Weekend Possibilities

Plan your weekend with this list of events and activities around the Kansas City Metro area.

A person walks on a sunny path through the woods.

Weekend Possibilities | Hiking, The MGDs and Winter Waterland  

The first winter weekend of 2024 is here. Whether you spend it winding down with a guided hike or singing One Direction all night at recordBar – that’s up to you.   Friday, Jan. 5  11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Committed to making a lasting change in the new year? Flashback Tattoo Parlor, 2938 Southwest Blvd.,…

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Champagne on ice

Weekend Possibilities | New Year’s Eve, KC Wheel and the Rodeo 

Looking for last-minute New Year’s Eve plans? Options range from pancakes and beer, to an avant-garde, modern disco in the Crossroads. 

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Stockings hang above a fire place.

Weekend Possibilities | Radkey, Elves Night and Christmas 

Want to rock out over the Christmas weekend? Radkey and Kadesh Flow will play their respective holiday gigs on Saturday night. Drinking and skating with elves is another option.  Friday, Dec. 22  7:30 – 9 p.m. How well do you know the classics? Weston Wine Co., 540 Main St., will host Christmas Movie Trivia on…

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A crowd of people move through a holiday lights maze.

Weekend Possibilities | Enchant, Trans-Siberian Orchestra and Santa Rampage

There are holiday happenings across the board this weekend, as Krampus, the Grinch and Trans-Siberian Orchestra come to town. There’s also Enchant’s massive light display at Legends Field, a different take on “The Nutcracker” and a Santa Rampage.  Friday, Dec. 15  3 – 8:30 p.m. Blipmas at Blip Roasters, 1301 Woodswether Road, will bring festivities…

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The KC Streetcar with a holiday wrap on it.

Weekend Possibilities | Distillery Divided, Tina Turner and Streetcar Jams 

Crafts, a holiday classic and a big-time college basketball clash set the scene for a spirited December weekend.  Friday, Dec. 8  6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Black Being, a multimedia exhibition and in-studio performance piece on display at Charlotte Street Gallery, 3333 Wyoming St., through Jan. 6 explores the beauty and normalcy of Black existence. Friday…

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Dancers on stage performing "The Nutcracker."

Weekend Possibilities | ‘The Nutcracker,’ Holiday Shopping and Jazz  

As the calendar flips to December, celebrate the season with the Sugar Plum Fairy in “The Nutcracker,” swinging jazz and, of course, holiday shopping.

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Country Club Plaza holiday lights

Weekend Possibilities | Plaza Lights, Mariah Carey and Cats  

Just like that, the holiday season is here. Enjoy your turkey dinner and set the weekend itinerary around Thursday night’s Plaza Lighting Ceremony, Mariah Carey at T-Mobile Center, Black Friday Record Store Day and Sunday’s big Sporting KC match.  Thursday, Nov. 23  5 – 8 p.m. Get your Thanksgiving nap in and head to The 94th…

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A tunnel of colorful holiday lights

Weekend Possibilities | Festival of Lights, K-Pop, Holiday Shopping

Get a jump on holiday shopping, sip on French wine or take a festive stroll through the brisk night air at Powell Gardens this weekend. Friday, Nov. 17 5 p.m. Buffalo State Pizza, 1815 Wyandotte St., and Alliance Française de Kansas City will celebrate Beaujolais Nouveau at the Crossroads pizza joint Friday evening. The annual…

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A crowd surrounding a lit Christmas tree at Legends.

Weekend Possibilities | Greatest Show on Earth, Christmas Tree Lighting

There’s a Christmas tree lighting Saturday night. This weekend also brings Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus to town and a new fall festival.

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A large animatronic t-rex.

Weekend Possibilities | Dinosaurs, Owl Prowl and Big Games

There’s a little something for everyone this weekend in Kansas City. While sports fans wait for Sunday, there’s a night at the opera, First Fridays, plus tacos and margaritas to consider. Friday, Nov. 3 5 – 8 p.m. If a little chilly weather won’t keep you from celebrating First Fridays in the Crossroads, be sure…

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