Santa and his elves are riding into Kansas City for a five-day visit on the Kansas City Southern Holiday Express train. The beloved holiday train makes a stop at Union Station December 14-18 for walk-through tours, walk-around visits and photo opps. This year, Holiday Express includes Rudy the smiling tank engine and cars with intricate displays […]
Family Fun
FREE Admission to Liberty Fall Festival
The Liberty Fall Festival hosts fun for all ages with a combination of regional and local artists, performers and vendors for a seasonal celebration. The annual Liberty Fall Festival will be held around the Liberty Square September 24-26. Admission is FREE. This event includes live music and other entertainment, a carnival, contests, a parade, kids’ […]
Colonial Gardens Fall Farm & Festival Fun
Celebrate all things fall at Colonial Gardens this season. This Blue Springs-based garden center and nursery hosts many workshops, music events and festivals throughout the year. During the fall, they gear up for all ages farm fun. Colonial Gardens Farm Experience Every weekend (Saturdays and Sundays) from September 17 – October 30, Colonial Farms hosts […]
FREE Admission to 30th Annual Waldo Fall Festival
Celebrating three decades of festival fun in Waldo, the Waldo Area Business Association hosts the 30th annual Waldo Fall Festival Saturday, September 17 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. This family-friendly event is a FREE neighborhood festival located in the parking lot at Gregory & Wornall. Attendees can enjoy local musicians and entertainment, vendors, food […]
Shawnee Town Arts & Crafts Fair – $1 Admission
Arts, crafts and FREE kids’ activities make for great fall fun at the Shawnee Town Arts and Crafts fair. More 130 vendors, showcasing handmade and repurposed items are gathering Saturday, September 17 on the grounds of Shawnee Town 1929. The Shawnee Town Arts & Crafts Fair is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission […]
Free Outdoor Cinema at Sporting KC Movies at the Park
Sporting Kansas City offers FREE outdoor movie fun during its Movies at the Park series at Children’s Mercy Park. The next scheduled showing is set for September 8 and September 9. The featured movie is sports comedy Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby. Gates open at 6:15 p.m. both nights. The film begins at […]
Kansas City Labor Day Weekend Events & Deals 2022
Many restaurants and businesses are offering Labor Day Weekend discounts and specials in Kansas City. Labor Day always falls on the first Monday of September. This means Labor Day 2022 is celebrated Monday, September 5. If you’re one of the lucky people with a long weekend off from work, here are some Kansas City Labor […]
Johnson County Old Settlers Festival Returns in 2022
The annual Johnson County Old Settlers Festival is slated for September 8-9, 2022 in downtown, Olathe, KS. Admission is free for the festival and includes many activities, including live music concerts. Free concerts are scheduled for Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m. Attendees can also enjoy arts and crafts, an ice cream social, carnival rides, flower show, […]
SantaCaliGon Days Festival Celebrates Golden Anniversary
SantaCaliGon Days, one of Kansas City’s biggest and best festivals, is happening Labor Day Weekend (Sept. 2-5, 2022) on the historic Independence Square. Admission is FREE. The SantaCaliGon Days festival commemorates the origin of the Santa Fe, California, and Oregon trails traveled by adventurous pioneers during the country’s westward expansion in the 1800’s. The first […]
Kansas City Irish Fest 2022 Ticket Savings
The Kansas City Irish Fest brings the soul and spirit of Ireland to locals September 2-4, 2022 at Crown Center in downtown Kansas City. Kansas City Irish Fest is a popular Labor Day Weekend event in Kansas City. Come celebrate Irish culture on the following dates and times: Friday, September 2: 5 – 11 p.m. Saturday, […]