• 46th Annual Ciderfest | Saturday, Sept. 28 | 8 a.m.-6 p.m. | Louisburg Cider Mill, Louisburg | Free | Cider and donut making, pony rides, craft booth, BBQ... what’s not to love?
• Overland Park Fall Festival | Saturday, Sept. 28 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Downtown Overland Park | Free | Browse unique crafts made by local artists, pick up fresh produce at the farmers’ market, and experience larger-than-life performances.
• Kansas City Dragon Boat Festival | Saturday, Sept. 28 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Shawnee Mission Park, Shawnee | Free entry | KC Pink Warriors are bringing their first fest to life with a day of high energy dragon boat racing + dry land activities.
• Pendleton Heights Orchard Fest | Sunday, Sept. 29 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Independence Plaza | Free | It’s the fest’s biggest year yet, plus stop by the swap meet to trade out your kiddo’s too-small costume for one that fits.
• Hollywood Casino 400 | Sunday, Sept. 29 | 2 p.m. | Kansas Speedway | $61+ | Feel the intensity as NASCAR’s Cup Series drivers compete in a must-win race on their way to the championship.

• Nicki Minaj | Tuesday, Oct. 1 | 9 p.m. | T-Mobile Center | $55+ | Barbz, prepare to be gagged. Your queen is coming.
• Yappy Hour! | Wednesday, Oct. 2 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Shawnee Town 1929, Shawnee | $5 | This 1920s downtown square and farmstead is turning into an off-leash dog park (and human happy hour) for one night only.

• One, two, three... Four Light is in the works for what is now a parking lot at the corner of Truman + Baltimore. With all these developments, read up on the cost of planting some roots in KC.

• The proposed Back to Business Fund passed unanimously at last week’s city council meeting. Applications will open early next month for eligible businesses affected by property crime. In the meantime, show your support by shopping local. (FOX4)

• Oak Park Mall just got a new arcade-restaurant on its lower level: District Eat and Play. 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.

• Liberty City Council is moving forward with phase one of its downtown revitalization plan. Multiple sections will be re-imagined to make room for housing, businesses, and retail while matching the city’s historic architecture. See the plans. (KCTV)

• Want to make sure your next vacation takes off without a hitch? Check out our guide to KCI for a full food rundown and to know just how early you should arrive to get through security. Bon voyage.

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