The Key to Kansas City: Top Weekend Events for April 10 - 12, 2026

We’re in the business of helping Kansas Citians live their dreams, and part of that is experiencing all of the fun activities this great city has to offer. To help accomplish that goal, we curated this list of the most elite happenings around town this weekend just for you! Just click on the name of any event for all of the info.

 

Alpaca Show

Fluffy competitors strut their stuff while handlers show off prized fleece and championship animals.

 📍 American Royal

 📅 April 10 - 12 | See website for schedule 

 

Seth Meyers

The Late Night host brings his quick wit and storytelling to KC for a rare stand-up tour.

 📍 The Midland Theatre - Kansas City, MO

 📅 April 11 | 4 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

 

Kegs ‘N’ Eggs

A 21+ egg hunt with prize, brunch, music, and beer and wine tastings. Cheers! 

 📍 KC Ren Fest Grounds

 📅 April 11 | 9:30 a.m. 

 

Masters Bar Crawl

Enjoy golf-themed drinks and hole-in-one specials at this Master’s themed bar crawl in Power & Light. 

 📍 KC Live!

 📅 April 11 | 1 p.m. 

 

Trucks & Big Rigs for Kids

Kids can climb into dump trucks, fire engines, and massive construction rigs while meeting the drivers who operate them.

 📍 Theatre in the Park lot

 📅 April 11 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

 

Northland Ethnic Festival

Experience food, music and traditions from around the world celebrating the cultures that make up the Northland community.

 📍 Platte Purchase Middle School 

 📅 April 11 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

 

Golden Scoop 5th Birthday

Celebrate five years of the beloved inclusive ice cream shop with special flavors, activities, and a community party atmosphere.

 📍 Golden Scoop 103rd St.

 📅 April 11 | 12 - 4 p.m. 

 

National Grilled Cheese Day

If grilled cheese and craft beer sound like the perfect combo, Red Crow is celebrating with melty sandwiches, cold pours, and a relaxed Sunday patio vibe.

 📍 Red Crow Brewing Company

 📅 April 12 |  11 a.m. - 9 p.m. 

 

Mega Kite Festival

Hundreds of colorful kites - including giant specialty designs - take over the sky above Longview Lake at this family-friendly spring festival.

 📍 Longview Lake - Lee’s Summit, MO

 📅 April 12 | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

 

Art on Walnut

Stroll through rows of local artists and makers while browsing handmade jewelry, prints, ceramics, and more.

 📍 City Market 

 📅 April 12 | 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

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