July Events in Kansas City

Tomato Festival
The second annual festival features a salsa contest. Find family friendly activities such as putt-putt tomato, a knock the cans game and a tomato toss.
Date: Saturday, July 5
Time: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: The City Market, 20 E. Fifth St.


Swim pool parties
The 2008 free parties will feature pool activities, contests, prizes and healthy snacks.
Date: Tuesday, July 8
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Location: Swope Pool, 6700 Lewis Road

Children's film festival
Bring your blanket for music, the movie Transformers, refreshments, prizes and kid-friendly entertainment.
Date: Friday, July 11
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Hyde Park, 36 Street and Gilham Road


Children's film festival
Bring your blanket for music, the movie The Last Mimzy, refreshments, prizes and kid-friendly entertainment.
Date: Friday, July 18
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Hyde Park, 36 Street and Gilham Road

Dragon Boat Festival and races
The annual festival includes something for everyone. The exhilarating races start immediately following exciting hand-on art activities for children, stimulating live music and traditional Chinese dance.
Date: Saturday, July 26
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: Cafe corner, adjacent to Brush Creek on the Country Club Plaza