Hellooooo long weekend. From free concerts and farmers markets to art, basketball, board games and a mystery movie, here’s what’s happening around Kansas City this Labor Day weekend.
All Weekend Long
📚 Annual Library Benefit Book Sale - Browse a wide selection of art books at low prices in the Nelson-Atkins’ Bloch Lobby from Friday through Labor Day Monday. Proceeds support the Spencer Art Reference Library.
🎲 Brunch and Board at SERV - Pair brunch with a little friendly competition at SERV in Overland Park. Guests can borrow board games for free Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. On Sunday, kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entrée.
Friday
🎶 Friday in the Park - Start the weekend with free live music at the Macken Park Festival Shelter in North Kansas City. The concert runs from 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
🏀 Bitty Basketball Program at NKC YMCA - Young athletes can learn basketball fundamentals in a fun, supportive environment at the North Kansas City YMCA. No previous experience is required. Registration is required for the program.
🎺 Back Alley Brass Band at Buffalo State Pizza - Enjoy a free concert and grab a pizza at Buffalo State Pizza in the Crossroads. Back Alley Brass Band performs from 7–9 p.m.
Saturday
🚗 Cars & Coffee at The Underground - Car enthusiasts can check out vehicles of all makes and models while enjoying coffee from Spec Coffee. The gathering runs from 8–10 a.m.
🥕 Merriam Farmers’ Market - Shop fresh produce, baked goods, handmade items and more from local growers and makers in downtown Merriam. The free market is open from 8 a.m.–1 p.m.
🏓 Labor Day Weekend Pickleball Tournament - Pickleball players can celebrate the long weekend with pool play and a bracket tournament at Buffalo Bill Cody Park in Leavenworth. Play begins at 9 a.m. Registration is required.
🎈 Community Resource Fair - Visit the West Wyandotte Library for community resources, yard games, a bounce house, free ice cream and popcorn. This free, all-ages event runs from noon–3 p.m.
🎸 Free JOLIET4 Concert at Strang Hall - JOLIET4 takes the patio stage at Strang Hall in Overland Park from 7–9 p.m. The concert is free and open to all ages, with food and drinks available for purchase.
Sunday
🎨 Art on Walnut - Explore work from 33 local artists and makers while visiting the farmers market and River Market Flea at City Market. This free, family-friendly event runs from 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
👟 Sunday Recovery Run - Walk or run as much of the concrete out-and-back trail as you’d like, then stick around for food and drink specials at Whiskey River KC in Parkville. The group meets at 10:45 a.m.
Labor Day Monday
🎬 Glenwood Arts Mystery Movie - Moviegoers won’t know what they’re seeing until it begins! This month’s mystery screening is a new PG-13 action-comedy thriller. The show starts at 7 p.m., and tickets are $6.
🎤 Song Lab Music Open Mic - Musicians can bring an instrument and take the stage, or families can stop by to listen at The RINO in North Kansas City. Sign-ups begin at 6:30 p.m. and performances start at 7 p.m. The event is open to all ages but has a PG-13 bar atmosphere, making it best suited for teens and adults.
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