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,…
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.
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.
In the weeks ahead of the festival, The Nelson will install an altar display in Kirkwood Hall. The altar will feature traditional Día de los Muertos elements, including cartoneria style Calaca masks, flores de papel, and richly patterned sawdust rugs. Guests are invited to visit the altar and commemorate their loved ones who have passed…
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…
This spooky season, we’re hosting our haunted pop-up bar in the first floor bar of the Tours & Rec Center. Enjoy creepy cocktails in a ghostly lounge with dark and devilish décor, or sip bloodcurdling beers & bevvies by the firepits. BOOlevard will be open 10/24 – 10/31 from 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM (6:00…
Join the Kansas City Symphony for this magical Halloween romp through Salem. Follow Max, Allison, and Dani as they match wits with the legendary Sanderson sisters. The film stars Bette Midler (Winifred), Sarah Jessica Parker (Sarah) and Kathy Najimy (Mary). Watch this bewitching film on the big screen in Helzberg Hall as the KC Symphony…
The Johnson County Home + Remodeling Show is a vibrant marketplace where you can shop for home-related products and services, experience stunning displays to help inspire your next home project, connect with industry experts, and enjoy informative presentations from renowned local and international home professionals. Whether you’re joining us with a specific project in mind…
Vine Street Brewing Co. is excited to announce Hip-Hops Hooray!, the first hip-hop beer festival in the Midwest, set to take place on October 25 & 26, 2024. This two-day event will be held across both buildings on the 2000 Vine campus, home to Vine Street Brewing Co. and the expansive 2-acre outdoor space. The…
Puffs the Musical at Leawood Stage Company October 25th through November 2nd. Check website for dates, times, and tickets. For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and conquered evil. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs… who just happened to be there too.…
The 8th annual Weston Whiskey Festival on October 26th explores whiskies from all around the world with hundreds of whiskey nerds just like you. There will be whiskey and cigar pairings available from Weston Tobacco.
LET’S GHOUL! Welcome to the spookiest, most spine-chilling night of the year: Terror at Electric Park, presented by Platinum XP! The haunted distillery of horrors will be pulsing with music by DJ cQuence and DJ Ness. Slide into the giant ball pit of terror and see into the future with tarot card readings by Lady…
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…
Join in at Elmwood Cemetery for the 7th Annual Graveyard 5K on Saturday, October 26th this year. This annual run is a fundraiser to help provide maintenance for the cemetery! This race takes place entirely within Elmwood Cemetery, where many influential Kansas Citians call their final resting place.
In his 25-year career in country music, Trace Adkins has sold more than 11 MILLION albums, charted over 20 singles and earned numerous awards and GRAMMY nominations. A Grand Ole Opry member for nearly two decades, the Louisiana native is known for dynamic baritone and fiery, always-memorable live performances. He broke out in 1996 with…
Celebrate Halloween at Boo at the Zoo! Bring the kiddos in their family-friendly costumes and join for this not-so-scary, safe trick-or-treating experience on Saturday and Sunday, October 26-27, from 9:30 am to 5 pm. Bags will be provided at the entrance. Friends of the Zoo (FOTZ) members may join us from 8:30-9:30 am for an…
Bring your family and friends to explore Overland Park's new Sports Park with fun activities, live demonstrations, celebrity meet and greets, swag to the first 2,000, door prizes, and more! Join for an epic day of celebration!
Time Travelers Vintage Expo is the largest traveling retro vintage market in the United States, currently visiting 17 cities from coast to coast. Attendees can expect to find a retro wonderland with the absolute best in vintage clothing, home goods, retro-inspired handmade, and more! Vendors are carefully selected from across the country for a highly…
Join for a spooktacular trick-or-treat throughout the Power & Light District. Visit over 15 participating restaurants and shops throughout the district for special treats. Plus, special treats for the furry friends too. This family-friendly event welcomes everyone for a Halloween extravaganza that promises Tricks, Treats, and endless fun! Participating Venues List: B&B Theatres/Johnnie’s Jazz Bar…
Join for a spooktacular trick-or-treat throughout the Power & Light District. Visit over 15 participating restaurants and shops throughout the district for special treats. Plus, special treats for the furry friends too. This family-friendly event welcomes everyone for a Halloween extravaganza that promises Tricks, Treats, and endless fun!
More information to follow. Check downtown Parkville website for updates.
Join for eats and sweets at the second annual NKC Neighborhood Trunk-or-Treat. Families will have a Spooktacular time knowing they are in a safe space where their kids can trick or treat, do activities, play, and have fun. Costumes are encouraged.
UMKC Conservatory Dance students perform in the Fall Dance Concert, a Conservatory Artist Series event. Details: https://calendar.umkc.edu/conservatory/event/36567-umkc-fall-dance-concert Date: Friday, October 26, 2024 Time: 2:30pm CDT Location: Spencer Theatre, James C. Olson Performing Arts Center, 4949 Cherry St. Kansas City MO 64110 General Public – $25 Conservatory Students/Faculty/Staff – $0 UMKC Students/Faculty/Staff – $15 Senior Citizens…
Join for Smith's Fork Campground's biggest event of the year, Smithville's Haunted Campground presented by GT Tow! Walk through the campground for festive trick-or-treating while viewing decorated campsites, vendor booths, free games, and a costume contest with prizes! This is a completely free event for the community.
Join for an after-hours night of not-so-spooky family fun! Fight off the aliens in NatureScape, brave the spiders in On the Move, experiment with candy science in the Design Lab, and more ghoulish activities! Don’t forget to wear your best costume for a chance to win our Family Costume Contest! Refreshments and beverages, as well…
Halloween Bar Crawl at KC Live! Embrace the post-apocalyptic-themed celebration at our 𝐄𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 Halloween party. Enter the costume contest to win your share of $10,000 in cash and prizes. Food and drink packages are available for purchase now. Doors open at 6 PM. Check website for tickets. 🎉 Access to 10+ venues from…
Alan Jackson at T-Mobile Center Saturday October 26th at 7:00 PM. “Some of the best times are had right at last call, and this is one last call that you don’t want to miss!” With those words, Country Music Hall of Famer Alan Jackson is preparing to bring his LAST CALL: ONE MORE FOR THE ROAD TOUR to T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Mo. on Saturday,…
Join over 300+ guests at the annual Halloween bar crawl! Come in costume and roam the streets of Midtown stopping in and out of over 10+ bars and nightclubs with one all-access pass. Check in at Tin Roof at 7pm-10pm.
UMKC Conservatory Dance students perform in the Fall Dance Concert, a Conservatory Artist Series event. Details: https://calendar.umkc.edu/conservatory/event/36567-umkc-fall-dance-concert Date: Friday, October 26, 2024 Time: 7:30pm CDT Location: Spencer Theatre, James C. Olson Performing Arts Center, 4949 Cherry St. Kansas City MO 64110 General Public – $25 Conservatory Students/Faculty/Staff – $0 UMKC Students/Faculty/Staff – $15 Senior Citizens…
I Smell Children! Join for a fun night of Hocus Pocus Trivia! Build a team of 2-6 members and buy tickets online to ensure your spot. Space for this event is limited. Each ticket includes three wine samples.
Dayglow at The Midland Theatre Saturday, October 26th at 8:00pm. Doors open at 7:00pm.
Travis Tritt at Ameristar Saturday, October 26 at 8:30pm. Travis Tritt is an American country music singer, songwriter, and actor. The highly abbreviated Tritt timeline started when the young Marietta, Georgia native incorporated his lifelong influences of Southern rock, blues, and gospel into his country style during a honky-tonk apprenticeship that led him to Warner…
