Disney has curated special behind-the-scenes glimpses into the creation of the most popular characters, films, shows, and attractions – from Disneyland to Walt Disney World and beyond. The ten magnificent and imaginatively themed galleries, with moving stories, unique interactive installations, and exciting background information, will take visitors on a journey through 100 years of The…
America’s largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theatre show is now playing! Solve a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it! Join us for an event that…
Step back in time at the Kansas City Renaissance Festival, a medieval-themed village home to jousting knights, thrill-seeking acrobats and beautiful maidens. The Kansas City Renaissance Festival began its journey in September of 1977 as a benefit for the Kansas City Art Institute. Since then, the Kansas City Renaissance Festival has grown to be one…
The Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium is bringing a unique experience to the Greater Kansas City area for the third year with a new theme, GloWild: Legends & Lore. The festival is along a one-mile route and takes about an hour and a half to walk through. This evening event will require a separate ticket…
Fall Studio Classes at The Nelson for ages 3-15 every Saturday starting September 21st and runs through November 2nd. Groups include Start in Art (ages 3-5), Opposites Attract! (ages 6–7), Printmaking Adventures (ages 8–10), Manga, Comics, and Zines (ages 10-12), Maker Studio: Prints and Manga (ages 13–15). Check The Nelson website for times, tickets, and…
Adult Studio Classes at The Nelson every Saturday. Topics included Reduction Prints, Figures from History, The Art of Gelli Plate Prints, Everyday Objects: Watercolor, Gallery Sketch Class, and Make Waves. Check The Nelson website for times, tickets, and more information.
Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849) is one of the most famous Japanese artists in history, thanks largely to his instantly recognizable print known familiarly as The Great Wave. Hokusai: Waves of Inspiration features roughly 300 works of art, including works from the artist’s own expansive and versatile career as well as hundreds of objects by the generations…
Take a horse-drawn hayride down to Pumpkin Hollow, all month long in October. Climb up the hay pyramid and go down the giant slide, make your way through the spider web maze, drive your pedal car down Orrin's Country Road, scare the crows away at Slingshot Alley, climb with a goat in our Kidz Corral,…
Brace yourself for a screaming good time at Worlds of Fun Halloween Haunt, the Midwest’s Largest Halloween Celebration. Everything in your deepest, darkest fears is right here. As night falls on the park, hundreds of creatures from the underworld emerge to make your worst nightmares come true. Spine-chilling haunted mazes and elaborate scare zones will…
Saturdays & Sundays, Sept. 14 - Oct. 27, 2024 Experience Worlds of Fun like never before at Tricks and Treats, the all-new, family-friendly Halloween event. Celebrate the season with mischievous tricks, tasty treats, and so much more. Everyone in the family is sure to have a boo-last with the spooky, kooky Halloween activities for kids…
Everyone's favorite KANSAS CITY TRADITION EXPANDS AGAIN, moving INSIDE at Crown Center to The Grand Theatre! NEW THIS YEAR, stick around after the show, as the lobby turns into CLUB TRANSLYVANIA, an area where you can order cocktails after the show and mingle with the cast, take photos, etc. So you don't have to rush…
Step back into time and immerse yourself in the soulful atmosphere of Emerson’s Bar and Grill, where every note resonates with the magic of Lady Day. Featuring a selection of Billie Holiday’s most well-known songs including “Strange Fruit” and “God Bless the Child” performed live, the magic of this night will echo through your soul…
With roots dating back to 1899 and boasting a reputation as one of the toughest competitions, this iconic event draws thousands of owners, breeders, future business/agriculture leaders and animal enthusiasts from across the country.
Sweeney Todd at Music Theater Heritage October 10th through October 27th. Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd has become a worldwide success since being awarded eight Tony Awards® for its original production. The tasty tale of love and revenge has simultaneously shocked, awed and delighted audiences across the world for more than 40 years. MTH’s adaptation in…
The Ghoulish Spookeasy at KC Live! October 3rd through October 26th. Open Thursday - Saturday at 5PM Step into the depths of darkness inside the Ghoulish SpookEasy at KC Live! Indulge in your feverish Halloween core with tasty cocktails, costume contests every Saturday night & special trivia nights. Come on out for a spooky time!…
Discover exceptional storytelling, new releases, documentaries, restored classics, foreign and art films at Tivoli. Curated by Jerry Harrington, the Nelson-Atkins is honored to be the home of the beloved theater. In this stunning coming-of-age tale, ten-year-old Chihiro discovers a strange new world just beyond the suburbs. After her parents undergo a mysterious transformation, Chihiro must…
Kansas City Kansas Community College Art Gallery presents “The Art of Storytelling” exhibition, featuring artist Bryce Holt. The exhibit will be open to the public October 1 through November 21 with a reception on October 11.
