50 Things to Do in Kansas City This Weekend November 6 – 8, 2026

Discover the best events and activities happening in Kansas City this weekend.

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Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026 Weekend 50 events

MarketLister's Top 5 Weekend Picks in Kansas City

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Winter Magic - KC's Holiday Light Party

Seasonal & Holiday Events
Nov 4, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027

Kansas City's premier drive-thru holiday light party: nearly a mile of synchronized lights, the Midwest's longest animated light tunnel and themed displays, in its sixth year with KC Parks. Location: Platte Purchase Park, 10400 N Platte Purchase Dr, Kansas City, MO 64154 Dates: November 4, 2026 - January 2, 2027 (in window November 6-8, 2026) November 6-7: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM; November 8: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM; timed-entry slots every half hour Admission: $20-$40 per vehicle depending on date (one ticket covers the whole carload) Advance online ticket required, reserved by half-hour timeslot; one ticket per vehicle Availability: Available - tickets on sale via official site for Nov 6-8 slots; no sellout reported Reference: https://wintermagickc.com/faqs/

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Fall Family Fest at Worlds of Fun

Family-Friendly & All-Ages
Nov 7, 2026

Worlds of Fun opens for a special bonus day thanking the community with free admission, free parking, fall family activities and photo opportunities. Location: Worlds of Fun, 4545 Worlds of Fun Ave, Kansas City, MO 64161 Dates: Saturday, November 7, 2026 (second date Nov 14 is outside the window) 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (new park logo unveiling at Gateway Gardens at 4:00 p.m.) Admission: Free admission and free parking; ride wristbands available for purchase starting at $10 (unlimited rides wristband $20, or free with a 2027 Season Pass) Free RSVP requested on the park's site; capacity is limited Availability: Available — RSVP open; capacity limited, not shown as full or sold out on the official event page Reference: https://worldsoffun.enchantedparks.com/calendar/fall-family-fest-at-worlds-of-fun/2026-11-07/

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2026 KC Pet Fest

Festivals & Major Events
Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026

Kansas City's premier pet festival brings DockDogs diving, a pet costume contest, kangaroo encounters, a kids' slime-and-bubble zone, adoptable pets and dozens of live demos to the American Royal. Location: The American Royal (Hale Arena), West Bottoms, 1701 American Royal Ct, Kansas City, MO 64102 Dates: Friday, November 6 – Saturday, November 7, 2026 Friday 4:00–8:00 p.m.; Saturday 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Admission: $17 for ages 16 and over; $5 for ages 8–15; ages 7 and under free Admission at the event; some activities (e.g. DockDogs) require separate registration Availability: Available - tickets on sale via official site; no sellout reported Reference: https://www.kcpetfest.com/

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Meeple-A-Thon 2026

Festivals & Major Events
Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026

The Midwest's premier charity gaming convention celebrates its 10th anniversary with 900+ board game, RPG and wargame events, miniature painting and a massive charity raffle at Bartle Hall. Location: Bartle Hall, Kansas City Convention Center, 301 W 13th St, Kansas City, MO 64105 Dates: Friday, November 6 – Sunday, November 8, 2026 Friday 9:00 a.m.–midnight; Saturday 9:00 a.m.–midnight; Sunday 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. Admission: Weekend badge $55 in advance after early-bird pricing, or $60 at the door. Single-day badge $30 in advance or $35 at the door. Children under 8 free. Badge purchased at the event; individual game sessions sign up separately Availability: Available — badges sold at the door per the official site Reference: https://meepleathon.com/

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The Marriage of Figaro - Lyric Opera of Kansas City

Arts & Culture
Nov 7, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026

Lyric Opera of Kansas City opens Mozart's beloved comic opera The Marriage of Figaro, directed by Stephen Lawless, at the Kauffman Center. Location: Muriel Kauffman Theatre, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108 Dates: November 7–15, 2026 (opening performance Sat Nov 7 within the window) 7:30 PM (Sat Nov 7) Admission: From $34 Ticket required; on sale via Kauffman Center Availability: Available — listed with Get Tickets on the official Kauffman Center page and 200+ tickets showing on authorised ticketing; no sold-out indication Reference: https://www.kauffmancenter.org/events/?presenter=Kansas+City+Ballet+Presents&presenter=Kansas+City+Symphony+Presents&presenter=Lyric+Opera+of+Kansas+City+Presents

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First Friday in the Crossroads Arts District

