Labor Day Events & Things to Do This Weekend in Kansas City
Are you looking for fun things to do on Labor Day weekend in KC? There are tons of fun family Labor Day activities happening around town – perfect for your family!
We’ve got the scoop on Labor Day in Kansas City for your family! Be sure to check the organizer’s site for updates and details, as some have more restrictions.
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Things to do Labor Day Weekend in Kansas City
KC Renaissance Festival Opening Weekend
Opening Weekend: September 3rd- 5th
You do not want to miss out on the magic of the Kansas City Renaissance Festival! This Labor Day Weekend there will be a costume contest, candy corn relay, hula hoop contest, balloon toss, rootbeer chug, and a polish sausage eating contest. There will also be tons of shops, activities, and shows throughout the weekend.
Gate admission is $23.95 for adults, $21.25 for seniors and students and $14.95 for kids (5-12 years.) 4 and under are free. Buy online and save. Hyvee, Walgreen’s and Menard’s offer discounted tickets. There is also free parking.
SantaCaliGon Days Festival
Friday, September 2nd to Monday, September 5th
Downtown Independence, MO
This year’s 47th annual SantaGaliGon Days Festival will take place the entire Labor Day weekend and includes craft and artisan vendors, food, live music, and activities for the whole family. Admission into the event is free. Expect to pay for food (at trucks and booths) as well as carnival games and rides.
Come enjoy the festival all weekend, it is a great thing to do with the kids!
KC Irish Fest
Friday, September 2nd to Sunday, September 4th
Crown Center Plaza in Kansas City
This is an Irish, Labor Day Weekend tradition in Kansas City. Join the fun with music and entertainment to celebrate Irish Celtic culture. There will live bands, workshops, comedy shows, a giant kids’ area with things to do, & so much more family fun.
(Open 5pm Friday, 11 am Sat & Sun to 11 pm every night)
DeSoto Days Festival
Thursday, September 1st to Saturday, September 3rd
DeSoto, Kansas
DeSoto days is an annual series of Labor Day activities that take place at Miller Memorial Park. Carnival is Cash Only with wristband options available. Not only is this a great opportunity to enjoy some family time together but they also have vendors, a carnival, parade, and live music. This event takes place Thursday-Saturday. Admission is FREE for everyone…we love free events for families!
Kansas City Royals v. Cleveland
Kauffman Stadium
Watch our favorite boys in blue play Baltimore all Labor Day Weekend long – game series taking place Friday evening, Saturday evening, and Sunday afternoon. Tickets are available on the Royals website, with very affordable options.
Catch a KC Monarchs Game vs Cleburne Railroaders
Kansas City, Kansas (Legends Area)
Now the KC Monarchs. Catch the Monarchs play Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks all weekend long.
Sporting Kansas City v. Los Angeles Galaxy
Friday, September 4th
Legends Area, Kansas
Spend some fun time with the family catching a Sporting Kansas City game at the Legends. Single game tickets are available for the game at affordable prices. Visit them online for full details.
Check out the Sunflowers at Grinter Farms
There is free admission to the Sunflower Farm! You can take fun fmaily pictures and pick sunflowers to take home. There are 40 acres filled with rows and rows of gorgeous sunflowers; great photo opportunities!
Only pay $1 per sunflower bloom you pick! You can also visit the Sunflower General for baked goodies and souvenirs.
KC Air Show
New Century AirCenter
Celebrate the end of summer at the KC Airshow. Visit the New Century AirCenter between September 3rd-4th to see an amazing show.
Labor Day Dash KC
New Century AirCenter
This Labor Day Dash 5k and 10k is open to all ages. There is even a kids’ dash followed by free ice cream.
Things to do on Labor Day in KC
Bike for the Brain
Monday, September 5th
Mission, Kansas
Support mental health awareness and bring the family out for a morning of fun at Bike for the Brain sponsored by Johnson County Mental Health Center. This Labor Day event does range in cost so be sure to check out their website for further details.
SantaCaliGon Days Festival
Downtown Independence, MO
This year’s 47th annual SantaGaliGon Days Festival will take place the entire Labor Day weekend and includes craft and artisan vendors, food, live music, and activities for the whole family. Admission into the event is free. Expect to pay for food (at trucks and booths) as well as carnival games and rides.
Come enjoy the festival all weekend, it is a great thing to do with the kids!
Leawood Labor Day
Monday September 5th
11400 Tomahawk Creek, Leawood, KS
This is a Labor Day race for families. There are in person races or virtual options, just click the link to choose what works for your family!
Out-of-the-Box Labor Day Activities
Other non-event places to get in some good quality time with the family…
- Science City – Family fun and educational learning
- Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium – Family fun and educational learning
- Urban Air Overland Park – Physical fitness and fun
- Yaya’s Alpaca Farm – Family fun and educational learning
- Kansas City Zoo – Family fun and educational learning
- Paint Glaze and Fire Overland Park – Family entertainment and activities
- Taste Buds Kitchen in Leawood – Family entertainment and activities
- Kaleidoscope – Family entertainment and activities
- National WWI Museum & Liberty Memorial – Family fun and educational learning
- KC Watersports – Physical fitness and fun
- Sky Zone Kansas City & Sky Zone Lee’s Summit – Physical fitness and fun
- Ceramic Cafe – Family entertainment and activities
- Sunset Trails Stables – Physical fitness and fun
- Learning 2 Fly – Physical fitness and fun
- The Nelson Atkins Museum of Art – Family fun and educational learning
Whether you decide to find some fun all Labor Day weekend or are simply looking for Labor Day activities in Kansas City, we hope this guide has been helpful in figuring out your plans. Enjoy your Labor Day Weekend (& time off work)!
Be sure to also check our online event calendar to find fun & free things to do year-round. There is always exciting stuff happening around town.
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