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…
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…
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…
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.…
Jurassic Quest is the world’s largest, most popular dino event with unique and exciting experiences for the whole family. Observe our herd of life size dinosaurs including Apatosaurus, Spinosaurus and T.rex!
The annual The Olde World Christmas display at Strawberry Hill Museum and Cultural Center will be available on weekends starting November 2 and running through the weekend of January 25th. The display created by volunteers changes every holiday season. The museum was originally a home, then an orphanage, and now a museum. The original living…
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…
The West Bottoms extends the monthly First Friday celebration through the end of the weekend, bringing food trucks, special happenings and more to the historic district. With the area boasting a staggering selection of shops to wander and a growing roster of entertainment options, you can spend your whole weekend there and still find more…
Face Painting - 11:00am - 5:00pm Food, Art, Ofrendas, Car Show - 12:00pm - 9:00pm Live Entertainment - 2:00pm - 6:00pm VIP Lounge - 2:00pm – 8:00pm Walking Catrinas - 3:00pm - 6:00pm Parade - 6:00pm - 7:30pm All fun ends at 9:00pm Day of the Dead (Spanish: Día de Muertos) is a Mexican holiday…
Family-friendly Dia De Muertos fiesta at 1303 Central Ave. Parade at 6:00 PM. Check website more more details.
Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert presents an live orchestral rendition of the series’ iconic soundtrack, paired with a nearly two-hour special recap of the animated series' three seasons displayed on a full-size cinema screen. The projection will feature the original dialogue and sound effects without any pre-recorded music, allowing the live orchestra to perform…
The 5th annual Weston Bluffs Trail 5K & 10K will take place on November 2, 2024! Run along the scenic Missouri River bluffs and enjoy Weston's natural beauty. All proceeds benefit the Weston Masonic Lodge #53 and the Weston Community Food Pantry. We are proud to support both of these organizations and their efforts helping…
Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert presents an live orchestral rendition of the series’ iconic soundtrack, paired with a nearly two-hour special recap of the animated series' three seasons displayed on a full-size cinema screen. The projection will feature the original dialogue and sound effects without any pre-recorded music, allowing the live orchestra to perform…
