Your Weekend Plans in Kansas City: May 29 - 31, 2026

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This weekendโ€™s lineup includes giant dragons at Powell Gardens, festivals, a beloved local art show, folk music, and even a Savannah Bananas stop in Overland Park.

Here are our favorite events happening around the metro this weekend ๐Ÿ‘‡

Go Bananas at SCHEELSย 
Banana Ball fever is making a stop in Overland Park with themed activities, special appearances, and plenty of chaos before the Savannah Bananas hit KC.
๐Ÿ“ SCHEELS
๐Ÿ“… Friday, May 29 | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.ย 

KC Folk Fest
Spend the day downtown listening to folk music, browsing local art, and grabbing food from KC vendors at one of the cityโ€™s most relaxed summer festivals.
๐Ÿ“ Washington Square Park, Kansas City, MO
๐Ÿ“… Saturday, May 30 | 11 AM - 8 PM

Festa Italiana
Come hungry to this one! The longtime Northland tradition returns with homemade Italian food, live music, dancing, and a great neighborhood festival atmosphere all weekend long.
๐Ÿ“ Zona Rosa
๐Ÿ“… May 29 - 31

Dragons and Fantastic Beasts
Powell Gardens transforms into a fantasy-filled outdoor adventure with giant dragons, mythical creatures, and one of the coolest family-friendly experiences near KC right now.
๐Ÿ“ Powell Gardens
๐Ÿ“… May 29 - 31

Prairie Village Art Show
One of our favorite annual festivals is back with award-winning artists and makers of all kinds, live music, fantastic food, and a perfect excuse to spend the afternoon searching for one-of-a-kind treasures.
๐Ÿ“ The Shops of Prairie Village
๐Ÿ“… May 29 - 31ย 

Kaw Valley Wine Festival

A little something for the adults this weekend - spend your Saturday sipping local wines, listening to live music, enjoying local food trucks and shopping boutique booths.ย 

๐Ÿ“ Riverfest Park

๐Ÿ“… Saturday, May 30

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