Things to do in Kansas City this weekend June 7-9 (2024)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — No matter what part of the Kansas City area you live in, it looks like there’s a festival, family-friendly activity or sporting event going on this weekend.

Here are 12 events going on this weekend — June 7 through June 9 — that are worth checking out.

To find even more events going on this weekend, check out ourcommunity calendar by clicking here.

Old Shawnee Days

Old Shawnee Daysis back for its 56th year! The weekend includes a variety of live entertainment, featuring local bands and artists, crafts and vendors, a carnival and more. The parade is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday. Find more information here.

When: 6-10 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday
Where: Shawnee Town, 1929, Shawnee
Cost: Free

Kansas City PrideFest

To celebrate Pride Month, Kansas City’s PrideFest is taking over Theis Park this weekend. There will be local and national entertainment, vendors, food trucks and family activities. Don’t miss the parade on Saturday morning going down Broadway Boulevard.Find more details here.

Lee’s Summit Downtown Days

Enjoy free live music, carnival rides, a sports zone, festival food, craft beer and more in downtown Lee’s Summit. Find more information onentertainment and vendors online.

When: Noon to 10 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday
Where: Downtown Lee’s Summit
Cost: Free

Jazzoo

The Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium is ready for the wildest fundraiser in town —Jazzoo! The annual 21-and-over event features unlimited food, drinks and entertainment. Proceeds support taking care of the KC Zoo’s animals.

When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Kansas City Zoo
Cost: $250;buy tickets online

First Fridays Weekend in the West Bottoms

Brides, grab your groom and head to the West Bottoms this weekend. This weekend’s First Fridays theme isWedding Bells in the Bottoms. Shops will be open, and there will be live music and food trucks. There’s also a wine walk at participating shops, an outdoor bar, free tastings, photo stations, dog adoptions and wedding displays.

When: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday
Where: West Bottoms, Kansas City
Cost: Free

Midwest Fest

Midwest Fest is a multi-day celebration on June 7–9 for gamers, creators, and artists of the Midwest region. The festival highlights their talents and gives attendees the opportunity to compete on a large stage, while learning from the best in the industry.

When: 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Where: Hyvee Arena, Kansas City
Cost: One-day tickets start at $10

Tim McGraw: Standing Room Only Tour

Three-time Grammy Award winner Tim McGraw is taking the stage in Kansas City on Saturday. He is bringing his Standing Room Only Tour to the T-Mobile Center with special guest Carly Pearce.

Future Stages Festival

This community event spotlights hundreds of Kansas City-area youth performers as they perform throughout the day. Festival attendees can participate in crafts and activities.

Pink TacoandTasty Unicorn food trucks, will be outside with food options and sweet treats available to buy.

When: Saturday from noon to 5 p.m.
Where: Kauffman Center, Kansas City
Cost: Free

Sugar Creek’s 38th Annual Slavic Festival

The 38th Annual Sugar Creek Slavic Festival returns this weekend at the William Henry Harrison Park and Mike Onka Pavillion. Slavic Fest celebrates the history of Eastern and Central communities in Kansas City and will feature the Women in Slavic Arts.

You can experience Slavic heritage with two days of music, food, dance, drink, arts, fashion design and traditional food from Croatia, Slovakia, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Serbia, and Poland.

When: Friday from 5 to 11 p.m., and Saturday from noon until 11 p.m.
Where: 11520 Putnam Street, Sugar Creek, Missouri
Cost: $5 for adults, children 12 and under are free

Royals vs Padres: K-State Night

Head to Kaufman Stadium Friday night for the Royals vs. Padres and celebrate your Wildcat pride. When you purchase a University Night theme ticket, you’ll receive a special crewneck so you can sport your school and the Royals

Royals and K-State co-branded crewnecks will only be distributed inside Gate A. There will also be fireworks following the game.

When: Friday at 7 p.m.
Where: Kaufman Stadium, crewnecks at Gate A
Cost: Tickets start at $30

First Fridays in the Crossroads

The Kansas City community comes alive as arts organizations, galleries, studios, and awide variety of businesses in the district feature local, regional, national, and international artists.There is also a large assortment of food trucks.

When: Friday at 5 p.m.
Where: Kansas City Crossroads
Cost: Free

Arts in the Park Festival

Arts in the Park showcases art from fine artists and makers at Macken Park in North Kansas City. The festival promotes local artists from Kansas and Missouri. The two-day festival features over 60 local artists and makers, live music, a Beer Garden, local food trucks, a petting zoo, bounce houses, and more.

When: 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday
Where: Macken Park in North Kansas City
Cost: Free