Events are subject to change. Please check websites for up to date information on all events.
Kansas City Irish Fest
September 4-6 | Friday 5-11 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Crown Center, Kansas City
Three days of Irish music, dance, food, cultural activities and family entertainment. The 2026 lineup includes Gaelic Storm, Scythian, The Elders and more. For more information visit https://www.kcirishfest.com/
Lee’s Summit Music & Arts Festival
September 19 | 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Legacy Park Amphitheater, 897 NE Bluestem Drive, Lee’s Summit
Spend the day listening to live performances from CMA, Grand Ole Opry and Billboard artists while browsing an arts and crafts marketplace and enjoying the Heartland Food & Beverage Garden. Admission is free. https://www.visitmo.com/events/2026-lees-summit-music-arts-festival
Lee’s Summit Oktoberfest
September 25-27 | Friday 3-10 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday noon-4 p.m. carnival
Downtown Lee’s Summit
A fall favorite featuring live entertainment, food, vendors, carnival rides and family activities. Saturday highlights include the Wagon Parade at 10 a.m. and Home Brew Tasting Experience from 1:30-3:30 p.m. For more information visit https://www.lsoktoberfest.com/
Downtown Lee’s Summit Farmers Market
Wednesdays & Saturdays throughout September | 8 a.m.-noon
Green Street Market, 209 SE Green Street, Lee’s Summit
Pick up locally grown produce, baked goods, meat, eggs, handmade products and more. The market also features rotating food trucks and local musicians. For more information visit https://downtownls.org/event/lees-summit-farmers-market/2026-09-05/
Summit Fair Fall Festival
September 19 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Summit Fair, 840 NW Blue Parkway, Lee’s Summit
Spend the day shopping from local artists, makers and small businesses at this fall-themed market hosted in partnership with The Strawberry Swing.
https://summitfairshopping.com/events/
John Knox Village Gala: Music & Memories
September 19 | 6-10:30 p.m.
The Pavilion at John Knox Village, 520 NW Murray Road, Lee’s Summit
The annual gala features dinner, live and silent auctions, games and live music. Proceeds benefit the Village Care Center Memory Care Fund.
Moonlight Yoga
September 26 | 8-9 p.m.
Legacy Park area, Lee’s Summit
Wind down the evening with an outdoor yoga session under the night sky. The class is listed on the Lee’s Summit Parks & Recreation September 2026 event calendar.
Art Westport
September 11-13 | Friday 4-9 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Westport, Kansas City
One of Kansas City's longest-running art shows features more than 100 local artists, with paintings, ceramics, jewelry, glasswork and other original pieces.
Dragons and Fantastic Beasts
September 25-November 1 | Times vary
Powell Gardens, 1609 N.E. 135th St., Kingsville
Massive illuminated sculptures transform Powell Gardens into a nighttime fantasy filled with dragons, mythical creatures and other fantastic beasts. for more information visit https://powellgardens.org/