There is something to do for everyone along Kansas I-70 this weekend. Get out there and enjoy!
Kansas City
This weekend Cider Hill Family Orchard has pick your own Gala apples and ready to go Honey Crisp apples. There will be a BBQ lunch available Saturday, Sunday and Labor Day. *** You will need to book a reservation online before you go.
Shawnee
Nick and Jake’s Shawnee ~ Kentucky Derby Watch Party
Don your favorite Derby Day fashion to win Woodford Reserve prizes.
Saturday, September 5th 4:30pm
Live coverage starts at 1:30PM
Leavenworth
28-Block Historic Downtown Shopping – filled with family-owned and veteran-owned small businesses. There are over 22 restaurants, boutiques, antique dealers, salons and spas, theaters, museums and parks.
Bonner Springs
Soar above the trees with Zip KC – Last chance for 20% off any Tour today, tomorrow or Labor Day 2020 with promo code SUN20*code expires Tuesday, Sept 8th. Book now at zipkc.com
Lawrence
Join Z&M Twisted Vines Wines and Winery for Volleyball Open Play on SUNDAY, September 6th. Several teams have signed up already so get your friends together for some competition. One Sand and two grass courts available. OPEN at 12pm Serving Twisted Wine, Draft Beer, Non-alcoholic drinks, & Food to feed your spirit. WINE SLUSHIES too!!!
24305 Loring Rd Lawrence, KS 66044
Lecompton
Historic Lecompton Walking Tour – Take a stroll through Lecompton using their website and map to learn of their buildings and history.
Manhattan
Flint Hills Discovery Center – Labor Day Weekend is your last chance to visit the American Adventure Exhibit where you will be transported back to 1607 when settlers landed on the shores of America.
Junction City
Enjoy beautiful Milford State Park – Rent a pontoon boat, kayak, canoe or paddle board from Acorns Resort.
Abilene
Explore the Wild West in Old Abilene Town. While events from Chisholm Trail Days have been postponed due to COVID you can still visit Old Abilene Town to see exciting gunfights, beautiful can can dancers and stage coach rides. Please visit their website for details.
Salina
Rolling Hills Zoo is open all weekend with tram rides and make your own ice cream sandwiches.
Russell
Deines Cultural Center Exhibit: Conquering the Flight of Fancy. Paintings by Michael Knutson and ceramics by Brian McCallum. August 7th through September 19th. Both artists are educators at Garden City Community College. The exhibition can be seen Tuesday through Friday 12-5 pm and Saturday and Sunday 1-5 pm.
Hays
Thunder on the Plains Car, Truck and Cycle Show – A weekend of fun the entire family will enjoy! Over 200 of the top custom cars, street rods, sports cars, pickups, 4X4’s, race cars, classics, antiques, and motorcycles competing for top awards!
WaKeeney
Cedar Bluff State Park: American Flag Display – Volunteers have worked hard to create this breathtaking drive-thru American Flag display.
Oakley
Monument Rocks – Experience the striking beauty of these rock outcroppings on the Kansas prairie, weather permitting, from dawn till dusk.
Colby
This Labor Day weekend head to Colby, Kansas for the 8th Annual Colby Kite Festival. Events will be held at Colby High School on Sat, Sun and Mon from 11:00 am – dark. My Wind Stuff will be setting off candy canons, candy drops, paper rockets and will have huge kites on display.
Goodland
Pack a lunch and take a drive on the Land & Sky Scenic Byway.
America’s first agriculture-themed byway runs 88 miles from the Kansas-Nebraska line to Sharon Springs, Kan. Top attractions include the Arikaree Breaks, St. Francis Motorcycle Museum, The Giant Grasshopper, The Giant van Gogh Painting, High Plains Museum, Smoky Gardens, Mt. Sunflower, The Wrench Museum and Fort Wallace Museum.
