KC, your weekend plans just got an upgrade 👀Time to grab your umbrella and hit the town! ☂️

Whether you're in the mood to sip, stroll, shop, or just get the kids out of the house, there’s a little bit of everything happening around the metro. Think spring festivals, live music, family fun, and a few can’t-miss local traditions.

Here’s what’s worth getting on your calendar 👇

1️⃣Parade of Hearts
Turn your weekend into a scavenger hunt as you track down beautifully designed heart sculptures scattered across KC. What a perfect excuse to explore new neighborhoods and new art installations with fellow Kansas Citians!
📍 Kansas City Metro Area
📅 All weekend

2️⃣Third Fridays in Downtown Overland Park
Grab a drink, wander local shops, and soak up a laid-back street festival vibe with live music and a solid neighborhood crowd.
📍 Downtown Overland Park
📅 Friday, April 17 | 5 - 7 p.m.

3️⃣Apple Blossom Days
Enjoy the beauty of the apple blossoms at Cider Hill Family Orchard along with all your favorite country activities and treats like hayrides, apple cider donuts, kettle corn and more!
📍 Cider Hill Family Orchard
📅 April 18 & 19

4️⃣Mr. Stinky Feet and the Hi-Tops
If you’ve got kids, this is a guaranteed win—silly songs, lots of movement, and plenty of fun with these beloved troubadours for tots.
📍 KU Edwards Campus
📅 Saturday, April 18 | 10:30 a.m.

5️⃣YMCA Healthy Kids Day
Think bounce houses, games, and hands-on activities - all free and designed to show that being active can be super fun.
📍 NKC YMCA
📅 Saturday, April 18 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

6️⃣Record Store Day 2026
Crate diggers and audiophiles, this is your Super Bowl—limited releases, early lines, and that buzz of finding something you didn’t know you needed.
📍 Josey Records
📅 Saturday, April 18 

7️⃣Duckling Day
Come see the baby ducks at KC Farm school and maybe take home some new friends! Ducks are great egg layers and only need feed, a fence, a house, and a small pool for water. (And if you’re in the market for a home with a guest house and pool for your new pets, we know a local real estate team who can help!)
📍 KC Farm School at Gibbs Road
📅 Saturday, April 18 |  9 a.m. - 2 p.m.