Weekend Possibilities

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

A group of people enter the Ethnic Enrichment Festival.

Weekend Possibilities | Ethnic Enrichment Fest, Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks

School might be back in session, but that just makes late-summer fun even more precious. Take your pick from Parkville Days, the area’s biggest ethnic festival or a night with rock and roll icons Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks in the world’s loudest stadium. Whatever you do, stay hydrated out there. Friday, Aug. 18 2…

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A field of sunflowers belonging to Grinter Farms soaks up the sun Northeast of Lawrence, Kansas, on Sept. 3, 2014.

Weekend Possibilities | Sunflowers, Vintage Chiefs Market and ‘Little Women’

Sign up for nighttime ziplining at Zip KC. Don’t feel the need for speed? Take it slow this weekend with sunflowers fields, vintage Chiefs shopping or yoga.

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JB Mauney rides Cornwell Bucking Bulls's Blue Hurricane for 85 during the first round of the New York City Built Ford Tough series PBR. Photo by Andy Watson

Weekend Possibilities | Outlaw Days, Ed Sheeran and a Shrek Fest

August already? Start the unofficial final month of summer strong, with options including live music, a fishing derby and carnival rides at the county fair. Friday, Aug. 4 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Barks in the Bottoms is providing the chance for you and your furry friend to shop, eat and drink together all weekend…

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Indoor mini golf bar and restaurant Sinkers Lounge.

Weekend Possibilities | Chiefs Camp, Sinkers Lounge and Margaritaville at ‘The K’

It’s hot out there, folks. Cool off this weekend with some indoor mini golf at Sinkers Lounge, a glass of wine at Vintage 78 or making Chiefs-themed crafts after training camp in St. Joseph. Friday, July 28 4:30 – 11 p.m. Downtown Overland Park’s Vintage 78 Wine Bar, 7251 W. 80th St., opened its doors…

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A butterfly at Powell Gardens.

Weekend Possibilities | World Cup, Butterflies and The Beatles

Women’s World Cup watch parties, a butterfly festival and a Beatles tribute are among the highlights this weekend in Kansas City.

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A tractor spews mud up as it drags a weighted sled across the mud.

Weekend Possibilities | Cass County Fair, Beer Fest and Barbie

Round out your weekend plans with county fair corndogs, concerts, cold beer and Barbie – just in time for the dog days of summer. Woof.

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fireworks

Weekend Possibilities | Independence Day, Fireworks and More

Can’t wait until the Fourth of July? Kansas City and the surrounding area have some options for early Independence Day celebrations. Friday, June 30 5 p.m. The Kansas City Reggae Music and Jerk Festival will get the weekend going at Berkley Riverfront Park, 1298 River Front Drive. The festival promoting cross-cultural experience and understanding will…

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Ribs and chicken sizzle over charcoal at the “Ribstock” barbecue contest in Millard, Neb. (Photos: Brian Seifferlein | Harvest Public Media)

Weekend Possibilities | BBQ at Arrowhead, Jesus Christ and an SNL Star

Music, food festivals and an outdoor movie will make the first weekend of the season a doozy. Friday, June 23 7:30 p.m. Prejudice & Pride comes to The Arts Asylum, 824 E. Meyer Blvd., stage Friday night. The new folk musical is a play on Jane Austen’s classic novel that tells the heartfelt and hilarious…

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A person with a rainbow Pride flag.

Weekend Possibilities | KC Pride Fest, Luke Combs and Christmas Con

Break out the sunscreen, summertime activities are officially on across the Kansas City area. Mid-June means KC Pride Fest, country music at Arrowhead Stadium and a movie night under the stars. Friday, June 9 2 – 8 p.m. Counting the days until cooler weather? Christmas Con at Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Blvd., could…

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David Koechner, Rob Riggle, Paul Rudd, Jason Sudeikis, and Eric Stonestreet pose with a large check at a past Big Slick Weekend.

Weekend Possibilities | Big Slick, Weston Roots Festival, Disc Golf

June’s opening weekend is headlined by a homecoming of Kansas City’s hilarious Hollywood stars for Big Slick. In Weston, the inaugural Weston Roots Music Festival will take over the quaint town with 16 acts from the local Americana, bluegrass and folk scenes. Friday, June 2 Noon Kansas City is known for its quality and variety…

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