Press Releases
An Update on Downtown Days
From the Board of Directors of Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street With heavy hearts, we have made the decision that the 2026 Downtown Days festival will be our last. The…
Read MoreBoos, Barks & Badges Halloween Parade Starts at Green Street
Downtown Lee’s Summit is bringing back the walking parade to their annual Boos, Barks & Badges event on Saturday, October 25th. Festivities will kick off at Green Street, starting with…
Read MoreDowntown Lee’s Summit Main Street Wins Big at State Awards Ceremony, Taking Home Two Major Honors
Missouri Main Street Connection (MMSC) awarded two prestigious honors to Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street during Missouri’s Premier Downtown Revitalization Conference’s Evening of Excellence Awards Ceremony and Dinner at the…
Read MoreDOWNTOWN LEE’S SUMMIT MAIN STREET HONORS VOLUNTEERS AND BUSINESSES AT 2025 ANNUAL AWARDS EVENT
Volunteers, community members, and local business owners were honored during the Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner, on July 16, 2025, in The Aspen Room at…
Read MoreNow Hiring: Farmers Market Assistant Manager
Position Overview We are seeking a dedicated and organized Assistant Manager to oversee the daily on-site operations of the Downtown Lee’s Summit Farmers Market. This role involves managing vendors, coordinating…
Read More2025 Downtown Days Festival opens June 6-7-8
Start your summer with the FREE Downtown Days Festival, presented by Lee’s Summit Medical Center, Friday through Sunday, June 6, 7, & 8. Festivities include free live entertainment, carnival rides,…
Read MoreMerry Swiftmas Brings Thousands of Fans to Downtown Lee’s Summit to Celebrate Taylor’s 35th Birthday
Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street brought the magic of The Eras Tour to Downtown Lee’s Summit with Merry Swiftmas, a star-studded VIP shopping event on Friday, December 13th. It’s been…
Read More2024 Haunted and Historic Spaces Tour
On Saturday, October 19th, Downtown Lee’s Summit invites you for a frightfully fun Haunted and Historic Spaces Tour. Curious about the spooky whispers floating around Downtown Lee’s Summit? We’ve dug…
Read MoreNew Businesses Team Cocktail and Ocies KC Open in Downtown Lee’s Summit
Downtown Lee’s Summit welcomed two new businesses to the burgeoning retail shopping scene: Team Cocktail and Ocies KC. On May 11th Team Cocktail opened their doors to a long line…
Read MoreSpellbinding Shopping at Witches Eve
Two dozen businesses in Downtown Lee’s Summit will stay open late until 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 3rd for Witches Eve. Shoppers are invited to a wicked night out with their ghoul squad…
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