Free & Community Events
Nov 6, 2026

The Crossroads' monthly First Friday art walk returns November 6 with new exhibition openings, an artist panel and poetry readings, and the Beggars Bazaar pop-up art fair. Location: Crossroads Arts District galleries and venues, including Beggars Table Gallery and Studios Inc, Crossroads Arts District, between Baltimore and Wyandotte from 18th Street to Southwest Blvd, Kansas City, MO Dates: Friday, November 6, 2026 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. (gallery receptions vary; Beggars Bazaar pop-up 6:00–9:00 p.m., Studios Inc opening receptions 5:00–8:00 p.m.) Admission: Free None; walk-in gallery receptions and pop-ups Availability: Available Reference: https://kccrossroads.org/this-first-friday/

2026 Centennial Veterans Day Weekend

Free & Community Events
Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026

For the Museum and Memorial's centennial Veterans Day Weekend, visitors can climb aboard a Vietnam-era Bell UH-1 'Huey' helicopter and trace their own WWI connections at free research stations. Location: National WWI Museum and Memorial, 2 Memorial Dr, Kansas City, MO 64108 Dates: Friday, November 6 – Sunday, November 8, 2026 (weekend runs Nov 6–9 and Nov 11) 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. daily Admission: Free admission for veterans and active-duty military; half-price general admission for the public; the Huey helicopter display and WWI research stations are free to the public Museum tickets for gallery admission; outdoor helicopter display is walk-up and free Availability: Available Reference: https://theworldwar.org/veteransday

Annual Veterans Day Parade: America 250

Free & Community Events
Nov 7, 2026

Lee's Summit's 2026 Veterans Day Parade, hosted by Jack Ray VFW Post 5789 & Auxiliary, marks 250 years of American history with a living-timeline procession of historic floats and marching units. Location: Downtown Lee's Summit (steps off from Lee's Summit High School; route via Green Street and Third Street to SE Main Street), Downtown Lee's Summit, SE Main and SE 3rd, Lee's Summit, MO 64063 Dates: Saturday, November 7, 2026 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (live pre-parade music before step-off) Admission: Free None for spectators Availability: Available Reference: https://downtownls.org/events/category/community-events/

Troost United Fest

Free & Community Events
Nov 7, 2026

A free, family-friendly street festival on Troost with live music, food, interactive activities and a Community Connection Passport Challenge linking dozens of local nonprofits. Location: Reconciliation Services, 3101 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO 64109 Dates: Saturday, November 7, 2026 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Admission: Free Free pre-registration requested via Reconciliation Services Availability: Available Reference: https://www.rs3101.org/s/Community-Partner-Overview-7e8j.pdf

2026 CommUNITY Fest presented by G.E.H.A

Free & Community Events
Nov 6, 2026

United Way of Greater Kansas City's reimagined Day of Caring fills Memorial Hall with 50+ nonprofit partners for a citywide day of hands-on volunteering. Location: Memorial Hall, 600 N 7th St, Kansas City, KS 66101 Dates: Friday, November 6, 2026 From 8:30 a.m.; end time Not confirmed Admission: Free Free registration via United Way of Greater Kansas City (choose on-site volunteering at Memorial Hall or an off-site nonprofit site) Availability: Available — registration open per organizer listing Reference: https://olathe.org/events/list/?posts_per_page=42

Buckets N Boards with the Kansas City Symphony

Live Music & Entertainment
Nov 8, 2026

The comedy percussion duo Buckets N Boards returns to the Kansas City Symphony for a precision-percussion, song-and-dance family spectacular in Helzberg Hall. Location: Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108 Dates: Sunday, November 8, 2026 4:00 PM Admission: Not confirmed Ticket required; on sale via Kauffman Center / Kansas City Symphony Availability: Available — listed with Get Tickets / Buy Tickets on the official Kauffman Center and Kansas City Symphony pages; no sold-out indication Note: ChatGPT's independent validation on November 3, 2026 rejected this event as a standalone concert, holding that although the official Kansas City Symphony ticketing page confirms the November 8 performance and a ticket-purchase pathway, the event is a standalone music/performance programme led by a single duo, which falls within the stated exclusion of standalone concerts. It is included in this payload on the owner's explicit instruction, with that rejection disclosed. Reference: https://www.kauffmancenter.org/events/?presenter=Kansas+City+Ballet+Presents&presenter=Kansas+City+Symphony+Presents&presenter=Lyric+Opera+of+Kansas+City+Presents

"Dad Rock Night" (2000's Rock Tribute) presented by Council Hill

Live Music & Entertainment
Nov 6, 2026

Council Hill hosts a themed Dad Rock Night tribute to 2000s rock — Nickelback, Creed, 3 Doors Down, Matchbox Twenty and more — at the historic Madrid Theatre. Location: Madrid Theatre, 3810 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64111 Dates: Friday, November 6, 2026 8:00 PM (doors 7:00 PM) Admission: Not confirmed Ticket required; general admission floor with reserved cabaret and high-top table seating via Ticketmaster Availability: Available — on sale via Ticketmaster; secondary listings showed tickets remaining, no sold-out indication Reference: https://www.ticketmaster.com/discover/kansas-city-mo?categoryId=KZFzniwnSyZfZ7v7nJ&classificationId=KnvZfZ7vAeA

