Weekend Fun with 41: June 19 to 21 events

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's time for some Weekend Fun with 41!Here are a few events happening around town this weekend:

Global One Urban Farming presents Kansas City Jazz in the Garden is happening on Saturday. This is a Juneteenth celebration. There will be live jazz for folks to enjoy.

It is from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. — doors open at 2 p.m. — at 4409 Cypress Ave. in Kansas City, Missouri. Tickets are $10.

The 18th & Vine District is hosting a Juneteenth Heritage festival. It kicks off at noon on Friday and Saturday.

The a free event will feature a number of activities and events, including a Kids Zone and a community health fair. Common will also be in town to perform along with other talented Kansas City artists performing on the main stage.

Zona Rosa is hosting its Summer Outdoor Movies in the Park. They are showing the "Lorax" at the free event.

Attendees are allowed to bring their own lawn chair or blanket.

The movie starts at 8:45 p.m. It will be located right next to Bravo! Italian Kitchen, located at 7301 NW 87th St. in Kansas City, Missouri.

This next event is for our 21 and up friends — Powell Gardens is hosting Dragon Fire: Summer Solstice Celebration.

Enjoy the magic of dragons with an evening of live music, festive drinks and a lantern release over the pond.

It is from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday. Tickets are $25.

From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, the Kansas City International Dragon Boat Festival will take place along Brush Creek on the Country Club Plaza.

The boats enter the water for practice at 8 a.m. Festivities begin at 9:45 a.m. as drum rollers and dragons march along the banks of Brush Creek to kick off a day of racing.

This is a free event.

Downtown Smithville is hosting its annual tradition, Smithville Lake Festival.

Organizers say this free two day event has live music, delicious food, unique local vendors, and a full-size carnival, complete with a Ferris wheel, rides, and games for all ages.

On Friday, the Beer Garden opens at 4:45, with the carnival kicking off at 5 p.m. The event is open until 11:30 p.m. Friday.

On Saturday, the parade and National Anthem start at 10:30 a.m., the Beer Garden opens at 11 a.m. and the carnival opens at 11:30 a.m. The event is open until 10:30 p.m. Saturday.

For more information on the festival, click here.

That's a look at your Weekend Fun with 41! Be safe!

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