It may not be October yet, but Oktoberfest season is under way in and around Kansas City. Here are the 2026 Oktoberfest events in the greater Kansas City area. Whether you spell it Oktoberfest or Octoberfest, you know you will find fun. Festivities traditionally include food, drinks, dancing and more fun. Some events are family-friendly, […]
Food & Drink
Play MONOPOLY Game at McDonald’s for chance to win $1 million cash prize and free food
It’s your turn! Roll the dice and go directly to McDonald’s for your chance to win everything from FREE food to a $1 million cash prize. Hold on to your top hats, the popular MONOPOLY Game at McDonald’s is returning in the U.S. From Oct. 6 to Nov. 1, 2026, fans can discover the thrill […]
Louisburg Cider Mill fall events and Ciderfest
Louisburg Cider Mill is a fantastic fall destination for all ages in Kansas City. During the fall, the Louisburg Cider Mill Family Farm features a variety of memory-making family activities. This year, the farm is open for fall traditions from September 11 through November 1, 2026. Louisburg Cider Mill Country Store There is never a […]
18th & Vine Arts Festival
The 18th & Vine Arts Festival will take over Kansas City’s historic Historic 18th & Vine District from September 25-27, 2026. The theme for the three-day event is “Neo-Soul Fusion — Where Music Meets Art.” Tickets are $10 for a single-day pass or $20 for a full weekend pass, with children 13 and under free. Festival […]
Chipotle celebrates National Quesadilla Day with free quesadilla for two days
National Quesadilla Day is so cheesy! And Chipotle is celebrating National Quesadilla Day with a big, cheesy giveaway for two days — Sept. 24 and 25, 2026. The popular restaurant’s quesadillas feature melted Monterey jack cheese, a choice of protein, optional fajita veggies and multiple sides for dipping. And the entrée has become one of […]
Lee’s Summit Oktoberfest
The Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce ushers in fall with sizzling bratwursts and sounds of oom-pah during the annual Lee’s Summit Oktoberfest September 25-27, 2026 in downtown Lee’s Summit. Enjoy Kids Street, arts and crafts, German meals, beer and brat tents, the Bierhaus, live entertainment, contests, a home brew tasting, German dancers and much more. […]
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 […]
This week’s food and dining deals
Here are the latest food deals and freebies in and around Kansas City from our writers and our partners at Living on the Cheap. It’s always wise to make sure the deal is valid at the location you visit. Not all franchise owners participate in all national deals. And sometimes deals are offered for a “limited time,” […]
Enjoy All Things Apple at Weston Applefest
Weston bills itself as the best small town in Missouri, and the Annual Weston Applefest Celebration is one of its most popular events. A short drive from the Kansas City metro area, Applefest takes place Oct. 3-4, 2026. Admission is free. The apple parade starts down Main Street at 10 a.m. on Saturday, followed by […]
Free concerts, Oktoberfest and Street Dance in Mission
The City of Mission, Kansas, is planning two free concerts in the parks this fall, plus a Mission Street Dance to celebrate Mission’s 75th anniversary and an Oktoberfest celebrations. All are free to attend. Here are the dates: Friday, September 18, 6 to 10 p.m. Concert in the Park, with music by the Suburbans. The […]
