KANSAS CITY, Mo. — KSHB 41 News anchor Rae Daniel covers stories across Kansas City with a focus on community groups and highlighting fun things to do on the weekends. Share your idea with Rae by email.
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It is time for some Weekend Fun with 41!
Irish Fest
Kansas City Irish Fest kicks off Friday at Crown Center.
This annual tradition features live music, a comedy show, Irish cuisine and more.
Single-pass general admission tickets are $10 for children and $30 to $40 for adults, depending on when you buy the tickets.
The weekend event runs through Sunday. For a detailed look at Irish Fest's schedule, click here.
Open Hangar Days
The Heart of America Wing of the Commemorative Air Force will host the final Open Hangar Days of the 2026 season Saturday.
It is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at #6 Aero Plaza at the New Century Air Center.
This is a free, family-friendly event where visitors can check out flight simulators, make paper airplanes and crafts, get their faces painted and more.
There will also be some pets up for adoption, if guests are looking to add a new member to their families.
Sunflowers in bloom
Sunflower season is starting at Grinter Farms.
Guests can check it out this weekend, or if possible, experts say a weekday morning might give viewers the best experience — the light is usually best before 9:30 a.m.
The Grinter family recommends not taking sunflowers home as they wilt quickly and usually carry insects. If you do take sunflowers, they request you donate $1/bloom.
Grinter Farms urges visitors not to cut sunflowers to set up a photo op and leave them in the field.
The address is 24154 Stillwell Road in Lawrence, Kansas.
Hot air balloon event celebrates 50 years
The 50th Great Pershing Balloon Derby is happening all weekend in Brookfield, Missouri.
It starts Friday and takes place off U.S. Highway 36 and State Road FF.
There will be a number of hot air balloon events, including a parade, hot air balloon glow and tethered rides.
For a look at the schedule, click here.
Festival at City Market
The KC Chalk and Walk Festival returns to City Market on Saturday and Sunday.
The free event will feature 3D chalk artists, live street painting, live performances, a chalk area for children and more.
It is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.
Festival in Independence
SantaCaliGon Days is happening this weekend at the Historic Independence Square in Independence, Missouri.
There will be live music, carnival rides, face painting and other family-friendly activities at the free festival.
New this year, there will be a youth curfew. Starting Thursday, the curfew is from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. and runs until Monday at noon. During that time, minors under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
That is a look at your Weekend Fun with 41! Be safe.
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