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GKCAA Events

The Greater Kansas City Attractions Association hosts networking and educational events to helps its members connect, share ideas and address common issues. 


Upcoming events

  • Submit Your GKCAA Heart of KC Nominations by Sept. 30!

    • 09/30/2026


    Nominations Now Open!

    Do you know an organization or individual whose excellence has advanced the tourism and hospitality industry in KC? The Greater Kansas City Attractions Association wishes to honor these organizations/individuals through the Heart of Kansas City Awards program!


    The recognition program features five categories:

    • Individual Achievement
    • Special Achievement
    • Allied Member of the Year
    • Ambassador of the Year
    • Attraction of the Year

     Click Here for all the details and to submit your nomination!

    Nomination Deadline: September 30, 2026

    The 2026 Heart of Kansas City Awards will be presented on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, hosted by 2025 Attraction of the Year, Crown Center.

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  • GKCAA 2026 Heart of Kansas City Awards!

    • 11/03/2026
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

    GKCAA 2026 Heart of Kansas City Awards

    Please join us for this exciting annual event!

    Event Schedule
     5:00 p.m.  Pre-Reception
    5:30 p.m.  Year in Review & Awards Presentation
    6:00-7:00 p.m.  Celebration Reception

    Nominations for Heart of Kansas City Awards will open in August.

    Registration to attend the Heart of Kansas City Awards will open in September.

