Following is a list of special events and activities scheduled during January-December, 2008 in Platte County, Missouri. Because dates, times and other information are subject to change without notice, please call the phone number listed for complete details prior to attending events. All numbers are within the (816) area code unless otherwise noted. For additional information on these and other events and attractions in Platte County, Missouri, call the Platte County Visitors Bureau at (816) 270-3979. click on the logo to the right to view a Platte County map.

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September6,13,20,27: Farmer's Market - Savor the taste of the freshest homegrown fruits, vegetables, breads, jams, honey, and such at Zona Rosa. Located in the breezeway off 86th St. between Victoria's Secret and Hot Topic, I-29 and Barry Rd., Kansas City. Hours: 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Admission: Free. www.zonarosa.com 587-8180.

September 3,7,10,14,17,21,24,28: Farmers Market - Fresh baked goods, locally grown fruits and vegetables. City Parking Lot, south end of Main St., Parkville. Hours: 7 a.m. to sold out Sat.; call for details Wed. Admission: Free. www.parkvillemo.com 450-8810 or 769-7921.

September 1,8,15,22,29: Jazz on the Town Square - Two hours of jazz on the square. Zona Rosa, I-29 and Barry Rd., Kansas City. Hours: 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Admission: Free. www.zonarosa.com 587-8180.

September 2-4,9-11,16-18,23-25,30: Irish Music - Live entertainment Fri.-Sun. O'Malley's Pub, 500 Welt St., Weston. Hours & Admission: Call for details. www.westonirish.com 640-5235.

September 2-4,9-11,16-18,23-25,30 : Irish Music and Entertainment - Join O'Dowd's Little Dublin in Zona Rosa for live DJ Trivia, Irish Music, live bands and music from the rooftop deck Wed-Sun. O'Dowd's Little Dublin, 8600 NW Prairie View Rd., Kansas City. Hours & Admission: Call for details. www.odowdslittledublin.com 268-6333.

September 3-4,10-11,17-18,24-25: Fall Harvest Weekends - Apples, pumpkins, 2 country stores, 15-acre Vote 2008 Presidential Seal maze, and fun country hayrides at a turn of the century farm. Weston Red Barn Farm, 16300 Wilkerson Rd., Weston. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: Free. www.westonredbarnfarm.com 386-5437.

September 3-4,10-11,17-18,24-25: Bonnell Museum - Tour late 1800's farmouse with original furnishings; picnic area with natural waterfall. 20755 Lamar Rd., Weston. Hours: 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Admission: Free. 992-0102.

September 10: 2nd Saturday in Weston - Sample a "taste" of Weston from local restaurants, wineries, brewery, and specialty shops. Downtown Weston, Main St.. Hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Tastings 5 p.m.-8 p.m.; Dining & entertainment until midnight. Admission: Free. www.westonmo.com 640-2909.

September 17-30: Pumpkin Patch - U-pick pumpkin and gourd patches close to old barn filled with squash, dried gourds, honey, painted pumpkins, straw, stalks and Indian corn. 42 varieties of mums and asters. Free mazes. East of Platte City between Hwy. 92 and Hwy. HH on Farmer Lane, Platte City. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Admission: Free. www.pumpkins-etc.com 858-5758.

October 1: Parktoberfest / Flood Relief Festival - 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. English Landing Park in Parkville. FREE admission
www.parktoberfest.net

October 1-31: Pumpkin Patch - U-pick pumpkin and gourd patches close to old barn filled with squash, dried gourds, honey, painted pumpkins, straw, stalks and Indian corn. 42 varieties of mums and asters. Free mazes. East of Platte City between Hwy. 92 and Hwy. HH on Farmer Lane, Platte City. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Admission: Free. www.pumpkins-etc.com 858-5758.

October 1-3,8-10,15-17,22-24,29-31: Irish Music and Entertainment - Join O'Dowd's Little Dublin in Zona Rosa for live DJ Trivia, Irish Music, live bands and music from the rooftop deck Wed-Sun. O'Dowd's Little Dublin, 8600 NW Prairie View Rd., Kansas City. Hours & Admission: Call for details. www.odowdslittledublin.com 268-6333.

October 1-3,8-10,15-17,22-24,29-31: Irish Music - Live entertainment Fri.-Sun. O'Malley's Pub, 500 Welt St., Weston. Hours & Admission: Call for details. www.westonirish.com 640-5235.

October 2-3,9-10,16-17,23-24,30-31: Fall Harvest Weekends - Apples, pumpkins, 2 country stores, 15-acre Vote 2008 Presidential Seal maze, and fun country hayrides at a turn of the century farm. Weston Red Barn Farm, 16300 Wilkerson Rd., Weston. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: Free. www.westonredbarnfarm.com 386-5437.

October 2-3,9-10,16-17,23-24,30-31: Bonnell Museum - Tour late 1800's farmhouse with original furnishings; picnic area with natural waterfall. 20755 Lamar Rd., Weston. Hours: 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Admission: Free. 992-0102.

