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KC Shepherd’s Center - 70 over 70 Reunion and Fall BBQ
2025-09-27 | KS
Enjoy an outdoor fall picnic featuring a barbecue truck, local culinary, treats, music, fun, and games to celebrate our 70 over 70 alumni, volunteers, and community.
70 over 70 Reunion and Fall BBQ

Guest will learn more about KC Shepard’s Center’s mission to honor our elders by celebrating, empowering, and serving older adults in Kansas City.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City - Spark Gala
2025-09-27 17:30 (America/Chicago) | Loew’s Kansas City Hotel
Join us for craft cocktails by some of Kansas City’s best mixologists, followed by live and silent auctions. The party doesn’t stop there – kick back and dance the night away at Spark After Dark.
Spark Gala

Ignite the Spark that guides sick children and their families home to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City.

The National WWI Museum and Memorial - Night at the Tower
2025-09-27 18:30 | The National WWI Museum and Memorial, 2 Memorial Drive, Kansas City, MO, 64108, United States
A spectacular night of food, fun, and entertainment awaits – as well as your chance to support a Kansas City treasure. Experience unique after-hours access to the Museum, breathtaking views from the top of the Tower, and live music on the Memorial Courtyard.
Night at the Tower

The National WWI Museum and Memorial is America’s leading institution dedicated to remembering, interpreting and understanding the Great War and its enduring impact on the global community.

Wayside Waifs - Strutt With Your Mutt
2025-09-28 07:30 | Brookside Neighborhood
Kansas City’s largest pet friendly 3K walk and certified 5K run in Brookside. This event is fun for the whole family – with activities for adults, kids, and dogs!
Strutt With Your Mutt

Preparing pets and people for the bond of their lives.

Welcome House - 8th Annual Swing Fore Recovery Golf Classic
2025-09-29 | Nicklaus Club at LionsGate, 14225 Dearborn St, Overland Park, KS, 66223, United States
This full-day tournament features celebrity players, unique contests, a trick shot exhibition, complimentary food and beverages, and a chance to win cash and other fantastic prizes.
8th Annual Swing Fore Recovery Golf Classic

Providing high-quality, moral, and open residential recovery programs to men battling substance use disorder, facing the difficult transition from treatment, incarceration, or homelessness to reintegration as productive citizens.

Kansas City Metropolitan Crime Commission - 76th Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Luncheon
2025-10-01 11:00 | Kansas City Marriott Downtown
Bringing our community leaders and area law enforcement personnel together for the good of everyone in our Greater Kansas City community. Table sponsors will bring four guests, and the remaining four seats will be donated to local law enforcement agencies as a thank you for their service.
76th Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Luncheon

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

Growing Futures Early Education Center - Harvesting Hope Fall Fundraiser
2025-10-02 16:00 | Strang Hall Overland Park
Harvesting Hope is an outdoor fall festival that takes place in Downtown Overland Park and includes a harvest market sip and shop, live music, fun games, a legendary speaker, and more. Cozy casual dress attire
Harvesting Hope Fall Fundraiser

To nurture children and strengthen families to enrich our community.

North Kansas City Hospital - Glow All Out
2025-10-03 18:30 | CPKC Stadium at Berkley Riverfront Park
Glow All Out is North Kansas City Hospital’s annual fundraising event celebrating the hope and healing impact of our health system on the Northland. Guests will enjoy a modern and chic glow party with great entertainment, cocktails, and cuisine.
Glow All Out

Provide hope and healing to every life we touch.

Starlight - Benefit Gala
2025-10-04 | Starlight Theatre, 4600 Starlight Road, Kansas City, MO, 64132, United States
Guests will enjoy a fantastic dinner and live entertainment held on the Starlight stage.
Benefit Gala

Each year, this black-tie event raises funds to support Starlight’s mission-based programs while bringing the community together in celebration of the arts.

