The Key to Kansas City: Weekend Events for April 3 - 5, 2026

We have some April showers headed our way this weekend ☔️ but the sun should come out just in time to enjoy the fresh spring weather ☀️

Whether you’re in the mood for a little live music, some local art, a charity fundraiser, or a boozy brunch, we’ve got your weekend plans covered Kansas City! Simply click on the title of the event for all info and tickets where applicable, and let us know where we might run into you this weekend.

1️⃣ First Friday Musikshow

Enjoy live music from talented local musicians on the First Friday of each month at KC Bier Co.! Libations Quartet will perform classic jazz featuring Jackie Myers, and Castle Studios Presents is a jam-band with a rotating lineup of musicians.

 📍 KC Bier Co.

 📅 Friday, April 3 | 5 - 9 p.m. 

 

2️⃣ First Friday in the Crossroads

Kansas City’s signature monthly arts celebration featuring galleries, street vendors, food trucks, and live entertainment.

 📍 Crossroads Arts District

 📅 Friday, April 3

 

3️⃣ Spring Fest at Zona Rosa

Enjoy a fun-filled day with the Easter Bunny, all-new Dinosaur Experience, baby chicks, bunnies and a 80 vendor pop-up market. 

 📍 Zona Rosa

 📅 Saturday, April 4 | 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 

 

4️⃣ Relay for Rescue

This annual charity event helps support smaller local animal welfare organizations build awareness, attract local supporters, and raise money for their individual causes…all while having FUN! Register for a team and work together in a scavenger hunt for a coveted grand prize, all while supporting important causes. 

 📍 KC Live Block

 📅 Saturday, April 4 | 2 - 6 p.m. 

 

5️⃣ KC Chorale: Spring Song

The Grammy-winning Chorale’s much loved celebration of Spring and the Easter season performed in the lush acoustic and visual splendor of Kirkwood Hall.

 📍 Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

 📅 Saturday, April 4 | 6 p.m. 

 

6️⃣ Brunched

Grab a friend and get ready to brunch like you’ve never brunched before! Brunched is the one time you can sample breakfast dishes from various local brunch spots, all in one place. Your ticket includes bites & sips from local KC favorites.

 📍 The Guild KC

 📅 Saturday, April 4 | 11:30 a.m.

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