15 Things to Do in Kansas City This Weekend: Sept. 25-27
The first weekend of fall has a little bit of everything: art on the Plaza, cider in Louisburg, live music, and plenty of reasons to take the kids out. If you’re looking for things to do in Kansas City this weekend, use “15 things to do in Kansas City This Weekend, The Complete Guide” to plan for September 25-27, 2026.
You’ll find dates, locations, and event links so you can make a plan fast. Check the organizer’s latest schedule before you leave, since hours, tickets, and even venue details can change.
September 25-27 events at a glance
Here’s the list first. Tap an event name for its latest details.
| Event | When | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 1. 95th Annual Plaza Art Fair | Sept. 25-27 | Country Club Plaza, Kansas City, MO |
| 2. 18th & Vine Arts Festival | Sept. 25-27 | Historic 18th & Vine Jazz District, Kansas City, MO |
| 3. Overland Park Fall Festival | Sept. 25-26 | Downtown Overland Park, KS |
| 4. Louisburg Ciderfest | Sept. 26-27 | Louisburg Cider Mill, Louisburg, KS |
| 5. Kansas City Renaissance Festival | Sept. 26-27 | Bonner Springs, KS |
| 6. Spring Hill Fall Festival | Sept. 26-27; confirm | Spring Hill, KS |
| 7. Liberty Fall Fest | Sept. 25-27; confirm | Historic Downtown Liberty, MO |
| 8. Family Tree Nursery’s Fall Festival | Sept. 26-27; confirm | Shawnee, KS |
| 9. Lenexa Farmers Market | Sept. 26; confirm hours | Lenexa, KS |
| 10. Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians | Sept. 25 and 27; check Sept. 26 | Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO |
| 11. Pitbull with special guest Lil Jon | Sept. 25; confirm | Riverside, MO; confirm venue |
| 12. Johnny Blue Skies and the Dark Clouds | Sept. 26; confirm | T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, MO; confirm |
| 13. La bohème | Sept. 25 and 27; confirm | Kauffman Center, Kansas City, MO |
| 14. Hollywood Casino 400 | Sept. 27 | Kansas Speedway, Kansas City, KS |
| 15. Windborne’s The Music of Tom Petty | Sept. 26; confirm | Kauffman Center, Kansas City, MO; confirm |
| Bonus: Octoberfest at Power & Light | Sept 26 at 3pm | Free admission, Power & Light District, Downtown KC, MO |
There’s plenty to choose from, but the metro is spread out. A Plaza afternoon and an 18th & Vine evening make more sense together than trying to squeeze Louisburg into the same trip.
Things to do in Kansas City this weekend: fall festivals and art
If you’ve been waiting for that first proper fall outing, these five are good places to start. Pick one to linger at rather than rushing through three.
Browse art and food at the 95th Annual Plaza Art Fair
September 25-27, Country Club Plaza, Kansas City, MO. Artists, live music, and food turn a walk around the Plaza into an easy afternoon or evening out. For another nearby art stop, consider the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and check its hours. The fair lists Friday hours of 5-9 p.m. and Sunday hours of 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Its published Saturday closing times differ, so check before making a late-night plan.
Catch music, art, and culture at the 18th & Vine Arts Festival
September 25-27, Historic 18th & Vine Jazz District, Kansas City, MO. The festival brings visual art, music, fashion, film, food, and community programming to the historic jazz district, with art galleries adding to the mix. The posted hours are Friday 5-10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-10 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Check the daily lineup if you’re going for a particular performance; Sunday entertainment may start later than the grounds open. Consider the nearby Blue Room Jazz Club for an evening extension, but check its schedule first.
Make a day of the Overland Park Fall Festival
September 25-26, Downtown Overland Park, KS. This is a handy pick if you want to stay in Johnson County. The listed festival hours are Friday 4-8 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.-4 p.m., so Friday works for a shorter visit and Saturday leaves room to wander. Check the current program before promising the kids a particular activity.
Head to Louisburg for Ciderfest and a taste of fall
September 26-27, Louisburg Cider Mill, Louisburg, KS. A trip to the cider mill feels like a proper change of pace when you want to get out of town for a bit. Come ready for cider and seasonal treats, and check what’s available that day. The mill also lists another Ciderfest weekend on October 3-4.
Step into another world at the Kansas City Renaissance Festival
September 26-27, Bonner Springs, KS. Make this a fu