South KC Block Party

The South KC Block Party returns to the Red Bridge Shopping Center on Saturday, October 10, from 10 AM to 3 PM. It's the ninth year the party has come to the center, presented by Red Bridge and organized by Art Garden KC with support from the South KC Chamber of Commerce. Cable-Dahmer Automotive Group is the presenting sponsor.

Most of the day centers on around 100 tents from local artists, crafters, businesses, non-profits, and community organizations. There's live music throughout, with performances from area students and dueling pianos from Big Time Entertainment. For the active crowd, the Center Education Foundation is running a 5K and a 1 Mile Fun Run. The kids' side of things includes a caricature artist, face painting, balloon art, games, and touch-a-trucks—with a KCFD fire truck on site from 11 AM to 1 PM.

Food comes from a mix of Red Bridge restaurants and food trucks. Caleb's Breakfast & Lunch, Daily Limit, Barrio, Crows Coffee, Sweet Granada, and Farm Fresh Market are all on the list, along with Kona Ice and Sweet Peaches trucks. The organizers describe it as family-friendly fall fun, with the day built around supporting local businesses and makers.

Parking is available in the lot west of the FEMA building at Holmes and Minor Drive, entering from Minor Drive, as well as in the shopping center and the surrounding neighborhoods. Admission is free.