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Lee's Summit's long-awaited Green Street market and plaza officially opens this weekend. The city has planned three full days of events to kick off the $44 million downtown development.
Lee's Summit's "Green Street" market plaza opens this weekend
Friday, Aug. 15:
- 6 p.m. — Ribbon cutting
- 6 - 10 p.m. — Food and beverage trucks along with live music

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Saturday, Aug. 16:
- 8 a.m. - Noon — Farmers Market located inside the new multi-use building
- 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. — Food and beverage trucks
- Noon - 9 p.m. — Street performances
- Noon - 10 p.m. — Live music
- 3 - 7 p.m. — Kids activities
Sunday, Aug. 17:
- 9 - 11a.m. — Family stroller and dog walks
- 9 a.m. - Noon — Yoga and fitness classes, wellness fun fair, mini golf
- 1 - 4 p.m. — Esports, flag football, games
Green Street consists of the indoor mult-iuse building, a covered lawn for live performances, a playground, public art and gathering spaces. Public parking is available in the City Hall parking garage on Second St. The new outdoor venue is located at 209 SE Green St., Lee’s Summit.