Northland Events & Things to Do

Northland indoor family entertainment center with go-karts, bowling, laser tag, mini golf, climbing, arcade games, bumper cars and billiards.

Ameristar Kansas City sports-focused brew pub with a large indoor video wall and extensive multi-screen sports viewing.

Historic Downtown Liberty wellness venue that also hosts creative open mics, live music and community programs.

Upscale historic-downtown Smithville cocktail lounge with craft drinks, small plates and private-event programming.

Downtown Weston winery and wine bar with recurring trivia, karaoke, themed tasting events and group experiences.

Weston whiskey tasting lounge with more than 1,000 selections, Friday live music, classes and tasting events.

Kearney neighborhood restaurant and bar with a large rotating craft-beer program and sports/social atmosphere.

Oak Grove Park amphitheater serving as a long-running Gladstone community performance venue and summer musical-theatre home.

Kansas City Northland park amphitheater used for community events, performances and public gatherings.

Large Riverside outdoor amphitheater hosting major touring concerts and large-scale live entertainment.

Downtown Smithville tavern with late-night neighborhood-bar atmosphere and bar games.

Northland family entertainment center with arcade games, rides, laser tag, go-karts, pinball, food and group-event options.

North Kansas City virtual-reality arcade focused on multiplayer VR gaming, VR escape rooms, parties and team-building experiences.

Long-running free summer concert series presented by the Liberty Summer Band, featuring marches, show tunes, overtures and light classics on select June evenings.

Gladstone's recurring free live-music series at Linden Square, presenting multiple genres across summer and early-fall dates.

Excelsior Springs estate winery and distillery with wine-cave tours, tastings, recurring live music, seasonal patio events and private experiences.

Excelsior Springs vineyard and winery with recurring live music, seasonal festivals, tastings and indoor/outdoor gathering space.

Long-running volunteer community theatre in historic downtown Excelsior Springs presenting plays, musicals and seasonal productions.

Downtown Platte City brewery and wine bar combining craft beer, wine, cocktails and recurring social/event programming.

Historic Weston distillery destination with bourbon experiences, craft cocktails, food trucks, yard games and a recurring 2026 live-music calendar.

Annual multi-day Christian music and family festival at Smith's Fork Park featuring camping, multiple stages, speakers, vendors and community activities.

Platte County winery near Weston with sustainable vineyard operations, tastings, seasonal events and recurring Saturday-night live music.

Lawson's annual community picnic, a tradition dating to 1902, with carnival rides, vendors, food, contests, car show and live entertainment.

City-operated rustic event venue overlooking Lawson City Lake, with indoor gathering space, patio, firepit and community/private event capacity.

Northland estate winery focused on native and heritage American grape varieties, with guided tastings and educational wine experiences.

Historic Weston brewing complex and entertainment destination associated with O'Malley's 1842 Pub, with recurring live music and festival programming.

Weston wine tasting room with by-the-glass pours, casual food pairings and recurring weekend live-music programming.

Downtown Weston cocktail bar inside the historic St. George Hotel, with a prohibition-inspired atmosphere and occasional live music.

Eclectic Weston outdoor saloon at the Old River Landing area, known for music, dancing, drinks and appearances in local roots-music programming.

Northland entertainment and shopping district with restaurants, public spaces, concerts, festivals and family activities.

Downtown North Kansas City district of locally owned places to eat, drink, shop and play, including Screenland Armour and breweries.

Compact outdoor destination built from shipping containers, supporting local food concepts, retailers and community events.

Walkable riverfront downtown with locally owned shops, restaurants, galleries, parks and year-round festivals.

Historic courthouse-square district with museums, architecture, local dining, shopping, markets and community events.

Signature community gathering place offering free concerts, festivals, outdoor movies, food events and winter skating.

Boutique Northland destination with restaurants, shops, scenic views, outdoor concerts and seasonal markets.

Regional attraction area anchored by major theme and water parks, concerts, seasonal festivals and nearby visitor services.

Historic downtown with local dining, shops and events, paired with nearby Smithville Lake recreation and visitor attractions.

Community destination combining Jesse James heritage, an amphitheater, concerts, annual festivals and local businesses.

Courthouse-lawn and Main Street area hosting concerts, seasonal festivals, community performances and local businesses.

Historic Main Street destination with shops, restaurants, museums, wineries, a distillery, brewery and frequent festivals.

