With the dreary rain clearing out for the weekend, there’s a wide variety of outdoor activities going on throughout the city for you to check out with family and friends. Check out the list below, brought to you by Dani Beyer Real Estate, to plan your weekend.
October 6 – 8
Barktoberfest
Saturday, October 7
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
FREE Admission
VIP Tickets Available for $30
Bring your four-legged friends along for a day of music, vendors and fun for the whole family at Kansas City’s only pet and music festival this Saturday at Shawnee Mission Park’s Theatre In The Park! The 3rd Annual Bentley’s Pet Stuff’s Barktoberfest will feature a day full of live music, food, a beer garden, a variety of vendors and many pet events such as doggy yoga and a doggy fashion show. This event is free to attend.
Theater in the Park at Shawnee Mission Park
7710 Renner Rd,
Shawnee, KS 66217
Oktoberfest Live!
Saturday, October 7
12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
$5 Cover
Beer Lovers Ticket (in advance): $25
VIP Ticket (in advance): $45
For another fun Oktoberfest event this Saturday, head to the Power & Light District downtown. The event will feature traditional Oktoberfest contests and games, wiener dog races, beers, great food, prizes, live entertainment and more! Cover is $5 at the door, or purchase one of the available ticket options, a Beer Lovers ticket or a VIP ticket. The Beer Lovers Ticket is $25 and includes admission into the festival beginning at 2 p.m., a souvenir plastic beer stein and five 16 oz. draft beers. The VIP Ticket is $45 and includes early admission into the festival, unlimited tastings from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m., fish fry & pretzels, a souvenir plastic beer stein and five 16 oz. draft beers. Buy tickets online in advance.
Kansas City Power & Light District
13th & Walnut Sts.,
Kansas City, MO 64106
WaterFire KC
Saturday, October 7
Performances: 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Bonfires: 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.
FREE Event
This Saturday night, Brush Creek will serve as a stage for an amazing visual arts representation that is accompanied by music and dance. Come experience the sparkling bonfires, live music and performance art at WaterFire, now in its 11th year at the Country Club Plaza. Live vocals, dance, and acrobatics will be performed by Quixotic, StoneLion Puppet Theatre, Rhythmic Flames, Kansas City Drum Tribe, Trio Forte and renowned operatic tenor Ben Gulley. In addition to the entertainment, Seasons 52, Zocalo Mexican Tequileria, Cooper’s Hawk and Kona Grill will have pop-up food and drink stands.
Country Club Plaza
4750 Broadway Blvd.,
Kansas City, MO 64112
Weston Applefest
October 7 – 8
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Parade at 10 a.m. on Saturday
Sunday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Adults: $1 Donation
Kids Under 15: FREE
The drive to Weston is well worth it this weekend as they celebrate Applefest for the 29th year in historic downtown Weston. Known throughout the Midwest as one of the best fall festivals in Missouri, you won’t want to miss all that Applefest has to offer. Come early on Saturday morning to enjoy Weston’s hometown parade along Main Street. There will be over 60 art and craft booths to peruse along with the many unique Weston shops. Watch apple butter being made and purchase a jar to take home. Kids will love to work the apple press to see how apple cider is made. Weston’s famous apple dumplings, apple pies, and cookies will be available, and you can catch a quick and tasty bite at the Applefest Food Court. Children’s activities both days are planned in the park with pony rides, face painting, pumpkin painting, and more.
Weston
526 Main St.,
Weston, MO 64098