06/12/2026
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN PLATTE COUNTY?
June 12th – 14th, 2026
FIFA World Cup
Go North KC Event Series
USA vs Paraguay
June 12 – Liberty High School 5-11pm
Hosted at a local high school, this stop creates a unique opportunity to connect with students, families, and the broader Liberty community.
https://gonorthkc.com/news/watch-parties/
PARKVILLE
The Craic on Main
This Friday, we're hitting pause on live music so we can all cheer on Team USA as they begin their World Cup journey against Paraguay. Kickoff: 8:00 PM. USA! USA! USA!
Saturday Night
Jonathan Ramsey returns with an evening of songs, stories, and plenty of laughs.
Show begins at 6:00 PM.
Creekside at Parkville
We’re officially kicking off The Perfect Pitch - Summer Concert Series at Creekside TONIGHT with live music from The Good Fuzz starting at 7:00 PM!
KANSAS CITY
Brew Top live music
Fri: live music at 9 PM
Happy Hour til 7 PM & kitchen til 1 AM
Sat: TBA 9pm
Sun: Grasshopper 9pm
Worth Harley Davidson
Saturday Band Concert
1-4pm
Thirsty Bull Saloon
8132 NW Prairie View Rd
Kansas City, MO, 64151
Duration: 4 hr
Public · Anyone on or off Facebook
Open @ 11 for lunch! Happy hour 11-7!
Country Swing Lessons @ 6:30pm
Dangle live at 9!
Eat Drink & Ride the Bull!
PLATTE CITY
Barley & Vine
Wine run & DONE! Because you can always grab a few bottles to-go from our wine store. We have a fine selection of libations from all over the WORLD! Sip your way through each country at our World Cup Watch parties!
Share this schedule with your drinking buddies:
Friday, June 12
USA vs. Paraguay 8 – 11 pm - $8 Old Fashioneds
Saturday, June 13
Brazil vs. Morocco 5 – 8 pm - Themed Drink Specials
Sunday, June 14
Germany vs. Curacao 12 – 3 pm - $4 Beers
Netherlands vs. Japan 3 – 6 pm Orange Takeover!
Spinning wheel of drink specials when Netherlands scores.
Ben Ferrel Platte County Museum is a participating site for KANSAS CITY'S PASSPORT TO ADVENTURE. Kids receive a passport book, see the exhibit, do an activity. Kickoff for passport program at this location is May 16; but the museum is open Thur. & Friday 1-4 all summer (opens late at 2 pm on May 8 and the books will be available all open days.
Jowler Creek Winery
Sangria/Growler Flavor: Strawberry Lemonade Sangria Slushy Flavors: Strawberry Margarita
June 12th: Live Music - 6-9pm
June 13th: Live Music - 6-9pm
June 14th: Live Music - 6-9pm
Platte Ridge Park
Gigantic Kite Festival
17130 MO Highway 371
Platte City, MO 64079
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Create Your Own Kite Tomorrow at the Gigantic Kite Festival!
Join us for a FREE day of giant kites, family fun, and hands-on activities at Platte Ridge Park!
Kids can decorate and create their own kite to fly, and we'll have plenty of other FREE activities, including:
Face Painting Beauty in Art
Henna Tattoos
Bubble Artists Elemental Performance
Climbing Wall
Free Kites Nodaway Valley Bank
Terra Vox Vineyard
See website for all tickets & Info
https://www.terravox.wine/events/
RIVERSIDE
River Cities Express
Fares & How to Ride
The River Cities Express offers affordable transportation options for World Cup fans throughout the Kansas City region. Rides are open to anyone interested in attending Fan Fest or wanting to experience shopping, dining, or entertainment in the three cities along the route.
Single Ride: $5.00 per person
Punch Card: $25.00 for 6 rides
Hours of Operation: Varies by day; please visit gestcarts.com for detailed information
Route & Stop Locations
Stop 1: Park University, Parkville, Missouri
• Parking available in Lot E in front of Herr House and Lot C above the Mackenzie Entrance
Stop 2: Argosy Casino, Riverside, Missouri
Stop 3: ConnectKC26, North Kansas City, Missouri
520 E. 19th Avenue (connecting shuttle to Fan Fest at the National World War One Museum and Memorial)
Service Dates
The River Cities Express will operate on the following Fan Fest dates:
June 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27
July 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11
The River Cities Express is made possible through the City of Riverside, in coordination with the cities of Parkville and North Kansas City, and transportation provider GEST. For more information, visit gestcarts.com.
WESTON
Here’s a peek at what’s going on in Weston this weekend:
It’s going to be a BIG weekend in Weston - come see for yourself!
Saturday packs all the fun!
The 4th Annual Weston Roots Music Festival brings a full day of roots music, small town charm and front porch soul to the heart of Weston! 6 venues, 13 groups! Tickets required (purchase all tickets or rsvp through our website)
Ellie’s Garden Party and Homes Tour! Stroll through historic homes and gorgeous gardens and enjoy tea party treats at every stop- all in support of COTA for Ellie's Journey! Tickets required
Juneteenth Heritage Jubilee at the Weston Red Barn Farm! BAAC - Black Ancestors Awareness Campaign, Weston, MO tells the rich history of Weston - Common threads of Community! Bring the family out Saturday from 11-3.
The Vineyards at Pirtle Winery has added a new Sunset Sip - Wednesday and Thursday nights from 7-9!
Plus, sign up for their Tank and Barrel tasting tour on Saturday!
Pool Tournaments, Music Bingo, Karaoke at Beers To You Saloon!
Burley House Craft and Small Business Market- Weston, Mo Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 10-4!
Live Music this weekend at:
The Whiskey Snug
Riverwood Winery
Walnut Creek of Weston
O'Malley's Pub
Holladay Distillery
Royal Deluxe at the St. George Hotel
Don't forget to pick up a passport from the Chamber for the Around the World in Weston - check out participating merchants get your passport stamped - once you have all the stamps turn it in to win Weston Gift Certificate!
So much to do- have fun and stay safe!
