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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Sep 1, 2022
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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Aug 19, 2022
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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Jul 7, 2022
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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May 28, 2022
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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Photos courtesy of Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.
May 26, 2022 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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...
There is a magical zoo right in the heart of Kansas (near Wichita) where you can experience unbelievable animal interactions.
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Jun 1, 2022
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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Sep 20, 2022
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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Sep 17, 2022
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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Sep 17, 2022 8:00 a.m. - noon
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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Apr 1, 2023
Cedar Cove: Public Tours
Cedar Cove Feline Sanctuary and Educational Center
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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May 27, 2022 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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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Sep 9, 2022 7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Puppets A Glow Go
National WWI Museum and Memorial
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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Sep 1, 2022 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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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Prairiefire
May 26, 2022 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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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Bill Harrison
Sep 10, 2022 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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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Paul Andrews Photography
Sep 2, 2022
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!
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Apr 30, 2022
KC Northern Railroad Train Rides
Experience the Best, Most Affordable, Family-Friendly amusement in KC! Kids and Young-at-Heart love to ride the Miniature Railroad. Only open through the end of October. Every Sat 10-6 Sun 12-6. Kids, parents, and grandparents all love it.
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Sep 9, 2022
FALL CONTAINER WORKSHOPS
Family Tree Nursery Overland Park
At this event, we supply all the materials (container and plants) you need to create a stunning fall container. These containers are perfect for adding life and color to your front porch, patio, or balcony.
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Sep 9, 2022
Topeka Huff 'n Puff Balloon Festival
Mount Hope Cemetery, Funeral Chapel & Reception Center
Weather permitting, about twenty balloons will launch from the Mount Hope Balloon Field on the mornings of September 10th & 11th, and the evenings of September 9th & 10th.
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Mahaffie staff
Sep 10, 2022 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Grandparents Day at Mahaffie
Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm
Enjoy fall living history activities such as cookstove and blacksmith demonstrations and tours of the historic house. Listen to music by the Olathe Civic Band at 2PM. No advance registration required. One grandparent admitted for free with e...
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KT Maschler
Sep 10, 2022 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Kids Club September
Need an engaging educational event for your kiddos? Join Colonial Gardens Kids Club! Your kids will have a fun learning experience with one of our leaders. They will learn about sustainability and more! They will also get to exercise their c...
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Shawnee Town 1929
Sep 11, 2022 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wheels & Dreams Car, Truck & Bike Show
The Wheels & Dreams Car, Truck & Bike Show is a Shawnee tradition with a track record of one of the most consistently attended car shows in the region-- attracting over five thousand spectators and 300 cars each year! The FREE event is hosted at...
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Sep 11, 2022 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Afternoon Tea, 1860s Style!
Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm
Join in the fun of an afternoon tea on Mrs. Mahaffie’s porch. We will discuss the history and evolution of “teas”. Guests will enjoy tea and refreshments just as Mrs. Mahaffie may have served in her parlor during the 1860s.
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Sep 13, 2022 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
19th Century Glass Workshop
Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm
Join collector Gloria Dobbs as she interprets an 82-piece collection of mid-19th century glass donated to Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm by the Early American Pattern Glass Society members in June 2022.
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City of Leawood
Sep 16, 2022 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
City Park(ed)
Fuel up at food trucks and get an up close look at the vehicles that help the City of Leawood run! Music provided by DJ throughout the evening. Quiet Hour to be hosted for the first hour for those seeking a calmer experience.
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Sep 16, 2022 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Lenexa Movies in the Park: Jumanji
The Karate Kid (1984, Rated PG). A bullied teen learns self-defense and self-confidence from a sage handyman. Location: Electric Park, 9305 Loiret Blvd., Lenexa, KS 66219. Time: dusk (8:30 p.m.)
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LadyBoss.com
Sep 23, 2022 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
My Name Is Not Mom
Comedians, moms, and celebrated internet stars Tiffany Jenkins (“Juggling the Jenkins”), Meredith Masony (“That's Inappropriate”) and Dena Blizzard (“One Funny Mother”) join together for the first time to bring fans a night of laughs in the live ...
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JCPRD
Sep 17, 2022 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Free Day at the Johnson County Museum
Visit the museum for free! Explore KidScape, our signature exhibition, Becoming Johnson County, and special exhibit, REDLINED: Cities, Suburbs, and Segregation.
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Sep 17, 2022 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Night at the Tower
National WWI Museum and Memorial
A spectacular night of food, fun and entertainment awaits – join us for the grand return of an in-person Night at the Tower!
