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Weekend Roundup
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We made it to Friday. Here are 15 ways to fill your calendar this weekend:
All Weekend Long
🤠 Garth Brooks - Garth returns to T-Mobile Center, the arena he helped open with nine sold-out shows in 2007, for three Blame It All on My Roots concerts. Shows on Friday and Saturday at 8pm.
🐾 KC Pet Fest - Leash up for KC’s big pet expo at the American Royal’s Hale Arena, with local vendors, live demos, expert panels, and the city’s largest adoption showcase. A portion of every ticket supports local animal nonprofits. Fri 4–8pm, Sat 9am–8pm.
🎄 Winter Magic - KC’s favorite drive-thru light show is back in the Northland’s Platte Purchase Park for its 7th season, with a one-mile route and the Midwest’s longest animated light tunnel. Open nightly at 6pm; one ticket covers the whole car ($20–40).
🎤 Free Fallin’ - Music Theater Heritage celebrates the songbooks of Tom Petty and Bob Dylan, from “Free Fallin’” and “Learning to Fly” to “Blowin’ in the Wind.” Runs through November 15 in the Ruby Room.
🎄 Merry & Bright Holiday Market - Get a head start on holiday shopping at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Leawood, with local crafters, small businesses, a young entrepreneurs marketplace, and photos with Santa. Fri 2–8pm, Sat 9am–3pm.
Friday
⛸️ Crown Center Ice Terrace Opening Day - Kansas City’s original outdoor rink kicks off its season with free skating, coffee, and hot chocolate from 6–9am before regular sessions start at 10am.
🏀 Movie Nite: Space Jam - Atlas9’s Movie Nite brings Michael Jordan and the Tune Squad back to the big screen in Theater 9. Doors at 6:30pm, showtime 7pm, and movie-only tickets are $10.
🎸 Dad Rock Night - Break out the band tees for a live tribute to 2000s rock anthems at the Madrid Theatre presented by Council Hill. Show starts at 8pm.
Saturday
⚽️ KC Current vs. Angel City FC - The Current open the NWSL playoffs at home as the No. 4 seed, welcoming fifth-seeded Angel City FC to CPKC Stadium. Kickoff is at 11am, and the match airs on CBS.
🇺🇸 Veterans Day Parade: America 250 - Downtown Lee’s Summit honors veterans with a parade themed “Legacy of Liberty,” featuring marching units, floats, and community entries representing eras across 250 years of U.S. history. Steps off at 11am at SE Main and SE 3rd.
🎶 Troost United Fest - Reconciliation Services throws a free family festival at 31st and Troost from 11am–3pm, with live music, food from Thelma’s Kitchen, games, giveaways, and displays on the 200-year history of the Troost corridor.
🧘 Yoga at the Kauffman Center - Roll out your mat in Brandmeyer Great Hall, with sweeping skyline views and live music from Chai Lee. Choose an 8:30am intermediate class or 10:30am Yoga Foundations (now sold out); tickets include a souvenir gift.
🎭 The Marriage of Figaro - Lyric Opera opens Mozart’s comedy at the Kauffman Center, as Susanna and Figaro dodge a colorful cast of schemers on the way to the altar. Show starts at 7:30pm.
💀 Día de Muertos on Central Avenue - Central Avenue in KCK hosts one of the metro’s biggest Day of the Dead celebrations, with ofrendas, a car show, food, live entertainment, and walking Catrinas, capped by a parade. Runs 11am–9pm.
Sunday
🛍️ Crossroads Flea at Mildred’s - The Second Sunday market’s last date of the fall season sets up on 19th Street outside Mildred’s from 9am–2pm with local produce, makers, vintage finds, and brunch cocktails.
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Your Holiday Season Starts at Crown Center!
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The holiday season is just around the corner, and Crown Center is ready to celebrate!
Skating Season: The Crown Center Ice Terrace opens TODAY for its 54th season, inviting skaters to enjoy Kansas City’s original public outdoor ice-skating rink. Lace up your skates and make this beloved winter tradition part of your holiday plans.
Community First: The excitement continues Friday, November 27, with the annual Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting Event in Crown Center Square. Celebrate the illumination of one of the nation’s largest Christmas trees, enjoy holiday music and a festive countdown, and stay for the return of fireworks. This free celebration also kicks off the Hallmark Christmas Experience, bringing even more holiday magic to Crown Center.
Start planning your holiday visits and discover more at CrownCenterChristmas.com.
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Our 2026 Holiday Pop-Up Bar Guide is here! Find the metro’s best spots, dates, reservation links, and a map to find the pop-up nearest you.
The Horseshoe, a new country bar in Westport, connects to five other bars to form KC’s largest bar: 80,000 square feet with room for 2,800 people.
Local Lime Tacos & Margaritas opens its first KC-area location in Leawood’s Town Center on Monday, November 16th, taking over the former Bravo! space.
TODAY show co-host Jenna Bush Hager is back in Kansas City on November 13th with author Lucy Tan to discuss Tiger’s Mouth at Unity Temple on the Plaza.
Liberty’s Beacon extended its hours for its final week. Shows start every 15 minutes from 6-10:30pm nightly through Veterans Day.
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