Festivities include:

At the Kansas City Art Institute (KCAI), First Year Foundation students are bringing back the beloved Fantastic Hat Parade. The procession will make its way through the campus green, guiding visitors to explore the KCAI Gallery and enjoy a coffee at Café Nerman.

At Kemper Museum, grab brunch at Oil on Linen, enjoy a guided gallery tour along with opening remarks from city leaders and partners, live music by Jamoji & the Jammers, and hands-on art activities designed to spark creativity.

At the Nelson-Atkins Museum, continue the celebration for their vibrant Día de los Muertos Festival.


Connecting Kansas City’s art museums and Culture District, The Arterie is a new experiential pathway weaving together art, nature, people, and places. A partnership between Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, Kansas City Art Institute, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, and Midtown KC Now, The Arterie leads from the new KC Streetcar stop at the corner of Main Street and 45th Street to the doorsteps of these cultural destinations.