Labor Day Events in Kansas City
Soak in a few more summer days and send off the season memorably with Kansas City’s Labor Day celebrations.
Local institutions across Kansas City are offering noteworthy ways to spend the holiday. Get ready for a long weekend filled with cultural celebrations, outdoor events and a lineup of opportunities to see local sports teams in action.
Favorite Annual Events
The Kansas City Irish Fest returns to Crown Center, Sept. 1-3. Immerse yourself in the traditions of Ireland with multiple stages of Irish music and dance, menus of traditional Irish and Scottish dining, a vast range of cultural activities and programs that cater to the entire family.
In Independence, the Santa-Cali-Gon Days festival returns to Independence Square for a weekend of historically-inspired entertainment. Live music, demonstrations of life in 1849 and attractions ranging from a beer garden to a cornhole competition offer a full weekend of festivities, Sept. 1-4.
A splashy new addition arrives at the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium over the holiday weekend. Opening Sept. 1, the brand new Sobela Ocean Aquarium features six distinct habitats that accommodate undersea life of all kinds, cultivating atmospheres ranging from warm coastline climates to the open ocean.
The holiday weekend also brings the opening days of the Kansas City Renaissance Festival in Bonner Springs. Immerse yourself in medieval lore at the annual celebration, featuring daily jousts, a marketplace, faire food, family-friendly activities and more imaginative entertainment.
Adventurous Outings
Head to the Power & Light District on Sept. 3 for the Hot 103 Jamz! White Linen Party at the KC Live! Block.
Fill your entire weekend (and then some) with Kansas City Royals games at The K. The boys in blue play a three-game series against the Red Sox, Sept. 1-3, followed by another three games against the White Sox beginning on Sept. 4.
Plus, there's more Labor Day Weekend baseball to be enjoyed in Kansas City, KS. The Kansas City Monarchs host seven straight home games, Aug. 29-Sept. 4.
Capitalize on your time in the Soccer Capital of America with a trip to Children's Mercy Park, where the KC Current plays Angel City FC on Sept. 1 and Sporting KC welcomes St. Louis City SC for the first time on Sept. 2.
Explore a brand new take on a famous figure at Union Station. Brought to you by Disney and Marvel Entertainment, Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing - The Exhibition gives guests an in-depth look at the history and impact of the iconic hero throughout the years.
KC Staples
Curious to strike out and savor some of Kansas City’s finest flavors? Chart your own course through KC’s signature cuisine with the KC BBQ Experience. Available for free, the app offers a guide to 100+ barbecue joints across the KC area and guides you to nearby options—plus, finish trails and earn badges as you taste your way through the city.
Now in Season 7, the Kansas City Tap Tour offers more savings than ever at two dozen breweries across KC. Two options for the all-digital pass make it simple to take advantage of the program, whether you’re hoping to save on a few drinks during the long weekend or spend time sipping and sampling over the next several months.