Airshow and 65 North Pickers

Live Music & Entertainment
Nov 6, 2026

A psychedelic jam/bluegrass double header pairing Nashville jam band Airshow with high-energy bluegrass quartet The 65 North Pickers at the Uptown Theater. Location: Uptown Theater Kansas City, 3700 Broadway St, Kansas City, MO 64111 Dates: Friday, November 6, 2026 8:00 PM Admission: From $40 (listed starting price) Ticket required; listed on AXS, the Uptown Theater's official ticketing platform Availability: Available — listed on AXS with tickets on sale; no sold-out indication Reference: https://www.axs.com/au/venues/101346/uptown-theater-kansas-city-kansas-city-tickets?page=2

Free Fallin': The Music of Tom Petty & Bob Dylan

Live Music & Entertainment
Nov 4, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026

Music Theater Heritage's intimate Ruby Room musical revue celebrating the songs of Tom Petty and Bob Dylan, running November 4–15 at Crown Center. Location: Ruby Room, Music Theater Heritage at Crown Center, 2450 Grand Blvd, Suite 301, Kansas City, MO 64108 Dates: November 4–15, 2026 (run includes performances across Fri Nov 6 – Sun Nov 8) Not confirmed Admission: Not confirmed Ticket required via Music Theater Heritage box office Availability: Availability not confirmed — no sold-out or cancellation indication found Reference: https://www.kcdaily.com/p/kc-daily-live-on-stage

Broadway, BBQ & Bowties (Ad Astra Youth Orchestra)

Live Music & Entertainment
Nov 7, 2026

Ad Astra Youth Orchestra's signature fall celebration at Crown Center pairs young musicians performing Broadway favourites with Kansas City BBQ, a silent auction and community festivities. Location: Music Theater Heritage at Crown Center, 2450 Grand Blvd, Suite 301, Kansas City, MO 64108 Dates: Saturday, November 7, 2026 Not confirmed Admission: Not confirmed Ticketed hosted event at MTH; details via Music Theater Heritage Availability: Availability not confirmed — listed on MTH's official hosted-events page; no sold-out indication Reference: https://musictheaterheritage.com/shows/other-events/

Crown Center Ice Terrace - Opening Day / 54th Season Opening

Seasonal & Holiday Events
Nov 6, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027

Kansas City's original outdoor ice rink opens its 54th season on November 6, with three free hours of opening-morning skating. Location: Crown Center Ice Terrace, Crown Center Square, 2450 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108 Dates: Season November 6, 2026 - March 14, 2027; opening day November 6, 2026 Opening day free skate November 6, 6:00 AM - 9:00 AM; regular hours Friday-Saturday 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM, Sunday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Admission: $10 admission for ages 4 and older; $6 skate rental; children under 4 free with paid admission; opening-morning skate, coffee and hot chocolate free No reservation required for general skating (reservations only for groups of 20+) Availability: Available - open for the season from Nov 6; no sellout reported Reference: https://www.crowncenter.com/iceterrace

Deepavali Amavasya (Diwali) at the Hindu Temple of Kansas City

Seasonal & Holiday Events
Nov 8, 2026

Diwali itself — Deepavali Amavasya celebrations on Sunday November 8 at Kansas City's Hindu Temple, welcoming devotees and families from across the metro. Location: Hindu Temple and Cultural Center of Kansas City, 6330 Lackman Rd, Shawnee, KS Dates: November 8, 2026 Temple open Sunday 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM; evening Lakshmi Puja muhurat approximately 5:30 PM - 7:19 PM (specific ceremony time Not confirmed) Admission: Free - listed as Open to All; no ticket price published No ticket required; open to all devotees and families Availability: Open entry - public temple celebration; no sellout reported Reference: https://www.kcdesi.com/events/

The Village at Briarcliff Holiday Lighting Ceremony 2026

Seasonal & Holiday Events
Nov 7, 2026

Briarcliff's annual holiday lighting ceremony with Santa photos, tractor rides, face painting, cookie decorating, a bounce house and a fireworks finale. Location: The Village at Briarcliff, 4151 N Mulberry Dr, Kansas City, MO 64116 Dates: November 7, 2026 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Admission: Free No ticket or reservation required Availability: Open entry - free public ceremony; no sellout possible Reference: https://www.kidsinkc.com/blog/tree-lighting-ceremonies-around-kansas-city

