Weekend Possibilities

Plan your weekend with this list of events and activities around the Kansas City Metro area.

A group of people enter the Ethnic Enrichment Festival.

Weekend Possibilities | Ethnic Enrichment Fest, Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks

School might be back in session, but that just makes late-summer fun even more precious. Take your pick from Parkville Days, the area’s biggest ethnic festival or a night with rock and roll icons Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks in the world’s loudest stadium. Whatever you do, stay hydrated out there. Friday, Aug. 18 2…

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A field of sunflowers belonging to Grinter Farms soaks up the sun Northeast of Lawrence, Kansas, on Sept. 3, 2014.

Weekend Possibilities | Sunflowers, Vintage Chiefs Market and ‘Little Women’

Sign up for nighttime ziplining at Zip KC. Don’t feel the need for speed? Take it slow this weekend with sunflowers fields, vintage Chiefs shopping or yoga.

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JB Mauney rides Cornwell Bucking Bulls's Blue Hurricane for 85 during the first round of the New York City Built Ford Tough series PBR. Photo by Andy Watson

Weekend Possibilities | Outlaw Days, Ed Sheeran and a Shrek Fest

August already? Start the unofficial final month of summer strong, with options including live music, a fishing derby and carnival rides at the county fair. Friday, Aug. 4 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Barks in the Bottoms is providing the chance for you and your furry friend to shop, eat and drink together all weekend…

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Indoor mini golf bar and restaurant Sinkers Lounge.

Weekend Possibilities | Chiefs Camp, Sinkers Lounge and Margaritaville at ‘The K’

It’s hot out there, folks. Cool off this weekend with some indoor mini golf at Sinkers Lounge, a glass of wine at Vintage 78 or making Chiefs-themed crafts after training camp in St. Joseph. Friday, July 28 4:30 – 11 p.m. Downtown Overland Park’s Vintage 78 Wine Bar, 7251 W. 80th St., opened its doors…

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A butterfly at Powell Gardens.

Weekend Possibilities | World Cup, Butterflies and The Beatles

Women’s World Cup watch parties, a butterfly festival and a Beatles tribute are among the highlights this weekend in Kansas City.

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