# Events & Things To Do In Paola, KS This Weekend | May 1-3, 2026| AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Paola, Kansas is a city full of experiences, activities and events. Explore some of the best things to do in Paola, Kansas this weekend and make your Friday, Saturday and Sunday full of fun and excitement.
- **Category**: Weekend
- **Display Name**: Events this weekend
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Weekends become special if you know how to make the most out of it. There are a lot of fun things to do and events in [CITY] this weekend for you to explore.

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## Weekend Events in Paola

- **Event Name**: DIY for Little Do-ers: Paint & Plant Mother’s Day Workshop
  - **Description**: Miami Lumber invites kids to build a wood planter box, paint it and take it home with a plant start as a ready-to-gift Mother’s Day planter.About this EventDIY for Little Do-ers: Paint & Plant Mother's
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat May 02 2026 at 12:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/paola/diy-for-little-do-ers-paint-and-plant-mother’s-day-workshop/100001987404635765
  - **Venue**: Miami Lumber
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Kids, Workshops, Art, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: Kentucky Derby Day: May 2, 2026
  - **Description**: Get ready for the 4th Annual Kentucky Derby Party at the Somerset Schoolhouse on Saturday, May 2, 2026! 🌹

Dress to impress in your finest Derby attire—think elegant hats, classic bow ties, and standout dresses. A prize will be awarded to our best-dressed
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/paola/kentucky-derby-day-may-2-2026/200029976034349
  - **Venue**: 28740 Somerset Road, Paola, KS
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- **Event Name**: Kentucky Derby Hat Making Party
  - **Description**: Join us at Somerset Schoolhouse for a stylish Kentucky Derby celebration!

We’re excited to host a Hat Decorating Event on May 2, 2026, beginning at 3:00 PM. Create your own Derby-ready look with all materials provided—hats, ribbons, flowers, and accessor
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 04:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/paola/kentucky-derby-hat-making-party/200029977435155
  - **Venue**: 28740 Somerset Road, Paola, KS
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- **Event Name**: Christ, Coffee, &  Confidence
  - **Description**: Ladies come join us for a time of fellowship and encouragement to get your Saturday started.
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 07:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/paola/christ-coffee-and-confidence/200029987861117
  - **Venue**: Living Proof
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- **Event Name**: Pasture Walk: Meet the Sheep
  - **Description**: We are hosting a pasture walk where we will learn about how to build soil and using sheep to do it. Baby lambs will be there to help too 🍼🥰
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat May 02 2026 at 11:00 am (-05:00)
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  - **Venue**: 1200 North Pearl Street, Paola, KS
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## Trending Events in Paola

- **Event Name**: 2026 Paola Heartland Car Show
  - **Description**: 📣 Join us for the Paola Heartland Car Show on June 13th, 2026!

What to expect:

🎸 Route 66 band is returning to play some of your favorite classic rock hits!
 🛍️ Shop at some of our brick and mortar businesses or hit up the merchandise vendors on the squ
  - **Venue**: Paola Square Park
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- **Event Name**: Paola Roots Festival - Aug. 28 & 29, 2026
  - **Description**: The 37th Annual Paola Roots Festival features Live Music, East Central State BBQ Championship, Arts & Crafts, Food Vendors and Kids Games.About this EventNow in it's 37th year! It's become a Family Tradition, with all
  - **Venue**: Paola Park Square
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- **Event Name**: Free For All
  - **Description**: FREE FOR ALL – FREE WAKEBOARDING DAY AT KC WATERSPORTS 🌊⚡

Yep… you read that right.

We’re opening the cable and letting you ride FOR FREE.

