Festivals & Fairs
Street fairs and seasonal celebrations
Ciderfest 2026
Ciderfest at Louisburg Cider Mill celebrates the harvest with cider, food & fall fun.
Shawnee’s Fall Festival at Family Tree Nursery
Fall festival at a local nursery with seasonal activities, games, and family fun.
Michigan Renaissance Festival
Multi-weekend Renaissance Festival in Holly with costumes, shows & entertainment.
Tricks and Treats at Worlds of Fun
Halloween-themed celebration at Worlds of Fun with tricks, treats, and spooky fun.
KC on the Move Pop-Up Booth: 18th and Vine Arts Fest
City engagement booth at the 18th and Vine Arts Festival, a vibrant community celebration.
Oktoberfest at Border Brewing Company
Oktoberfest celebration with food, music, and family fun at Border Brewing Company.
Lee’s Summit Oktoberfest
Lee's Summit's downtown Oktoberfest street festival with food and community fun.
Oktoberfest at Worlds of Fun
Theme-park Oktoberfest celebration with rides, food, and fall fun.
Oktoberfiesta 2026
Oktoberfiesta celebrates German and Latin traditions with music and food at Boulevard Beer Hall.
2026 American Royal World Series of Barbecue
The biggest BBQ competition in Kansas City — watch pitmasters compete at Kansas Speedway.
KC Oktoberfest
KC's largest Oktoberfest celebration with Bavarian food, music & beer at Crown Center.
American Royal World Series of Barbecue
World's largest barbecue competition at American Royal Campus—watch pitmasters compete and enjoy festival food.
Faulkner's Ranch 28th Annual Pumpkin Festival
Pick pumpkins, enjoy fall activities, and celebrate the season at this beloved annual festival.
Heartland Book Festival
Book celebration at Mid-Continent Public Library with author readings and literary fun for all ages.
50th Annual Fall Festival of Arts, Crafts & Music
50 years of fall fun: arts, crafts, music & living history at Missouri Town.
2026 Annual Harvest Festival
Free fall festival at Aubrey Vineyards with food, tastings, and family fun in Overland Park.
Downtown Lee’s Summit Farmers Market Harvest Festival
Fall farmers market and harvest festival celebration in Lee's Summit.
22nd Annual Kaw Valley Farm Tour
Explore Kaw Valley farms and agricultural heritage on a scenic self-guided tour.
28th Annual Kansas City Japan Festival
Kansas City's 28th Japan Festival celebrating sumo, culture & tradition.
28th Annual Greater Kansas City Japan Festival
Celebrate Japanese culture at Kansas City's 28-year tradition festival.
Silver City Day Parade & Festival 2026
Silver City Day Parade & Festival at Emerson Park—community celebration with parade and family fun.
2026 Moon & Water Lantern Festival
Evening of lanterns, cultural celebration, and glowing beauty at Overland Park.
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Community celebration of Hispanic heritage and culture at Johnson County Park.
127th Livestock Show
Kansas City's 127-year-old livestock show draws exhibitors and families to see animals from across the region.
Panda Fest Kansas City 2026
Kansas City's biggest Asian food festival with tastings, activities & market vendors.
Olathe Arts Festival
Evening arts festival showcasing local artists, crafts, and cultural performances for the whole family.
5th Annual Pumpkin Festival and Block Party
Free fall pumpkin festival & block party in historic downtown Liberty.
Hawktoberfest
Free fall festival with live music, food, and family fun at Overland Park's Hawktoberfest.
Waldo Fall Fest
Waldo neighborhood's annual fall festival with food, crafts, and community fun for the whole family.
Heartland Book Fest
Book-themed festival in Kansas City celebrating literature for all ages.
Oktoberfest at Prairiefire
Family-friendly fall festival with bouncy castles, food, and music at Prairiefire in Overland Park.
Blue River Discovery Days Festival
Free family-friendly watershed celebration with discovery activities at Blue Valley Park.
34th Annual Waldo Fall Festival
Fall festival with live music, local vendors, food, and kids' activities in Waldo.
Festi-Ville | Sara Evans Headlining!
Free downtown Smithville festival with live music headlining & community celebration.
Fall Barn Party & Harvest Celebration at KC Farm Stand
Farm-fresh harvest celebration with seasonal tastings, live music & fall fun.
South KC Block Party at Red Bridge Shopping Center
Annual South KC celebration with food, entertainment & activities at Red Bridge.
Chuckwagon Cook-Off & Sorghum Harvest
Experience harvest traditions and chuckwagon cooking demos at a historic farm festival.
Waldo Fall Festival
Neighborhood fall festival in Waldo.
Fall Fest at Zona Rosa
Fall festival at Zona Rosa shopping center.
Family Fall Festival
Family fall celebration with costumes, games, and autumn activities.