Art Westport Sept. 5-7, Westport. This three-day event showcases original local art, one-of-a-kind jewelry, fine crafts and more. WestportKCMo.com
Kansas State Fair Sept. 5-14, Kansas State Fairgrounds, Hutchinson. Explore more than 1,000 commercial vendor locations and nearly 30,000 entries in various competitive exhibit departments. KansasStateFair.com
Lenexa Spinach Festival Sept. 6, Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park. The family-oriented Lenexa Spinach Festival is packed; experience the World’s Largest Spinach Salad, learn about history or submit your favorite dish to the recipe contest. Lenexa.com
Plaza Art Fair Sept. 19-21, Country Club Plaza. Featuring 240 artists, the Plaza Art Fair is a top-ranked, national art event with three live music stages and more than 20 featured restaurant booths. PlazaArtFair.com
KC Zoo Run for the Lions Sept. 20, Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium. All participants receive a custom-designed featured species shirt, a finisher’s medal and race-day entry to the zoo that is valid any day through the end of the year. KansasCityZooRun.org
Lee’s Summit Oktoberfest Sept. 26-28, Downtown Lee’s Summit. Enjoy Kids’ Street, arts and crafts, German meals, beer and brat tents, the Biergarten, the Rootbiergarten, German dancers and more. LSOktoberfest.com
Nieman Fall Festival Sept. 27-28, Family Tree Nursery Shawnee. Kick off the season with food, music, mini pumpkins, a petting zoo and free kids’ activities. FamilyTreeNursery.com
Ciderfest Sept. 27-28, Oct. 4-5, Louisburg Cider Mill. For two exciting weekends enjoy donut-making, live entertainment, pony rides, craft booths and more throughout the day. Louisburg Cider Mill brings you good old-fashioned apple cider fun. LouisburgCiderMill.com
Liberty Fall Fest Sept. 26-28, Historic Liberty Square. Free, family- friendly celebration with over 200 craft vendors, live music on two stages, carnival rides, a parade Saturday morning and plenty of classic fair food. LibertyFallFest.com
GloWild returns Sept. 5 – Dec. 28 with a brand- new Time Traveler theme! Journey through one mile of glowing, handcrafted lanterns depicting 19th-century Paris, a sci-fi future and more. KansasCityZoo.org
Kansas City Renaissance Festival through Oct. 14, Bonner Springs. Step back in time with jousting, artisan markets, and themed weekends in this fall tradition. KCRenFest.com
Terra Luna Sept. 11–13 & 18–20, Overland Park Arboretum. A nighttime experience blending nature and art with illuminated installations, music, and storytelling. ArtsKC.org
Worlds of Fun Tricks & Treats Sept. 13–Nov. 1 (select days), Worlds of Fun. Celebrate Halloween with family-friendly attractions, costumes, and festive treats. WorldsofFun.com
Kansas City Greek Festival Sept. 5–7, Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church (120th & Wornall, Kansas City). Enjoy authentic Greek food, dancing, church tours, and live performances.KCGreekFestival.org
Deaf Cultural Festival Sept. 13, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Celebrate Deaf culture through art activities, ASL exploration, and live entertainment from Deaf artists. Nelson-Atkins.org
Blue Springs Fall Fun Festival Sept. 19–21, Downtown Blue Springs. Free admission! Enjoy a parade, live music, craft vendors, carnival, car show, and more. BlueSpringsFallFest.com
Camp Leavenworth Sept. 26–27, Downtown Leavenworth. A free street festival featuring national music acts, fireworks, food trucks, and family activities. CampLeavenworth.com
Night at the Tower Sept. 27, National WWI Museum and Memorial. Enjoy cocktails, dining, live entertainment, and skyline views from the Tower. TheWorldWar.org
Overland Park Fall Festival Sept. 26–27, Downtown Overland Park. Two days of live music, food trucks, children’s entertainment, the Farmers’ Market, and an artisan fair. DowntownOP.org
PBR Outlaw Days (KC Outlaws Days Festival) Oct. 3–5, T-Mobile Center & Power & Light District, Kansas City. Professional Bull Riders team series, plus a free street festival. Schedule: Fri 7:45 p.m.; Sat 6:45 p.m.; Sun 11:15 a.m. t-mobilecenter.com+1AXS