The season for Kansas City fall festivals is upon us. During August through early November there are plenty of community events, craft fairs, carnivals and music festivals in Kansas City that provide free or cheap family-friendly fun. Activities at fall festivals in Kansas City will vary, but usually include some combination of games, rides, live […]
Festivals
Overland Park Tree Lighting at FREE Local Life Celebration
On the third Friday of every month, downtown Overland Park holds Local Life, a fun and lively way to explore unique and locally-owned shops and restaurants of downtown Overland Park. This event is FREE and runs from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Activities vary by month, but generally include live music, food and drink specials, […]
Pancakes, parade, music, street dancing and more at Mission Sunflower Festival
The City of Mission, Kansas and the Mission Business Partnership are hosting their annual Mission Sunflower Festival on Oct. 12, 2019 in Downtown Mission. Enjoy a jam-packed day of family-friendly activities. Admission is free. Festival activities Everything begins Saturday morning at 9 a.m. and runs through that night. A full schedule can be found here. […]
FREE Chili Samples Galore at the Lenexa Chili Challenge
Get fired up for the Lenexa Chili Challenge in Old Town Lenexa Friday and Saturday, Oct. 11-12, 2019. Unlike some tasting festivals, the Lenexa Chili Challenge leaves both your stomach and wallet full. Admission is FREE and samples are plentiful on Saturday, while supplies last (I’ve only seen a few contestants run out near the […]
Louisburg Ciderfest offers fresh cider, doughnuts, caramel apples and lots of autumn fun
Weather in Kansas can be unpredictable, but you can always count on Louisburg Cider Mill hosting Ciderfest for two weekends every autumn. The 2019 celebration is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 28-29 and Oct. 5-6. All activities take place on the grounds of the mill. Ciderfest has free […]
Enjoy all things apple during Weston Applefest
The 31st annual Weston Applefest will take place in downtown Weston Saturday, Oct. 5 and Sunday, Oct. 6. Admission is $1 for adults. Kids under 15 are free. Festival hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Come early to enjoy the hometown parade featuring […]
Sparkling bonfires fill Brush Creek during WaterFire KC
WaterFireKC, a combination of music, fire, and water returns on October 5, 2019. It will take place on Brush Creek on the Country Club Plaza (Ward Parkway & Wornall Road). Admission is FREE. This event will feature moving bonfires on Brush Creek. Kansas City is one of three other cities in the country (Providence, Rhode […]
Lee’s Summit Oktoberfest welcomes fall with home brew and grape stomping contests
The Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce usher in fall with sizzling bratwursts and sounds of oom-pah during the annual Lee’s Summit Oktoberfest Sept. 27-29, 2019 in downtown Lee’s Summit. Enjoy Kids Street, arts and crafts, German meals, beer and brat tents, the Biergarten, carnival, the Sportzelt, live entertainment, contests, a Rootbiergarten, home brew tasting, German dancers […]
Overland Park Fall Festival in Downtown Overland Park
The City of Overland Park and the Downtown Overland Park Partnership present the annual Overland Park Fall Festival Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. This community celebration is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and includes live entertainment, an arts and crafts fair, kids’ activities, a parade through downtown, food vendors, a farmers’ market, and more. IMPORTANT: Because […]
Free food, book giveaways, music and more during Library in the Park
The 5th Annual Library in the Park, presented by the Kansas City, Kansas Public Library, will take place on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. Join in day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Big Eleven Lake for an author visit, food, music, and fun. Admission is free to the event and free food will be […]
