Celebrate 816 Day with Us on 8/16
816 Day is the annual city-proclaimed celebration of Kansas City culture, featuring live entertainment, branded events, and special deals. On this day, community connectedness is strengthened by local business and resident pride.
816 Day is named after our city’s area code and takes place yearly on August 16th. On this date in 2018, Mayor Sly James signed Resolution 180592 to celebrate the newest holiday “816 Day,” thanks to a collaborative effort by the Downtown Neighborhood Association and representatives from the 816 Day Planning Committee.
816 Day Downtown Bingo is brought to you by the Downtown Neighborhood Association, KC Streetcar, Art in the Loop, Downtown Council, City Market, Visit KC, and Crown Center.
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Schedule of Events on 816 Day
Stop by the KC Live! Block in the Power & Light District anytime after 12pm for a variety of events including DJs, fashion shows, and live music.
Jump on the KC Streetcar to head to the City Market for three incredible performances brought to you by Art in the Loop starting at 6pm. Get your bingo card and collect your first sticker to start playing 816 Day Bingo to be eligible for some great raffle prizes!
Celebrate 816 Day between August 16 - September 13, 2025 with a friendly game of Scavenger Hunt Bingo:
Discover new destinations and revisit old stomping grounds around Kansas City and along the KC Streetcar route. Complete your Bingo card by snapping a QR Code or picking up a sticker at the select businesses, restaurants, artworks, landmarks, and the KC Streetcar.
Please join your friends and neighbors at The City Market on August 16th starting at 6pm for three incredible performers brought to you by Art in the Loop.
Myself Embodied | Myself Embodied delivers an immersive self-embodied experience that blends movement, poetry, spoken word, music, dance, and yoga. Over the course of an hour, she will guide participants through communal ritual, weaving together movement, journaling, and sound to catalyze self-love, healing, forgiveness, and joy.
True Lions | True Lions is a traditional folk, Ozark Old-Time style trio traditionally including acoustic guitar, bass, fiddle, and occasionally banjo. The band was originally created by Alison(Al) Hawkins as a means to explore guitar and expand her knowledge of traditional folk music.
Jass | Jass is a musician whose work is rooted in jazz, blues, and soul, combined with a modern element of spoken word and hip hop. This particular performance entitled “The Ride,” encourages the audience to enjoy the journey and to be open to exploration throughout. “Through lyrics, instrumentation, and moments of live improvisation with my band, I’ll create space for movement—both physical and emotional. Every note, every shift, is an invitation to ride along, reflect, and release,” she says.
Complete Bingo cards can be turned in at the Visit KC Visitors Information Center at 1111 Main St, Suite 180. Raffle prize winners will be contacted after the game ends.
BECOME AN 816 DAY INFLUENCER
For Individuals Get out there! Check out the planned events on August 16th and stop by participating local businesses. Help us spread the word, and dress to show your KC pride.
For Businesses Here are a few ideas to get you started, but we encourage you to get creative.
Offer specials for $8.16 (or $18.16).
Host local entertainment, art or vendors.
Introduce a KC inspired food, beverage or merch.
For Makers Download the Downtown Neighborhood Association’s copyright free 816 Day logo here, and use it to make/sell 816 Day swag.
For all Social Media Accounts - Use #816Day and RSVP on 816 Day Event Pages. There are multiple 816 Day groups, event pages, and media accounts focused on multiple events in multiple locations! Find a few that interest you and share, post, and invite your friends.
HOWEVER YOU CELEBRATE, CELEBRATE 816
Please send your questions and event details to info@dnakcmo.org or jared@downtownkc.org.
