This post is sponsored by Zona Rosa.
Zona Rosa has a fantastic season full of FREE events, concerts, movies, and activities lined up for all ages to enjoy. Embrace the cooler weather, pumpkin spice everything and bookmark this page to plan your fall fun calendar!
Friday Fall Concerts – 6:30 p.m. in Central Park
Enjoy that crisp autumn air with live music at Zona Rosa’s FREE Fall Concerts in Central Park every Friday at 6:30 p.m. Bring chairs and blankets and let the kiddos play at the park while you relax and unwind from the busy week.
September
September 6: The Champagne
September 13: Right on Red
September 20: KC Rukus
September 27: Steven Bankey & the Flatland Band
October
October 4: Run With It
October 11: Brass Rewind
Mom Tip: Get an early reservation at Bravo Italian Kitchen (who wants to cook on a Friday?) and ask for the patio for prime seating!
Festivals & Special Events
Red Friday Tailgate – September 6, 5 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. in Central Park
Kickoff the season with the ultimate tailgate including appearances by KC Wolf, KC’s pop princess impersonator, ‘Almost Taylor Swift’, performance from the Chiefs’ Rumble Drumline, plus special activities, pop-ups, food trucks, live DJ, and more. This is a free community event open to all ages. Please bring a donation item to support Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City.
Hanging with Heroes – September 21, 9 a.m. – noon in Central Park
Kansas City Mom Collective is back with its third annual Hanging with Heroes. From superheroes in costume to community heroes, enjoy photo opportunities with Planet Comicon Kansas City and Justus League, meet local heroes and their vehicles, including the KC Fire, Police, and US Army. All ages can enjoy special activities, food trucks, and live music during this heroic event experience. This event is free and open to the public with requested donations of boxes of breakfast bars and granola bars to benefit Feed Northland Kids.
Fall Fest – October 12, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. in North Park
Plan the perfect fall day at Zona’s Fall Fest. Experience everything from pumpkin decorating to bounce houses, enjoy food trucks and fall cocktails, plus live music, and yard games. With free family-friendly activities and local shopping with The Strawberry Swing, there’s something for both moms and kids!
Sips & Treats – October 18, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Plan a mom’s night out with a night of adult trick-or-treating. Grab a bag at a participating store and trick-or-treat around the center for special gifts & prizes. Free spooky brews (21+) at each stop, costume contests, local pop-up vendors and special discounts available all night.
Beats and Broomsticks – October 25, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. in Central Park
The Halloween event of the season is back with trick-or-treating for kids at participating retailers followed by our annual tradition of Hocus Pocus starting at 7 p.m. Enjoy food trucks, DJ, photo moments with The Sanderson Sisters, spooky brews, beers, and more.
New & Coming Soon
Beyond exciting events and activations, Zona Rosa is continuing to add a diverse mix of local and national tenants to the center.
Now Open
- SafeSplash Swim School
- Toy Time
- Gifted by Annie Austen
- Owen and Graham
Coming Soon
- Mochinut – October 2024
- Plate Pizzeria – Spring 2025
Learn more about Zona Rosa’s event schedule for fall.
