Things to do in Kansas City this weekend

Pick of the week

Live Music

Loud, late, and worth it

• Thomas Rhett: The Soundtrack to Life Tour
  Fri, Oct 23 · 7:30pm · Morton Amphitheater, Kansas City · See tickets

  Thomas Rhett will donate $0.50 from every ticket sold to Love One International, a 501(c)(3) organization that works to transform the hearts of children and families in Uganda…

• The Rock Gods
  Sat, Oct 24 · 8:30pm · Ameristar Casino and Hotel, Kansas City · See tickets

  STAR PAVILION presents ROCK GODS Live in Concert SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 2026 Door @ 7:30pm, Show @ 8:30pm Ages 18+ unless accompanied by an adult. ADA seats are removable and can…

• Spy
  Fri, Oct 23 · 7pm · The Rino, North Kansas City · See tickets

  TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT THE DOOR. SPY with special guests, Empty Shell Caseing & Spite House. General admisison event. Doors 6pm / Show 7pm

Eat & Drink

Bring stretchy pants

• Weston Whiskey Fest
  Sat, Oct 24 · 2pm · Weston Burley House Inc · See tickets

  Enjoy a variety of bourbon, rye, rum, tequila, wine and many more options.

• Dinner with the Vampire: A Tale of Kansas City
  Sat, Oct 24 · 6:30pm · Cascade Hotel, Kansas City, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel · See tickets

  Do you really want to live forever?

• Fall Bread Making Retreat
  Sat, Oct 24 · 9am · Precious Blood Renewal Center, Liberty · See tickets

  A hands-on retreat for all ages, with or without breadmaking experience. A great activity for parents, grandparents and children or couples.

Family & Kids

Tire them out by 8pm

• Boo-Seum Bash
  Sat, Oct 24 · 1pm · Watkins Museum of History, Lawrence · See tickets

  Fun Family Event!

• Trick or Treat at The Shops of Prairie Village
  Sat, Oct 24 · 3pm · The Shops of Prairie Village · Free

  Costumes on! Trick-or-treat the Village shops for candy, music and spooky fun. Free for all ages.

• Trunk or Treat at KidStrong Overland Park
  Sat, Oct 24 · 4pm · KidStrong Overland Park · Free

  Join KidStrong Overland Park Saturday, October 24th from 4-7pm for our first annual Trunk or Treat!

Outdoors & Sports

Touch grass, officially

• Kansas City Current vs. Washington Spirit
  Sun, Oct 25 · 4pm · CPKC Stadium, Kansas City · See tickets
• PBR Teams: Outlaw Days
  Sat, Oct 24 · 6:45pm · T-Mobile Center, Kansas City · See tickets
• Sporting Kansas City vs. Austin FC
  Sat, Oct 24 · 7:30pm · Children's Mercy Park, Kansas City · See tickets

Arts & Nightlife

Culture, with a cocktail

• Caleb Hearon & Waxahatchee Present: Yeehaw! A Benefit for Kansas City
  Fri, Oct 23 · 8pm · Uptown Theater, Kansas City · See tickets

  Caleb Hearon & Waxahatchee Present: Yeehaw! A Benefit for Kansas City. MUST BE AGES 18+ WITH VALID ID. GA Floor (Standing Room Only), Reserved rear floor and balcony seats. Doors…

• Lukas McCrary Live in Kansas City
  Sun, Oct 25 · 5pm · Farewell, Kansas City · See tickets

  Don't miss nationally-touring comedian Lukas McCrary's matinee headlining show in KCMO!

• Foxy By Proxy presents: Hextravaganza 17 - Macabaret
  Sat, Oct 24 · 8pm · Liberty Hall, Lawrence · See tickets

  MUST BE 18+ w/ ID // 7:00 PM DOORS // 8:00 PM SHOW The Liberty Hall Box Office is CASH ONLY for Live Event ticket purchases. Unless reserved by ticketing, balcony, floor or table…

Free This Weekend

Good things that cost nothing

• Halloween Spooktacular Celebration
  Sat, Oct 24 · 4pm · 6850 College Blvd, Overland Park · Free

  Join us for a Spooktacular Halloween Bash!

• Cruisers & Coffee
  Sat, Oct 24 · 9am · Renegade Classics Kansas City · Free

  Cruisers & Coffee: Chill rides, hot brews, and good vibes—meet up, chat cars, and sip java together!

• Aliveness : Movement First
  Sat, Oct 24 · 6pm · 11128 Holmes Rd, Kansas City · Free

  A CURATED MUSIC AND MOVEMENT EXPERIENCE CENTERED ON EXPRESSION, RELEASE, FREEDOM AND HUMAN CONNECTION

• Critical Hit Karaoke
  Fri, Oct 23 · 8pm · Nirvana Coffee & Games, Independence · Free

  Crit and Ale is bringing high energy, full-send karaoke to Nirvana Coffee & Games every Friday night.

• Andretti Overland Park: Austin Grand Prix Watch Party
  Sun, Oct 25 · 2pm · Andretti Indoor Karting & Games Overland Park · Free

  Join us Sunday to watch the Austin Grand Prix on the big screens, plus receive a free 1-hour game card if you RSVP & watch the race!