Local calendar
60 upcoming events near Kansas City. Each card links back to the source, so you can check the details before you go.
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Community & civic
Morning start
Kansas City, MO
The fall race weekend offers a full marathon, half, and shorter distances winding through the city's hills and neighborhoods. Spectators line the route to cheer.
Tastings
6 to 8 p.m.
Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens · Kansas City, MO
Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Enjoy a guided 21-plus wine pairing experience on the terrace at the arboretum on reservation-only evenings.
Music & concerts
Doors 5 p.m., show 6 p.m.
Boulevard Tours & Rec Center · Kansas City, MO
Boulevard Tours & Rec Center
Have drinks with friends and a live band on Wednesday evenings and still be in bed by 10 at this early-hours brewery show.
Markets
Sat 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
7950 Marty, Overland Park · Kansas City, MO
7950 Marty, Overland Park
Pick up fresh flowers, produce, and specialty foods at this longtime downtown Overland Park market.
Outdoors & nature
Garden hours
Powell Gardens · Kansas City, MO
Powell Gardens
Walk the gardens among larger-than-life mythical creature sculptures set throughout the grounds.
Dance & fitness
Evening
The Ballroom KC · Kansas City, MO
The Ballroom KC
Practice ballroom, Latin, and swing at the studio's regular Friday-night social dance.
Lifelong learning
Varies
Kansas City and Lawrence area · Kansas City, MO
Kansas City and Lawrence area
Sign up for noncredit enrichment courses and special events from the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Markets
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
19th & Wyandotte, Crossroads · Kansas City, MO
19th & Wyandotte, Crossroads
Hunt antiques, vintage clothing, and local maker goods at this second-Sunday outdoor flea market.
Music & concerts
5:00 to 7:30 p.m.
The Market at Meadowbrook, Prairie Village · Kansas City, MO
The Market at Meadowbrook, Prairie Village
Listen to some of Kansas City's best local musicians during free Friday and Saturday evening sets at Meadowbrook.
Theater & film
Evening
Shawnee Mission Park, Shawnee · Kansas City, MO
Shawnee Mission Park, Shawnee
Bring a blanket for free-to-low-cost outdoor musicals like Shrek at the region's big amphitheater.
Music & concerts
Evening
Town Center Plaza · Kansas City, MO
Town Center Plaza
Catch free Sunday-evening cover bands like The Joshua Tree U2 tribute on May 31 and a Kansas City jazz set on June 7.
Community & civic
Evening into night
Kansas City, MO
On the first Friday of every month the Crossroads Arts District fills with open galleries, food trucks, and crowds well into the night. It is free to walk and browse.
Pickleball & rec
Varies
KC Parks courts · Kansas City, MO
KC Parks courts
Learn the game and get a workout at KC Parks pickleball sessions for all ages.
Dance & fitness
9:30 a.m.
Marlborough Community Center · Kansas City, MO
Marlborough Community Center
Drop in for a gentle Tuesday-morning chair yoga class designed for active aging.
Lifelong learning
Varies
Kansas City Public Library branches · Kansas City, MO
Kansas City Public Library branches
Browse a steady stream of free lectures, book groups, films, and classes across all library branches.
Senior programs
Varies
KC Parks community centers · Kansas City, MO
KC Parks community centers
Filter the parks catalog for Active Aging classes built for the 50-plus crowd at community centers.
Markets
8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
City Market, River Market · Kansas City, MO
City Market, River Market
Shop local produce, bakers, and farmers every weekend at downtown's walkable open-air City Market.
Classes & arts
Afternoon
Epic Arts, Kansas City, KS · Kansas City, MO
Epic Arts, Kansas City, KS
Try the pottery wheel or hand-building in a casual single-afternoon class.
Classes & arts
Daytime
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art · Kansas City, MO
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Drop in free for hands-on art-making and gallery activities on weekends at the Nelson-Atkins.
Pickleball & rec
8:00 to 10:00 a.m.
9119 E 39th St, Kansas City, MO · Kansas City, MO
9119 E 39th St, Kansas City, MO
Spend a morning of open-play pickleball with AARP Kansas City, beginners welcome.
Music & concerts
7 to 9 p.m.
Thompson Park, Overland Park · Kansas City, MO
Thompson Park, Overland Park
Grab a lawn chair for free outdoor pops concerts on select Thursday evenings at Thompson Park.
Lifelong learning
Varies
Johnson County Community College · Kansas City, MO
Johnson County Community College
Take noncredit personal-enrichment and skill-building courses through JCCC continuing education.
Classes & arts
Evening
Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens · Kansas City, MO
Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Listen to readings and verse in the garden setting at this outdoor poetry evening.
