Taste at The Place

Taste at The Place 2026

Thursday, September 24, 2026 from 5 - 8 p.m.

Save the date for the best happy hour fundraising event of the season, Taste at The Place, taking place Thursday, September 24, 2026.

Enjoy samples of some of the best eats and drinks Kansas City has to offer, along with shopping from local businesses, artisans and community partners, all while making a difference for young children’s mental health. 

Taste at The Place

Become a Tastemaker

Love good food, great company, and making a real impact? Join the 2026 class of Tastemakers for Taste at The Place and help support young children’s mental health. As a Tastemaker, you’ll rally your network, lead the happy hour fun, enjoy exclusive events and help raise critical funds for The Children’s Place. Sip, celebrate, and do good while being recognized as one of KC’s charitable trendsetters.
2025 Tastemakers

2025 Taste at The Place Vendors

Thank you to the following vendors for making Taste at The Place 2025 such a success:

Food & Beverage

Community Partner

Relive the fun from past Taste at The Place events:

Thank You to Our 2026 Impact Partners!

Trusted Partner

Distribution by Air
Kiewit logo

Inclusive Partners

Dairy Farmers of America
Kompass Kapital

Supportive Partner

UMB

Welcoming Partner

Associated Bank
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
Commerce Bank
Gallagher
Hallmark
Slattery Design & Architecture
Swagelok Kansas City 

Thank You to our Event-Exclusive Sponsors

Centric
Midwest ATC