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…
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…
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s Hanging With Heroes! Don’t miss out on Zona Rosa's second annual event giving families of Kansas City the opportunity to come together and hang with Superheroes, Community Heroes, and even become heroes themselves — all for FREE.
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…
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,…
Family Play is every Thursday from 4:00 - 8:00 PM. Kids ages 10 - 18 play for the price of their age! *With purchase of an adult ticket.
Presented and organized by Kansas City Bier Company - Kansas City's largest locally owned brewery - KC Oktoberfest is a two day-festival celebrating authentic German-style bier, food, and entertainment at Crown Center in the heart of downtown Kansas City. Friday, October 4th 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Saturday October 5th 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
Find the droids you are looking for this weekend only at the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium as the 501st Legion joins from a galaxy far, far away. From 10:00am-3:00pm guests can meet and take photos with the legion & enjoy fun fall activities for the whole family, including a pint-sized hay maze, photo ops,…
Join us for the 36th Annual Applefest, kicking off with a parade down Main St. at 10am on Saturday. Crafts & Artisans, Food & Drinks, Kids Games, Apple Dumplings, Entertainment and outdoor fun!
Explore the sights and sounds of the harvest season at this two-day festival. Historic interpreters, artisans, musicians, and crafters will bring to life the hard work and celebration that took place as the crops came in. Hitch a ride on a wagon, play 19th century games, and make memories to last a lifetime! Saturday, October…
Kick off the Fall season at the Lee’s Summit Farmers Market! Enjoy live music while shopping for the best and freshest local produce, baked goods, handmade wares, and more. This is a great opportunity to snag those carving and porch pumpkins! The first 100 kids will get a free pumpkin to decorate with stickers and…
KANSAS CITY'S FAVORITE OUTDOOR FALL SHOPPING EVENT!! The 2024 Fall Chick Event!! *Over 120 local handmade vendors and boutiques *Tasty Food trucks *Mobile bars *Kids Activities & KC wolf LIVE music & MORE! ADMISSION IS FREE Saturday, 10/5 – 10am-5pm Sunday, 10/6 – 11am-4pm LOCATION: The event is a tented, outdoor event in the back…
At The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night, gather as a community to celebrate, honor, and remember those touched by blood cancers. Friends, families, schools, corporate teams, and sponsors join together to bring light to the darkness of cancer. The funds raised by this community fund lifesaving research, advocacy and support for blood cancer…
KANSAS CITY'S FAVORITE OUTDOOR FALL SHOPPING EVENT!! The 2024 Fall Chick Event!! *Over 120 local handmade vendors and boutiques *Tasty Food trucks *Mobile bars *Kids Activities & KC wolf LIVE music & MORE! ADMISSION IS FREE Saturday, 10/5 – 10am-5pm Sunday, 10/6 – 11am-4pm LOCATION: The event is a tented, outdoor event in the back…
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.
Family Play is every Thursday from 4:00 - 8:00 PM. Kids ages 10 - 18 play for the price of their age! *With purchase of an adult ticket.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
Not all classrooms have four walls! Join homeschool families from across the metro during the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium’s Homeschool Days. Homeschool families will receive discounted tickets and meet other homeschool families all while learning from animal experts at our animal chats and experiences. It’s a roaring good time! Check out the Homeschool Flyer…
Family Play is every Thursday from 4:00 - 8:00 PM. Kids ages 10 - 18 play for the price of their age! *With purchase of an adult ticket.
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…
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…
A family-friendly event where artists can showcase their work, businesses can connect with their neighborhood, and you can experience an evening of diverse music, food, and art. Creative, inclusive, community-centered, & free to attend.
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,…
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.
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 ADMISSION with your donation of dry or canned dog food for our Dog Food Drive to benefit area animal shelters. Some activities require a registration fee. Who let the DOGS out? Join more than 3,000 dogs and dog lovers for a doggone good time at the Kemper Outdoor Education Center! Explore more than 75 booths…
Get into the fall spirit with Parks and Recreation at our Pumpkin Painting Event! Bring the family out for an afternoon of creativity, fun, and festive vibes. We’ll provide the pumpkins, paint, and all the supplies you need to make your masterpiece. Just bring your imagination!
Family Play is every Thursday from 4:00 - 8:00 PM. Kids ages 10 - 18 play for the price of their age! *With purchase of an adult ticket.
FREE Trick or Treating, Haunted House, Vendors, Prizes, and $10 Ice Skating and Bounce Houses at Spooky Skate! at Cable Dahmer Arena.
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…
KCKPD's Community Policing Unit, Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office, KCK Fire and UG Fleet Services want to make sure your kids have some safe and spirited Halloween fun. That's why every year they pull out all the stops - and skeletons, and pumpkins, and fog machines to create a fun drive-thru trick or treat experience. Yes…
Calling all ghosts, goblins, witches & Sanderson sisters. Zona Rosa is hosting the Halloween Event of the season! DETAILS Starting at 5pm: + Trick-or-Treat: head to Central Park & find the Zona Rosa tent. Snag the list of participating Zona retailers, get special treats & coupons + DJ + Food Trucks: Twisted Taters, Sugar Skull…
More information to follow. Check downtown Parkville website for updates.
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!
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…
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…
Family Play is every Thursday from 4:00 - 8:00 PM. Kids ages 10 - 18 play for the price of their age! *With purchase of an adult ticket.
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Academy Award®-winning feature-length film Encanto™ comes to life with a screening and live music with the film. Encanto™ tells the tale of the Madrigals, an extraordinary family living in a magical house in the mountains of Colombia. When Mirabel, the only ordinary Madrigal, discovers the magic surrounding their home is in…
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.
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday that honors the spirits of loved ones who have passed on. At this year’s festival, enjoy vibrant folkloric dance performances, live music, artist demonstrations, special menu items, and interactive art making. Check website for list of performances and activities.
A fall tradition for many Kansas City families is the Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration—a commemoration of the rich and beautiful Mexican culture, including an innovative altar installation created in collaboration with local artists, Mattie Rhodes Center, and community and school groups. Leave a tribute to a loved one who has…
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday that honors the spirits of loved ones who have passed on. At this year’s festival, enjoy vibrant folkloric dance performances, live music, artist demonstrations, special menu items, and interactive artmaking.
