Top Weekend Events in Kansas City March 6, 7 & 8, 2026

What’s up, Kansas City! It’s hard to believe that the first full weekend of March is already upon us, and we might even get a little break in the rain to enjoy it ☀️Don’t forget to set your clocks forward an hour on Saturday night for Daylight Savings, and let us know whether you’ve got your eyes on the Big 12 Tournament, live jazz, pancakes with puppies, or something else fun on our list! 

Big 12 Women’s Basketball Championship
Top Big 12 teams compete in the conference tournament as March Madness begins in Kansas City! Let’s GOOOOO!
📍 T-Mobile Center
📅 March 5 - 9

Secrets of Space
An interactive, family-friendly performance that blends science, storytelling, and theater to explore the mysteries of the universe.
📍 Midwest Trust Center
📅 Friday, March 6, 7 p.m.

Worthy Pop-Up Bar
This annual pop-up cocktail experience features creative drinks and a lively atmosphere, with the proceeds benefiting Newhouse domestic violence shelter.
📍 The Maverick
📅 March 6 & 7

Pancakes, Ponies & Puppies
Enjoy pancakes, adoptable puppies from Pawsitive Tails rescue, and ponies all while supporting this amazing nonprofit organization that provides horseback riding experience to people with special needs.  
📍 Great Plains Adaptive Riding Acadmy
📅 Saturday, March 7, 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

About Last Night
Break out the Jordache, tease that hair, and crank up your air guitar for a night of live 80s jams!
📍 Barley’s Shawnee
📅 Saturday, March 7, 8 - 11 p.m.

Festival of Colors
Celebrate the joyful Festival of Colors! Come with your family and friends to enjoy colors, music, laughter, and togetherness.
📍 Kansas City Nepalese Society
📅 Saturday, March 7, 2 - 5 p.m

F1 Watch Party
Formula 1 fans gather to watch the first race of the F1 season together in a high-energy viewing atmosphere with delicious, locally made craft beer.
📍 Friction Beer Company
📅 Saturday, March 7, 10 p.m.

Winterlude Jazz Festival
The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra has pushed the boundaries of the genre with daring interpretations, innovative compositions and big band arrangements.
📍 Yardley Hall, Midwest Trust Center
📅 Sunday, March 8, 5:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. 

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