ABKC Sangam Kali Puja 2026

Seasonal & Holiday Events
Nov 7, 2026

A full day of Diwali-week Kali Puja devotion, Bengali food and culture in Overland Park, with lunch, dinner and the Indradhanush fashion show. Location: Camelot Ballroom, 6635 W 151st St, Overland Park, KS 66223 Dates: November 7, 2026 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM; Indradhanush fashion show tentatively 7:00 PM Admission: Ticketed - price Not confirmed on the pages reviewed; lunch and dinner included Ticket required via the Association of Bengalis Kansas City Sangam (ABKC) event app / abkcs.org Availability: Availability not confirmed - tickets linked from the organizer; no sellout reported Reference: https://www.kcdesi.com/abkc-sangam-kali-puja-2026/

Sensory-Friendly Morning at Atlas9

Unique Experiences & Activities
Nov 7, 2026

A special reduced-attendance, adjusted-lighting-and-sound morning inside Atlas9's immersive 70+ installation art experience, hosted with Building Hope for Autism. Location: Atlas9, 1100 North 98th Street, Kansas City, KS 66111 Dates: Saturday, November 7, 2026 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Admission: $10 (includes a $10 food and beverage voucher, per Atlas9's event post) Advance ticket via Atlas9's official ticketing (Rezdy) link on the events page Availability: Available – 'Get Tickets' link live on the official Atlas9 events page; no sell-out shown Reference: https://www.atlas9.com/upcoming-events

Kansas City Gangster Tour

Unique Experiences & Activities
Nov 7, 2026

An interactive bus tour of Pendergast-era Kansas City — speakeasies, infamous murder sites and 'Wide Open Town' stories — departing Union Station twice on Saturday. Location: Union Station (pickup and drop-off, Transit Pavilion Entrance), 30 W Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108 Dates: Saturday, November 7, 2026 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM departures (90+ minutes) Admission: $35 per person Booking via the operator's website or by phone; public tours run every Saturday Availability: Availability not confirmed – recurring Saturday public tour listed by Visit KC with no cancellation or sell-out notice Reference: https://www.visitkc.com/listings/gangster-tour/

Movie Nite - SPACE JAM at Atlas9

Unique Experiences & Activities
Nov 6, 2026

Space Jam's 30th anniversary screened on Atlas9's HOLOMAX screen, paired with full access to the immersive attraction's 70+ interactive rooms. Location: Atlas9 (Theater #9 / HOLOMAX), 1100 North 98th Street, Kansas City, KS 66111 Dates: Friday, November 6, 2026 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Admission: Not confirmed for this screening (standard Atlas9 tickets run $29–$45 per adult per the official FAQ) Advance ticket via Atlas9's official ticketing link; ticket can include the movie plus full Atlas9 access Availability: Available – 'Get Tickets' link live on the official Atlas9 events page; no sell-out shown Reference: https://www.atlas9.com/upcoming-events

Make Your Own Tufted Rug Art with Yarn Rambo !!! - 11/07/2026

Unique Experiences & Activities
Nov 7, 2026

A five-hour hands-on workshop where participants design and tuft their own rug to take home, led by Yarn Rambo at the Bunker Center for the Arts. Location: Bunker Center for the Arts, 1014 East 19th Street, Kansas City, MO 64108 Dates: Saturday, November 7, 2026 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM Admission: $237 (Tuft a Yarn Rambo Original Design); the $213 freehand-design tier is sold out Advance Eventbrite ticket required Availability: Partially sold out – freehand-design tier confirmed sold out; original-design tier listed as available at research time, so the event itself is not sold out Reference: https://allevents.in/kansas-city/make-your-own-tufted-rug-art-with-yarn-rambo-11-07-2026/100001999739440498

Whiskey Tasting and Leather Craft

Unique Experiences & Activities
Nov 7, 2026

Whiskey tasting paired with a hands-on leather-craft session at Madison Flitch in the East Crossroads. Location: Madison Flitch (Madison Stitch), 501 East 16th Street, Kansas City, MO 64108 Dates: Saturday, November 7, 2026 5:00 PM Admission: From $65.87 Ticket via Eventbrite (Madison Stitch) Availability: Availability not confirmed for the Nov 7 session Reference: https://www.eventbrite.com/d/mo--raytown/craft-fair

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street — Spinning Tree Theatre

Arts & Culture
Oct 30, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026

Spinning Tree Theatre closes its Sondheim musical thriller — young artists with and without disabilities alongside professionals and a live nine-piece orchestra — on Nov 6–8. Location: Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center, 8788 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66212 Dates: October 30 – November 8, 2026 (performances Fri Nov 6, Sat Nov 7 and Sun Nov 8 within the window) Fri Nov 6 & Sat Nov 7 at 7:00 PM; Sun Nov 8 at 2:00 PM (ASL-interpreted) Admission: $15 Community / $25 Standard / $30 Premium (reserved seating, plus fees) Ticket required; reserved seating via Spinning Tree Theatre Availability: Available — closing-weekend performances on sale via the company's official site; no sold-out indication Reference: https://www.spinningtreetheatre.com/2026-27-season/sweeney-todd

