Bored? Here are 10 ways to cure your boredom this weekend:
All Weekend Long
🎊 Kickoff KC - Hen House Market at Deer Creek Marketplace in Overland Park hosts a pre-match tailgate tonight at 4pm, and tomorrow at 11am. Complimentary food & drink, merch, fan experiences, and soccer fun!*
🤠 Country Stampede - The 30th Annual Country Stampede kicks off at Azura Amphitheater in Bonner Springs with performances by Rascal Flatts, Zach Top, Treaty Oak Revival, Scotty McCreery, and more across three days. Camping available.
🌍 FIFA Fan Festival™ - Free Fan Festival watch parties continue on the South Lawn of the National WWI Museum & Memorial Friday and Saturday. Register ahead — capacity is limited.
🦉 Crossroads Night Market - The district-wide summer market rolls on this weekend with 300+ local artists, makers, food, and live music along 18th Street. Fri 5–11pm, Sat & Sun noon–11pm.
🎭 Heart of America Shakespeare Festival - KC's beloved free outdoor Shakespeare festival continues with performances of Macbeth at Southmoreland Park, Tuesdays through Sundays. Bring a blanket or chair!
Friday
🍖 Great Lenexa BBQ Battle - The official Kansas State Championship BBQ competition kicks off at Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park in Lenexa. Friday is festival day with live music, kids’ activities, and the full carnival atmosphere while teams set up.
🌊 Waterfest in Excelsior Springs - Excelsior Springs' biggest celebration of the year opens Friday night with live music, 90+ vendor booths, a beer garden, hot air balloon rides, and fireworks at the Hall of Waters. Continues on Saturday.
Saturday
⚽️ Algeria vs. Austria - Kansas City Stadium hosts FIFA World Cup™ Group J action as Algeria faces Austria. Kickoff is at 9pm.
🎬 Free State Festival - The Lawrence Arts Center's weeklong indie film and arts festival wraps its final weekend with live performances, screenings, art, and more.
Sunday
🧱 The Berlin Wall / A World Divided - Wrap up your weekend with a little history with authentic sections of the Berlin Wall on display at Union Station. Free with museum admission.
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