The Lights Fest — Kansas City Area (Sky Lantern Festival). Sat Oct 3, 2026 ~3:30pm; lantern release at nightfall. Johnson County Fairgrounds, 386 NW 145 Rd, Centerview, MO 64093. Family sky lantern festival: music, food trucks, decorate & release lanterns. Adult ticket includes lantern; kids 4–12 Fun Kit; 3 & under free. $30 parking. Code LIGHTSKC. Groups of 5+: exactly 30% off. https://thelightsfest.com/kansas-city/. No alcohol. No pets (service OK). Expected public attendance 100+.