Stroll through Brookside, sip a variety of seltzer samples in-store, and check out specials and events at participating businesses, Tuesday, June 21st from 5 to 7pm. The Summer Solstice, Sip, Shop & Stroll coincides with the Summer Solstice, the longest day and shortest night of the year. Participating businesses will have a selection of seltzer and other drink samples to be enjoyed in-store. While visiting, be sure to meet local store owners, and enjoy in-store specials and activities from incredible discounts to water balloon fights. June 21st is also Make Music Day and we’ll celebrate with live music from talented local musicians.

Kansas City’s first outdoor art show of the year (and our favorite) is just around the corner. Make plans now to join friends, family and neighbors at the 36th Brookside Art Annual Friday, April 29th through Sunday, May 1st, 2022. Show hours are: Friday 5pm-9pm; Saturday 10am-9pm; and Sunday 11am-5pm. With top artist from around the country, food and drinks, and kids activities, everyone is sure to have fun at the family friendly Brookside Art Annual.

Each year an artist is selected to prepare featured artwork that will represent the Brookside Art Annual. The 2022 features artist is returning artist Jennifer Cavan of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Jennifer is a crowd favorite and was a 2021 Drawing & Pastel category award winner. Her oil pastels are bright, vibrant and captivating. Although the 2022 artwork isn’t of a rural Missouri or Kansas skyline, the timeless night scene draws you into what many could easily envision as home.