Kansas City kiddos may be starting the fall semester soon, but there's still a few precious weeks of summer left. You know what that means — grab your calendar and get ready for 20 of the hottest events coming to KC this month.

Saturday, Aug. 3

Artist Talk and Collage Workshop, presented by Andrea Burgay | 1-4 p.m. | Kansas City Public Library, 14 W. 10th St., KCMO | Free | Make your own free-form collage under the guidance of featured Central Library artist Andrea Burgay.
Heart of America Hot Dog Festival | 3 p.m. | Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, 1616 E. 18th St., KCMO | $50-$125 | Hold on to your buns. Celebrate baseball's favorite pairing with a day dedicated to the All-American hotdog, featuring food trucks and live music from artists like Stokely + Brownstone.
Going For Gold Bar Crawl | 4-8 p.m. | Kansas City Live! Block, 13 Grand Blvd., KCMO | Free entry | Compete in challenges like water pong, flip cup, and putt-putt as your drink your winner's cup through Power & Light.

Sunday, Aug. 4

Weekend Fun: Dining Designs | 1 p.m. | The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, KCMO | Free | Grab the kiddos and jump into the world of English ceramics by designing your own custom plates.

Thursday, Aug. 8

Triple Crown Picklecon 2024 | Thursday, Aug. 8-Sunday, Aug. 11 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Bartle Hall, 301 W. 13th St., KCMO | $20-$140 | Name-dropped by The Wall Street Journal, this all-encompassing pickleball experience is the first of its kind with tournaments, clinics + chances to chat with pros.

Friday, Aug. 9

blink-182 | 7 p.m. | T-Mobile Center, KCMO | $64-$250 | See the multi-platinum band return to T-Mobile Center to debut their new album, "One More Time."

Saturday, Aug. 10

Tour of The Quindaro Ruins | Saturday, Aug. 10 | Quindaro Ruins & Overlook, N. 27th St. and Sewell Ave., KCK | $40 | Follow the footsteps of the Underground Railroad through this river town and explore the ruins buried in the hillsides of the Mighty Mo'.

Sunday, Aug. 11

India Fest | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Blvd., Overland Park, KS | Free | Experience the sights, sounds + tastes of India through live music, dance performances, and plenty of food.

Wednesday, Aug. 14

Drop-in History: Civil War Reenactor | 4-6:30 p.m. | Alexander Majors House Museum, 8201 State Line Rd., KCMO | Free | Travel back to October 23, 1864 for the Battle of Westport as reenactor Richard Spacek walks guests through the life + artifacts of a Union solider.
Taco Trail Bus Tour | 5:30-8 p.m. | 333 N. 6th St., KCK | $28 | Hop aboard for a tasty trek through KCK's best carne asada taco spots + bring your own roadies for the ultimate dinner pairing.
The Smashing Pumpkins | 7:30 p.m. | Starlight Theatre, 4600 Starlight Rd., KCMO | $40-$150 | Shake your zipper blues and show up for the alt rock icons' "The World is a Vampire Tour 2024."

Thursday, Aug. 15

Luke Bryan | 7 p.m. | T-Mobile Center, KCMO | $34.75-$194.75 | Let the country rocker "Light It Up" on stage and remind you why "Rain is a Good Thing."

Friday, Aug. 16

45th Annual Ethnic Enrichment Festival | Friday, Aug. 16-Sunday, Aug. 18 | 6 p.m. | Swope Park, 7331 Oakwood Dr., KCMO | $0-$5 | Travel around the world through food, music, crafts + dance at Kansas City's celebration of all the cultures that call it home.

Saturday, Aug. 17

Kansas City Chiefs v Detroit Lions (Preseason) | 3 p.m. | Arrowhead Stadium, KCMO | $35-$415 | Thaw out your Chiefs-mania mindset, the season is officially (almost) here.
1800s Ball | 6-9 p.m. | Riverfront Community Center, 123 S. Esplanade St., Leavenworth | $10 | Live out your Bridgerton fantasies with this 19th-century ballroom experience featuring period dress and dance walk-throughs.

Saturday, Aug. 24

Deaf Cultural Festival | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, KCMO | Free | Explore American Sign Language through hands-on art activities and enjoy entertainment from distinctly Deaf perspectives.
Kansas City Jazz Alive's Spotlight: Charlie Parker | 7 p.m. | Folly Theater, 300 W. 12th St., KCMO | $20-$68 | It's the jazz icon's 104th birthday party, complete with jam sessions and musical tributes, exhibits, and workshops.
Wine Walk for Wildlife | 6-9:30 p.m. | Kansas City Zoo, 6800 Zoo Dr., KCMO | $40 | Guests will stroll through the topside of the Zoo, sip 40 different types of wine, and even talk with its animal specialists.

Sunday, Aug. 25

Barry Manilow | 7 p.m. | T-Mobile Center, KCMO | $14.50-$294.50 | See the most successful Adult Contemporary artist of all time at his final concert ever in Kansas City.

Friday, Aug. 30

Kansas City Irish Fest | Friday, Aug. 30-Sunday, Sept. 1 | Crown Center, KCMO | $20-$55 | The heart of Ireland makes it to America's Heartland featuring Irish vendors, traditional food + drink, and activities like whiskey tasting.