All the Devils Are Here: How Shakespeare Invented the Villain — Patrick Page

Arts & Culture
Nov 5, 2026 – Nov 6, 2026

Tony-nominated Patrick Page's acclaimed solo tour de force exploring Shakespeare's great villains, presented by the Harriman-Jewell Series at the historic Folly Theater. Location: Folly Theater, 300 W 12th St, Kansas City, MO 64105 Dates: November 5–6, 2026 (Fri Nov 6 performance within the window) 7:00 PM Admission: $15 – $95 Ticket required; via Harriman-Jewell Series / Folly Theater box office Availability: Available — on sale via the Harriman-Jewell Series and Folly Theater; presenter expects strong demand but no sold-out indication found Reference: https://follytheater.org/events/

Footloose — First Act Theatre Arts

Arts & Culture
Nov 5, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026

First Act Theatre Arts stages the high-energy musical Footloose — Ren McCormack versus a town where dancing is banned — with four performances across the weekend. Location: Bell Cultural Events Center, MidAmerica Nazarene University, 2000 E Pioneer Blvd, Olathe, KS 66062 Dates: November 5–8, 2026 (performances Fri Nov 6, Sat Nov 7 and Sun Nov 8 within the window) Fri Nov 6 at 7:00 PM; Sat Nov 7 at 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM; Sun Nov 8 at 2:00 PM Admission: Tickets from $14 Ticket required via First Act Theatre Arts Availability: Available — performances listed on ArtsKCGo (ArtsKC's official calendar) with tickets from $14; no sold-out indication Reference: https://artskcgo.com/event/footloose-presented-by-first-act-theatre-arts/

The Lion in Winter — Olathe Civic Theatre Association (OCTA)

Arts & Culture
Oct 30, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026

James Goldman's modern classic of Plantagenet family warfare — sibling rivalry, adultery and dungeons at the Christmas court of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine. Location: Olathe Civic Theatre Association (OCTA), 500 E Loula, Olathe, KS 66061 Dates: October 30 – November 15, 2026 (performances Fri Nov 6, Sat Nov 7 and Sun Nov 8 within the window) Fri Nov 6 & Sat Nov 7 at 7:30 PM; Sun Nov 8 at 2:00 PM Admission: Not confirmed Ticket required via OCTA (Ludus ticketing / season subscriptions) Availability: Availability not confirmed — production and performance dates confirmed on OCTA's official season page; no sold-out indication Reference: http://olathetheatre.org/season/2026-2027/

Kansas All American Reptile & Plant Expo

Festivals & Major Events
Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026

Three-day expo of reptiles, amphibians, exotic plants, invertebrates and supplies from vendors across the country. Location: Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66211 Dates: November 6-8, 2026 Friday 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM (VIP only); Saturday general admission 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (VIP entry 9:00 AM); Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Admission: General admission $15 adult / $10 child per day; 2-day $25 adult / $15 child; VIP $45 adult / $25 child Ticket required; available online via Humanitix and at the door; one ticket also admits to the All American Collectors Expo next door Availability: Available - tickets on sale via official ticketing page; no sellout reported Reference: https://events.humanitix.com/kansas-all-american-reptile-and-plant-expo-fqtl5kuh

Blessings in the Bottoms — West Bottoms First Friday Weekend

Festivals & Major Events
Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026

The West Bottoms' November First Friday Weekend pairs 30+ vintage shops with free line dancing, frozen-turkey bowling, outdoor fire pits and Bless Your Bunch giveaways. Location: Historic West Bottoms District (13 blocks of historic warehouses), Historic West Bottoms District, 13th and Hickory, Kansas City, MO Dates: Friday, November 6 – Sunday, November 8, 2026 District shops Fri–Sat 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., Sun 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; free line dancing Saturday 12:00–3:00 p.m. at 13th and Hickory Admission: Free entry and free entertainment (shopping and food for purchase) None Availability: Available Reference: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bring-your-bunch-for-blessings-in-the-bottoms-nov-68-302918937.html

Gem, Mineral, Jewelry & Bead Show (Shows of Integrity)

Festivals & Major Events
Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026

Three-day wholesale-and-retail gem, mineral, jewelry and bead show with dealers, fossils, minerals and jewelry at the KCI Expo Center. Location: KCI Expo Center, 11730 NW Ambassador Dr, Kansas City, MO 64153 Dates: November 6-8, 2026 Friday-Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Admission: Not confirmed - 2026 admission not published in the verified listings reviewed Admission at the door; no advance reservation required Availability: Availability not confirmed - no sellout reported Reference: https://www.rockandmineralshows.com/announcements

