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Flower and Train Tour @ Raymore residence
2025-09-13 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | 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
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
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!).

Open House @ Leawood Police Department
2025-09-20 11:00 - 14:00 | Leawood Police Department, 4201 Town Center Drive
Bring the whole family for a FREE, behind-the-scenes look at the Leawood Police Department during this sports-themed open house. Guests can meet the officers who serve our community, enjoy exciting K-9 demonstrations, learn about scooter and e-bike safety, watch drones in action, and check out the police motorcycle unit. Kids will love the bounce houses and games, while visitors of all ages can take part in station tours and see how evidence collection works. Free food will be available, and community partners such as the Leawood Fire Department and Johnson County Mental Health will also be on-site to share resources and information.
Leawood Police Department Open House
Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Leawood Police Department, 4201 Town Center Dr.

Oktoberfest @ Coronation of Our Lady Parish
2025-09-20 17:00 - 20:30 | Coronation of Our Lady Parish, 13000 Bennington Ave., Grandview, MO
The German American Citizens Association presents a classic Oktoberfest celebration at Coronation of Our Lady Parish, 13000 Bennington Ave, Grandview. Features a German dinner, music by The Happy Wanderers, drink and dancing. 5 to 8:30 pm. Tickets are $25 each/$45 couple. $10 ages 6-18. Call 816-331-4937.

Ernest James Zydeco @ BB's Lawnside
2025-09-20 19:00 - 22:00 | BB’s Lawnside, 1205 E. 85th Street

Travis Marvin @ Jaudon Public House
2025-09-20 19:30 - 22:30 | Jaudon Public House, 203rd & Holmes, Jaudon, MO

Boys Grow Farm Fest
2025-09-21 12:00 - 15:00 | BoysGrow Farm, 9301 East 147th Street, Raymore, MO
arm Fest is our largest event of the year showcasing local food, drinks, and activities for the entire family! All inclusive ticket prices: Adults- $20, Youth- $8, Kids under 3- Free.

International Day of Peace Festival @ Hillcrest Community Center
2025-09-21 12:30 - 16:30 | Hillcrest Community Center, 10401 Hillcrest Rd, Kansas City, MO
The Greater Kansas City Interfaith Council along with numerous co-sponsors is hosting a free International Day of Peace Festival from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, September 21, at Hillcrest Community Center, 10401 Hillcrest Rd., that will focus on what groups and individuals can do to reduce violence and promote peace here in the Kansas City area and throughout the world.
The festival will feature workshops on promoting human rights and deterring violence and war without threats, meditations and prayers for peace by multiple faith groups, poetry reading and story telling. Advance reservations are not required.
Musical performers will include nationally acclaimed jazz vocalist David Basse, a master of the music of the Andes region of South America Amado Espinoza who plays over 40 instruments and the Traditional Music Society drum ensemble that plays traditional music from West Africa.
For more information, persons may email info@kcinterfaith.org.

Aaron Lucero @ Jaudon Public House
2025-09-21 14:00 - 17:00 | Jaudon Public House, 203rd & Holmes, Jaudon, MO

Will Matthews / Jazz Vespers @ First Baptist Church of KCMO
2025-09-21 18:00 - 20:00 | First Baptist Church of Kansas City, 100 W Red Bridge Rd, Kansas City, MO, 64114, United States
Will Matthews will perform at Jazz Vespers from 6 to 8 pm at Sunday, September 21 at First Baptist Church of Kansas City MO.
Jazz Vespers is 100 minutes of popular, professional jazz in a concert setting.
It’s FREE and all are welcome!
https://kcjazzvespers.com/

Sip @ Shop @ Gilded Lily, Real Deals and Blessings Abound
2025-09-24 16:00 - 18:00 | Blessings Abound, 13637 Washington Street
Sip & Shop – September Style Date: Wednesday, Sept. 24 Time: 4pm – 6:00 Gilded Lily & Real Deals 6:30 – 8pm Blessings Abound Thrift Store Grab your best friend, get your Sip & Shop Passport stamped at each location – final stop is Blessings Abound for a free gift with your full card! Small Bites, Fun Sips, and Special Exclusive Sales, Raffles, and Prizes for you and your guest – Tickets are $20 and includes 2 people! It’s a BOGO deal for sure – you don’t want to miss this event.

Brandon Santini @ BB's Lawnside
2025-09-26 19:00 - 22:00 | BB’s Lawnside, 1205 E. 85th Street

DJ @ Mr. Bigg's Place
2025-09-26 20:30 - 22:00 | Mr. Biggs, 12402 Blue Ridge Blvd, Grandview, mo, 64030

Un-Dumpster Day @ St. Sabina Parish
2025-09-27 09:00 - 13:00 | St. Sabina, Belton, MO
Declutter and do good!

Open House @ Leawood Fire Department
2025-09-27 10:00 - 14:00 | Leawood Fire Station #1, 9621 Lee Blvd.
Step inside the world of fire service at this FREE, family-friendly event. Visitors of all ages can explore real Leawood fire trucks, tour an interactive fire safety house, and see Leawood’s very first fire engine from 1949 on display. Guests will also have the chance to learn important safety skills such as CPR and how to properly use a fire extinguisher. Snacks and other activities will be available, making this a fun and educational experience for the whole community.
Leawood Fire Department Open House
Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Leawood Fire Station #1, 9621 Lee Blvd.
