Kite festivals in the Kansas City area offer a colorful and awe-inspiring family fun! Many of these festivals include other kid friendly activities, food trucks and perfect picnic spots to enjoy the spring weather.
Kite Festivals in the Kansas City Area
Flights of Fancy Mega Kite Festival
Date: April 21, 2024 | Noon – 5 p.m.
Location: MCC-Longview, Lee’s Summit
The kites of Great American Kites & Events will take flight once again over the lawn of the picturesque MCC-Longview campus in the heart of kite month, with awe-inspiring mega kites, power kites, stunt kites and more. You’ll even see the world’s largest windsock, which is three stories high and 200 feet long! Bring the whole family, along with lawn chairs or blankets and a kite if you have one. (If not, kites will be sold on site while supplies last.) Numerous food trucks will be on hand to satisfy your food and beverage cravings — something for everyone! Learn more.
Kite Fest on the Prairie
Date: May 5, 2024 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Sky-High Kite Festival
Location: LaBenite Park, Sugar Creek, Mo.
Hot Air Balloon and Kite Festival
Date: June 7-8, 2024
Location: Sedalia, Mo.
