Kansas City Events

Gladfest is a wonderful fall festival with something for everyone! You may enjoy daily entertainment from Center Stage. Don’t miss Saturday morning’s Parade or Sunday’s Classic Car Show! A Carnival will be open all three days for kids of all ages. The Carnival will offer an “All You Can Ride” wristband special on Sunday afternoon from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Marketplace Tents will be located just west of City Hall and will offer valuable contacts with local businesses and civic organizations. Larger commercial vendors and the best in food and beverages will be found along 70th Street and N. Holmes. History enthusiasts will want to visit the Civil War Encampment located along 70th Street all weekend.

When is Gladfest?

Friday, September 30, 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Saturday, October 1, 10:00 am- 10:00 pm
Sunday, October 2, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Where is Gladfest?

70th Street and N. Holmes

Title: Gladfest
Location: 70th Street and N. Holme
Start Date: 2011-09-30
End Date: 2011-10-02

For more information, contact:

Gladstone Area Chamber of Commerce
6913 N. Cherry St
Gladstone, MO 64118
phone: 816-436-4523
fax: 816-436-4352
[email protected]

Or visit gladstonechamber.com/gladfest.aspx.

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The Overland Park Fall Festival is on Saturday September 24th this year. Kids anxiously sitting on the street curbs and parents waiting for the next act can only mean one thing – the Downtown Overland Park Fall Festival.

The OP Fall fest features:

• Johnson County’s best Arts and Crafts Fair, featuring 200-plus vendors;
• Three stages of free concerts;
• Free children’s entertainment and kid-friendly activities, including moonwalks, an inflatable obstacle course, and other funs options;
• Food booths, offering everything from lemonade and hot dogs to hamburgers, ice cream and more; and a
• Free motorcycle and classic car show.

When is OP Fall Festival?

Sat., Sept. 24 (RAIN or SHINE)

6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. -  Farmers’ Market
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Craft Fair
10 a.m. – Parade
(The parade starts one block west of Metcalf at 79th and Floyd. It will go west on 79th Street to Santa Fe, then Santa Fe to Robinson, ending near Overland Park Elementary School on Robinson.)

Where is OP Fall Festival?

The Santa Fe Commons Park, 8045 Santa Fe Drive (Downtown Overland Park)

Title: OP Fall Festival
Location: The Santa Fe Commons Park, 8045 Santa Fe Drive
Date: 2011-09-24

For more information, visit opkansas.org.

The 19th Annual Waldo Fall Festival takes place on Saturday, September 24, 2011 in the CVS parking lot at 75th and Wornall Rd. This family, fun-filled day begins with a pancake breakfast and ends with the sounds of “Pompous Jack.” During the day, there are inflatables and rides for the children, a tent full of area businesses and associations, entertainment on the hour, every hour, and area food vendors selling their wares. More than 3000 friends and families are expected to participate this wonderful day in Waldo! Click here for photos of past events. This event is sponsored by: Kansas City Veterinary Care – City Gym – Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund
Missouri Gas Energy – Bank Midwest.

When is Waldo Fall Fest?

Saturday, September 24, 2011 – 10am to 5pm

Where is Waldo Fall Fest?

CVS parking lot at 75th and Wornall Rd.
Waldo

Title: Waldo Fall Fest
Location: CVS parking lot at 75th and Wornall Rd
Date: 2011-09-24

Questions? Call 816-523-5553.

Come experience and shop at a wide range of local and national businesses and vendors. More than 300 vendors will be on site daily. Activities for the entire family. Enjoy:

• Networking,
• Entertainment,
• Concerts and the
• Health and Wellness Mall and much more.

Network with over 300 businesses and meet and greet over 30,000 people.

When is KC Black Expo?

Sep. 16-18
Time: 12-9pm

Where is KC Black Expo?

Kansas City Convention and Entertainment Facilities (Bartle Hall)
301 W 13th St.
Kansas City, MO 64105
Phone: 816-513-5000

Admission Fees

Admission $8, children under 14 Free

Title: KC Black Expo
Location: Kansas City Convention and Entertainment Facilities
Start Date: 2011-09-15
End Date: 2011-09-19

For more information, visit kcblackexpo.com.

The Lakeview Village’s Fall Open House is on Saturday September 17th. Discover senior living at its very best. You don’t want to miss Rick Hunsicker, a national expert on senior living, discuss “Five Things Seniors Need to Know.” He will reveal the financial realities of homeownership and why considering a senior living community makes sense in today’s turbulent economy. This is an educational event designed to help you plan your future. The talk begins at 10am in the Heritage Activities Center.

Enjoy a complimentary brunch at Eastside Terrace and take a guided bus tour of apartment homes and garden cottages on their wooded campus in the heart of Lenexa, Kansas. Ask about their half price Northpointe promotion.

When is Lakeview Villages Fall Open House?

September 17th – 10am to 2pm

Where is Lakeview Villages Fall Open House?

Lakeview Village
A Senior Lifestyle Community
9100 Park St. • Lenexa, KS 66215
Info: 913-744-2449

Title: Lakeview Villages Fall Open House
Location: Lakeview Village, Lenexa KS
Start Time: 10:00
Date: 2011-09-17

For more information, call 913-744-2449 or visit lakeviewvillage.org.