Free Ultimate Frisbee Youth Clinic @ Kenneth Polo Fields
2025-09-06 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Kenneth Polo Fields
Local coaches and ultimate frisbee enthusiasts are partnering with USA Ultimate for a free introductory clinic on September 6 at the Kenneth Polo Fields, 145 Kenneth Rd. The event is from 10 am to noon and is open to children ages 10 to 14 to learn the game.
Ultimate frisbee has found growing popularity because it requires minimal equipment and the players self-referee, maintaining a fun, sportsmanlike spirit.
Learn more at usaultimate.org/discover-ultimate-day

LINC Caring Community Day @ Morning Star Youth Center
2025-09-06 11:00 - 15:00 | morning star youth center

Prairie Village Jazz Fest @ Harmon Park
2025-09-06 15:00 - 22:00 | Harmon Park
The lineup for 2025 features an eclectic mix of newcomers and veterans of the local jazz scene:
3:05 – 3:35 p.m. Shawnee Mission East Blue Knights
The Blue Knights, a student jazz ensemble led by director Alex Toepfer, will kick off the event for the tenth time since the festival began in 2009.
4:00 – 4:50 p.m. Henry Scamurra’s Urban Forum
Henry Scamurra is a native of St. Joseph, Missouri and graduated from UMKC’s Conservatory, where he studied under legendary Kansas City jazz musicians. Urban Forum formed in 2023 with bassist Spencer Reeve, vibraphonist Isaiah Petrie, and drummer Jade Harvey. The group released their self-titled debut album in January 2025. HenryScamurra.com
5:10 – 6:00 p.m. Brad Gregory Sextet with Clint Ashlock
The Brad Gregory Sextet is composed of local Kansas City trumpet players. Band leader Brad Gregory played for the Houston Jazz Orchestra and worked as a professional jazz musician in New York City before relocating with his family to Kansas City. The group plays both original compositions and favorites from other jazz artists, and will be joined on stage by fellow trumpeter Clint Ashlock, the artistic director and conductor of the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra. Follow Brad Gregory Sextet on social media.
6:20 – 7:20 p.m. Vanessa Thomas Trio
Vocalist Vanessa Thomas has been wowing audiences across the country for years with her five octave range and versatility across genres, including jazz, blues, gospel and musical theater. After more than a decade touring with Grammy-award winning trumpeter Doc Severinsen, Thomas released her first album as a band leader in 2023 and frequently performs at concerts and special events across the state of Kansas. VanessaThomasSings.com
7:45 – 9:15 p.m. Glamour Profession
Glamour Profession is a Steely Dan cover band composed of eleven of Kansas City’s finest jazz and rock musicians. Playing more than just the hits, the group covers fan favorites and deep cuts. Follow Glamour Profession KC on social media.
Festival admission is $5 for adults and free for children under 18.
Blankets and lawn chairs are welcome.
Outside food and beverages are not allowed. Food and beverage will be available for purchase.
Service dogs are allowed for people with disabilities. No other pets, please.
Free parking at Shawnee Mission East, Prairie Village Pool, Mission Bible Church, and Community of Christ Bible Church. ADA parking and drop off available at Prairie Village City Hall.

Howard Mahan @ BB's Lawnside
2025-09-06 19:00 - 22:00 | BB’s Lawnside, 1205 E. 85th Street

Night of the Living Dead Live @ The Arts Asylum
2025-09-06 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-09-08 19:30 - 22:00 | The Arts Asylum, 824 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO, 64131
KC’s Cyclopedic Ensemble will present Night of the Living Dead Live at The Arts Asylum on
September 5-6, 8 and 11-13 with a special preview performance on September 4. The hilarious play reimagines the 1968 black-and-white film including multiple alternate endings.
Tickets are $25. Shows start at 7:30 pm. The Arts Asylum is located at 324 E Meyer Blvd.
Learn more and get tickets at http://www.cyclopedicensemble.org.

Angel Street (Gaslight) @ Main Street Theater
2025-09-07 14:30 - 18:00 | Main Street Theater, 510 Main Street, Belton, MO, United States
Merriam Webster selected the term “gaslight” as its 2022 word of the year, referring to a sustained form of psychological manipulation where a person questions his or her sanity. It’s also the topic of this year’s performance at Belton’s Main Street Theater.
The play Angel Street, commonly referred to as Gaslight, was written by Patrick Hamilton in 1939 and later adapted to the silver screen starring Charles Boyer and Ingrid Bergman.
The local performance stars Alan Palmer as Mr. Manningham and Alex Stutzman as Mrs. Manningham and runs September 5-7 and September 19-28. Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for seniors, youth under 18 and college students.
Main Street Theater is located at 510 Main Street in Belton. Reservations are recommended. Learn more at mainstreettheaterbelton.com

Trailblazers of Beauty Career Fair
2025-09-08 16:00 - 19:00 | Bridge Leadership Program, 10521 Blue Ridge Blvd
Mark your calendars for this exciting opportunity for youth to learn what it takes to succeed in the beauty industry. Students will hear from barbers, loctitians, nail artists, and other beauty professionals as they share what their careers are truly like.

