The question on everyone’s mind: When will Kansas City see peak fall colors?
Sweater weather is right around the corner, but we’ve still got a few weeks before Autumn officially starts on Monday, Sept. 22. Now, with help from the Farmer’s Almanac, we’re crunching the leaves — ahem, dates — ahead of time so you know the best time to take a scenic hike, drive, or weekend vacay.
Your fall forecast
It’s going to be a vibrant one in Kansas City, with some of this year’s best leaf peeping projected to be in the Midwest. Metro residents can expect peak colors at home from mid-October to early November:
The first yellow leaves may be spotted as soon as Tuesday, Oct. 7.
Orange and red leaves are expected to appear around Monday, Oct. 20-Monday, Oct. 27.
From Sunday, Nov 2 onward, you can expect to see red and brown, as the trees prepare for winter.
Cocktails and Cars | 4-6 p.m. | Penny’s in the Village, Prairie Village, KS | $20 | Sip, snack, and scope out Genesis’ luxury line-up — all to benefit KC youth through The Next Paige Foundation.
Wednesday, Sept. 10
Monoprinting with Regan Chrisman-Boman | 6-9 p.m. | KC Center for the Ink and Paper Arts | $125 | If you can color, cut, or paint, you can learn monoprinting in this four-week class running Wednesdays through Sept. 24.
Thursday, Sept. 11
Trivia Night at J. Rieger & Co | 7-9 p.m. | Monogram Lounge | Free | Cocktails + brainpower = bragging rights at this ongoing trivia series.
Sutton in Concert | 7:30 p.m. | Kauffman Center | $44+ | The two-time Tony winner (“Anything Goes,” “The Music Man”) takes the stage for one unforgettable night.
Friday, Sept. 12
Fantastic Hat Parade | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Kansas City Art Institute | Free | In this cherished rite of passage for first-years since 1885, students work with anything paper-like to craft sculptural headpieces for a jaunt around Southmoreland.
When it opens on Thursday, Sept. 25, this “movie theater” won’t quite make our list of local indie cinemas. Atlas 9 is a 46,000-sqft immersive art and entertainment experience designed to look like a retro movie theater with a cosmic twist — think Meow Wolf meets 1990s nostalgia — landing in KCK’s Vacation Village.
Trending
Wondered what all the hubbub was in Crestwood this weekend? Turns out 55th Street was shut down for the filming of yet another Hallmark Christmas movie. (Kansas City Star)
Eat
Another Broken Egg has shuttered in Prairie Village. Taking its place in 2026: Rubler’s Restaurant Mas Cantina, a new concept from the Mi Ranchito founder, promising elevated Mexican fare. (Kansas City Star + Johnson County Post)
Drink
Also transitioning... Bar Medici will soon become Jade Jaguar, a Mexico City–inspired cocktail bar opening next month. Expect bold colors, creative drinks, and a menu featuring items like a Sonoran-style smashburger, caramelized pineapple sorbet, and a coffee program by Café Ollama just down the block. (Kansas City Magazine)
Announced
While we weren’t thrilled with the results in São Paulo on Friday, we’re still feeling the global Red Kingdom spirit. Meet the Chiefs’ newest international mascots: the European Wolf Pack, with market-specific versions decked out for Ireland, England, Germany, and Spain. (FOX4)
Sports
College football Saturdays, NBA playoffs, championship golf — it’s all included on ESPN Unlimited, plus Disney+ and Hulu for your first 12 months. Stream everything for $29.99.*
The Buy
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This past weekend threw us a curveball with a pet emergency that sent us two hours west to Manhattan, KS. Huge thanks to the amazing vets + vet techs at VEG Animal Hospital — one of the region’s few clinics for exotics. We’re happy to report that Gigi is on the mend and on her way home today.
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