Alzheimer's Association - Heart of America Chapter; Walk to End Alzheimer's - Kansas City
2025-10-04 08:00 | The National WWI Museum and Memorial, 2 Memorial Drive, Kansas City, MO, 64108, United States
The Walk is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research programs. Participants walk in honor of or in memory of those affected by Alzheimer’s. $100 fundraising earns an event t-shirt.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Kansas City

FosterAdopt Connect - 25th Anniversary Jubilee
2025-10-04 18:00 | The Abbott, 1901 Cherry St, Kansas City, MO, 64108, United States
Join us as we celebrate 25 years in service of children and families, creating connections, and changing lives. The evening features silent and live auctions, a cocktail hour, and lots of fun while supporting programs for local foster and adoptive youth and families.
25th Anniversary Jubilee

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

Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art - ArtSmash Kemper Gala
2025-10-04 19:00 | Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, 4420 Warwick Boulevard, Kansas City, MO, 64111, United States
ArtSmash is a party with no big speeches or auctions. Guests will enjoy a special evening at the Museum, complete with wonderful food, music, and entertainment.
ArtSmash Kemper Gala

Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art exhibits, collects, and engages in a free and welcoming environment for all.

Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care - Sunday Night Live
2025-10-05 17:00 | KC Live! in the Power & Light District
Join us for an unforgettable evening and help families in the Kansas City area who are affected by serious illness or by grief.
Sunday Night Live

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

Global Care Force - Healing Hands, Global Hearts Dinner
2025-10-05 17:00 - 19:00 | KS
Join us for an inspiring evening as we share stories of transformative volunteer experiences through medical support in communities that need it most. Hear firsthand from Dr. Lev Prystupiuk, Global Care Force Director in Ukraine, about the impact of our work in his country.
Healing Hands, Global Hearts Dinner

Transforming lives through volunteer service

Women’s Committee for the UMKC Conservatory - Student Scholarship Social Event
2025-10-08 16:30 | UMKC
An informal afternoon event including social networking with UMKC Conservatory students, refreshments, and musical performances by students.
Student Scholarship Social Event

To support the UMKC Conservatory and provide financial assistance to its students.

Donnelly College - SHINE for Donnelly College
2025-10-09 18:00 | Fiorella’s Event Center, 9000 W 137th St, Overland Park, KS, 66221, United States
Guests will enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres accompanied by live music from Jazz for Good, a dinner from Storia, a program featuring student testimonials and Alumni Hall of Fame induction, and a gourmet coffee bar and fellowship.
SHINE for Donnelly College

Donnelly College is a Benedictine, Catholic institution of higher education that seeks to provide education and community services with personal concern for the needs and abilities of each student, especially those who might not otherwise be served in the urban core.

Sheffield Place - Off The Wall
2025-10-11 17:30 | The LEX at Municipal Auditorium
The annual art-themed gala features dinner, drinks, live art, silent and live auctions, a program, and dancing.
Off The Wall

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

The Family Conservancy - Blue Carpet Event
2025-10-17 18:30 | The Abbott, 1901 Cherry St, Kansas City, MO, 64108, United States
A swanky cocktail party featuring a delicious dinner, live music, an auction, and a celebration of a TFC family who has overcome insurmountable odds.
Blue Carpet Event

Helping children and families achieve a lifetime of success.

Belles of the American Royal - The BOTAR Ball
2025-10-18 18:00 | Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown, 200 W 12th Street, Kansas City, MO, 64105, United States
The BOTAR Ball will introduce the 2025 BOTARs and their Escorts (heralded in by the Ball’s Pages) for the annual waltz performance. Guests will enjoy this spectacular show in between a festive cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing.
The BOTAR Ball

To foster interest among its members in the social and civic activities pertaining to events sponsored by or conducted by the American Royal Association, and to make available their efficient volunteer services for American Royal activities.

Metropolitan Organization Countering Sexual Assault (MOCSA); Night Out with MOCSA - The Gold Standard Since 1975
2025-10-18 19:00 | CPKC Stadium at Berkley Riverfront Park
2025 marks our 50th anniversary of standing behind survivors of sexual violence and working toward a world where safety, healing, and justice are possible. To celebrate, we’re hosting a special evening that celebrates five decades of supporting survivors and building a stronger, more compassionate community while raising crucial funds for the work we do year-round.
Night Out with MOCSA – The Gold Standard Since 1975

Youth Ambassador's Blue Jean Bash 2025 - Empowering Youth Since 2010
2025-10-23 16:00 | Youth Ambassadors
Join us for the Blue Jean Bash, a community block party which will celebrate our 15th birthday with live music, local food trucks, drinks, and a hot rod showcase that will rev your engines! Throw on your favorite denim and come party with purpose.
Blue Jean Bash 2025 – Empowering Youth Since 2010

An educational employment program designed to empower underserved teenage youth with important life skills, soft job skills, creative expression, and adult mentors, helping them become future community leaders willing and able to work for positive change.

