This weekend in Kansas City, MO

Experience a long-running, year-round farmers market at City Market, open rain or shine. Browse fresh produce, locally crafted goods, plants and flowers, specialty foods, and handmade items from regional vendors. An interactive vendor map updates in real time to show who is participating and where each stall is located. The market is covered and easy to navigate in any weather, so comfortable shoes are a good idea. Carts or collapsible wagons come in handy, and a gate attendant can hold your purchases while you get your vehicle. Selection varies with the season and weather. Vendors accept both cash and cards, and there is an ATM in the main lobby. Many nearby shops and restaurants remain open after the market concludes, making it simple to extend your visit. Hours vary by season. Arriving early helps with the best selection and is a great way to support local growers and makers.

A single-day vintage shopping event fills the KCI Expo Center with a curated mix of clothing, home goods, and retro-inspired handmade pieces. Vendors are selected from across the country to offer a broad range of styles and price points, fostering a marketplace centered on community, sustainability, and creativity. The traveling expo visits 17 cities nationwide and typically features 70 to 120 small businesses, curators, and artists at each stop, creating plenty of variety for vintage enthusiasts. Admission is $10 in advance or $12 the day of, plus applicable credit card fees. Children 12 and under are free and do not need a ticket. All sales are final and refunds are not available. By attending, participants consent to photography, video, and audio recording that may be used for marketing and promotional purposes in any format without further approval or compensation, waive the right to review such content, and agree not to make claims related to copyright, trademark, or usage of the media.

Presented by The Walker Foundation, this first annual walk at Frank A. Theis Park centers on Alopecia Awareness Month and celebrates every crown while bringing attention to all forms of hair loss. It welcomes everyone, whether you wear natural hair, locs, braids, curls, straight styles, a wig, a head wrap, or no hair at all, and focuses on empowering children, families, and the broader community to wear their crowns with pride. The day fosters love, confidence, unity, and support as participants walk together to share stories and raise awareness, affirming the beauty of every crown and the impact of every step.

The Kansas City Current welcome Denver Summit FC to CPKC Stadium for a meeting of contrasting styles. Both sides are working to shape their season, setting the stage for key players to influence the outcome as the action unfolds. The match takes place in a venue designed for this level of soccer. Tickets are available.

Worth Harley Davidson sets a laid-back scene with live music, cold drinks, and a parking lot buzzing with motorcycles and familiar faces. It is a come-as-you-are gathering where you can ride whatever you like and linger as long as you want while the band keeps the vibes rolling.

A late-season AL Central showdown features the Cleveland Guardians taking on the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. With divisional implications often rising this time of year, the game spotlights how both teams respond under pressure in a setting they know well.

Travel back to Elvis Presley’s 1970s concert era as world champion Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artists Dean Z and Cote Deonath lead a production backed by a dynamic live band. Inspired by “That’s The Way It Is,” “Elvis on Tour,” and “Aloha from Hawaii,” the show channels the sound, spectacle, and drive of those landmark moments into one concert, letting fans relive highlights from the King in a single experience.

Johnny Blue Skies & the Dark Clouds return with the 2026 Mutiny for the Masses tour, showcasing music from the new album Mutiny After Midnight. Their previous run drew praise for physically charged, marathon-length shows and even sparked conversation about whether they rank among the very best live acts. Expect extended sets, grittier grooves, and no opener... the entire night is devoted to the band from the first downbeat to the final note.

Creedence Revived brings a high-energy tribute led by four standout musicians from Chicago and Los Angeles. The lineup features an award-winning vocalist known for remarkable versatility, a globally recognized blues guitarist with an international following, a studio bassist heard on numerous hit records, and a drummer whose distinctive style fills theaters under his own name. In demand across the world, the band has performed for audiences of up to 30,000 and has a strong history of sellouts. International tours have included Europe and Malaysia, and presenters frequently invite them back thanks to enthusiastic audience response. Their approach is to honor the songs with the passion and precision of the originals, delivering the spirit of CCR as if the music were their own.

Peachtree presents a stop of Alana Springsteen's I Hope This Helps Tour in Kansas City, featuring guest artist Erin Kinsey. The performance will be held at PBR Big Sky. All attendees must be 21 or older. Photo and video recording will take place, and entry constitutes permission to be filmed or photographed and for those images or recordings to be used in any media, including for promotional purposes.

PUMP EDM Night turns Woody’s KC into a full-throttle EDM playground hosted by Synematix. Expect nonstop drops, neon-drenched vibes, and signature high-energy sets that keep the dance floor moving from open to close. Synematix curates an immersive lineup built for continuous motion. Doors open late, special visuals elevate the atmosphere, and more unfolds as the night progresses.

Art on Walnut brings an outdoor craft fair to City Market KC, showcasing Kansas City’s local creative scene in a lively setting. Each week features a rotating mix of 33 curated artists, makers, and other creatives offering handmade jewelry, ceramics, original artwork, and distinctive gifts. The event unfolds alongside the bustling farmers market and the River Market Flea, creating an easygoing stroll through a historic neighborhood with plenty to see. Browse at your own pace, sip coffee, and enjoy fresh bites while discovering one-of-a-kind pieces. Admission is free and the atmosphere is welcoming for all ages. Vendors should note that official applications are accepted only through the organizer’s approved channel, and to watch for scams or impersonators offering spots.

