The Plaza Art Fair welcomes fall to Kansas City along with 240 artists that fill nine city blocks of the Country Club Plaza with paintings, photographs, sculptures and more original creations. In its 95th year, the Plaza Art Fair is scheduled for September 25-27, 2026, on the Country Club Plaza. There is no admission fee […]
Entertainment
Christian Music and Camping at Nehemiah Fest
Nehemiah Fest comes to life September 18-20, 2026 in Smithville, MO. The gathering of diverse Christians celebrating fun and fellowship takes place at Smith’s Fork Park at Smithville Lake. Admission to Nehemiah Fest is FREE and open to the public. This three-day event includes more than 30 artists on four stages, camping, food, vendors, fellowship and […]
FREE Art in the Loop Performances
Enjoy FREE Art in the Loop performances and art events throughout Downtown Kansas City. Garment District Grooves concerts series happens from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. the third Wednesday of every month through October at Garment District Place in downtown Kansas City, Mo. The free lunchtime event also includes food trucks. Garments District Grooves food […]
Shawnee Great Grillers Championship
The City of Shawnee hosts its annual Great Grillers Championship at Shawnee Town on September 25-26, 2026. Admission is FREE and open to the public. The entertainment and festivities will be on Friday, September 25, from 6 to 10 p.m. Enjoy food from the Barbwire BBQ food truck, a beer tent, live music, kids’ activities […]
FREE Admission to Higginsville Country Fair
Who doesn’t love a good country fair? Plans are underway for the annual Higginsville Country Fair scheduled for September 12-19, 2026. Admission to the fair is FREE. Attendees can enjoy a variety of fun and activities for all ages, as well as handmade products, unique gifts and one-of-a-kind finds. Higginsville Country Fair Events & Activities […]
FREE Admission to Gladfest Fall Festival
The sights and sounds of fall come to life during Gladfest 2026 October 2-4, 2026, at Linden Square in Downtown Gladstone. Admission to this all-ages event is FREE, but some activities do cost money. The carnival will be open all three days. Wristbands are $30 on Friday and Saturday and $28 on Sunday. Note that […]
Overland Park Fall Festival in Downtown Overland Park
The Overland Park Fall Festival brings a festive atmosphere to Downtown Overland Park this fall, September 25 and 26, 2026. This FREE community celebration kicks off in the morning and is centered around Thompson Park (formerly Santa Fe Commons Park) and nearby downtown Overland Park streets. Activities include live entertainment, an arts and crafts fair, […]
Free Movies at Central Library
The Kansas City Public Library offers free movie screenings daily in the Durwood Film Vault, an old bank vault that has been converted into a 28-seat movie theater at the Central Library. Movies are shown at 2 p.m. The doors open at 1:45 p.m., and it is first-come, first-served for seating. You can find the […]
FREE Admission to Jammin’ on the Green concerts
Shawnee Town 1929 holds a free outdoor concert series called Jammin’ on the Green at the museum bandstand. The music moves indoors if the weather is bad. Concerts are at 7 p.m. on the last Wednesday of the month from May through September. Here is the schedule for 2026: May 27: Grand Marquis June 24: Vine Street […]
Theatre in the Park shows and savings
The country’s largest outdoor community theatre is right here in Kansas City. Celebrating its 57th season, Theatre in the Park has two more outdoor shows and two indoor shows left in the 2026 season. Anytime Tickets that you can use for any 2026 outdoor show are $12 for adults; $10.80 for seniors 60 and older; […]
