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Events in Kansas City

There’s always a chance to celebrate in KC. Browse the region’s full lineup of events happening today, this week and throughout the season.

Plaza Art Fair – David Arbogast (4)

Plaza Art Fair

Now in its 95th year, this is one of the longest-running and most celebrated art festivals in the country.

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This Weekend in Kansas City

Discover the top events happening in Kansas City this weekend.

This Weekend in KC

Fireworks and KC Skyline – Jonathan Tasler

2026's Top Events in Kansas City

From craft beer festivals to holiday celebrations and everything in between, mark your calendar with Kansas City’s largest events.

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Brew at the Zoo – Event_Image [EVENT]
Oct 10
Festivals

Brew at the Zoo

Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium

Vaile Mansion Macabre Tours 2026 – Event_Image [EVENT]
Oct 16
Holiday Activities

Vaile Mansion Macabre Tours 2026

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Alchemy of Knowledge: Science and Mystery from Shakespeare to AI (March 13-Oct 9) – Event_Image [EVENT]
Sep 23
Exhibits

Alchemy of Knowledge: Science and Mystery from Shakespeare to AI (March 13-Oct 9)

The Linda Hall: Science Library & Arboretum

Native Arts in Miniature – Event_Image [EVENT]
Sep 23
Exhibits

Native Arts in Miniature

The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures

Strings on the Green – Event_Image [EVENT]
Sep 23
Concerts

Strings on the Green

Raphael Hotel

Thursday, September 24, 2026

A Laboratory in Orbit: What Space Teaches Us About Human Health – Event_Image [EVENT]
Sep 24
Free Events

A Laboratory in Orbit: What Space Teaches Us About Human Health

The Linda Hall: Science Library & Arboretum

Alchemy of Knowledge: Science and Mystery from Shakespeare to AI (March 13-Oct 9) – Event_Image [EVENT]
Sep 24
Exhibits

Alchemy of Knowledge: Science and Mystery from Shakespeare to AI (March 13-Oct 9)

The Linda Hall: Science Library & Arboretum

Live Jazz at Chaz – Event_Image [EVENT]
Sep 24
Concerts

Live Jazz at Chaz

Raphael Hotel

Native Arts in Miniature – Event_Image [EVENT]
Sep 24
Exhibits

Native Arts in Miniature

The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures

Night/Shift: Outer Range – Event_Image [EVENT]
Sep 24
Special Events

Night/Shift: Outer Range

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Friday, September 25, 2026

95th Annual Plaza Art Fair – Event_Image [EVENT]
Sep 25
Concerts

95th Annual Plaza Art Fair

Country Club Plaza

Alchemy of Knowledge: Science and Mystery from Shakespeare to AI (March 13-Oct 9) – Event_Image [EVENT]
Sep 25
Exhibits

Alchemy of Knowledge: Science and Mystery from Shakespeare to AI (March 13-Oct 9)

The Linda Hall: Science Library & Arboretum

Live Jazz at Chaz – Event_Image [EVENT]
Sep 25
Concerts

Live Jazz at Chaz

Raphael Hotel

Native Arts in Miniature – Event_Image [EVENT]
Sep 25
Exhibits

Native Arts in Miniature

The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures

Saturday, September 26, 2026

95th Annual Plaza Art Fair – Event_Image [EVENT]
Sep 26
Concerts

95th Annual Plaza Art Fair

Country Club Plaza

Alchemy of Knowledge Exhibition Gallery Tour – Event_Image [EVENT]
Sep 26
Exhibits

Alchemy of Knowledge Exhibition Gallery Tour

The Linda Hall: Science Library & Arboretum

Live Jazz at Chaz – Event_Image [EVENT]
Sep 26
Concerts

Live Jazz at Chaz

Raphael Hotel

Midwest Mariachi Festival-KC – Event_Image [EVENT]
Sep 26
Festivals

Midwest Mariachi Festival-KC

James C. Olsen Performing Arts Center

Native Arts in Miniature – Event_Image [EVENT]
Sep 26
Exhibits

Native Arts in Miniature

The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures

Sunday, September 27, 2026

95th Annual Plaza Art Fair – Event_Image [EVENT]
Sep 27
Concerts

95th Annual Plaza Art Fair

Country Club Plaza

Live Jazz at Chaz – Event_Image [EVENT]
Sep 27
Concerts

Live Jazz at Chaz

Raphael Hotel

Native Arts in Miniature – Event_Image [EVENT]
Sep 27
Exhibits

Native Arts in Miniature

The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures

Monday, September 28, 2026

Alchemy of Knowledge: Science and Mystery from Shakespeare to AI (March 13-Oct 9) – Event_Image [EVENT]
Sep 28
Exhibits