Vintage Revival at Bella Patina

Markets, Fairs & Pop-Ups
Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026

Three floors and 25,000 square feet of vintage, antiques and handmade goods from 60+ vendors in a century-old West Bottoms warehouse, open only this weekend. Location: Bella Patina, 1320 W 12th St, Kansas City, MO 64101 Dates: Friday, November 6 – Sunday, November 8, 2026 Fri 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM; Sat 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Sun 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Admission: Free entry (Not confirmed) None; walk-in Availability: Available — monthly First Friday weekend confirmed for Nov 6–8 by the venue and multiple local guides Reference: https://www.bellapatinakc.com/

Holiday Fine Art & Craft Show

Markets, Fairs & Pop-Ups
Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026

More than 90 artists and craftspeople show handmade pottery, art, quilts, jewelry, photography and holiday décor at John Knox Village's Pavilion. Location: The Pavilion at John Knox Village, 520 NW Murray Road, Lee's Summit, MO 64081 Dates: Friday, November 6 – Saturday, November 7, 2026 Not confirmed Admission: Free admission None; walk-in Availability: Available — listed for Nov 6–7, 2026 on multiple Kansas City event guides; no cancellation notice Reference: https://kansascityonthecheap.com/category/holiday/page/2/

Gift Gallery

Markets, Fairs & Pop-Ups
Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026

An annual charity shopping market with 70+ local artisans and vendors selling food, décor, apparel and faith-based gifts, run by Curé of Ars Mothers of Young Children. Location: Curé of Ars Catholic School, 9403 Mission Road, Leawood, KS 66206 Dates: Friday, November 6 – Saturday, November 7, 2026 Fri 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM; Sat 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Santa's Workshop Sat 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM) Admission: $10 ticket Ticketed admission ($10); proceeds to local charities Availability: Available — 2026 dates and details published in Kansas City Mom Collective's holiday markets guide; no sell-out notice Reference: https://kansascitymomcollective.com/holiday-markets-in-kansas-city/

KC Local Holiday Market 2026

Markets, Fairs & Pop-Ups
Nov 7, 2026

A one-day small-business holiday market in a rustic Lenexa barn with 55+ local vendors, treats and raffle giveaways; the 2025 edition drew 2,000+ shoppers. Location: Thompson Barn, 11184 Lackman Rd, Lenexa, KS 66219 Dates: Saturday, November 7, 2026 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Admission: Free entry (Not confirmed for 2026; the market has been free and open to the public in prior years) None for shoppers; walk-in Availability: Available — organizer's 2026 sponsorship guide and vendor application confirm the 2026 edition with 55+ vendor spaces Reference: http://www.kclocalcraftfair.com/uploads/7/1/5/3/71533047/2026_kc_local_holiday_market_sponsorship_guide.pdf

Beggars Bazaar 2026

Markets, Fairs & Pop-Ups
Nov 6, 2026

The 4th Annual Beggars Bazaar is a one-night-only First Friday pop-up art fair with local artists and makers, refreshments and live music in the Crossroads. Location: Beggars Table Church & Gallery, 2010 Baltimore Ave, Kansas City, MO 64108 Dates: Friday, November 6, 2026 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Admission: Free None; walk-in Availability: Available — listed by both the Crossroads Arts District and organizer Art Garden KC for Nov 6 Reference: https://kccrossroads.org/events/first-friday/

Winter Wine Walk & Christmas Market 2026

Food & Drink
Nov 7, 2026

Smithville Main Street District's annual winter wine walk pairs tastings at downtown businesses with a free open-air Christmas market and food trucks. Location: Downtown Smithville (check-in at Balance Fitness Studio); Christmas Market in Courtyard Square, 112 S Bridge Street, Smithville, MO 64089 Dates: Saturday, November 7, 2026 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Admission: $35 in advance / $40 at the door for the wine walk (includes tasting glass and goody bag); Christmas Market shopping is free Ticket required for wine tastings, sold via Eventeny by Smithville Main Street District; no ticket needed to shop the market Availability: Available — tickets on sale via Eventeny (sale ends Nov 7, 5:00 PM); walk-up tickets offered Reference: https://www.eventeny.com/events/winter-wine-walk-christmas-market-2026-34589/

Jingle Pop-Up Bar at KC Wine Co (opening weekend)

