Free things to do this weekend in and around Kansas City
Kansas City's Top Picks for FREE family-friendly fun Friday, September 18, 2026 to Sunday, September 20, 2026.
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FREE fall and holiday mini photo sessions with Shoott! - KC - Shoott - Broadway, New York, NY, USA - Friday, September 18, 2026 to Sunday, September 20, 2026, see link for times
Friday in the Park at Macken Park Festival Shelter - Macken Park Festival Pavillion - Clark Ferguson Dr, North Kansas City, MO, USA - Friday, September 18, 2026, 11:30 am - 1 pm
Friday Night Sound Bites at Lenexa Public Market - Lenexa Public Market - 8750 Penrose Ln, Lenexa, KS 66219, United States - Friday, September 18, 2026, see website for time
Camp Leavenworth Festival 2026 - Downtown Leavenworth - Leavenworth, KS - Friday, September 18, 2026 from 5–9 PM & Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 11 AM–9 PM
Olathe Live! an Evening with Liverpool Project - Stagecoach Park - East Kansas City Road, Olathe, KS, USA - Friday, September 18, 2026, 7 pm
September Buddy Week - Code Ninjas Leawood - Leawood, KS - Friday, September 18, 2026 to Saturday, September 19, 2026, Center Hours
Lenexa Farmers Market 2026 - Lenexa Farmers Market - West 87th Street Parkway, Lenexa, KS, USA - Saturday, September 19, 2026, 8 am - 12 pm
Lenexa Farmers Market 2026 - Lenexa Farmers Market - 17201 W 87th St Pkwy, Lenexa, KS 66219, United States - Saturday, September 19, 2026, see website for time
Skate Jam | Rolling Magic Skate Park - Rolling Magic Skate Park - Greenway Lane, Lenexa, KS, USA - Saturday, September 19, 2026, 4 pm - 6 pm
Hallmarket: A Hallmark Art Festival - Hallmark / Crown Center - 2450 Grand Blvd, Crown Center, Kansas City, MO 64108, United States - Saturday, September 19, 2026, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Heroes in the Park at E.H. Young Riverfront Park - E. H. Young Riverfront Park - Northwest Argosy Parkway, Riverside, MO, USA - Saturday, September 19, 2026, 11 am - 1 pm
Movies on the Lawn: Cars | Downtown Excelsior Partnership - Downtown Excelsior Partnership - Hall Of Waters Visitor Center, East Broadway Avenue, Excelsior Springs, MO, USA - Saturday, September 19, 2026, see website for time
Women's Empowerment Day - Ward Parkway Center - Ward Parkway Center, Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO, USA - Saturday, September 19, 2026, 12:00 - 6:00 PM
Art On Walnut 2026 - ART GARDEN KC - 1298 Riverfront Drive, Kansas City, MO 64120, United States - Sunday, September 20, 2026, 8 am - 3 pm