Lenexa Art Fair
May 9, 2026 – typically 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
17101 W. 87th St. Pkwy., Lenexa, KS, 66219
A juried outdoor art fair featuring regional artists, live jazz music, kids’ art activities, and food trucks. It’s one of Lenexa’s signature spring events.
https://www.lenexa.com/Events-Activities/Festivals-Special-Events
Prairie Village Art Show
The Shops of Prairie Village
Fri 4–9 PM | Sat 10 AM–8 PM | Sun 10 AM–5 PM
An upscale outdoor art show featuring juried artists, live entertainment, and local shopping and dining.
https://pvartshow.com
Overland Park Farmers Market
Clock Tower Plaza (Downtown Overland Park, KS)
Saturdays 7:30 AM–1 PM | Wednesdays 7:30 AM–1 PM
One of the region’s premier farmers markets with fresh produce, baked goods, and local makers.
https://opkansas.org
MOM-osa Mother's Day Brunch
Sun, May 10, 2026, 10:00 AM
KC Wine Co - Olathe, Kansas
Gather the fam for a morning celebrating mom with a brunch she doesn’t have to cook or clean up. Sip a mimosa (or two) and raise a toast to the one who creates all the magic.
Strawberry Days at KC Wine Co.
Friday, May 29, 2026
4:00 PM 9:00 PM
When life gives you strawberries, pair them with wine and call it a day. Strawberry Days is here to make your weekend sweeter—literally. Check out our Straw-berry-delightful festival food & drink lineup at www.kcwineco.com/festivals/strawberry-days
Stems: A Garden Soirée
Date & Time: May 16, 2026 | 7–10 PM (VIP entry at 6 PM)
Location: Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
This elegant outdoor garden party is one of the Arboretum’s most anticipated spring events. Guests enjoy tastings from top local restaurants, craft drinks, live music, art installations and entertainment while strolling through the gardens in peak bloom. The event supports public art initiatives and beloved Overland Park destinations.
Website: https://artsandrec-op.org/stems
Turkey Creek 5K
Saturday, May 16, 2026
8:00am-10:00am
5740 Merriam Drive - Merriam Marketplace Merriam
The Turkey Creek 5K is back! And this year, they have a brand-new name: One Hill of a Race. If you have tackled this course before, you already know why it was chosen.
https://www.kcrunningcompany.com/event-calendar
Penguin March
Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium
May 16–17, 2026 | 11:00 AM
Watch penguins take their daily walk through Helzberg Penguin Plaza—one of the zoo’s most popular interactive experiences. Included with admission.
https://kansascityzoo.org/events
Bingo at Red Crow Brewery
Sunday, May 31 from 11 am to 1:30 pm
Free to play & Family Friendly Event. Bingo will start at 11:30 am but we recommend that you show up by 11am to be seated. This gives us a chance to get your food & drink orders before bingo officially begins.
https://redcrowbrew.com/olathe-red-crow-brewing-company-events
Parade of Homes
The 2026 Spring Parade of Homes will run daily* from April 25-May 10, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with free admission. Guides will be available starting Tuesday, April 20 at the KCHBA office. Guides will also be available at all Parade homes once the tour begins, while supplies last. *View kc.paradeofhomes.io and/or download the mobile app to check on a home’s most current status.
Mobile Music Box
Tuesday, May 5 at 6 p.m.
Meadowbrook Park – Violin Quartet
9101 Nall Ave, Prairie Village, KS 66207
Your KC Symphony musicians perform free outdoor Chamber Music concerts across the metro, weather permitting, most with our Mobile Music Box stage.
Mobile Music Box
Wednesday, May 20 at 6 p.m.
National World War I Museum and Memorial – Mixed Ensembles
2 Memorial Drive, Kansas City, MO 64108
Sponsored by Ford Motor Company
Your KC Symphony musicians perform free outdoor Chamber Music concerts across the metro, weather permitting, most with our Mobile Music Box stage.