16 Fun Anniversary Ideas in Kansas City To Celebrate In Style (2024)
- Date: May 8, 2024
- Topic: Events
- Contributors: Written by Peerspace Staff
Source: Peerspace
Looking for ways to make your anniversary a success as a resident of—or visitor to—Kansas City? We’ve got 16 fun anniversary ideas in Kansas City to help you plan. No matter your budget, the date on which your anniversary falls, or your and your partner’s preferences, there’s almost certainly something on this list that’ll appeal to you.
Plus, as you review these anniversary ideas in Kansas City, keep an eye out for our venue recommendations courtesy of Peerspace, the largest online marketplace for hourly rentals of venues and other spaces. There are dozens of unique anniversary spaces to discover in and around Kansas City, many of which might work for your anniversary plans.
Read on for our suggestions of the top 16 anniversary ideas in Kansas City!
1. Go out to dinner at one of the top restaurants in Kansas City
A fancy dinner is one of our top anniversary ideas in Kansas City, by far. These are Eater’s picks for the 32 essential restaurants in Kansas City, from Anthony Bourdain-approved brisket sandwiches to elegant small plates and more. Choose one of these restaurants for a romantic night out on your anniversary!
2. Throw a festive anniversary party at a Peerspace event venue in Kansas City
Inviting your friends, family, and loved ones to an anniversary party at a jaw-dropping venue is one of the best anniversary ideas in Kansas City (or anywhere!).
Check out these amazing examples of Kansas City anniversary venues that you can rent through Peerspace:
- The venue at Berries + Honey Charcuterie has 1,200 square feet of space, comfortably accommodating up to 70 guests with included seating for 50. It also has a 20-foot bar/counter, 12-foot ceilings, and fun decor like a greenery wall, a pink velvet couch, an egg chair, and more. Additional amenities include a fridge, two bathrooms, speakers, parking, and more. Plus, to make it even more of a one-stop shop, you can have your party catered by Berries + Honey Charcuterie at a 20% discount when you rent this space!
- The Campbell Dome House is an incredible example of genuine mid-century modern architecture. It also happens to be an inviting and comfortable venue—it feels like a true home away from home. It features a tropical courtyard, an in-ground pool, and an open layout with a large living room, galley kitchen, sitting room, and dining room. One of the coolest features of this home is the mechanical wall that lowers to allow the living room to open directly into the courtyard. It’s a lush space filled with plants: a 25-foot-tall rubber tree, a banana tree, an avocado tree, and many cacti, among others.
- Events by MOTIVE is a “micro event space” in downtown Kansas City that’s earned its popularity among renters. At about 1,600 square feet, the space can accommodate a party with as many as 40 people in attendance and is priced at an incredibly reasonable $85 per hour (with a four-hour minimum).
Interested in the idea of throwing an anniversary party and hoping to search for even more venues in your area? Try searching Peerspace for yourself and use their intuitive filters to narrow your results down to the spaces that work best for you.
3. Explore the 55 million square foot SubTropolis
Otherwise known as “The World’s Largest Underground Business Complex,” this city sits hundreds of feet below the surface. It is an absolutely fascinating place to visit and even jas a paintball place called Jaeger’s to visit. You know, if you and your partner would like to challenge yourselves to some friendly competition!
4. Get your blood pumping on a ziplining adventure with Go Ape Zipline
Do you and your partner love physical challenges and exhilarating adrenaline rushes? Then you’ll adore the selection of adventure courses at Go Ape Zipline.
Give your partner a gift they’ll never forget after a photoshoot with one of Kansas City’s best boudoir photographers!
5. See a live performance at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Check out their calendar to see what’s coming up: orchestral performances, opera, ballet, talks from fascinating public figures, and more!
6. Visit local wineries for a day of wine-tasting
Kansas City is lucky enough to be one of the region’s best areas for wine production, with more than 100 local wineries currently producing wines in the area. Here’s a list of nine wineries to try in Kansas City to get you started!
7. See an outdoor performance at the Starlight Theatre
The Starlight Theatre was built in the 1940s and is one of only two major remaining self-producing outdoor theaters in the U.S., with more than 7,700 seats! You can see great live music here under the stars. It’s hard to imagine a more romantic way to spend an anniversary evening.
8. Discover what Union Station has to offer
This historic train station has an array of temporary and permanent exhibits and a planetarium and a science center. There’s plenty to keep you entertained as you celebrate your anniversary!
9. Get a steak, a cocktail, and a dose of live jazz at the Majestic Restaurant and Jazz Club
You may just feel like you’ve stepped back in time when the two of you eat a meal at this amazing, historic steakhouse and jazz club!
10. Or visit the Green Lady Lounge for live jazz
From the scarlet walls to the marble bar, the retro feel of this amazing jazz club can’t be beat. They put on live jazz performances every single night, 365 days a year!
11. Challenge yourself at Kansas City’s top escape room
Are you a seasoned escape room aficionado? Or maybe you’ve never been to an escape room before? Either way, there’s a room that’ll provide the perfect level of difficulty for you and your partner—not too hard, but not too easy—at Breakout KC.
12. See works from around the world at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
The Nelson-Atkins is especially well known for its collection of Asian art, but you’ll find art from every corner of the world at this leading art museum, which contains more than 40,000 works.
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13. Go on a shopping spree at Country Club Plaza
Country Club Plaza boasts 15 blocks of shopping, dining, and impressive Spanish-inspired architecture as well as more than 120 shops and eateries. The plaza first opened in 1923 and was the first planned suburban shopping center, making it a major historic feature of Kansas City.
14. Listen to jazz at the oldest continually operating jazz club in the US
Kansas City is an important location in the history of jazz, and is home to the Mutual Musicians Foundation, which has been in operation since 1917! You can still listen to live jazz here today, so it’s worth a visit for your anniversary celebrations.
15. See the world’s largest collection of fine-scale miniatures
The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures is a true treasure for you to discover right in Kansas City! If you and your partner love all things tiny and adorable, you’ll love spending a few hours at this incredibly unique museum.
16. Find an outdoor Peerspace venue where you can put together a thoughtful anniversary picnic
As long as the weather is pleasant, having an elaborate and luxurious picnic is one of our favorite anniversary ideas in Kansas City! Although you could have your picnic in one of the city’s many parks, Peerspace offers lots of outdoor venue alternatives that would provide you and your partner with quite a bit more privacy, as well as much more control over the setting.
Here are three examples of the kinds of outdoor venues in Kansas City that you can rent through Peerspace:
- This picturesque greenhouse on 12 wooded acres provides a little protection from the elements for your picnic, while still providing that immersion in natural landscapes that makes picnics so special! From the greenhouse, you and your partner can enjoy views of a mature forest, a beautiful pond, lush green meadows, fainting goats, and chickens. For romantic ambiance, the greenhouse has a chandelier, three rattan hanging lights, and several table lamps to help you customize the lighting situation.
- Renting the Black Walnut Pool House is an opportunity to have your picnic poolside, and even go for a dip when you’re finished digesting your delicious meal! The pool house is modern, well lit, and has a kitchenette and large living space.
- This lounge and courtyard in a boutique hotel are conveniently located in downtown Kansas City, with two spaces separated by double doors and a wall of industrial windows. There’s also a kitchenette with a fridge, filtered water, freezer, sink, and microwave, making it easy to do any last minute preparation you might need for your picnic. There’s also surround sound so you can put on the perfect romantic playlist to get the mood just right!
Discover even more amazing outdoor anniversary venues in Kansas City by browsing the available options for yourself!
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