October 1-2: Applefest - 19th annual lost arts festival features demonstrations of quilting, basket weaving, cider pressing and apple butter making, displays by artisans and crafters, music and other entertainment. Pioneer skills and activities for children in City Park. Downtown Main St. and City Park, Weston. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat.; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. Admission: Free. www.westonmo.com 640-2909 or 640-2300.

October 7-9: 11th Annual Weston Irish Festival- Great Irish music, piping, dancing, and storytelling along with traditional Irish food and drinks. Featuring musicians from across the United States, Canada and Ireland performing on the open-air courtyard stage and two indoor pub stages. O'Malley's, 500 Welt St. @ Short St., Weston. For hours and admission costs please visit the website or call www.westonirish.com 640-5235.

October 8: 2nd Saturday in Weston - Sample a "taste" of Weston from local restaurants, wineries, brewery, and specialty shops. Downtown Weston, Main St.. Hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Tastings 5 p.m.-8 p.m.; Dining & entertainment until midnight. Admission: Free. www.westonmo.com 640-2909.

October 9: The Weston Wellies Race- Complete the 1.5 mile rounte wearing wellies and your number will be put into a drawing to win a trip to Ireland. Founding co-sponsors are The Celtic Ranch and Midwest Irish Focus. Celtic Ranch, 404 Main St., Weston. For start time and registration forms please visit the website or call www.thecelticranch.com 640-2881.

November 4-6,11-13,18-20,25-27: Irish Music and Entertainment - Join O'Dowd's Little Dublin in Zona Rosa for live DJ Trivia, Irish Music, live bands and music from the rooftop deck Wed-Sun. O'Dowd's Little Dublin, 8600 NW Prairie View Rd., Kansas City. Hours & Admission: Call for details. www.odowdslittledublin.com 268-6333.

November4-6,11-13,18-20,25-27 : Irish Music - Live entertainment Fri.-Sun. O'Malley's Pub, 500 Welt St., Weston. Hours & Admission: Call for details. www.westonirish.com 640-5235.

November 12: 2nd Saturday in Weston and Holiday Open House- Sample a "taste" of Weston from local restaurants, wineries, brewery, and specialty shops. City of Weston tree lighting scheduled for 5:30 p.m. and Father Christmas arrives. Downtown Weston, Main St.. Hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Tastings 5 p.m.-8 p.m.; Dining & entertainment until midnight. Admission: Free. www.westonmo.com 640-2909.

November 23: 17th Annual Holiday Lighting Celebration - Sponsored by Platte City Parks & Rec. and Platte City Chamber of Commerce/EDC. Platte County Courthouse Lawn, 3rd & Main St., Platte City. Hours: 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Admission: Free. www.plattecitymo.com 858-5270.

November 24: Turkey Trail Trot - Make room for turkey and all the trimmings by participating in a Thanksgiving morning 5K fitness run and walk (2 miles). English Landing Park, Riverfront, Parkville. Hours: 9 a.m. Run; 9:15 a.m. Walk. Admission: $18 Early entry fee. 453-1722.

December 2-4,9-11,16-18,23-25,30-31: Irish Music and Entertainment - Join O'Dowd's Little Dublin in Zona Rosa for live DJ Trivia, Irish Music, live bands and music from the rooftop deck Wed-Sun. O'Dowd's Little Dublin, 8600 NW Prairie View Rd., Kansas City. Hours & Admission: Call for details. www.odowdslittledublin.com 268-6333.

December 2-4,9-11,16-18,23-25,30-31 : Irish Music - Live entertainment Fri.-Sun. O'Malley's Pub, 500 Welt St., Weston. Hours & Admission: Call for details. www.westonirish.com 640-5235.

December 2-4: 30th Annual Candlelight Homes Tour- Select historic homes throughout downtown Weston are decorated and open for tours. For times, costs and selected homes please contact the Weston Chamber of Commerce at www.westonmo.com 640-2909.

December 3-4: Ben Ferrel Platte County Museum Holiday Tours "Let It Snow"- Sponsored by Platte County Historical Society. Ben Ferrel Museum, 3rd & Ferrel, Platte City. Hours: Noon-4 p.m. Admission: Free. www.plattecitymo.com 431-5121 or 858-3866.

December 10: 2nd Saturday in Weston - Sample a "taste" of Weston from local restaurants, wineries, brewery, and specialty shops. Downtown Weston, Main St.. Hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Tastings 5 p.m.-8 p.m.; Dining & entertainment until midnight. Admission: Free. www.westonmo.com 640-2909.

December 17-31: Ski and Snowboard Season - Ski and snow board season begins (weather permitting). Snow Creek Ski Area, #1 Snow Creek Dr., Weston. Hours & admission: Call for details. www.skisnowcreek.com 640-2200.