – Geeks for Kids’ Delivery Day Celebration

To give kids with movement limitations the freedom to experience their world. To help them explore, learn and grow. To empower the high school and college engineering students who help build these cars to invent and build real, life-changing solutions.

Sheffield Place - 15th Annual Sheffield Place Golf Tournament
2025-06-06 08:00 | Shoal Creek Golf Course, 8905 Shoal Creek Pkwy, Kansas City, MO, 64157, United States
The 15th Annual Sheffield Place Golf Tournament will feature drawings, auctions, games, prizes, and more.
15th Annual Sheffield Place Golf Tournament

To empower homeless mothers and their children to heal from their trauma and become self-sufficient.

Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium - Jazzoo
2025-06-06 19:30 | Kansas City Zoo, 6800 Zoo Dr, Kansas City, MO, 64132, United States
Party animals from across the metro will gather to enjoy unlimited food, drinks, and entertainment — all while raising money for the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium. Funds help provide food for the animals and educational opportunities for the youth of our community.
Jazzoo

Connecting all people to each other and the natural world to promote understanding, appreciation, and conservation.

KC Pet Project - KC Pet Project 5K
2025-06-07 08:00 | Swope Park
Run or walk through beautiful Swope Park to support the 16,000 pets that come through our shelter each year. Registrants will receive a race bib and medal. Please leave your pets at home (with the exception of service animals), we will have some shelter pets on the route for you to see.
KC Pet Project 5K

Leading the way in creating a compassionate, safe community for pets and people through progressive, lifesaving programs and services, community resources, and educational opportunities.

Kansas City Metropolitan Crime Commission - Kansas City Guns N Hoses
2025-06-07 17:00 | Kansas City Municipal Auditorium
Kansas City Guns N Hoses is a fun boxing event pairing our area’s firefighters and police officers in the ring to raise funds for the programs of the Crime Commission, primarily the Surviving Spouse and Family Endowment (SAFE) program. Enjoy great food, drinks, and a mobile auction.
Kansas City Guns N Hoses

Advocating, developing strategies, and operating innovative programs that bring people and public safety agencies together to power a safer, better Greater Kansas City community.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City - Legacy Golf Tournament
2025-06-09 08:30 | The National Golf Club, 6700 N. National Drive, Kansas City, MO, 64152, United States
The Legacy Golf Tournament is designed for community and business leaders as one of the premier client entertainment events in our area. Golfers will enjoy unmatched player amenities, including a gift salon and much more.
The Legacy Golf Tournament

To clear the path to a child’s biggest possible future by matching them with a caring, adult mentor in a one-to-one friendship.

Newhouse - New Day Breakfast
2025-06-10 08:30
New Day Breakfast attendees hear stories of strength and resilience and learn about the lifesaving work at Newhouse over a delicious, hot breakfast. Start your day at this free, one-hour event feeling inspired and knowing you’ve helped give survivors of domestic violence at Newhouse a new day.
New Day Breakfast

Newhouse shatters the barriers that feed the cycle of abuse and partners with survivors to achieve safety, self-sufficiency, and whole-person healing through our ecosystem of transformative services.

FosterAdopt Connect - Office Chair Games
2025-06-12 | The LEX at Municipal Auditorium
A fast-paced office team building event, where teams of six compete in Olympic-style events such as curling, rowing, and our ever famous chair-a-thon, all from the comfort of an office chair. Join us for corporate team building for a cause!
Office Chair Games

To provide foster and adoptive children a stable, loving and nurturing family environment by support and advocacy for abused and neglected children.

Operation Breakthrough - Big Dreams Bright Futures
2025-06-12 17:30 | Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown, 200 W 12th Street, Kansas City, MO, 64105, United States
Come in your summer casual attire and enjoy cocktails, a large silent auction, a delicious dinner, entertainment from the Operation Breakthrough Choir, and a great live auction.
Big Dreams – Bright Futures

To provide a safe, loving and educational environment for children in poverty and to empower their families through advocacy, emergency aid and education.

No Divide KC - Visual Art Opening Reception - Past Futures
2025-06-13 17:00 | Zhou B. Art Center, 1801 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO, 64108, United States
Kansas City’s premier celebration of LGBTQ+ artistry, the eight-week Queer Narratives Festival, which runs through August 2nd, features a diverse array of programming that includes visual art exhibitions, live performances, workshops, and community events.
Visual Art Opening Reception – Past Futures

To use the arts as a vehicle for stimulating social awareness, participation, and community building. No Divide KC partners with Kansas City-based artists and organizations to create artistic events that are focused on the stories of underserved and misrepresented communities in Kansas City.
Donation based admission.

Breakthrough T1D Kansas & Missouri - Breakthrough T1D Community Summit
2025-06-18 18:00 | KU Edwards Campus, 12600 S Quivira Rd, Overland Park, KS, 66213, United States
The Breakthrough T1D Community Summit is an educational and networking opportunity for all those impacted by type 1 diabetes (T1D). Learn from T1D experts, hear about the latest breakthroughs in T1D research, meet vendor exhibitors, connect with others impacted by T1D, and more.
Breakthrough T1D Community Summit

Improving lives today and tomorrow by accelerating life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications.

The Jewel Ball
2025-06-21 18:30 | The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak St, Kansas City, MO, 64111, United States
A debutante presentation of longstanding civic and cultural significance. A benefit for two of Kansas City’s greatest assets.
The Jewel Ball

Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired - Tacos and Trivia
2025-06-26 18:00
Spice up your summer at the inaugural Tacos and Trivia event, which blends brainpower and flavor! Enjoy delicious tacos, libations, and trivia with your team while you support CCVI families.
Tacos and Trivia

To prepare children with visual impairments, including those with multiple disabilities, to reach their highest potential in the sighted world.

The Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park - Stems: A Garden Soirée
2025-06-28 19:00 | Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, 8909 W 179th St, Bucyrus, KS, 66013, United States
Stems: A Garden Soirée is the summer’s top garden party and the premier networking event in Johnson County! Guests enjoy wine, food, live music, and fireworks in a stunning outdoor setting.
Stems: A Garden Soirée

To provide and promote art, recreation, nature, education, and culture that build community and enhance quality of life.
