Save the Date for the 38th Brookside Art Annual to be held Friday, May 3rd through Sunday, May 5th, 2024. Artist applications for the show are now open! Apply by midnight December 15, 2023 for an early registration discount on jury fees. The final application deadline is midnight, January 16, 2024! The Brookside Art Annual is Kansas City’s first outdoor art show of the year, attracts a lot of buyers and arts enthusiasts, and is ranked amongst the best in the nation. Apply online at ZAPP in one or more of 15 categories to be considered for the show.

Kick off your holiday season in the historic Brookside Shops Thursday, November 9th through Sunday, November 13th with the 2024 Holiday Season Opener—a free, family-friendly event with holiday sales, pop-up events, food and drink specials, music and giveaways. Whether you're looking for early holiday specials, finding something for that hard to shop for person, looking for a great place to eat and grab a drink, or just in a festive mood and exploring, the Holiday Season Opener has something for everyone! Read More for details.

The students of Border Star Montessori are making Brookside bright this holiday season during the Brookside X Border Star Winterland Window Walk November 9th through 14th. Students from Kindergarten through 6th grade designed and painted winter wonderland scenes on windows at participating businesses throughout Brookside. Thank you to Border Star students and teachers for kicking-off the holidays with such fun works. Enjoy them before they're gone. Click below for a list of participating businesses.