Alchemy of Knowledge: Science and Mystery from Shakespeare to AI (March 13-Oct 9)

The Linda Hall: Science Library & Arboretum

Live Jazz at Chaz – Event_Image [EVENT]
Sep 28
Concerts

Live Jazz at Chaz

Raphael Hotel

Native Arts in Miniature – Event_Image [EVENT]
Sep 28
Exhibits

Native Arts in Miniature

The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Alchemy of Knowledge: Science and Mystery from Shakespeare to AI (March 13-Oct 9) – Event_Image [EVENT]
Sep 29
Exhibits

Alchemy of Knowledge: Science and Mystery from Shakespeare to AI (March 13-Oct 9)

The Linda Hall: Science Library & Arboretum

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Alchemy of Knowledge: Science and Mystery from Shakespeare to AI (March 13-Oct 9) – Event_Image [EVENT]
Sep 30
Exhibits

Alchemy of Knowledge: Science and Mystery from Shakespeare to AI (March 13-Oct 9)

The Linda Hall: Science Library & Arboretum

Native Arts in Miniature – Event_Image [EVENT]
Sep 30
Exhibits

Native Arts in Miniature

The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures

Strings on the Green – Event_Image [EVENT]
Sep 30
Concerts

Strings on the Green

Raphael Hotel

Thursday, October 1, 2026

Alchemy of Knowledge: Science and Mystery from Shakespeare to AI (March 13-Oct 9) – Event_Image [EVENT]
Oct 1
Exhibits

Alchemy of Knowledge: Science and Mystery from Shakespeare to AI (March 13-Oct 9)

The Linda Hall: Science Library & Arboretum

Native Arts in Miniature – Event_Image [EVENT]
Oct 1
Exhibits

Native Arts in Miniature

The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures

Friday, October 2, 2026

Alchemy of Knowledge: Science and Mystery from Shakespeare to AI (March 13-Oct 9) – Event_Image [EVENT]
Oct 2
Exhibits

Alchemy of Knowledge: Science and Mystery from Shakespeare to AI (March 13-Oct 9)

The Linda Hall: Science Library & Arboretum

Native Arts in Miniature – Event_Image [EVENT]
Oct 2
Exhibits

Native Arts in Miniature

The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures

Saturday, October 3, 2026

Free Weekend Fun: Bach to Nature – Event_Image [EVENT]
Oct 3
Free Events

Free Weekend Fun: Bach to Nature

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Native Arts in Miniature – Event_Image [EVENT]
Oct 3
Exhibits

Native Arts in Miniature

The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures

Saturday Matinee: Project Hail Mary (2026) – Event_Image [EVENT]
Oct 3
Free Events

Saturday Matinee: Project Hail Mary (2026)

The Linda Hall: Science Library & Arboretum

Sunday, October 4, 2026

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Oct 4
Free Events

Free Weekend Fun: Bach to Nature

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Native Arts in Miniature – Event_Image [EVENT]
Oct 4
Exhibits

Native Arts in Miniature

The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures

PSI’s The Climb Kansas City – Event_Image [EVENT]
Oct 4
Free Events

PSI’s The Climb Kansas City

Jacob L. Loose Park

Monday, October 5, 2026

Alchemy of Knowledge: Science and Mystery from Shakespeare to AI (March 13-Oct 9) – Event_Image [EVENT]
Oct 5
Exhibits

Alchemy of Knowledge: Science and Mystery from Shakespeare to AI (March 13-Oct 9)

The Linda Hall: Science Library & Arboretum

Native Arts in Miniature – Event_Image [EVENT]
Oct 5
Exhibits

Native Arts in Miniature

The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Alchemy of Knowledge: Science and Mystery from Shakespeare to AI (March 13-Oct 9) – Event_Image [EVENT]
Oct 6
Exhibits

Alchemy of Knowledge: Science and Mystery from Shakespeare to AI (March 13-Oct 9)

The Linda Hall: Science Library & Arboretum

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