Enjoy with friends, family, or someone from our meetup group. Note: This is an attend at your leisure event.**

What is First Fridays? I’m glad you asked. thousands of residents and visitors fill the Crossroads Arts District in Kansas City to enjoy what has become the City’s most dynamic and popular event: #firstfridayskc. Our community comes alive as arts organizations, galleries, studios, and a wide variety of businesses in the district feature local, regional, national, and international artists. Also catch one of the Crossroads’ creative wall murals or visit our exciting new Art Alleys between Baltimore and Wyandotte from 18th Street to Southwest Blvd which are filled with Art Vendors and their individual artistic creations!

Insider Tip: Take the free KC Streetcar and avoid the parking hassle!

The Crossroads Arts District is best explored on foot once you arrive. We recommend making it an evening with dinner at one of our many fabulous restaurants, a drink at one of our local craft beverage makers, and a performance at a Crossroads Entertainment Venue. Every visit to the KC Crossroads is a new adventure!

Discover the evening events at This First Friday.

What to expect?
Explore all the KC Crossroads has to offer!

Galleries and artist studios featuring exhibits from local, national, and international artists
Locally owned restaurants
Local craft breweries, distilleries, and wineries.

Eclectic shops
Art Alleys*
Food Truck Plaza*
*Art Alleys and the Food Truck Plaza featured from April to October open at 5:00 PM and close at 9:00 PM. Check This First Friday for gallery exhibits and special events.

Need help getting to the Crossroads and finding your way around? Learn more on our Visitor Info page.

Where do I park in the Crossroads during First Friday?
There are many parking options in the Crossroads, but during First Friday, those who arrive a bit earlier have a better chance at finding on-street parking. There are a number of parking lot options around the community, or you could park at nearby Union Station and either walk or take a short KC Streetcar ride into the midst of all the fun! See our Visitor Info page for parking maps and more information.

I’m going to be hungry. Will there be food trucks?
On First Fridays during the months of April through October, the First Friday Food Truck Plaza is located in the parking lot between 19th and 20th Streets and Grand Boulevard and McGee Street. Enter from 19th Street.

If you are a food truck owner and would like to sell your goods, hop down to our Food Truck and Food Vendor section.

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