19 Things to Do in Kansas City This Week · September 24–27, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Saxsquatch at recordBar

Mammoth Presents brings the one-of-a-kind Saxsquatch — a saxophone-wielding performer in a Bigfoot costume — to the intimate recordBar stage.

Thursday, September 24, 2026 7:00 PM · recordBar, 1520 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO

Foster the People

Foster the People brings their indie-pop sound to Starlight Theatre for an outdoor concert experience.

Thursday, September 24, 2026 7:30 PM · Starlight Theatre, Kansas City, MO

Tanner Usrey at KC Live!

Country singer-songwriter Tanner Usrey performs live at PBR Big Sky in the Power & Light District with support from Noah Bowman.

Friday, September 25, 2026 6:00 PM · PBR Big Sky, Power & Light District, Kansas City, MO

Arts & Culture

Eureka Day

Kansas City Actors Theatre presents the razor-sharp comedy Eureka Day, exploring institutional values and public health, running through September 27 at City Stage Theatre at Union Station.

Thursday, September 24, 2026 7:30 PM · City Stage Theatre at Union Station, Kansas City, MO

Felipe Esparza

Grammy-winning comedian Felipe Esparza brings his stand-up act to The Comedy Club of Kansas City for a multi-show weekend run.

Friday, September 25, 2026 7:00 PM · The Comedy Club of Kansas City, 1130 W 103rd St, Kansas City, MO

Beetlejuice at Starlight Theatre

The first official national tour of the Broadway smash hit Beetlejuice makes its Kansas City debut at Starlight Theatre — don't miss the Ghost with the Most.

Friday, October 2, 2026 · Starlight Theatre, Kansas City, MO

Free Events

Night/Shift: Outer Range at Nelson-Atkins

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art hosts a free special evening event exploring the Outer Range exhibition with community programming and open galleries.

Thursday, September 24, 2026 · The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, MO

KCAC Opening Reception: Edge Effect & The Distance Between…

Kansas City Artists Coalition hosts the First Friday opening reception for two exhibitions — Edge Effect (rural/wilderness investigations) and M. Willie Garcia's Queer Cosmologies solo show.

Friday, October 2, 2026 5:00 PM · Kansas City Artists Coalition, 3200 Gillham Road, Kansas City, MO

Date Night

La bohème at Lyric Opera of Kansas City

Lyric Opera of Kansas City opens its final season under General Director Deborah Sandler Kemper with Puccini's timeless romantic masterpiece La bohème at Kauffman Center.

Friday, September 25, 2026 7:30 PM · Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Kansas City, MO

Festivals & Special Events

Worlds of Fun Halloween Haunt with Drag Performances

Worlds of Fun returns for Halloween Haunt with new drag-inspired performances added to its signature spooky entertainment lineup.

Friday, September 25, 2026 · Worlds of Fun, Kansas City, MO

Oktoberfest Live! at KC Live!

Raise your steins at a free Oktoberfest celebration at KC Live! in the Power & Light District, featuring the famous wiener dog races.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 3:00 PM · KC Live!, Power & Light District, Kansas City, MO

Fall Chick Event

Farfalla Events brings together local vendors, makers, and artisans for an outdoor fall shopping festival at Town Center Plaza in Leawood.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 10:00 AM · Town Center Plaza, 117th Street between Roe & Nall, Leawood, KS

Food & Drink

Bourbon in the Park

A celebration of Missouri-made spirits in a park setting, featuring tastings from local distilleries and craft cocktail makers.

Friday, September 25, 2026 · Kansas City, MO

Provis Coffee Roasters Cafe Opens

Provis Coffee Roasters officially opens its long-awaited North Kansas City cafe at 2914 N. Buchanan St. on Saturday.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 · 2914 N. Buchanan St., North Kansas City, MO

Sports

Coca-Cola Game Day: Kansas City vs. Miami Watch Party

Cheer on KC at the ultimate free watch party at KC Live! in the Power & Light District.

Sunday, September 27, 2026 10:00 AM · KC Live!, Power & Light District, Kansas City, MO

Outdoors & Active

KRC Run at Big Grove Brewery, Prairie Village

Kansas Run Club teams up with Big Grove Brewery in Prairie Village for a community run starting and finishing at the brewery — celebrate the season with miles and post-run beers.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 · Big Grove Brewery, Prairie Village, KS

816 Run Club at Rochester Coffee

Join the 816 Run Club for a free community run departing from Rochester Coffee in the Crossroads — marked routes from 10 feet to 20+ miles welcome all paces.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 7:30 AM · Rochester Coffee, Crossroads Arts District, Kansas City, MO

Social Club KC x SweatLab – Pink Workout

Social Club KC teams up with SweatLab for a pink-themed community workout in Leawood — wear pink, sweat together, and grab açaí bowls after.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 · SweatLab, Leawood, KS

Family-Friendly

GloWild: Hidden Treasure

The Kansas City Zoo transforms into a glowing nighttime adventure with illuminated trails, hidden treasure themes, and immersive light displays for the whole family.

Thursday, September 24, 2026 6:00 PM · Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium, 6800 Zoo Drive, Kansas City, MO