Saint Luke’s Foundation - The Heartland Gala
2025-11-01 | Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center, 2345 McGee, Kansas City, MO, United States
A black-tie event honoring exceptional cardiovascular care at Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute. Guests will enjoy delicious cuisine, an exciting live auction, and amazing entertainment.
The Heartland Gala

Serving Kansas City and surrounding communities for more than five decades, Saint Luke’s Foundation partners with corporations, foundations, and individuals to fund innovative health care solutions through charitable gifts for clinical research, education, new technology, and the pursuit of excellence in patient care.

Synergy Services - Stand Up for Synergy
2025-11-01 | Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa, 777 NW Argosy Casino Parkway, Riverside, MO, 64150, United States
Safe today, strong tomorrow. We take action to create a community free of family violence.
Stand Up for Synergy

Catholic Education Foundation - Gaudeamus
2025-11-01 18:00 | Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Boulevard, Overland Park, KS, 66211, United States
Leaders in education, business, parishes, and civic groups will gather at the 23rd annual gala to celebrate and support Catholic education.
Gaudeamus

To provide access to education for at-risk students throughout northeast Kansas. By helping these children and their families with tuition assistance scholarships, CEF transforms their lives with opportunities for an exceptional K-12 Catholic education where academic rigor, faith, and social support are prioritized.

AdventHealth Kansas City Foundation - Tinsel & Tidings
2025-11-06 17:30 | Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Boulevard, Overland Park, KS, 66211, United States
Tinsel & Tidings (formerly Tiny Tim Holiday Fantasy) isn’t just how we kick off the holiday season. It is how we rally for children and families that need us most. This evening of celebration and impact will feature dinner, the spirited Festive Fashion Face Off, a live auction, and meaningful moments in support of the B.E. Smith Family Center.
Tinsel & Tidings

To inspire a healthier Kansas City through the power of generosity.

CASA of Johnson and Wyandotte Counties - Hops & Barley
2025-11-07 18:00 | Mildale Farm
The annual event offers an exciting evening of beer, wine, and spirit tastings from local businesses, a wine pull, an auction, live music, and dining options, in addition to the opportunity to hear an inspiring story about CASA’s impact.
Hops & Barley

Jackson County CASA - Cocktails for CASA
2025-11-07 18:00 | The Abbott, 1901 Cherry St, Kansas City, MO, 64108, United States
This festive evening will feature music, signature cocktails and mocktails, delicious hors d’oeuvres and desserts, unique silent and live auction items, a photo booth, and a wine pull.
Cocktails for CASA

Reconciliation Services - The Hike for Reconciliation
2025-11-08 10:00 | Troost Park
Join us for a 3.1 mile urban hike through Kansas City’s east side, followed by a community block party. The block party will be a time of fun community building, with food, music, games, and more.
The Hike for Reconciliation

To address the root causes and symptoms of poverty and trauma in our city.

Newhouse - Imagine a Day Gala
2025-11-08 18:30 | KS
Enjoy a chef-crafted gourmet dinner, live and silent auctions, entertainment, and impactful messages from survivors.
Imagine a Day Gala

An inspirational evening where guests learn about the strength of survivors of domestic violence and Newhouse.

The Native Sons & Daughters of Greater Kansas City - 2025 Outstanding Kansas Citian Gala
2025-11-12 17:30 | The Hobbs Building, 1427 W 9th St, Kansas City, MO, 64101, United States
The event will honor the late William Haw Sr. Enjoy a cash bar, hord’oeuvres, wine, and beer
2025 Outstanding Kansas Citian Gala

Dedicated to the historic preservation of the unique and rich heritage of the Greater Kansas City metropolitan area, both in Missouri and Kansas, through advocacy, education, and restoration.