Food & Drink
Nov 6, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026

KC Wine Co's Black Barn transforms into a Christmas pop-up bar with twinkling lights, cozy décor, seasonal wine, cider and cocktails from November 6. Location: KC Wine Co — The Black Barn, 13875 South Gardner Road, Olathe, KS 66061 Dates: Friday, November 6 – Sunday, December 20, 2026 (opens this weekend, Nov 6–8) Fall winery hours: Fri 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Sat 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Sun 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM Admission: Free entry; drinks and food for purchase (Not confirmed) None stated; walk-in during winery hours Availability: Available — seasonal pop-up opening Nov 6 per the winery's own events page; no sell-out evidence Reference: https://www.kcwineco.com/plan-a-visit/winery

An Evening with Tenuta San Guido and Sassicaia

Food & Drink
Nov 8, 2026

A one-night-only wine dinner built around Sassicaia, pouring Barrua, Le Difese, Guidalberto, Sassicaia and Grappa di Sassicaia with paired courses. Location: Bella Napoli Restaurant, 6229 Brookside Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64113 Dates: Sunday, November 8, 2026 5:30 PM start Admission: $200 per person, plus tax and gratuity (prepaid) Prepaid ticket/reservation via OpenTable Experiences Availability: Available — bookable on OpenTable; no sold-out notice shown Reference: https://www.opentable.com/r/bella-napoli-kansas-city?corrid=1356a3ed-e364-4e64-b491-e9249ff4d384&avt=eyJ2IjoyLCJtIjoxLCJwIjowLCJzIjowLCJuIjowfQ

High Tea at The Fontaine Hotel + Tea Market KC

Food & Drink
Nov 7, 2026

An elegant autumn high tea at The Fontaine with Tea Market KC presenting four premium teas alongside sweet and savory bites and bubbly. Location: The Fontaine (Nine Zero One at The Fontaine Hotel), 901 West 48th Place, Kansas City, MO 64112 Dates: Saturday, November 7, 2026 Seatings at 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM (Eventbrite window 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM) Admission: $43.10 – $54.84 per person via Eventbrite (early bird $43) Advance ticket via Eventbrite; seating is limited, reservation required Availability: Available — tickets on sale on Eventbrite; no sold-out notice Reference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/high-tea-at-the-fontaine-hotel-tea-market-kc-tickets-2003633076468

Taste of Tuscany: A Hands-On Italian Dinner

Food & Drink
Nov 6, 2026

Chef Sergio Lara leads a hands-on Tuscan dinner class — cook a full Italian meal, then sit down and eat it. Location: The Culinary Center of Kansas City — Briarcliff kitchen, 4161 N Mulberry Dr, Kansas City, MO 64116 Dates: Friday, November 6, 2026 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Admission: $125 per person Advance registration via the Culinary Center's booking site Availability: Availability not confirmed for the Nov 6 session specifically Reference: https://app.kcculinary.com/briarcliff

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Aquarium Tour at SEA LIFE Kansas City

Family-Friendly & All-Ages
Oct 22, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027

Nintendo's touring Animal Crossing experience fills SEA LIFE Kansas City with character standees, photo ops, stamp stations and select-day character meet-and-greets, included with admission. Location: SEA LIFE Kansas City Aquarium, 2475 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108 Dates: October 22, 2026 – January 3, 2027 (runs Friday, November 6 – Sunday, November 8, 2026) Daily during regular aquarium hours Admission: Included with general admission, from $21.99 per person General aquarium admission ticket required; bookable online from the aquarium Availability: Available – limited-run tour confirmed running through the weekend and included with admission; no sell-out notice found Reference: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260121228214/en/Animal-Crossing-Aquarium-Tour-Continues-Across-the-US-This-Year

Second Sunday: Free Days at the Museum

Family-Friendly & All-Ages
Nov 8, 2026

The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures opens free to everyone on Sunday, with the Native Arts in Miniature exhibition highlight among its dollhouses, historic toys and fine-scale miniature rooms. Location: The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures, 5235 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO 64112 Dates: Sunday, November 8, 2026 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Admission: Free Free tickets; the museum encourages reserving tickets online in advance (gallery capacity is limited) Availability: Available Reference: https://toyandminiaturemuseum.org/

7th Annual S'Mores Fest — S'mores Fest Weekend

Family-Friendly & All-Ages
Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026

The farm's seventh annual S'mores Fest weekend brings marshmallow roasting, free Saturday live music and a visit from Show-Me Reindeer to Olathe. Location: Hometown Olathe Family Farm, 11000 S Woodland St, Olathe, KS 66061 Dates: Friday, November 6 – Sunday, November 8, 2026 From 10:00 a.m. Friday; S'Mores Fest feature day Saturday, November 7, 12:00–5:00 p.m. with Show-Me Reindeer and free live music by Taryn Gervais from 1:00 p.m. Admission: Free event None stated Availability: Availability not confirmed on the farm's own site; listed as a free event by event aggregators carrying the farm's listings Reference: https://allevents.in/olathe/this-weekend?ref=eventlist-also-sugg

Inlet Dance Theatre presents 'What Do You Do With a Problem?'

