Kansas City can be one of the worst cities in winter, with temperatures dipping below zero and rains almost every 3 - 4 days. Festivals and outdoor activities usually take a back seat during this time. However, in the mid year months spread across summer and the onset of winter, a large number of events and festivals such as Shakespeare Festival, the Kansas City Zoo events, West 18th Street Fashion Show, Ice cream festival and concerts. One of the biggest attractions for a family vacation, Kansas City is a thrilling experience for families.

The months of April and May begin to make things easier for tourists as the freezing winters slide away. End March is also a good time for photographers and tourists in general, as the most festivals in the downtown area change the city into a colorful scene after the freezing winters. Festivals in early summer include musicals from classical styles and a number of other food festivals in restaurants including the vegetarian ones.

The West 18th Fashion Show is scheduled in June 2011, showcasing local fashion designs and talents. The shows begin around 8 pm and are held on every Saturday in mid-summer when temperatures can be just too high for comfortable outdoor ramp walks. The show has earned its reputation as being one of the main talent hunts in the American fashion arena.

The later days of summer around mid August tend to bring back the chill in the air. Rains are also a major factor lowering tourist numbers in the fall months. The winters can be a good time if you are attending Christmas events in nightclubs and concerts. These have been important parts of Kansas City's yielding culture of filling the city with art and entertainment.

If you are an art lover, the best time to visit Kansas is on the first Friday of the month for the electrifying Crossroads festival. Here, you get to experience amazing galleries, restaurant and shops arts and street performances that will leave you yearning for more every month. The crossroads welcomes all walks of life and all forms of artistic expressions. The Crossroads Arts District is one of the most concentrated gallery district at this time. Set a date and experience the magic.

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Christmas is another season you might not want to miss in Kansas. The best place to be is the Conservatory of Independence show which will usher in the Christmas spirit adventurously. All performances are particularly done by children and teenager while the waltz of flowers will inspire you to the next season.

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If you love shopping, the 39th street District is the place to be in Kansas City. There are not only great restaurants but it offers a wide ethnic boutiques variety that gives the area a bohemian feel. Among the specialties are cigars and smoking accessories and as well as small-press literature. You can get fresh flowers from the City Market.

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Besides this, there are many festivals you would not want to miss among them being the Dogtober festival held in October the 18th where you can take your dog for a dog's festival. The harvest festival held on October 10 is another event that is inevitable, Express Pumpkinfest held also held in the month of October for the entertainment of your kids and not to forget the Annual Weston Irish fest where you get to enjoy Irish things for as little as $8. Generally, the best month to be in Kansas City is in the month of October, it's packed with the most events ever.

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