Hoisington 

This citywide weekend festival begins with a community barbecue and beer garden, followed by events for kids that include turtle races, face painting, and a golf tournament. Looking for something a little more relaxed? you can take in the sights along the Wetlands and Wildlife National Scientific Byway as well. 

Salina 

Say goodbye to summer while enjoying the artistic culture of Salina. The city is home to the Salina Sculpture Walk, as well as the First Friday Live Art Walk over the holiday weekend. For continued admiration of the arts, you can tour the Salina Art Center filled with local art or explore the green spaces of the city, which include 700 acres of hiking and biking trails. 

Lindsborg 

For all you history junkies who enjoy exploring historic sites, museums, and galleries, then Lindsborg is the ideal destination for you. The cool fall weather is perfect for a hike through Coronado Heights Park to see the rock formations. Other attractions include the Wild Dala Horse Herd monument, Red Barn Studio art gallery, and the McPherson County Mill Museum. 

Hutchinson 

Make a splash in the river with guided boat tours by the Salt City Splash Aquatic Center, or soak up the soon to an eventful day looking at wildlife at the Hutchinson Zoo. For indoor entertainment, head on over to the Cosmosphere science museum, which boasts a large collection of space exhibits from the Space Race era. The educational attractions don't stop there -- go 650 feet below the earth at the Strataca museum to learn about the 1800s salt mine operations and pick up a salt deposit souvenir. 

Topeka 

The capital has a lot to offer. To start -- the Annual Traditional Inter-Tribal Pow Wow, where you can celebrate Native American customs and cultures. Then at the Huff' n Puff Hot Air Balloon Festival where you can watch more than 30 hor air balloons launch over the lake. If you're into arts and crafts, the Cider days festival is held at the Kansas Expocentre. 

Manhattan 

Enjoy some of the last moments of summer in a Kansas city that thrives on nature-themed attractions. Stop in at the Lazy T Ranch for hayrides and a chuckwagon lunch, or zipline through the wooded forests on an excursion at the Wildwood Outdoor Adventure Park. The museum buffs can spend an afternoon at the Riley County Historical Museum or the Goodnow House Museum, while the kids can explore the Flint Hills Discovery Center before retreating to your cozy vacation rental for some rest on your Labor Day weekend getaway.

Dodge City 

Step back into time when visiting one of the wildest towns in the Wild West, offering rustic vacation rentals and historic attractions for your Labor Day weekend trip. The cooler September weather gives you a chance to comfortably tour the Dodge Jail, see a gunfight reenactment, or pick up a souvenir at the Boot Hill Museum. When traveling with adults, try your luck at the Boot Hill Casino and take in the live entertainment in the lounges. If you want to enjoy the last few days of summer outdoors, Dodge City offers the Dodge City Trail of Fame for hiking or biking.

Lawrence 

Enjoy some Midwestern hospitality while relaxing in a rustic cabin or luxurious vacation rental in Lawrence. Labor Day weekend is the perfect time to immerse yourself in this state’s history at the Black Jack Battlefield and Nature Park, the Watkins Museum of History, or the Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area. Watch live theatrical performances at the Black Box Theater on a Friday or Saturday evening after treating the kids to a day at the Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center’s final weekend of the season

Wamego 

If you thrive on entertainment and are one of the biggest fans of the “Wizard of Oz,” then a Labor Day weekend getaway in Wamego is perfect for you and your family. Spend your Friday or Saturday touring the Oz Museum to see props from the set of the 1939 movie. Wamego City Park caters to nature enthusiasts with playgrounds and walking trails you can enjoy while the September weather is mild in this Kansas City. Relax and enjoy the views of the Kansas Plains at the Oz Winery and Vineyard.