Family-Friendly & All-Ages
Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026

Cleveland's Inlet Dance Theatre performs its new dance-theatre adaptation of Kobi Yamada's No. 1 bestseller about a child learning to face a persistent problem. Location: Yardley Hall, Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210 Dates: November 6–7, 2026 (public performance Sat Nov 7 within the window; Fri Nov 6 shows are school performances) Public show: Sat Nov 7 at 10:00 AM; school shows Fri Nov 6 at 10:00 AM & 12:30 PM Admission: Public show youth tickets from $10; school show tickets from $5 Ticket required via Midwest Trust Center box office Availability: Available — public performance on sale via JCCC Midwest Trust Center; no sold-out indication Reference: https://www.jccc.edu/midwest-trust-center/events/2026-2027/arts-ed-problem.html

Veterans Day 5K, 10K & 15K

Outdoor & Active
Nov 8, 2026

A Veterans Day-weekend road race in Parkville offering 5K, 10K and 15K distances on the Sunday before Veterans Day. Location: Parkville, MO (specific park/start location Not confirmed), Not confirmed Dates: Sunday, November 8, 2026 Not confirmed Admission: Not confirmed Advance race registration via RunSignup Availability: Availability not confirmed – listed for Sunday, November 8, 2026 on the RunSignup race calendar and the KC Running Company challenge list; no sell-out or cancellation notice found Reference: https://kcrunningco.wixsite.com/website/30k-challenge-option

4th Annual PicklePaw benefiting The Rescue Project

Outdoor & Active
Nov 7, 2026

A fourth-annual charity pickleball tournament at SERV in Overland Park raising funds for The Rescue Project's work with local pets in need. Location: SERV, 9051 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66212 Dates: Saturday, November 7, 2026 From 10:00 AM Admission: $55.20 – $161.90 Advance Eventbrite registration/ticket required Availability: Available – tickets listed on Eventbrite at research time with a published price range and no sold-out notice for this event Reference: https://www.eventbrite.com/d/ks--overland-park/healthcare-conference?page=9

Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Kansas City, MO

Outdoor & Active
Nov 7, 2026

A Thanksgiving-themed US Road Running race in Kansas City with 5K, 10K and half-marathon distances on Saturday, November 7. Location: Kansas City, MO (course venue Not confirmed), Not confirmed Dates: Saturday, November 7, 2026 Not confirmed Admission: Not confirmed Advance race registration via RunSignup Availability: Availability not confirmed – RunSignup registration listing live in the RunSignup-fed Kansas City race calendar; no sell-out or cancellation notice found Reference: https://legionreport.com/kansas-city-turkey-trots/

Fall Hayrides at Shawnee Mission Park

Outdoor & Active
Sep 18, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026

Tractor-pulled hayrides through the Oak Ridge Parklands ending with a campfire, marshmallows and apple cider — a signature JCPRD fall park program running all weekend. Location: Oak Ridge Parklands at Shawnee Mission Park (Johnson County Park & Recreation District), 7460 Ogg Road, Shawnee, KS Dates: Season runs September 18 – November 22, 2026 (in-window departures Friday, November 6 – Sunday, November 8, 2026) Friday 4:00, 5:30, 7:00 and 8:30 PM; Saturday 2:30, 4:00, 5:30, 7:00 and 8:30 PM; Sunday 2:30, 4:00, 5:30 and 7:00 PM Admission: $13–$14 per person for public hayrides (resident/non-resident); group wagon reservations from $175 per wagon Reservation required, at least one full week in advance, by phone with JCPRD Availability: Availability not confirmed for specific November 6–8 slots – JCPRD requires reservations at least a week ahead, so weekend slots cannot be assumed open Reference: https://jcprd.com/1122/Fall-Hayrides

Team Naturespace – Autumn Forest Stewardship

Outdoor & Active
Nov 7, 2026

A three-hour hands-on autumn stewardship afternoon in a four-acre urban forest: litter pickup, trail clearing and invasive honeysuckle removal before winter. Location: Clement Waters Retreat at Gregory Ridge (Clement Forest – North Gate), 3939 E Gregory Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64132 Dates: Saturday, November 7, 2026 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Admission: Not confirmed (Eventbrite listing shows no price in its summary) Eventbrite registration; tools, gloves and filtered water provided by the organizer Availability: Availability not confirmed – Eventbrite listing live with no sold-out notice found Reference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/team-naturespace-autumn-forest-stewardship-tickets-2002489502006

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