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Fishing Derby
Legacy Park Lake
Saturday, May 13
10:30 - 11:45AM
This fishing derby provides children an intro into sport fishing. Prizes for girls’ and boys’ biggest and smallest fish in three separate age groups; ages 2-6, 7-11 and 12-16. $2 per person when you pre-register and $3 at the door. Details at LSParks.net.
CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS FREE!
Legacy Park Amphitheater
Friday, May 19 6:30 - 10:00 PM
An event spotlighting many cultural arts groups. A local dance studio, an aerial dance performance, a theater group, kids rock band, and the LSHS orchestra will perform.Gates open at 5:30. Details at LSParks.net.
Night Flight 5k
Legacy Park Amphitheater
Friday, June 9 9:00 PM
This is the 42nd Annual Night Flight 5K Run. The route will begin and end at the Legacy Park AMP. Co-sponsored by Lee’s Summit Medical Center and LSPR. Early Registration up to May 25th. Ages 13 and under $20, over 13 $25. Registration and details at LSParks.net
BLUES FEST FREE!
Legacy Park Amphitheater
Saturday, June 10 7:00 PM
Blues Fest will feature two of KC’s best. Powerhouse vocalist and guitar player Heather Newman and composer, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Jason Vivone will play soulful blues music all evening. Gates open 6 PM. Details at rocktheamp.net.
Family Fun Night
#1
Summit Waves
Monday, June 12 8:30-10:30 PM
A family-favorite summer evening event! Enjoy the wave pool, action river, water slide, tube slide and water playground after hours! Includes games, giveaways, concessions and a DJ! Visit summitwaves.net for details.
Tour De Lakes
Longview Community Center
Saturday , June 24 7:00AM
One of the premier bike rides in the Kansas City metro! Four different routes: 10, 32, 56, and 64 miles around five different lakes. Fully supported SAG’s and a great lunch after the ride.
Registration and details at TourdeLakes.org.
DIVE IN MOVIE #1
Summit Waves
Monday June 26 8:30-10:30 PM
Another Summit Waves event! Our Dive in Movie night is a fun family event under the stars! Join us to watch Space Jam on the big screen, in or out of the pool!
Grab some popcorn and we’ll see you poolside! Visit summitwaves.net for details.
LEGACY BLAST FREE!
Legacy Park
Monday, July 3 6 - 10 PM
A supercharged fireworks show with fun for the whole family! Concessions, food truck vendors, DJs and activities for kids 12 and under. Gates open at 6 PM and close at 9:15.
July 5 will be the rainout date. Details at LSParks. net.
FAMILY FUN NIGHT #2
Summit Waves
Monday, July 10
8:30 - 10:30 PM
A family-favorite summer evening event! Enjoy the wave pool, action river, water slide, tube slide and water playground after hours! Includes games, giveaways, concessions and a DJ! Visit summitwaves.net for details.
Jamaican Jam
FREE!
Legacy Park Amphitheater
Friday, July 14 7:00 PM
The sounds of the islands for free without leaving Lees Summit! Jah Lion and AZ-One will perform many fan favorites. Gates open 6 PM. Visit rocktheamp. net for details.
DIVE IN MOVIE #2
Summit Waves
Monday, July 24
8:30 - 10:30 PM
Our Dive in Movie night is a fun family event under the stars! Join us to watch Encato on the big screen, in or out of the pool! Grab some popcorn and we’ll see you poolside! Visit summitwaves.net for details.
Queens Of Country
Legacy Park Amphitheater
Friday, July 28 7:00 PM
Enjoy a night of homage to female country musicians under a starry sky! These ladies cover artists from Patsy Cline to Miranda Lambert! Gates open 6 PM. $15 in advance, $20 day of show. Tickets and details at rocktheamp.net.
The Phil Collins Experience
Legacy Park Amphitheater
Friday, August 4 7:00 PM
Terry Adams Jr. recreates Phil Collins while he performs all the greatest tunes from his career. Gates open 6 PM. $15 in advance, $20 day of show. Tickets and details at rocktheamp.net.
FAMILY FUN NIGHT #3
Summit Waves
Monday, August 14
8:30 - 10:30 PM
A family-favorite summer evening event! Enjoy the wave pool, action river, water slide, tube slide and water playground after hours! Includes games, giveaways, concessions and a DJ! Visit summitwaves.net for details.
Revelations
Hotel California
Legacy Park Amphitheater
Friday, August 18 7:00 PM
For over three decades now, Hotel California has been recreating the sound of The Eagles and thrilling audiences all over the world. $25 in advance, $30 day of show. Gates open at 6 PM. Tickets and details at rocktheamp.net
Saturday, September 16 7:00 PM
$15 in advance, $20 day of show
A Kansas City Journey tribute band with amped up sound! Gates open at 6 PM. Tickets and details at rocktheamp.net
Pooch Paddle
Summit Waves
Monday, August 21st 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Take your dog for a dive at this off-leash playand-swim party. All dogs must have current rabies shots and all vaccines as required by law. Visit summitwaves. net for details.
#DidYouKnow?
93% of all US Adults say that activities offered by Park and Recreation professionals are beneficial to their mental health? On average, 26,000 patrons attend LSPR special events annually.