Free For All is our way of giving back to the community and kicking off summer energy at KC Watersports. Whether
  - **Venue**: 25825 Edgemore Rd, Paola, KS, United States, Kansas 66071
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- **Event Name**: DIY for Little Do-ers: Paint & Plant Mother’s Day Workshop
  - **Description**: Miami Lumber invites kids to build a wood planter box, paint it and take it home with a plant start as a ready-to-gift Mother’s Day planter.About this EventDIY for Little Do-ers: Paint & Plant Mother's
  - **Venue**: Miami Lumber
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- **Event Name**: Summer on The Square
  - **Description**: Make sure to come on out to the Paola Square in Paola, KS on July 18th from 9am to 2pm to see over 100 crafters and vendors! We will also have a food truck so make sure to stop by for some delicious food! If you're interested in being a vendor we would ab
  - **Venue**: Paola Square Park
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- **Event Name**: Fall Bazaar Craft & Vendor Show 9/12
  - **Description**: Join us for one of our most anticipated events of the year—the Craft & Vendor Fair at Paola Park Square on Saturday, September 12th, 2026, from 9:00 AM–2:00 PM! 🌤️🛍️

This outdoor show is one of our largest and busiest fairs for both vendors and shopp
  - **Venue**: Paola Square Park
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- **Event Name**: Kentucky Derby Day: May 2, 2026
  - **Description**: Get ready for the 4th Annual Kentucky Derby Party at the Somerset Schoolhouse on Saturday, May 2, 2026! 🌹

Dress to impress in your finest Derby attire—think elegant hats, classic bow ties, and standout dresses. A prize will be awarded to our best-dressed
  - **Venue**: 28740 Somerset Road, Paola, KS
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- **Event Name**: Family Fishing Derby
  - **Description**: Join us this Memorial Day weekend for a day of fishing, community, and honoring those who served at Hillsdale Lake.

Bring the whole family out for the Memorial Day Fishing Derby hosted by the Veterans Outdoors Foundation. Spend the day on the water, enjo
  - **Venue**: Hillsdale Lake
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- **Event Name**: Jess Ray in Paola
  - **Description**: 🎶 Get Ready for Jess Ray Live at Paola Community Center on Tuesday, June 23, 2026! 🎶
This is not just a concert—it's a moment you'll talk about for years. Jess Ray is set to light up Paola Community Center with thei
  - **Venue**: Paola Community Center
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Weekend events in Paola?
  - **A:** DIY for Little Do-ers: Paint & Plant Mother’s Day Workshop (Sat May 02 2026 at 10:00 am at Miami Lumber), Kentucky Derby Day: May 2, 2026 (Sat May 02 2026 at 01:00 pm at 28740 Somerset Road, Paola, KS), Kentucky Derby Hat Making Party (Sat May 02 2026 at 03:00 pm at 28740 Somerset Road, Paola, KS), Christ, Coffee, &  Confidence (Sat May 02 2026 at 07:00 am at Living Proof), Pasture Walk: Meet the Sheep (Sat May 02 2026 at 09:00 am at 1200 North Pearl Street, Paola, KS).
- **Q**: What are the top free Weekend events in Paola?
  - **A:** DIY for Little Do-ers: Paint & Plant Mother’s Day Workshop (Sat May 02 2026 at 10:00 am at Miami Lumber).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Paola this weekend May 1–3, 2026?
  - **A:** DIY for Little Do-ers: Paint & Plant Mother’s Day Workshop (Sat May 02 2026 at 10:00 am at Miami Lumber), Kentucky Derby Day: May 2, 2026 (Sat May 02 2026 at 01:00 pm at 28740 Somerset Road, Paola, KS), Kentucky Derby Hat Making Party (Sat May 02 2026 at 03:00 pm at 28740 Somerset Road, Paola, KS), Christ, Coffee, &  Confidence (Sat May 02 2026 at 07:00 am at Living Proof), Pasture Walk: Meet the Sheep (Sat May 02 2026 at 09:00 am at 1200 North Pearl Street, Paola, KS).
- **Q**: How can I find Weekend events in Paola?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Weekend events in Paola on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Weekend events in Paola?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Weekend events in Paola?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Weekend events in Paola include Miami Lumber, 28740 Somerset Road, Paola, KS, Living Proof.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Weekend events in Paola?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Weekend events in Paola include Miami Lumber, Inc., Somerset Schoolhouse, Carter James Ranch.
- **Q**: Are there any online Weekend events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Weekend events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Weekend events in Paola?
  - **A:** Follow the Weekend category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Weekend events are listed in Paola.

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