Free Kansas City Metro Events This Weekend
Parkville Final Friday, the City Market Farmers Market, the Gladstone Farmers Market, and the Honey Harvest community event. Four free family-friendly events across the metro this weekend.
We know Kansas City as real estate professionals, homeowners, parents, and people who have spent years building, renovating, and investing throughout the metro. We are Jason and Jana DeLong, the husband-and-wife team behind Heartland Homes KC.
The farmers markets, festivals, and free community programming are some of the best ways to experience a neighborhood before you decide to call it home. They are also why many of the families we work with begin seriously considering a specific area once they spend a weekend there.
Headline Event: Kansas City Renaissance Festival: Final Weekend
The Kansas City Renaissance Festival closes its 2026 season this weekend with Haunted Huzzah Weekend, the final two days of the region's biggest medieval celebration. Jousting tournaments, stage shows, artisan shops, and period food and drink fill the festival grounds in Bonner Springs from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. Kids 4 and under get in free, and the final weekend draws the season's most festive, costume-heavy crowds and the last chance to catch the headline performers before the gates close for the year.
Event Details
- Date & Time
- Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18, 2026 | 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Cost
- Ticketed
- Location
- 633 N 130th Street, Bonner Springs, KS 66012
- What to Bring
- Comfortable walking shoes for the festival grounds, cash or a card for the food and artisan vendors, and layers for the October weather, since the day starts cool and warms up by midday. A camera is worth bringing for the jousting arena and the costumed crowds, and since kids 4 and under enter free, the whole family can wander the shops and shows together.
Insider Tip: Tickets cost less when purchased online in advance, so grab them before you head out and skip the gate line. Arrive when the gates open at 10 a.m. to catch the morning joust before the midday crowds, and save time for the closing ceremonies on the final day, a festival tradition worth staying for.
The Full Weekend Schedule
Here is the event lineup across the Kansas City metro. Event schedules can change, so we recommend confirming with the host before leaving home.
Liberty Farmers Market
Liberty's weekly farmers market returns to the historic courthouse square with local produce, baked goods, honey, and handmade crafts from Northland vendors. It is a free Saturday morning for families and a good chance to walk the shops and restaurants around downtown Liberty afterward.
Night of the Living Farm at Deanna Rose
Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead turns into a family Halloween destination with hayrides, a flashlight pumpkin walk, a scarecrow maze, marshmallow roasting, and live entertainment. The event mixes not-too-scary and spooky areas so families can choose their adventure, and it sells out most years, so tickets are worth grabbing ahead of time.
Farmers Market at City Market
Kansas City's largest farmers market fills the City Market with more than 140 vendors selling fall produce, herbs, bakery goods, flowers, seafood, and handmade crafts every Saturday and Sunday. It is a free, family-friendly urban morning in the River Market, with the permanent shops and restaurants of the City Market open around the market stalls.
What Does It Cost to Live Near These Events?
Homes near these event venues in the Kansas City Northland sold for a median price of about $355,000 in the first half of 2026, a representative figure from Heartland MLS data. Across the wider Kansas City metro, the median sale price was about $324,000 for full-year 2025, so these Northland neighborhoods sit modestly above the regional average. Free community programming does not happen by accident. A well-supported parks department reflects an active community and continued investment in public spaces. After spending a weekend here, you may begin wondering what it takes to live ten minutes away.
North Kansas City
Smaller, walkable neighborhoods with established architecture. Best for buyers comfortable with renovations.
Gladstone
Mid-century ranch homes and large lots. Great for first-time buyers and downsizers.
KC North & 64155 Corridor
Larger floor plans and newer construction. Perfect for growing families.
Prices and buyer demand differ dramatically. A broad automated estimate may not tell you very much about your specific property.
Thinking About Selling Before School Starts?
Relocating buyers may still be searching, and a clean, properly prepared home can attract attention. However, listing traditionally is not automatically the best option for every homeowner. The right decision depends on the condition of the house, your remaining mortgage balance, and the amount you want to net. We would rather walk through the actual numbers with you than recommend the same solution to every homeowner.
Questions People Ask About These Events
Are these events free?
Yes, all the events listed on this page are free and open to the public. No tickets, registration, or residency requirements are needed for most activities.
Who are Jason and Jana DeLong?
Jason and Jana DeLong are the husband-and-wife real estate team behind Heartland Homes KC at eXp Realty. Jason has personally built more than 100 homes, flipped more than 150, and helped develop over 25 subdivisions. Jana brings a client-focused approach that helps families evaluate not only the house but also the neighborhood and lifestyle fit.
How do I know if an event is happening this weekend?
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