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Treads & Threads
Artistic rending of the night sky lit with stars and the Aurora Borealis.

Event details

Saturday, September 7, 2024

6 p.m. Doors open
6:15 p.m. Restaurants open
7:50 p.m.   Entertainment
  •  Cole Swindell
  •  Fireworks
  •  Emerald City Band
8:30 p.m. Late-night food opens
Midnight Event concludes


Treads and Threads map

Digital tickets

We are utilizing digital tickets for Treads & Threads, so please ensure you have your ticket accessible on your phone or via a printed copy. Your ticket will be scanned at the event entrance. If you have questions regarding digital tickets, need to make a change to a digital ticket or have misplaced your digital ticket, please email us.

Attire

Treads & Threads is a black-tie or creative black-tie gala. The theme this year is inspired by the vibrant and mesmerizing colors of the aurora borealis, which features brilliant shades of purples, pinks, greens, blues and yellows. Flat, comfortable shoes are highly recommended, and guests are encouraged to have a little fun with their footwear.

Weather

Treads & Threads is held rain or shine.

Directions, parking and rideshares

The address for Kansas Speedway is 10501 France Family Drive, Kansas City, KS 66111. It is located near I-70 and I-435 in Kansas City, Kansas.

Arriving from I-435

  • Take I-435 north or south to State Avenue west, exit 13B.
  • Go west on State Avenue.
  • Turn right on Village West Parkway, toward Cabela’s.
  • Turn left on France Family Drive, which leads under the tunnel.

Arriving from I-70

  • Take I-70 east or west to 110th Street, exit 410.
  • Go north on 110th Street.
  • Turn right on Village West Parkway.
  • Turn left on France Family Drive, which leads under the tunnel.

There will be ample parking on site. Look for Treads & Threads parking signs and traffic coordinators. Please note there is an event taking place at Children’s Mercy Park during Treads & Threads so there may be delays. A parking pass will be provided via email. To expedite parking, please print the parking pass and place it on your dash. If you have any questions, email TreadsAndThreads@KUMC.edu.

Rideshare drop-off/pickup

If you will be utilizing a rideshare company such as Uber, Lyft or zTrip, please follow signage to the drop off area at the Kansas Speedway. Please provide the driver the following address to access the Kansas Speedway: 10501 France Family Dr., Kansas City, KS 66111.

Rideshare transportation discount

zTrip is offering a $10 off discount code to Treads & Threads attendees. Follow these steps to receive the discount:

  1. Download the zTrip app.
  2. Click Promotions.
  3. Add promo code.
  4. Enter TNT2024 (this code is not valid with cash payments).

Please note Treads & Threads is a 21-and-over event.

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