If you’re one of the lucky people with a long weekend off from work, here are some Kansas City Labor Day Weekend events, discounts and freebies for 2019 to enjoy. If you do have to work, hopefully you have some time off and can fit one or two things into your schedule.
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Looking for even more things to do over Labor Day weekend? Scroll down for our complete calendar of free events and food and drink deals from Friday, August 30 through Monday, September 2, 2019.
Kansas City Labor Day Weekend Festivals
Kansas City Irish Fest 2019
Kansas City Irish Fest 2019
Friday, Aug. 30 – Sunday, Sept. 1
Crown Center Square
Everyone’s Irish over Labor Day Weekend during this annual celebration of music, comedy, food and vendors, whisky tastings, kids’ activities and more. Get your tickets by Aug. 25 to keep a little more of the green in your pockets.
2019 Kansas City Renaissance Festival
2019 Kansas City Renaissance Festival
Saturday, Aug. 31 – Monday, Sept. 2 (and beyond)
633 N 130th Street, Bonner Springs, KS
Labor Day Weekend is the kickoff of this annual festival centered around jousting knights, village shops of unique crafts, delicious food (a lot of it on a stick), drinks and entertainment in tribute to the 16th century. Be the Lord and Lady of Frugality by saving on advanced tickets.
Santa-Cali-GonDays 2019
Santa-Cali-Gon Days 2019
Friday, Aug. 30 – Monday, Sept. 2
Independence, MO Square
This free annual festival has all the traditional perks of crafts, rides, fair food and more, but you can also catch Wynonna (Judd) & The Big Noise on the main stage. Carnival ride wristbands are on sale now and you save $4 if you get them ahead of time.
Kansas City Wing Fest
Kansas City Wing Fest
Saturday, Aug. 31
Knuckleheads Saloon
Get spicy on Saturday with tasting and judging of buffalo wings from local restaurants, yard games and live music.
PNC kidFEST 2019
PNC kidFEST 2019
Saturday, Aug. 31
Science City at Union Station
It’s a full day dedicated to early childhood learning while having fun.
De Soto Days Festival 2019
DeSoto Days Festival 2019
Thursday, Aug. 29 – Saturday, Aug. 31
Miller Memorial Park
De Soto, KS is rockin’ the weekend with an all-ages festival that includes live music, a classic car show, parade, food and craft vendors and more. Admission is free.
Worlds of Fun & Oceans of Fun
Military Appreciation: Military service members get free admission to Worlds of Fun on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 2. There’s also a special price for family members and a way to score free parking ($17+ savings). For those who don’t qualify for this special deal, check out other ways you can save on Labor Day and throughout the season.
Final days for Oceans of Fun: Oceans of Fun is included in all Worlds of Fun admission prices, but the summer splashes come to an end after Labor Day Weekend with the last day being Monday, Sept. 2. Put on your swimsuit and make one more run down Predator’s Plunge or have a calming float in the Caribbean Cooler lazy river.
Kansas City Royals Buck Night and Summer Fireworks
Photo by Roy Harryman
The Royals are in town playing against the Baltimore Orioles Friday, Aug. 30 – Sunday, Sept. 1. You’ll get the most bang for your buck by visiting the “K” on Friday. It’s buck night and you can enjoy ballpark treats of hot dogs and peanuts for $1 each. The game (which we hope is a winner) is topped off with a post-game firework show.
Free Stuff to do over Labor Day Weekend in Kansas City
If your budget is tighter than your schedule, you still can still have fun saying farewell to summer. Here are some freebies going on over Labor Day Weekend.
Friday, August 30, 2019
Saturday, August 31, 2019
Sunday, September 1, 2019
Monday, September 2, 2019
Kansas City Labor Day Weekend Food and Drink Deals
It wouldn’t be a holiday weekend without food, so I’ve rounded up a list of food discounts and freebies for those who would rather go out than fire up the grill. Some of these deals are only good on Labor Day, but others are good throughout the weekend, so make sure you read the fine print. And check back because I’ll add more as they come in.
