816 Day is a celebration of all things KC and takes place Saturday, August 16.
The big celebration is happening at KC Live! Block in the Power and Light District at 12 pm. A variety of events will take place including DJs, fashion shows and live music.
Through annual celebration has added a scavenger hunt this year that takes place through Sept. 13. The scavenger hunt takes you to destinations around Kansas City and along the KC Streetcar route. To learn more and download the scavenger hunt’s bingo card, head to the 816 Day website.
Outside of the Power and Light District, however, there’s a few deals happening around town that you may be less aware of. We’ve rounded up all the restaurants and eateries serving specialty dishes and drinks priced at, you guessed it, $8.16, in honor of the citywide celebration.
Lulu’s Thai Noodle Shop – Pad Thai special
Smaxx – Burger and fries
Island Spice – Jerk chicken meal
Deez Nachos – Lil’ Monster nacho
The 6 Lounge – All Ciroc Drinks
The Krave KC – Fish and fries basket
Iron Grill – Iron Street classic burger
KC Daiquiri Shop – Eight wings
Cargo Cantina – Cheese quesadilla
District Biskuits – 816 Chicken biscuit
Chixen KC – Mini Culture / Chief / Monarch sandwich
1VP – Curry or jerked chicken with rice and cabbage
Wing Studio – Five-piece traditional with fries and a drink
Vine Street Brewing – Beer flight from 12 pm – 6 pm
Breakfast for Dinner – Chorizo biscuits and gravy
Velvet Freeze – Tequila tasting at 8:16 pm for 8 minutes and 16 seconds
Guy Fieri’s Drive and Taco Joint – Specialty margaritas
Mudbug Cajun Po’ Boys – Smoked pulled pork sandwich
HomeGrown: A Downtown Eatery – Avocado toast or biscuits and gravy
Social Waldo – KC Cheesesteak and fries or Una Familia Repasado shot and a cocktail
Niecie’s Restaurant – Country fried steak dinner or pork chop dinner with two sides
Lula’s Southern Cookhouse – ½ Lb. peel and eat shrimp or Hurricane cocktail
Mesob Restaurant and Rum Bar Northland – Jerk chicken wings with mac and cheese
The Combine KC – Meatball sub with chips or two topping slice of pizza and salad or Lemon Drop or Combine cocktail