Historic mineral-springs downtown with museums, arts, shops, dining, wineries, live music and monthly event weekends.

Riverfront entertainment area anchored by Argosy Casino & Hotel, dining, gaming, meetings and nearby Riverside attractions.

Living-history museum in Hodge Park featuring historic buildings and community events.

A farmers-market block party with pumpkin-themed food, handmade goods, games, activities and seasonal photo opportunities.

Concert and nightlife venue inside Harrah's Kansas City.

Jazz-focused bar and grille with live performances.

National comedy-club brand presenting touring stand-up acts.

Independent historic cinema showing new releases, classics and special series.

Multiplex with premium film formats and event programming.

Immersive children's literature museum and experience.

Major amusement park with roller coasters, family rides and seasonal events.

Water park connected with Worlds of Fun.

Indoor-outdoor pickleball, yard games, dining and social events.

Indoor trampoline and adventure-style amusement center.

Large indoor playground and party center for children.

Classic bowling center with a nostalgic local atmosphere.

Casino resort with gaming, sportsbook, dining and entertainment.

Casino hotel with gaming, dining and live entertainment.

Casino hotel and spa with gaming and dining.

Open-air mixed-use district with dining, shopping, movies and events.

Annual Halloween event with haunted mazes, scare zones and rides.

Casino entertainment venue hosting touring concerts and special live performances.

Underground and outdoor paintball entertainment complex offering group and recreational play.

Community-focused Northland bowling alley with leagues and galactic bowling.

Downtown Gladstone outdoor venue hosting concerts, movies, festivals and seasonal skating.

Excelsior Springs escape-room and mobile puzzle entertainment venue.

Traditional Excelsior Springs bowling center with open play, leagues and youth programs.

Annual Parkville festival with live music, carnival, vendors and family entertainment.

City-operated 700-seat auditorium presenting concerts, dance, theater and community performances.

Nonprofit Liberty theater company producing community stage shows and recurring live-performance programming.

Annual Historic Downtown Liberty festival with 200-plus vendors, live entertainment, carnival rides, food and parade.

Recurring acoustic performance night associated with Corbin Theatre and Liberty's Garrison School venue.

Boutique indoor play café designed for babies, toddlers and young children with caregiver seating and coffee.

Large Kearney seasonal farm attraction known for fall festivals, pumpkin patch activities, tulips and strawberry events.

Outdoor performance venue in Jesse James Park used for concerts, community events and special programs.

Downtown Smithville community-oriented performance venue supporting local live theater and arts programming.

Downtown Smithville brewpub with recurring live music, open-mic style programming and social events.

Dockside Smithville Lake restaurant and bar with recurring acoustic sets and live bands.

Free summer concerts presented downtown on the Platte County Courthouse lawn.

Downtown Platte City fall festival with community performances, food, vendors and family activities.

Walkable Weston festival featuring Americana, folk and bluegrass across multiple downtown music venues.

Annual downtown Weston fall festival with parade, vendors, demonstrations, food and live music.

Landmark Weston Irish pub in historic limestone cellars with frequent live entertainment and festival programming.

Downtown Weston neighborhood bar with recurring karaoke and late-night social entertainment.

Seasonal u-pick orchard and vineyard with children's attractions, market, tastings and family activities.

Working farm and seasonal family attraction with barnyard activities, fall traditions, rides and event programming.

Special repertory screenings, themed movie events and community film programming at Screenland Armour.

Major North Kansas City St. Patrick's season festival and parade with entertainment and community activities.

Summer outdoor community theater productions presented by Gladstone Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts.

Annual Gladstone blues festival featuring regional and national blues performers.

Gladstone community festival with live entertainment, vendors, activities and family programming.

Parkville riverfront park serving as a venue for concerts, festivals and public community entertainment.

Annual Parkville holiday celebration featuring fireworks, music, shopping and family entertainment.

Annual Parkville riverfront craft beverage festival with live music and social entertainment.

Large Northland family entertainment center with bowling, laser tag, gravity ropes, billiards, shuffleboard and more than 100 arcade games.

Large Northland billiards destination with 33 pool tables, darts, tournaments, sports viewing and group space.

Northland entertainment complex with sand volleyball, pickleball, cornhole, yard games, rooftop space and social events.

Long-running Northland roller rink offering public skating, adult skate nights, lessons and parties.

Classic Riverside roller rink offering public sessions, birthday parties, rentals and adult skating events.