Best of September
2022 Edition
Enjoy extraordinary shows, exhibits, and family fun. Our top picks for September in Kansas City are here:
For more inspiration, check out these seasonal guides:
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KC Pumpkin Patch Guide
Discover the best pumpkin patches & fall fun attractions in Kansas City!
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GloWild at the Kansas City Zoo
See the Kansas City Zoo in a whole new light this fall with a new, completely unique and immersive nighttime experience, GloWild. This lantern festival will be the largest of its kind in the Midwest.
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MAYA: The Great Jaguar Rises
Taking a cultural-ecological approach, MAYA gives a holistic image of Maya culture and shows how it has developed over time in relation to its environment – from its classical peak to the present.
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Disney's Freaky Friday: The Musical
A new musical adaptation of the beloved novel and the hit Disney films is a heartfelt, comedic and unexpectedly emotional update on the American classic.
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Curious George™: Let’s Get Curious!
Children will have more fun than a barrel of monkeys as they explore the world of Curious George in Curious George™: Let's Get Curious! This interactive exhibit presents key STEAM concepts and invites visitors to learn like George – through curiosity
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Fortopia
Fortopia, a playful outdoor exhibition comprised of awe-inspiring forts, invites explorers of all ages to discover Powell Gardens.
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Tanganyika Wildlife Park: Animal Lovers Paradise
There is a magical zoo right in the heart of Kansas (near Wichita) where you can experience unbelievable animal interactions.
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Washed Ashore
Washed Ashore is a traveling exhibit featuring giant sea life sculptures made entirely of marine debris collected from beaches to graphically illustrate the tragedy of plastic pollution in our ocean and waterways.
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Akeelah & The Bee
A girl with natural spelling talent from the South Side of Chicago, young Akeelah Anderson is forced to expose her hidden smarts when her principal pushes her to participate in the school spelling bee.
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Apple Picking Day Trips
It's apple picking season! These local farms are great day trip destinations for families.
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The Great Pumpkin Fest at Worlds of Fun
Hooray for fall! Hop on your tractor, pirate ship or witch’s broom and hurry on over for a super-sized celebration of all things fall at Worlds of Fun’s Great Pumpkin Fest.
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KC Zoo Run for the Sharks
Each year, we build awareness and provide portions of proceeds to a different featured species through the Kansas City Zoo. For 2022, we are supporting the Sharks as our featured species!
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Visiting the Truman Library
Tips for visiting this must-see historic attraction in Independence.
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Cedar Cove: Public Tours
Come meet our feline friends! Experience Cedar Cove Feline Conservatory with an experienced guide. See these epic animals and learn about their characteristics and behaviors!
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Downtown Olathe Fourth Friday
We can’t wait to see you this summer at our Fourth Fridays celebrations in downtown Olathe. Join us and enjoy great kids’ activities, live music, food trucks, and more!
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Puppets A Glow Go
We are back bigger and better than ever with the third rendition of wildly popular Puppets a Glow-Go where giant illuminated puppets, Kansas City Aerial Arts, and glow artists light up the night in a drive-through or walk-through reverse parade.
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Pay Your Grade Level at Ceramic Cafe
Come enjoy a special Tuesday through Friday. School age guests pay the grade they are currently in, plus $7.
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Summer Music Series at Prairiefire
You’re invited to join us for free live music concerts throughout the summer! Enjoy some of KC’s greatest bands every Thursday from 7-10pm May 26th - September 1st outside at Prairiefire in the Entertainment District. Take in the music while you ...
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Lenexa Spinach Festival
The family-friendly Lenexa Spinach Festival is packed with food, music, entertainment, hands-on activities, craft vendors and more! Learn more at Lenexa.com/Spinach.
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Light Up the Lawn: Victor & Penny
Join the Midwest Trust Center for the 2022 Light Up the Lawn Concert Series featuring some of the best live music Kansas City has to offer. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and picnic baskets (no alcohol) for these fun events!