The annual Friends of Shawnee Town Arts & Crafts Fair will take place at Shawnee Town on Sunday, Sept. 15. Admission is $1. This event, which runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., will feature more than 130 booths filled with hand made, homemade, and re-purposed items for sale. There will also be live music, […]
Festivals
Free Admission to Fiesta Hispana
The 38th annual Fiesta Hispana kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month in the heart of downtown Kansas City. It’s one of the Midwest’s largest fiestas with three consecutive days of entertainment the family can enjoy. The festival takes place Friday, Sept. 13 through Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019 at Barney Allis Plaza (12th and Central), Kansas City, […]
Hallmarket: A Hallmark Artist Art Fair
The annual Hallmarket festival celebrates the creativity and talent of employees and retirees of Hallmark. Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, around 100 Hallmark artists, photographers, sculptors, and designers will be displaying their own personal works in Crown Center Square. Admission is free and the event is open to the public. Headquartered in Kansas City, Hallmark is […]
Historic skills of blacksmithing, wool spinning and more come to life at Westport Lost Arts Fair
Nearly vanished skills come to life Sept. 7-8, 2019 at the Westport Lost Arts Fair. The event provides an adventure into Kansas City’s past with craftsmen demonstrating historic “lost arts” like blacksmith work, hand loom weaving, tobacco curing and cultivation, wool spinning, hemp rope making and more. The event is on the grounds of the historic […]
Foghat and John Michael Montgomery to perform at Johnson County Old Settlers Festival
The annual Johnson County Old Settlers Festival is slated for Sept. 5-8, 2019 and boasts two nationally known music acts as part of the celebration. Classic rock band Foghat and country music star John Michael Montgomery are performing on Friday and Saturday night, respectively. Admission is free for the festival, including these performances. The full concert schedule is […]
Missouri State Fair offers gate admission specials for final days
Fair season continues and the Missouri State Fair should be on the top of your list. It is one of the oldest fairs in Missouri beginning in 1901. Grab the family and head down to Sedalia from August 8-18, 2019. Enjoy carnival rides and games, kids’ activities, live music and entertainment, contests, fair food, agricultural […]
Nelson-Atkins Museum hosts American Indian Cultural Celebration
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art hosts an American Indian Cultural Celebration Saturday, Sept. 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event is an all-ages celebration to honor the art, dance and music of Native Americans. Admission is free. Activities include traditional dance and musical performances, storytelling, games, art activities, demonstrations, meet and greets, and more. […]
Kansas City Fall Festivals 2019
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 […]
FREE Local Life block party in Downtown Overland Park
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 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Activities vary by month, but generally include live music, food and drink specials, […]
Kansas City Ethnic Enrichment Festival
Get ready to travel around the world this weekend, August 16-18, 2019, at the annual Kansas City Ethnic Enrichment Festival at Swope Park (near the front entrance). Admission is $5 for adults; FREE for kids (12 and under) if accompanied by a paying adult. Parking is FREE as well. This event features vendors representing more […]