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Past events

07/09/2026 GKCAA TOURISM NIGHT AT THE MONARCHS!
05/27/2026 GKCAA Lunch & Learn!
04/30/2026 2026 Promotional Opportunities for GKCAA Members
04/22/2026 HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY CAREER FAIR!
04/09/2026 GKCAA Happy Hour at Rock Island Bridge!
04/02/2026 GKCAA Attractions Featured in the IN KC Magazine
03/27/2026 GKCAA Booth at Planet Comicon KC!
02/25/2026 Join Us at Visit KC's P2P Networking Event!
02/13/2026 Update Your Info for the GKCAA 2026 Brochure!
01/30/2026 Webinar: The Buzz About Your 2026 GKCAA Benefits!
12/04/2025 Join Us at Visit KC's P2P Networking Event!
11/04/2025 GKCAA 2025 Heart of Kansas City Awards!
10/24/2025 GKCAA Happy Hour at KC Wine Co!
10/22/2025 Happy Hour 10/22 canceled. Happy Hour 10/24 is ON!
09/25/2025 GKCAA Lunch & Learn!
09/11/2025 Join Us at Visit KC's P2P Networking Event!
08/27/2025 GKCAA Member Mingle!
06/12/2025 GKCAA TOURISM NIGHT AT THE MONARCHS!
06/05/2025 Join Us at Visit KC's P2P Networking Event!
05/28/2025 GKCAA Member Networking Event!
04/30/2025 GKCAA Lunch & Learn!
02/20/2025 Join Us at Visit KC's P2P Networking Event!
12/12/2024 Join Us at Visit KC's P2P Holiday Networking Event!
11/07/2024 GKCAA 2024 Heart of Kansas City Awards!
10/23/2024 Join Us at Visit KC's Spotlight Series Event!
10/10/2024 GKCAA Happy Hour!
10/07/2024 Webinar: The Power and Impact of KC Tourism
09/26/2024 GKCAA Lunch & Learn!
08/22/2024 GKCAA Member Mingle!
07/25/2024 GKCAA TOURISM NIGHT AT THE MONARCHS!
06/20/2024 Join Us at Visit KC's P2P Networking Event!
05/22/2024 GKCAA Member Event & Happy Hour!
04/16/2024 GKCAA Lunch & Learn!
02/29/2024 Join Us at Visit KC's Leap Day Networking Event!
11/02/2023 GKCAA 2023 Heart of Kansas City Awards!
09/28/2023 GKCAA Lunch & Learn!
09/20/2023 Visit KC's Annual Tourism Outlook!
08/23/2023 GKCAA Happy Hour Mixer Event!
08/01/2023 Join Us at Visit KC's Appreciation Event!
07/26/2023 GKCAA Member Event & Happy Hour!
06/30/2023 GKCAA Lunch & Learn!
06/29/2023 Join Us at Visit KC's Partner Event!
05/28/2023 Showcase Your Attraction at a Sporting KC Match!
04/19/2023 GKCAA Happy Hour, Networking and a NEW BENEFIT Opportunity!
03/28/2023 GKCAA Lunch & Learn!
02/09/2023 Join Us at Visit KC's Partner Event!
12/08/2022 Join Us at Visit KC's Partner Event!
12/05/2022 RSVP for Visit KC's "The Power and Impact of KC Tourism!"
11/03/2022 GKCAA 2022 Heart of Kansas City Awards!
10/13/2022 GKCAA Lunch & Learn!
09/14/2022 Join Us at Visit KC's Partner Event!
08/08/2022 GKCAA Member Mixer!
07/28/2022 Join Us at Visit KC's Partner Event!
07/14/2022 GKCAA Night at the Monarchs!
06/22/2022 The Power of KC Tourism!
05/03/2022 Tourism Night at The K!
04/22/2022 GKCAA Booth at Planet Comicon!
03/31/2022 Join Us at Visit KC's Partner Event!
03/29/2022 Lunch & Learn Express: Digital Content - Tips, Trends and Tackling Expectations
11/03/2021 GKCAA 2021 Heart of Kansas City Awards
08/20/2021 GKCAA Event at Planet Comicon!
06/23/2021 Taking Steps to Reconnect - An Urban Hiking Mural Adventure!
04/29/2021 Virtual Lunch and Learn: Identifying Stress and Burnout and Tips for Moving Ahead
03/23/2021 Virtual Lunch and Learn: Pivoting in a Pandemic
01/19/2021 Attractions Industry State of the Union & Outlook for 2021
11/18/2020 GKCAA Trivia and ZOOM Social
10/21/2020 GKCAA Scavenger Hunt and Social
09/15/2020 Marketing Attractions During COVID-19
02/26/2020 GKCAA Lunch & Learn: Improve Your Instagram Presence in an Hour!
11/07/2019 GKCAA 2019 Heart of Kansas City Awards
10/24/2019 Visit KC/GKCAA Partner Networking Event
09/26/2019 GKCAA Member Mingle
08/21/2019 GKCAA Member Event: Panel Discussion
07/24/2019 GKCAA Summer Mixer
05/10/2019 Tourism Night at The K!
04/24/2019 GKCAA Networking Happy Hour
03/28/2019 GKCAA: Spring Kickoff!
11/07/2018 GKCAA 2018 Annual Meeting and Heart of Kansas City Awards
10/04/2018 GKCAA Fall Member Event
08/30/2018 GKCAA Member Mingle
07/19/2018 GKCAA and Visit KC: P2P Partner to Partner Networking Event
06/21/2018 Summer Social: Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm
05/31/2018 Meet & Eat: Video Projects Three Ways: In House, Contract and Agency
04/25/2018 Tourism Night at The K!
03/22/2018 GKCAA: Spring Kickoff!
11/16/2017 GKCAA Annual Member Meeting & Heart of Kansas City Awards
09/20/2017 Meet & Eat: Recruiting Sporting Events to KC
08/23/2017 GKCAA New Member Mingle
07/19/2017 Mid Summer Social
06/21/2017 GKCAA Meet & Eat: Instagram
05/17/2017 Tourism Night at The K!
04/19/2017 GKCAA: Spring Kickoff
03/22/2017 GKCAA Meet and Eat: "Making A Museum"
11/02/2016 GKCAA Annual Membership Meeting
07/14/2016 GKCAA Coffee Reception - Thursday, July 14
06/29/2016 Go Ape! Tour and GKCAA Member Reception
05/17/2016 2016 Tourism Night at the K
04/06/2016 GKCAA Spring Membership Meeting: Marketing to Millennials
03/15/2016 Brown Bag Lunch - Tuesday, March 15
11/17/2015 GKCAA Annual Membership Meeting
09/29/2015 GKCAA Fall Event: All About That Base
06/18/2015 Brown Bag Lunch - Thursday, June 18
04/14/2015 GKCAA Spring Membership Meeting: Appealing to the School Travel Market
03/20/2015 Lunch and Learn - Friday, March 20
02/18/2015 Brown Bag Lunch - Wednesday, February 18
11/18/2014 GKCAA 2014 Annual Membership Meeting
09/24/2014 2014 Fall Meeting
07/24/2014 Brown Bag Lunch - Thursday, July 24
06/18/2014 GKCAA Trivia Night at Ameristar Casino
05/20/2014 Tourism Night at the K
04/16/2014 2014 Spring Meeting
03/06/2014 Brown Bag Lunch - Thursday, March 6
11/06/2013 GKCAA 2013 Annual Membership Meeting
09/18/2013 2013 Fall Meeting
07/11/2013 Brown Bag Lunch - Thursday, July 11
06/19/2013 GKCAA Trivia Night at Ameristar Casino
05/04/2013 Tourism and Hospitality Night at the K
04/18/2013 2013 Spring Meeting
03/21/2013 Brown Bag Lunch - Thursday, March 21
11/14/2012 2012 Annual Meeting
09/26/2012 2012 Fall Meeting
06/21/2012 Brown Bag Lunch - Thursday, June 21
05/07/2012 Tourism and Hospitality Night at the K
04/04/2012 2012 Spring Meeting
02/22/2012 Brown Bag Lunch - Wednesday, February 22
11/30/2011 Annual Membership Meeting
09/14/2011 Beyond the Individual: Bringing More Groups & Special Events to Your Attraction
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