The annual Tiblow Days festival is returning to downtown Bonner Springs from August 27 to August 29, 2026. Hosted by the Bonner Springs-Edwardsville Area Chamber of Commerce, this annual community festival features an expanded lineup of family activities and free concerts. The festival is free to attend, but there is a charge for carnival rides. […]
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Downtown Overland Park Third Fridays Fun
On the third Friday of the month, downtown Overland Park shops and restaurants keep their doors open late and host music, special activities, and sales. Image: DepositPhotos Third Fridays are a fun and lively way to explore unique and locally-owned shops and restaurants of downtown Overland Park. It’s also great to take advantage of FREE […]
Kansas City Ethnic Enrichment Festival 2026
Enjoy a multicultural celebration of traditions at the Kansas City Ethnic Enrichment Festival at Swope Park. The festival is celebrating its 50th year in 2026. Get ready to travel around the world August 21-23, 2026, at the annual Kansas City Ethnic Enrichment Festival at Swope Park (near the front entrance). Hours for this […]
Experience the Essence of India at India Fest
Experience the tastes, sights and sounds of Indian heritage locally at India Fest. India Fest is a local cultural festival that has grown quite a bit since the initial celebration. This year, the India Association of Kansas City is bringing Indian culture to Kansas City on Sunday, August 23, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 6 […]
FREE Admission to Parkville Days
The annual Parkville Days festival is three days of family-friendly fun and one of downtown Parkville’s largest events. This year’s celebration takes place Friday, August 21, through Sunday, August 23, 2026. Admission is FREE for this family-friendly event. Come enjoy food and craft vendors, live music and other entertainment, a parade, a beer garden and […]
FREE Chalk & Walk Festival at The City Market
Watch lively and colorful paintings brought to life through pastel chalks on squares of concrete by hundreds hundreds of professional, student and amateur artists at the Kansas City Chalk & Walk Festival. This annual Kansas City festival happens September 5-6, 2026, at the City Market. Admission is FREE. KC Chalk & Walk Festival Schedule The […]
FREE Admission to Waldo Fall Festival
Celebrating more than three decades of festival fun in Waldo, the Waldo Area Business Association hosts the 34th annual Waldo Fall Festival Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This family-friendly event is a FREE neighborhood festival located in the parking lot at Gregory and Wornall. Attendees can enjoy local musicians and […]
FREE Admission to Johnson County Fair
The Johnson County Fair will start on Sunday, July 25, 2026, and run through Aug. 1 at the Johnson County Fairgrounds in Gardner, Kansas. Admission is FREE. This event includes livestock shows, crop judging, 4-H competitions, a carnival, vendors, contests, games, demonstrations, live entertainment, a parade, a demolition derby, and more. Carnival ride wristbands can […]
Festival of Butterflies at Powell Gardens
The annual Powell Gardens Festival of Butterflies begins on Friday, July 16, 2026, and runs through August 2. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Tickets are $18 for adults; $16 for seniors (60+), $12 for kids (5-12). Parking is $8. Powell Garden members receive FREE admission and FREE parking. Daily […]
Free Fun During Fourth Fridays in Downtown Olathe
Summer family fun happens during Fourth Fridays in downtown Olathe. These FREE events happen on the fourth Friday of every month April through August from 6 to 9 p.m. Attendees can enjoy many activities including balloon artists, face painting, caricature drawings, car show displays, live music and more. Food trucks will be on site, and […]
