Drive Electric Earth Month

Drive Electric Earth Month
Electric CARnival
Kansas City, KS
Apr 24 2026

Day: Friday, April 24, 2026
NOTE: this event has already happened.
Time: 4:00 - 11:30 pm CDT
Location: Boulevard Drive-In
1051 Merriam Ln
Kansas City, KS 66103
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Event Report

The Electric CARnival at Boulevard Drive-In combined an electric vehicle display, carnival games, food trucks, informational booths, circus acts and an EV-themed scavenger hunt to provide fun for the whole family with electric vehicle education. The vehicle lineup was robust, and attendees left the event with an increased positive perception of electric vehicles, according to post-survey results. A standout attraction was the DeLorean display, which generated significant excitement among attendees who frequently stopped to take photos with the vehicle. Its popularity aligned closely with screenings of Back to the Future and Back to the Future Part II, which likely helped drive attendance and overall engagement. Partners and sponsors included Charge Across Town, GM, Evergy, Circus Scorpius, Good Energy Solutions and Eastside Innovation. Photos and videos can be viewed here.


photo by: Layne Stracener, Metropolitan Energy Center
Leigh and Nick Duchene fill out a post-event survey after completing the electric vehicle myth-busting scavenger hunt at Metropolitan Energy Center and Charge Across Town's Electric CARnival at Boulevard Drive-In.

More photos from this event.

Event Description

 

What do electric vehicles and Back to the Future have in common? Come to the Electric CARnival and see how the cars of the future are already here!

Join Metropolitan Energy Center and Charge Across Town on Friday, April 24 at Boulevard Drive-In for a free, family-friendly celebration of all things electric vehicles (EV).

From 4–8 p.m., explore interactive booths, hands-on activities and fun games that bust common EV myths. Snap a photo with the iconic DeLorean from Back the Future and enter to win prizes.

Ready to hit 88 miles per hour? Whether you’re EV-curious or already plugged in, check out the latest electric vehicles, talk with EV owners and experts, and see how driving electric can fit your lifestyle.

After sunset, stick around for a free double feature under the stars: Back to the Future and Back to the Future Part II. Boulevard Drive-In’s concession stand will be open with snacks and dinner available for purchase.

Bring your family, friends and curiosity. Come early for the CARnival, stay for the movies, and enjoy an evening of innovation, fun and nostalgia for the past and future.




Registered Attendees

There are currently 5 attendees registered.

Owners of These Vehicles Have Registered To Attend

Vehicle Registered
Chevrolet Bolt 1
1 Model 1

Registered attendees report 275,000 electric miles driven.

Presented By

Plugin America logo
Electric Vehicle Association logo
Sierra Club logo
EVHybridNoire logo
Drive Electric USA logo

Bronze Level Sponsor

Green Level Sponsor

All DEEM 2026 sponsors support Plug In America's coordination of Drive Electric Earth Month.

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