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5 Things to Do this Weekend in Kansas City

There is lots of fun happening in KC!

By Melissa Basgall, Publisher Macaroni KID KC August 18, 2022

Here are Macaroni KID KC's picks for the five things to do this weekend! Click on the links for all the details!

1. Parkville Days

The Parkville Days festival features a variety of family-friendly entertainment. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy live music along the Missouri River and on Main Street. The Evans Midland Empire Carnival is open all weekend, starting Friday at 6 pm. Browse and enjoy arts & crafts, retail, food, and specialty booths. Much more!

2. KC Sunflower Fest

There's something truly spectacular about the transition between Summer and Autumn when the colors of Kansas scenery create the ideal backdrop for outdoor fun. Head to KC Wine Co. as they celebrate Kansas agriculture for their KC Wine Co Sunflower fest!

3. Kansas City's Great Balloon Glow

Beginning at 5 p.m. the public is invited to gather on the Museum and Memorial grounds with friends and family to listen to live music, go on a tethered balloon ride and grab a bite to eat from among 20 local food trucks and picnic.

4. Ethnic and Enrichment Festival

One of the largest gatherings of multiculturalism - focusing on the traditional cultures found here in our home, Kansas City and its surrounding metro area. 

5. Fortopia

Only a few weeks left to visit Powell Garden's Fortopia! Don't miss out!


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