Outdoors & nature
Garden hours
Powell Gardens · Kansas City, MO
Powell Gardens
Walk among free-flying butterflies in the conservatory at this beloved annual Powell Gardens festival.
Markets
8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in season
Kansas City, MO
The historic River Market hosts a farmers market on weekends with local produce, bakers, and artisans, and many shops stay open after. Peak-season hours run 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
Pickleball & rec
Varies
Johnson County Park & Rec facilities · Kansas City, MO
Johnson County Park & Rec facilities
Take age-50-plus pickleball lessons and skill workshops or join open play through JCPRD.
Senior programs
Varies
Locations across the KC region · Kansas City, MO
Locations across the KC region
Join workshops that help you manage chronic conditions, eat well, and stay active as you age.
Classes & arts
Varies
KC Clay Guild Ceramic Art Center · Kansas City, MO
KC Clay Guild Ceramic Art Center
Take hand-building, wheel-throwing, and glazing classes for every skill level at the clay guild.
Markets
5 to 9 p.m.
Crossroads Arts District · Kansas City, MO
Crossroads Arts District
Wander free through dozens of open galleries and artist studios with street vendors and food trucks on the first Friday of each month.
Music & concerts
Fri/Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.
Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center · Kansas City, MO
Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center
Hear the full orchestra perform masterworks like Prokofiev's Fifth at Helzberg Hall.
Theater & film
Afternoon/evening
Central Library · Kansas City, MO
Central Library
Catch a free classic film screening, like Enter the Dragon, in the library's Central Cinema series.
Markets
Evening
East 18th Street, Crossroads · Kansas City, MO
East 18th Street, Crossroads
Shop local makers and artisans at the open-air street market that anchors the Crossroads First Friday each month.
Classes & arts
Varies
Epic Arts, Kansas City, KS · Kansas City, MO
Epic Arts, Kansas City, KS
Learn basic wheel-throwing over four weekly sessions with no prior experience needed.
Dance & fitness
Evening
Viva Social Dance Studio · Kansas City, MO
Viva Social Dance Studio
Learn salsa and bachata in a friendly community at this Kansas City Latin dance studio.
Outdoors & nature
Varies
Powell Gardens · Kansas City, MO
Powell Gardens
Take a garden class, see an exhibition, or join a festival at the region's botanical garden all season long.
Music & concerts
7 PM
Sheffield Family Life Center · Kansas City, MO
Sheffield Family Life Center
Join CAIN with special guest Joe L Barnes this fall for their Live and In Worship tour, a night designed to create space for genuine encounter. Come as you are, be refreshed, and leave filled in the presence of God. Through songs that speak life and moments of intentional worship, this evening in...
Music & concerts
7 PM
Sheffield Family Life Center · Olathe, KS
Sheffield Family Life Center
Join CAIN with special guest Joe L Barnes this fall for their Live and In Worship tour, a night designed to create space for genuine encounter. Come as you are, be refreshed, and leave filled in the presence of God. Through songs that speak life and moments of intentional worship, this evening in...
Music & concerts
7 PM
Sheffield Family Life Center · Kansas City, KS
Sheffield Family Life Center
Join CAIN with special guest Joe L Barnes this fall for their Live and In Worship tour, a night designed to create space for genuine encounter. Come as you are, be refreshed, and leave filled in the presence of God. Through songs that speak life and moments of intentional worship, this evening in...
Music & concerts
7 PM
Sheffield Family Life Center · Leavenworth, KS
Sheffield Family Life Center
Join CAIN with special guest Joe L Barnes this fall for their Live and In Worship tour, a night designed to create space for genuine encounter. Come as you are, be refreshed, and leave filled in the presence of God. Through songs that speak life and moments of intentional worship, this evening in...
Music & concerts
7 PM
Sheffield Family Life Center · Kansas City, MO
Sheffield Family Life Center
The Air1 Worship Now Tour returns this fall, bringing an unforgettable night of worship to 21 cities nationwide! Featuring Tauren Wells, Seph Schlueter, Gateway Worship, Roosevelt Stewart, and Sarai Rivera, this year's tour offers an inspiring evening of worship, powerful music, and meaningful co...
Music & concerts
7 PM
Sheffield Family Life Center · Leavenworth, KS
Sheffield Family Life Center
The Air1 Worship Now Tour returns this fall, bringing an unforgettable night of worship to 21 cities nationwide! Featuring Tauren Wells, Seph Schlueter, Gateway Worship, Roosevelt Stewart, and Sarai Rivera, this year's tour offers an inspiring evening of worship, powerful music, and meaningful co...