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JCPRD
Sep 17, 2022 9:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
TimberRidge Adventure Race
Adventure is calling! Enjoy trekking, biking, and paddling in Kill Creek Park, Kill Creek Streamway Park and TimberRidge Adventure Center. Challenge yourself or a team with the 6-hour course or bring your family out and enjoy the 2-hour course. ...
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Sep 22, 2022
Fall Cemetery Tours
Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm
Fall Cemetery Tours take place at the Olathe Memorial Cemetery. Parking is at Northview Elementary (905 N. Walker, Olathe, 66061). The theme this year is The Civil War. Tours last about an hour.
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Sep 23, 2022
Lee’s Summit Oktoberfest
Enjoy Kids Street, arts and crafts, German meals, beer and brat tents, the Biergarten, carnival, the Sportzelt, live entertainment, contests, a biergarten, home brew tasting, German dancers and much more. There’s no cost to attend the festival.
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Sep 23, 2022
Shawnee Great Grillers Blues & BBQ State Competition
The public is invited back for the 27th Annual Great Grillers Blues & BBQ competition, where visitors can enjoy the smells, sounds, and TASTES from 100+ statewide BBQ competitors locked in a delicious showdown for the state championship!
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Louisburg Cider Mill
Sep 24, 2022
44th Annual Ciderfest at Louisburg Cider Mill
Ciderfest activities begin with the Louisburg Lions Pancake Breakfast from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. Other activities include live music starting at 11 a.m., cider and donut making, pony rides, and inflatable slides throughout the day until 6 p.m.
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Sep 24, 2022
Children’s Mercy Dream Big Day
Children’s Mercy Dream Big Day is a family-friendly celebration and 1-mile walk to rally our community around Children’s Mercy and raise funds to provide answers, hope and care to patients and their families!
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Sep 24, 2022 noon - 6:00 p.m.
Latino Arts Festival
In partnership with the Latino Arts Foundation, the Nerman Museum invites you to an afternoon of community creators sharing their art, music, food and passion.
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Sep 24, 2022
NIEMAN FALL FESTIVAL
Our Annual Nieman Fall Festival is back! The renovation is complete at our Shawnee store, and we are ready to celebrate by making our Fall Festival bigger and better than ever.
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Apr 25, 2023 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
AKMA After Hours
Bring the whole family for an after-hours event featuring kids games and activities, a chance to see our exhibitions, enjoy a drawing activity, grab a drink at the cash bar with signature cocktails, and much more!
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Sep 10, 2022 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Shawnee KidsFest Business Fair
KidsFest will provide kids ages 6-16 the opportunity to be entrepreneurs -- boosting their confidence, teaching valuable lessons, and giving them an experience they will never forget.
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LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Kansas City
Sep 30, 2022 - Oct 31, 2022
Brick or Treat Monster Party at Legoland
Scary fun awaits at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Kansas City during our Brick-or-Treat event beginning September 30 - October 31! During this time when guests say "Brick-or-Treat", our 'monster hosts' get into the Halloween spirit with all types of ...
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SEA LIFE Aquarium Kansas City
Sep 30, 2022 - Oct 31, 2022
Tricks and Treats at Sea Life
This Halloween season, join Serafina the Sea Witch for a frighteningly fun time! She loves looking after her ocean home and keeping her fellow sea creatures safe. She's created some magical challenges to find those who are worthy to join her army...
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Midwest Dairy
Sep 17, 2022 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Moo-vie Night
Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead
Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy a family-friendly movie on the lawn at the Farmstead! It's MOO-vie Night, as we celebrate all things dairy. Come meet local dairy farmers, and enjoy some dairy treats and fun activities while waiting for t...
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Sep 16, 2022
New Dance Partners: The Ultimate Collaboration
For the ninth festival of contemporary and modern dance, the Midwest Trust Center brings four choreographers to create original works for four local dance companies to perform at the world premieres.
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Sep 23, 2022
Overland Park Fall Festival
Join us for a celebration of the season in Downtown Overland Park on Sept. 23 & 24!
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Sep 10, 2022 10:30 a.m. - noon
Alpaca Brunch
This special farm experience is just a week away. Enjoy brunch on our farm while meeting our beautiful alpacas.
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Patrick Hodgson
Sep 16, 2022
Immersive King Tut
Lighthouse ArtSpace Kansas City
Step inside the sifting sands of history and unravel a story 3,300 years in the making! Pharaoh Tutankhamun was the last of his royal family, the 18th Dynasty, to rule Egypt. This year marks the 100 year anniversary of the discovery of his tomb. ...
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