5 Fun Things to Do in Kansas City This Weekend (Sept 5–7, 2025)

by Skyler Edzards

🎉 5 Fun Things to Do in Kansas City This Weekend

Sept 5–7, 2025 • Festivals, art, music, & family fun around the metro.

Family-FriendlyLive MusicFood & DrinkOutdoors

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🎶 Music & Culture

Kansas City Reggae Music & Jerk Festival

Berkley Riverfront Park • Sept 5–7 • Ticketed

🔥 Weekend-long

Kansas City Reggae Music & Jerk Festival poster

💃🏽 Vibe: Electrifying reggae, mouthwatering jerk, island vibes

📍 Where: Riverfront • Downtown KC

🕒 When: Fri–Sun

Three days of live music and authentic cuisine—perfect for a lively night out or a full-day hang with friends.

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🎨 Arts & Makers

45th Annual Art Westport

Historic Westport • Sept 5–7 • Free

👨‍👩‍👧 Family-Friendly

Art Westport booths with artists and tents

🖼️ See: Local artists, live music, food vendors

📍 Where: Westport District

🕒 When: Fri evening • Sat all day • Sun until 5p

Browse art, grab a bite, and enjoy the street-fair atmosphere—plus hands-on activities for kids.

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🥬 Community Fest

Lenexa Spinach Festival

Lenexa • Sat, Sept 6 • Free

🌞 Daytime

Spinach Festival at Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park with pond and flags

🍽️ Taste: Spinach-themed eats, demos, crafts

📍 Where: Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park

🕒 When: Saturday 9a–4p

A quirky, beloved tradition—bring the whole crew for food, entertainment, and a little leafy green fun.

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👾 Retro & Gaming

KC Retro 2025

Municipal Auditorium • Sept 6–7 • Ticketed

🧒 Kids 10 & Under FREE

🕹️ Play: Arcades, tournaments, collectibles

📍 Where: Downtown KC

🕒 When: Sat 10a–6p • Sun 10a–5p

Nostalgia overload for gamers and families—perfect rainy-day backup or centerpiece plan.

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🚶 Urban Adventure

Nelson-Atkins & Plaza Urban Hike

Kansas City, MO • Sun, Sept 7

📸 Scenic

🏛️ Route: Shuttlecocks • Kauffman Gardens • Plaza

📍 Meet: Outside Nelson-Atkins Museum

🕒 When: Sunday • ~3 hrs

Cap your weekend with a guided stroll through KC’s most iconic art & garden spots. Great photo ops.

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Rather tour homes this weekend?

I’ll be working all weekend long helping buyers & sellers across the KC Metro. Let’s find your perfect place.

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