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…
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!…
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.
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…
Kansas City's top family Halloween event is here! Daily from September 27th - November 1st, families can get into the Halloween spirit as LEGO® Monsters take over LEGOLAND Discovery Center Kansas City and throw a Monster Party you don't want to miss! Check website for tickets and dates.
The Hey! Hey! Club has gone to hell… in the most sinister and chilling way! Join us for the Hell! Hell! Club pop-up featuring creepy cocktail and food specials all through the Halloween season plus live music every Thursday night October 16th through November 2nd. No cover charge but reservations recommended.
The Tony Award-winning sensation, Kristin Chenoweth, returns to the Kauffman Center stage! With her starring roles in Wicked, Glee, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown and more, Kristin has dazzled audiences with her powerhouse vocals and delightful stage presence. Be here for show-stopping selections and gorgeous orchestral arrangements with your KC Symphony musicians.
Join from Friday, October 18 through Sunday, October 20, as the streets of the Power & Light District transform into a vibrant celebration of autumn. Cornucopia promises a weekend packed with fun and entertainment for all ages. Event Highlights: Carnival Rides: Thrill-seekers of all ages will enjoy an array of exciting rides. Entertainment Stages: Enjoy…
Powell Gardens ushers in fall with Dark Forest, an immersive and multimedia walk-through experience in the woods. As the dark lush veils of nightfall sweep solemnly across an eerie Midwest sky, Dark Forest invites you to journey through a magical and mysterious wooded landscape where the channels of nature’s mortal realms are fiercely pierced by…
Whether you are a veteran of the metaphysical lifestyle, just starting to dabble, or you have no idea what that even means, the KC Mystic Fair welcomes you! The KC Mystic Fair is a metaphysical, psychic, and holistic wellness fair. We have eight fairs a year in different locations around the Midwest. Friday, October 18th,…
Immerse yourself in a symphony of flavors and fall foliage at Botanical Brewfest this October! Sample from hundreds of beers from regional and local breweries, mouthwatering bites, and a visual feast of botanical beauty. Unwind and celebrate the season with us – where every sip, bite, and view is a masterpiece. Your ticket purchase directly…
10am-5pm both days, ticketed event with access to tea, coffee & chocolate exhibitors sampling and selling in their booths and educational offerings. Some classes require additional ticket.
Charge up your proton packs because the Midland Empire Ghostbusters are taking over the Zoo this weekend! Join Saturday and Sunday, October 19-20, as these special guests pose for photo ops and keep the Zoo ghost-free from 10:00am-3:00pm. See their version of the Ectomobiles and enjoy fun fall activities, including a hay maze, photo ops,…
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…
October 18-19 & 25-26 | 5:30pm - 9pm Explore the Farmstead after dark...if you dare! Dress up in your favorite costume for a night of spooktacular fun. Activities Include: Scary and non-scary hayrides Stone Lion Puppet Theater Pirate ship races Spooky experiments with Mad Science Superhero Obstacle Course Dance with a princess in the Pavilion…
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2024 THE NELSON-ATKINS MUSEUM OF ART SOUTH LAWN 7:00 AM - FULL & HALF START 7:30 AM - 10K START 7:45 AM - 5K START Don't miss your chance to participate in Kansas City's largest and most exciting annual race event that takes runners on a tour through the coolest neighborhoods and…
Please join for Indigenous Days presented by the Wyandot Nation of Kansas, Kansas State Parks, and the Wyandotte County Historical Museum on October 19th, 2024 from 10am to 4pm! There will be performances, activities, and more!
Join for a safe day of fun, treats and howls! MCC is hosting a “Honk & Howl” (Trunk or Treat) event. Visitors will park and walk to the various trunks and activities. MCC will also be accepting canned food donations. This event is appropriate for ALL ages and will be cancelled upon inclement weather.
Indulge in the spirit of autumn at Hofftoberfest Sip & Shop – a celebration of flavors, music, and local treasures! And there's more in store! Join us for an unforgettable evening of community, culture, and celebration as we embrace the autumn spirit.
Join the KCK Community for a safe, free and festive gathering with plenty of Halloween fun for the whole family. The event will take place October 19th, 2024 from 4:00pm to 6:30pm at J.C. Harmon High School. There will be candy, games, and lots of family fun!
Free Discovery Concert. After hearing both Guo and Parrish at the Young Concert Artists competition in 2022, the Harriman Jewell Series has brought the two brilliant young artists together for an unforgettable collaboration. Winner of the 2022 YCA Susan Wadsworth International Auditions, where she was awarded The Friends of Music Concerts Performance Award, The Harriman-Jewell…
You’ve been invited to a meeting of the Weston Vampires Alliance. The community is facing an epidemic of murdered vampires and you're trying to solve the crimes. The evening seems just like any other meeting until….A MURDER OCCURS. Each player is assigned a character and encouraged to dress in costume for the evening. Your ticket…
Boogie Nights - Disco Fever Takes Over! It's time to boogie down with "Boogie Nights" – the disco band that knows how to keep the dance floor alive! Immerse yourself in the funky beats and infectious rhythms of the '70s and '80s. From the Bee Gees to Donna Summer, our disco extravaganza will have you…
ALL GUESTS AGE 18+ The Taylor Party: Cruel Summer Tour at The Truman Saturday, October 19th at 9:00pm. Doors open at 8:00pm.
