If you need a spectator sports fix, watch a Royals (baseball) or Chiefs (football) game.
During the summer I recommend the 7:05 games for Royal's baseball since it can get pretty hot otherwise. Food prices aren't bad and parking is about $5.00. Usually there's a promotion each night. Kids get something free or first so-many-thousand. Sometimes they have buck nights where you can get hot dogs, drinks and peanuts for $1.00. The sad fact is that the Royals players are paid the lowest salaries in the major baseball league so the chances of them winning aren't so great. But why do we watch baseball anyway? It's the atmosphere and kids love rooting for their team, or any team.
On Friday's there's a fireworks show and when players hit a homer there's a blast for each run made. Fourth of July at the ballpark is awesome because the fireworks are spectacular.
Chiefs--For true Kansas City excitement, watch a Chiefs games. On 'Red Fridays' the city comes alive with supporters. Tickets can be pricey, but the fans make the entire football experience.