KCPD Career Fair @ Full Employment Council
2025-09-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Full Employment Council, 1740 Paseo
Come to our hiring fair Thursday to learn more about our available positions. We offer great opportunities, benefits, and a pension.

Recruiters will be on site from 9 a.m. to noon on Sept. 11 at the Full Employment Council.

1740 Paseo, KCMO.

9/11 Remembrance Ceremony @ Mount Olivet Cemetary
2025-09-11 17:30 - 19:00 | Mount Olive Cemetery, 7601 Blue Ridge Blvd, Kansas City, MO
A 9/11 remembrance ceremony will be held at the First Responder’s Memorial at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 7601 Blue Ridge Blvd, on September 11. The public is invited to attend to honor victims of the 9/11 attacks and show appreciation for first responders.
The American Legion Band will perform at 5:30 pm, followed by the 6 pm ceremony. Special guests include Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves, Kansas City Fire Chief Ross Grundyson and Raytown Mayor Mike McDonough.
The event is jointly hosted by the American Legion District 5, VFW District 5, DAV, Muehlebach Funeral Care, Passantino Brothers Funeral Home and The Catholic Cemeteries of Kansas City-St. Joseph.
Those who cannot attend in person can watch the livestream on the Muehlebach Funeral Care Facebook page.

Womanish Girl @ BB's Lawnside
2025-09-12 19:00 - 22:00 | BB’s Lawnside, 1205 E. 85th Street

Heroes for Education 5K Run/Walk
2025-09-13 08:00 - 11:00 | MO
Grandview Education Foundation hosts this annual run/walk to raise funds for staff and student program of the Grandview C-4 School District.

Women's Self Defence Class @ KCPD South Patrol
2025-09-13 08:00 - 12:00 | South Patrol, 9701 Marion Park, Kansas City, MO, United States
The focus of the training is on the importance of awareness, prevention, streetwise precaution and most importantly, self-defense. This training is both lecture and hands-on. Physical activity is encouraged, but not required. During the hands-on portion of this training you will literally be “hands on” and in close personal contact with others during this class.
This course is limited to 50 participants.
Participants are asked to wear athletic type clothing, with no buttons or zippers. Socks and long sleeve shirts are required. Participants are encouraged to bring a water bottle and a light snack.
Enrollment is open to females 13 years of age or older; however, anyone under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult. The course is FREE, but you MUST pre-register. To register, call 816-413-3500, email KCPDRegionalAcademy@kcpd.org

Flower and Train Tour @ Raymore residence
2025-09-13 09:00 - 17:00 | 1503 Ensley Circle, Raymore
Bob and Frances Schmuck once again welcome the public to tour their train garden wonderland on Saturday, September 13 from 9 am to 5 pm. The free tour showcases six garden trains running the entire backyard, water falls, koi fish and more than 1,000 plants in full bloom. The tour is free at 1503 Ensley Circle in Raymore.

Former Bingham School Site Reuse Meeting @ Waldo Library
2025-09-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Kansas City Public Library – Waldo Branch, 201 E. 75 St., Kansas City, MO
Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS), in partnership with the Waldo Tower Homes Neighborhood Association, invites you to attend a community meeting regarding reuse of the former Bingham school site (7618 Wyandotte St). KCPS staff will discuss reuse options and collect feedback. Please help us spread the word to friends and neighbors. We hope you can attend!
Bingham School Site Reuse Discussion
Saturday, September 13
10AM
Kansas City Public Library – Waldo Branch (Room A)
201 E 75th Street
Kansas City, MO 64114

Fall Festival @ Belton Main Street
2025-09-13 10:00 - 22:00 | Belton Main Street, 517 Main St., Belton, MO, 64012

Mental Health Walk @ Believers of Glory Church
2025-09-13 11:30 - 14:30 | Believers in the Glory of Jesus Christ
Mental Health/Mental Illness Awareness Walk
September 13, 11:30 am (2.2 mile walk)
Starts at Believers in Glory, 100 Main St., Belton
Finishes at Lord of Love Lutheran Church, 8306 E 171st St
Free
In addition to the walk, the event includes a panel of speakers on the topic of bullying, Belton Police Department officers providing and showing the use of Narcan and Narcan strips (which can detect drug laced additives), music, a skit and vendors. The event is hosted by the National Association of Mental Illness (NAMI) Belton support group.
Joining them for the event are Mothers on the Move, Justice and Dignity Motorcycle Riders and 45 area churches. The event is free. No registration is necessary for the walk.