River Market Flea returns to City Market with a rotating mix of vintage treasures. Browse clothing from the 1960s through the early 2000s, along with accessories and singular pieces you will not spot everywhere. The selection changes weekly and is curated by local vintage specialists, including the team behind some of Kansas City’s most talked-about Chiefs fashion moments. Alongside the flea, explore Art on Walnut, a thoughtfully selected showcase of local artists and makers presented by Art Garden KC. The experience also includes Farmers Market vendors with seasonal produce, cut flowers, bedding plants, vegetable starts, and more. City Market’s year-round shops and restaurants add even more one-of-a-kind finds and global flavors.

Queens of Steel is a women’s pinball tournament and potluck brunch at Solid State Pinball Supply, with a focus on camaraderie and inclusive play. Women of all ages and experience levels are welcome, including cis, trans, and nonbinary players for whom womanhood is part of their identity or experience. Qualifying uses randomly paired, head-to-head, two-game matches, with each competitor picking one machine. If you clinch a game on your final ball, you may choose an enamel pin as a bounty. The top half from qualifying, rounded down to 4 or 8, advances to the finals. Finals are played in four-player groups over four games, and each player selects one machine. Tournament entry is $10, or $1 when you bring a brunch dish to share, which reduces the fee by ninety percent. The tournament entry fee is separate from general admission to Solid State Pinball Supply. This is an officially sanctioned IFPA event.

Greyhounds, lurchers, and other sighthounds gather for a global annual walk that spotlights these breeds and shows what wonderful companions they can be. The Kansas City edition, organized by KCREGAP, takes place at the Plaza Fountain in Mill Creek Park. This year’s theme is Mythical Mutts, so costumes for people and hounds are encouraged. Sighthounds of all kinds are welcome. Registration for hounds happens before the group walk. A recent outing brought together 83 hounds, surpassing an earlier total of 64.

Whether meditation is new to you, you have lingering questions, or you are working through challenges, this class provides practical guidance for developing a steady practice. A qualified Temple Buddhist Center teacher offers instruction in a simple meditation method, options for posture, and strategies to establish a regular routine. Several books are used as references, with copies available. Suggested dana offering is $10. The session is held downstairs in the Power & Light Room at Unity Temple on the Plaza.

Learn how Buddhist teachings can support people in recovery while engaging with the 12-step framework. Open to all, including anyone recovering from drugs, alcohol, or addictive behaviors. Meetings are held in the Heritage room, and participation is also available via Zoom. For details, email Francie Hall at francie416@gmail.com.

The rooftop bar at Teocali Mexican Restaurant & Cantina offers a thank you special for service industry workers. Present pay stubs with a valid ID to receive 20% off all alcoholic beverages that are not already on special.

The beloved Frenchie-centered meetup is returning to CityDogs Downtown Kansas City Dog Park for an afternoon of playful pups, friendly faces, and football season energy. While it spotlights French Bulldogs, all are welcome, including English Bulldogs, Pugs, honorary bulldogs, canine siblings, friends, and dog-loving humans. Red, gold, black, and white attire adds to the spirited vibe of the day. A fundraiser raffle will support Kansas City English Bulldog Rescue, featuring a football-themed gift basket valued at more than $500 with items for both people and pets, such as a clear stadium bag, dog toys and treats, game-day accessories, jewelry, a dog necklace, beauty items, CBD products for dogs, and needlepoint-inspired toys. Winners must be present when the drawing takes place. A small celebration will also mark the birthdays of regulars Momo turning 10, Otis turning 7, and BB turning 5, while the main highlight is the return of this community favorite.

This event features a live performance by Kristin Key at The Truman in Kansas City.

A community-focused full moon drum circle brings the Kansas City Drum Tribe to Loose Park for shared rhythm, mindful movement, and welcoming connection. The gathering takes place in the grassy area south of the access road behind the large Stone Pavilion and the Japanese garden southeast of the Rose Garden, with a rain plan that moves everyone under the large Stone Pavilion on the main circle drive. The emphasis is on listening, blending, and creating music together rather than individual performance, with core intentions that include deep listening, ego-free participation, respect for instruments and the group, substance-free connection, and community over performance. Participants of all experience levels are welcome to drum, dance, listen, or learn within a respectful container. To support the group sound, attendees are asked to find the pulse, keep volumes balanced, leave space for the music to breathe, follow changes, ask before playing someone else’s instrument, remove rings or watches before playing hand drums, keep high-pitched instruments gentle, leave the center open for dancers, step away for calls or side conversations, be open to feedback, and care more about the overall rhythm than personal attention. Hand drums are preferred and kit drums are not used because of volume, while other instruments such as flutes, violins, guitars, and harmonicas are welcome. Bring water, dress for the weather, and consider a comfortable seat if needed. Spectators, flow artists, and dancers are encouraged, children are welcome, and dogs may attend on a leash in keeping with park rules. The circle is hosted by Jessica Snyder and Jo Burke, who can be identified by Jessica’s short brown and purple mullet and Jo’s short blond spiky hair, and they are available to address safety or conduct concerns as they arise. Participation includes honoring the space, the hosts, fellow drummers and dancers, and the shared rhythm, and anyone creating a disruptive or unsafe environment may be asked to step away so the community can continue to drum, dance, listen, learn, and belong.