Celebrate 816 Day with Us on 8/16
Access this year’s bingo card here!
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.
What’s new this year?
816 Day
816 DAY BINGO
Celebrate 816 Day between July 31 - August 16, 2026 with a friendly game of Scavenger Hunt Bingo. Access the game HERE!
Screenshot of 816 Day Bingo Game, open from 7/31/26 - 8/16/26
816 DAY SPECIALS
On August 16th, enjoy specials from select participating businesses:
Burrito Bros: Build your own 2 tacos just the way you like them, served with chips, salsa, and a fountain drink. Normally $9.50, but for 816 Day they’re serving it up for just $8.16! (Steak and shrimp are not included with this special.)
Press’d: Celebrate 816 Day with any of the fresh Press’d juices for just $8.16! (regularly $11)
Museum of BBQ: $8.16 tickets to the museum on 816 Day (regularly $11.10).
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 at the select businesses, restaurants, artworks, landmarks, and select KC Streetcar stops.
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.
Join us for 816 Day at the City Market with The DynamitExperience, Bodacious Thang, The Royal Chief and FK Menace live at the City Market.
The event starts promptly at 6:00 pm. Food and drink available for purchase at the Market. Bring your folding chairs and blankets!
This event is free and open to the public; however, we do ask that you RSVP for planning purposes.
BECOME AN 816 DAY INFLUENCER
For Individuals Get out there! Stop by participating local businesses during the scavenger hunt and check out the planned events on August 16th. 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.
