Urban Hike Through
KC’s Historic River Market

Hosted by the ifmaKC Emerging Professionals Committee

🗓️ Date: Wednesday, September 4, 2025
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Starting Point: Outside the Blue Nile entrance, River Market
🚶‍♂️ Distance: Approx. 2.5 Miles (mostly flat terrain)
⏱️ Duration: Approx. 2.5 - 3 Hours

Join us for an Urban Hike adventure through the heart of Kansas City’s River Market—a guided tour full of fascinating stories, local history, and meaningful connections.

This event is being hosted by our Emerging Professionals Committee and is designed to connect young, up-and-coming facility management professionals with seasoned FMs in a fun and relaxed outdoor setting. We especially encourage FMs to bring along their interns or Assistant FMs to enjoy the fresh air, build connections, and share insights on the trail.

🧭 About the Hike:

In this engaging walking tour, we’ll uncover the hidden history of the River Market—from tales of the mafia and Annie Chambers to Lewis & Clark and the city's origins along the Missouri River. We'll take in views of the river from the Town of Kansas Bridge and stop by stunning murals created by José Faus.

🍻 Stick Around After:

After the hike, we’ll gather nearby to relax, enjoy some complimentary beer and wine, and continue the conversation with peers and mentors alike.

🎟️ Registration & Pricing:

Professional Members: FREE
Associate Members: $40
Prospective Professional FM Guests: FREE
Associate Guests: $45

This is a great opportunity to network, learn, and experience one of Kansas City’s most iconic neighborhoods from a whole new perspective.
Space is limited to 25 Hikers

Thank you to our event sponsors 
Otis Elevators & Hunt Midwest! 

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