• Apple Fest | Saturday, Aug. 31-Monday, Sept. 2 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Gieringer’s Family Farm | $0-$60 | Apple picking, apple butter, apple pie ice cream, apple cider donuts, caramel apple cheesecakes... if it’s apple-related, you’ll find it here.
• Library Benefit Book Sale | Saturday, Aug. 31 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art | Price of purchase | Book lovers can shop a variety of art books at incredible prices, all supporting the Spencer Art Reference Library.
• Just Between Friends | Saturday, Aug. 31-Sunday, Sept. 1 | 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. | Overland Park Convention Center | $0-$10 | Get first dibs on name brand kids items at this consignment mega-sale’s first day, before it opens to the public.
• Mutt & Merlot Weekend | Saturday, Aug. 31-Sunday, Sept. 1 | Times vary | KC Wine Co | Free | Howl at the moon during this dog-friendly weekend featuring discounts, live music, and bingo.

• Season Kickoff Tailgate Party — Taylor’s Version | Tuesday, Sept. 3 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Downtown Lee’s Summit | $60 | Make your way through downtown Lee’s Summit for a myriad of experiences, games, food + drink, and prizes that are Chiefs themed.
• 44th Annual Art Westport | Friday, Sept. 6-Sunday, Sept. 8 | Times vary | West 39th Street | Free | Discover one-of-a-kind local art as you wander through Westport’s historic streets, plus listen to live music while you sip beverages.
• Pickle Party | Saturday, Sept. 7 | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. | Servaes Brewing Co. — Shawnee | Free | Be the first to taste four new pickle beer releases: Pickle Juice Light Lager, Dreams in Color, JOCO Loco, and Two Oceans. Wash it all down with Point & Flat BBQ.

• Demolition has officially begun at the Barney Allis Plaza site. ICYMI — the elderly garage space is getting a makeover, complete with multipurpose lawns, a dog park, and plenty of parking, all scheduled to be completed by summer 2026.

• The Chiefs-only sales tax failed to make it through Jackson County legislature. The measure to get a quarter-cent sales tax funding only the Chiefs stadium on the November ballot was rejected in a 5-4 vote. (KCUR)

• The West Bottoms welcomed a new tenant: Rex Vintage. Located at 1420 W. 13th Ter., the store full of “affordable, curated clothes” moved from the Westside to make space for its massive crowds. Want to keep up with all the most recent restaurant and bars that are opening or closing in our area? Read more on our website. (Startland News)

• Coming early 2025 — Richocet, an adult gaming bar + lounge. The 11,000-sqft development will transform a portion of the iconic KC Star building at 18th and Grand Streets into a gaming oasis filled with fun like ping-pong, bumper pool, Skee-Ball and shuffleboard. (FOX4)

• The Paralympics kicked off in Paris, and we already know two local athletes to look out for. If you’re not so sure where to stream, check out this handy-dandy guide for how to tune in.

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• It takes a village, as they say. As proud Kansas Citians, we’re inspired by the contributions of our most tenured community members. Please join us in celebrating the legacies of those who have recently died.

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