The Beast Haunted Attraction in the West Bottoms. Select dates in September through November. Check website for dates and tickets. Experience the Beast Fright Fest! The Beast Haunted House is one of the greatest haunted attractions in the nation, voted best haunted house in the nation in 2019, and one of five legendary haunted houses…
Macabre Cinema Haunted Attraction in the West Bottoms. Select dates in September through November. Check website for dates and tickets. Experience the action of classic and contemporary horror scenes through a haunted 1930s movie theater with 4 floors of thrill that will take your breath away trying to escape. This haunt will keep you moving…no…
The Edge of Hell Haunted Attraction in the West Bottoms. Select dates in September through November. Check website for dates and tickets. Go through the depths of hell in a multi-story haunted house! The Edge of Hell features phobias and a five-story fright from heaven to hell. RatMan, vampires, and the devil on hand in…
Pumpkin Festival Tuesdays through Thursdays 3:00pm-7:00pm and Fridays through Sundays 10:00pm-6:00pm from October 3rd through October 27th. Check website for tickets, times, and events.
Celebrate Our 10th Anniversary Weekend with Cocktails, Live Music, and Local Vendors! Join for the 10th Anniversary Kickoff Weekend and be part of the celebration! Enjoy exclusive anniversary cocktail specials available throughout the venue all weekend long. Groove to live music from your favorite local bands, and explore a vibrant vendor market featuring Kansas City’s…
Alice In Wonderland by The Kansas City Ballet at The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts October 11th through October 20th. Check website for times and tickets. Septime Webre’s ALICE (in wonderland) is a modern reimagining of the beloved classic. This captivating production blends ballet and contemporary dance to bring Lewis Carroll’s iconic characters to…
Pub crawl through Martini Corner dodging zombies and having the last time of your life! It’s the End of the World, hell has frozen over and released flesh-eating zombies! Your challenge, if you choose to accept it, is to crawl through The Dead Zone to all participating venues while avoiding the Zombies trying to take…
It’s officially fall at the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium! Celebrate the season at Hoots & Howls. From 10:00am-3:00pm guests can enjoy pedal tractors, a pint-sized hay maze, and more. Activities are included in the price of Zoo admission or membership!
Halloween Daze and Spooky Knights Step into a world where Halloween magic comes to life and spooky adventures await! Join us for “Halloween Daze and Spooky Knights,” a thrilling event filled with trick – or- treating, costumes, and ghoulish delights! Prepare to be enthralled by a realm where ghosts, goblins, and knights of old roam…
The Overland Park Farmers’ Market is a vibrant public gathering place that builds community pride and spirit by bringing together shoppers of all ages and interests. For 40 years, vendors have been providing farm-to-table food at the Downtown Overland Park Farmers’ Market. Vendors offer shoppers a wide variety of products including fresh produce, local foods…
Halloween Scavenger Hunt presented by Breakout KC! Join us in the Square to begin a fun, spooky, Village-wide scavenger hunt for a chance to win great prizes! Have the little ones wear costumes for this adventure, with games and activities in the Square before/after the hunt. More details to come! Enjoy a morning beverage or…
Save the date for the 34th Annual Shawnee Indian Mission Fall Festival! Families, kids, people of all ages can enjoy a full of activities at the Shawnee Indian Mission. Activities will include: Wagon rides Dancing Re-enactment activities Live bands Local artists Sweet Streams Lavender included will be showcasing their best work! Food trucks and beverage…
Ah, the smell of pumpkin spice is in the air & football returns! Plan to hit up the 3rd annual Fall Fest. They’ll have everything from a pumpkin decorating and fall-themed cocktails to bounce houses, kids activities, live music, yard games, community partners & tenant special offers, giveaways and a pop-up shopping event! GAMES, FOOD…
SAVE THE DATE for Kearney's 13th Annual Oktoberfest celebration in downtown Kearney! Activities include live music, local vendors, kid's inflatables, Oktoberfest competitions, and more! Oktoberfeset Schedule: 12 pm: Welcome 12 pm: Mayor's Beer Tapping 12 pm - 5 pm: Live Music 12 pm - 5 pm: Knight's of Columbus Beer Tent (Beer & Seltzers) 12…
Dress your pups in costume for a day out at Waggin’ Trail Dog Park! Pups can participate in a costume contest, raffle, photo op, meet with dog vendors, and more. With a $5 or item donation each dog will receive a trick-or-treat bag with a donation. No children under the age of 5 allowed inside…
Grab a tasting buddy and head to Linden Square to try samples of whiskey from local distillers. Purchase tasting tickets and receive a souvenir glass. There will also be food trucks and drinks to purchase by the glass. Bluegrass bands Steamboat Bandits, Signal Ridge and Outlaw Jim and the Whiskey Benders will perform. Tasting will…
Enjoy an adults-only (ages 21+) evening of live music and a free sampling from more than 35 local breweries and wineries, plus food trucks available to tame your belly's roar! Your 2024 Brew at the Zoo ticket also includes access to GloWild: Legends & Lore, Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium's immersive lantern festival featuring a…
David Spade at The Midland October 12th, at 8:00 PM. Doors open at 7:00 PM.
Trap Karaoke at The Truman Saturday, October 12th at 8:00pm. Doors open at 7:30pm. Trap Karaoke is a fan-centered concert series that's been electrifying North America for the past nine years, selling out shows in over 40 cities. With this interactive concert experience, fans get to perform their favorite karaoke songs in front of a…