DJ @ Mr. Bigg's Place
2025-09-13 20:30 - 22:00 | Mr. Biggs Place, 12402 Blue Ridge Blvd, Grandview, MO

KC Symphony Mobile Music Box @ Blue Ridge Public Library
2025-09-15 18:30 - 19:00 | Blue Ridge Mid-Continent Public Libray, 9253 Blue Ridge Blvd., Kansas City, MO, United States
The traveling symphony performs at 6:30 pm outside the Blue Ridge branch of the Mid-Continent Public Library. Bring blankets or chairs for seating.

KCPS Loves to Read Block Party @ Southeast High
2025-09-16 17:30 - 19:00 | Southeast High School, 3500 E. Meyer Blvd.
Kansas City Public School students and families are invited to KCPS loves to read Block Party on Sept. 16 at Southeast High School.
Enjoy a fun cookout with activities like storytelling, decorate a journal, create a bookmark and more — and each student will leave with a book and cinch sack to carry home.
KCPS Loves to Read is a reading campaign designed to connect literacy and social-emotional learning to motivate students to read.

Community Summit for the Reconnecting the East Side @ Bruce R Watkins Center
2025-09-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Bruce R Watkins Cultural Heritage Center
The next Community Summit for the Reconnecting the East Side project is set to take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center at 3700 Blue Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64130.

Fall Sip & Shop @ Brookside Shops
2025-09-18 17:00 - 20:00 | Brookside Shops
Stroll through Brookside to shop and enjoy adult beverage samples at participating stores and restaurants.

Smoking ‘n Waldo @ St. Elizabeth
2025-09-19 - 2025-09-20 | St. Elizabeth CatholicChurch, 2 E. 75 St., Kansas City, MO
St. Elizabeth hosts the annual outdoor barbecue contest with more than 40 contestants competing for best ribs, pork, chicken and brisket. Friday night is adults only with live music. Saturday is a family atmosphere.

Annual Butterfly Release @ Wonderscope
2025-09-19 10:00 - 10:30 | The Regnier Family Wonderscope Children’s Museum of Kansas City, 423 E. Red Bridge Shopping Center
Wonderscope will host a Butterfly Release @ 10:00 AM where our friends will get to release over one hundred Painted Lady butterflies from theNaturescape exhibit area.

Un-WINED Yoga @ Grandview Amphitheater
2025-09-19 18:00 - 19:00 | MO
Head to the Grandview Amphitheater for a unique yoga session with relaxing stretches and a glass of wine. Registration is $5 per person through Grandview Parks and Recreation.

Angel Street (Gaslight) @ Main Street Theater
2025-09-19 19:30 - 22:00 | Main Street Theater, 510 Main Street, Belton, MO, United States
Belton’s Main Street Theater captures the eerie terror of the classic play, Angel Street – also known by its film title Gaslight. Tickets are $18 each, $15 for seniors, youth and students.

Jillian Riscoe @ Jaudon Public House
2025-09-19 19:30 - 22:30 | Jaudon Public House, 203rd & Holmes, Jaudon, MO

Big Luke & the Soul Disciples @ Mr. Bigg's Place
2025-09-19 20:30 - 22:00 | Mr. Biggs Place, 12402 Blue Ridge Blvd, Grandview, MO

Citywide Recirculation Day @ Leawood neighborhoods
2025-09-20 07:00 - 17:30 | MO
Leawood residents are invited to participate in Citywide Recirculation Saturday on Sept. 20. Homeowners may set out unwanted items beginning at 7 am.
There is no city pick-up — this is strictly a neighbor to neighbor event.
This community-driven event is a chance to give your unwanted items new life by placing them at the end of your driveway for others to pick up and reuse.

Cleanup: Items not recirculated must be removed from the driveway by Monday morning.
Disclaimer: The City of Leawood is not responsible for lost, misplaced, or stolen items.

Wilma’s Birthday Party @ Lakeside Nature Center
2025-09-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Lakeside Nature Center, 4701 East Gregory Boulevard
September 20
Lakeside Nature Center is hosting a birthday bash for its favorite box turtle resident with a free day of reptile fun from 10 am to 2 pm. Meet Wilma at 11 am (no gifts please!).