Music & concerts
7 PM
Sheffield Family Life Center · Olathe, KS
Sheffield Family Life Center
The Air1 Worship Now Tour returns this fall, bringing an unforgettable night of worship to 21 cities nationwide! Featuring Tauren Wells, Seph Schlueter, Gateway Worship, Roosevelt Stewart, and Sarai Rivera, this year's tour offers an inspiring evening of worship, powerful music, and meaningful co...
Music & concerts
7 PM
Sheffield Family Life Center · Kansas City, KS
Sheffield Family Life Center
The Air1 Worship Now Tour returns this fall, bringing an unforgettable night of worship to 21 cities nationwide! Featuring Tauren Wells, Seph Schlueter, Gateway Worship, Roosevelt Stewart, and Sarai Rivera, this year's tour offers an inspiring evening of worship, powerful music, and meaningful co...
Markets
148 N Topping Ave. Kansas City, MO 64123 · Kansas City, MO
148 N Topping Ave. Kansas City, MO 64123
Markets
9614 East 9th Street Independence, MO 64053 · Kansas City, MO
9614 East 9th Street Independence, MO 64053
Markets
3001 Independence Ave., Kansas City, MO, 64124 · Kansas City, MO
3001 Independence Ave., Kansas City, MO, 64124
Music & concerts
7 PM
Gem Theater · Kansas City, MO
Gem Theater
UAU 2026 FANCON [Playlist #Your Youth] in America UAU featuring Dreamcatcher members JI U, SU A, and YOOHYEON are heading back across the U.S. for their second American tour. Experience UAU live with performances and special fan interactions. Tickets and VIP packages go on sale Friday Sept 18 at...
Music & concerts
7 PM
Gem Theater · Olathe, KS
Gem Theater
UAU 2026 FANCON [Playlist #Your Youth] in America UAU featuring Dreamcatcher members JI U, SU A, and YOOHYEON are heading back across the U.S. for their second American tour. Experience UAU live with performances and special fan interactions. Tickets and VIP packages go on sale Friday Sept 18 at...
Music & concerts
7 PM
Gem Theater · Kansas City, KS
Gem Theater
UAU 2026 FANCON [Playlist #Your Youth] in America UAU featuring Dreamcatcher members JI U, SU A, and YOOHYEON are heading back across the U.S. for their second American tour. Experience UAU live with performances and special fan interactions. Tickets and VIP packages go on sale Friday Sept 18 at...
Music & concerts
7 PM
Gem Theater · Leavenworth, KS
Gem Theater
UAU 2026 FANCON [Playlist #Your Youth] in America UAU featuring Dreamcatcher members JI U, SU A, and YOOHYEON are heading back across the U.S. for their second American tour. Experience UAU live with performances and special fan interactions. Tickets and VIP packages go on sale Friday Sept 18 at...
Music & concerts
7 PM
Gem Theater · Kansas City, MO
Gem Theater
82MAJOR are heading across the U.S. on their 2026 82MAJOR [82CLUB : out of control] TOUR! See the K-pop group live with performances and special fan experiences throughout the tour. General Admission: $50 - This is a first come first serve ticket to see 82MAJOR on their tour. General Admission +...
Music & concerts
7 PM
Gem Theater · Olathe, KS
Gem Theater
82MAJOR are heading across the U.S. on their 2026 82MAJOR [82CLUB : out of control] TOUR! See the K-pop group live with performances and special fan experiences throughout the tour. General Admission: $50 - This is a first come first serve ticket to see 82MAJOR on their tour. General Admission +...
Music & concerts
7 PM
Gem Theater · Leavenworth, KS
Gem Theater
82MAJOR are heading across the U.S. on their 2026 82MAJOR [82CLUB : out of control] TOUR! See the K-pop group live with performances and special fan experiences throughout the tour. General Admission: $50 - This is a first come first serve ticket to see 82MAJOR on their tour. General Admission +...
Music & concerts
7 PM
Gem Theater · Kansas City, KS
Gem Theater
82MAJOR are heading across the U.S. on their 2026 82MAJOR [82CLUB : out of control] TOUR! See the K-pop group live with performances and special fan experiences throughout the tour. General Admission: $50 - This is a first come first serve ticket to see 82MAJOR on their tour. General Admission +...
Music & concerts
7 PM
T-Mobile Center · Kansas City, KS
Music & concerts
7 PM
T-Mobile Center · Leavenworth, KS
Music & concerts
7 PM
T-Mobile Center · Kansas City, MO
Music & concerts
7 PM
T-Mobile Center · Olathe, KS
Music & concerts
7:30 PM
T-Mobile Center · Kansas City, KS
T-Mobile Center
Music & concerts
7:30 PM
T-Mobile Center · Olathe, KS
T-Mobile Center
