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Step into the world of Mo Willems at The Pigeon Comes to Kansas City: A Mo Willems Exhibit! Enjoy interactive activities, original artwork, and favorite characters like Elephant and Piggie, Knuffle Bunny, Naked Mole Rat, and The Pigeon. FREE at Crown Center Showplace.
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No reason to be bored this weekend. Here are 11 ideas:
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🎭 Spamalot - Monty Python's outrageous, Tony-winning musical comedy, ripped from Monty Python and the Holy Grail, closes its Kansas City run at Starlight Friday through Sunday.
🌻 KC Wine Co Sunflower Festival - Thousands of golden sunflowers, 60+ outdoor activities, wine slushies, soft serve margaritas, and Highland cow cuddling at KC Wine Co in Olathe. Sat–Sun August 8–9, 10am–6pm.
⚾️ Royals vs. Cubs - The Royals welcome the Chicago Cubs to Kauffman Stadium for a three-game home series. Tonight is Fireworks Friday, tomorrow is KU Night and a Royal-Tees Giveaway, and Sunday features a Fun Run.
Friday
🎶 Ne-Yo & Akon: Nights Like This Tour - Two R&B legends on one stage at Morton Amphitheater along the Missouri Riverfront — "So Sick," "Miss Independent," "Lonely," "Smack That," and decades of hits.
⚾️ Monarchs vs. RedHawks - It’s Kansas Swiftie Night at Legends Field with the Monarchs hosting the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks! Expect an in-game Eras parade, friendship bracelet exchange, and post-game fireworks.
🎬 CatVideoFest 2026 - The 70-minute film directed by Will Braden features a compilation of the latest and best cat videos on the internet! Opening night is tonight at Glenwood Arts Theater, and tickets are $10.
Saturday
🧸 Winnie-the-Pooh Day - The National WWI Museum celebrates Winnie-the-Pooh's centennial with story time from The Coterie, guided gallery tours, crafts, and a KC Public Library talk on Pooh's literary legacy. 10:30am–2pm. Free with museum admission.
🎶 Independence Roots Music Festival - Nine bands on two stages at the historic Bingham-Waggoner Estate in Independence, playing bluegrass, country, folk, blues, and roots music all day with food trucks, beer from Fringe Beerworks, and artisan vendors. Noon–9pm.
🎷 A Living Score: Searching for Charlie Parker - KC alto legend Logan Richardson performs an original tribute to Charlie Parker at the Gem Theater. A real-time composition where the score is created live in the room, honoring Bird's KC roots.
🛍️ La Placita Market at Rock Island Bridge - Fresh produce, local vendors, food, and community on the West Truss of the Rock Island Bridge above the Kansas River from 9am–3pm.
🎪 Kids Rave at Switchback - A family-friendly dance party is happening in the West Bottoms at Switchback at Incline! Back for its third year with high-energy music, interactive entertainment, and good vibes for all ages.
Sunday
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Summer isn't over yet! There's still time to experience everything Crown Center has to offer.
Crown Attraction: Explore the LEGO® model of CPKC Stadium until August 16th, step into The Pigeon Comes to Kansas City! A Mo Willems Exhibit and enjoy hands-on family attractions at SEA LIFE Kansas City Aquarium and LEGOLAND® Discovery Center.
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