Figuring out what to do with young children or an entire family during the Fall Season and Halloween week might seem harrowing. There are so many advertisements for trunk-or-treats, ghost tours and festivals that it would make anyone's head spin. Kansas City Macaroni KID is here to take the scare out of Halloween planning and provide you with a comprehensive list of what's happening in each city in the area so that you can plan your family fun in advance! (Each link in red below provides more information about each event).
Hayrides/Pumpkin Patches/Orchards
- U-Pick Apples at Cider Hill - September and October - Pumpkin and Apple Orchard Open - Kansas City, KS
- Faulkner's Ranch 24th Pumpkin Season - September and October - Various Fall Activities for the Whole Family - Kansas City, MO
- Kerby Farm Pumpkin Patch - October - Pumpkin Patch and Various Fall Activities for the Whole Family - Bonner Springs, KS
- Pumpkin Hollow at Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead - Pumpkin patch open for the month of October - Overland Park, KS
- KC Pumpkin Patch - September and October - Over "50 Farm Fun Adventures" daily - Olathe, KS
- The Great Pumpkin Fest - September and October - Kid-Friendly Fall Activities, Hay Maze and more - Kansas City, MO
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Trunk or Treat/Trick or Treat/Halloween Decorations
- Trunk or Treat with the Kansas City Police Department - October 16th, Kansas City, MO
- City of Leavenworth Trunk-or-Treat - October 22nd, Leavenworth, KS
- Tricks and Treats - October 19th, Kansas City, MO
- Kid Safe Halloween at Shoal Creek - October 22nd, Kansas City, MO
- Historical Hauntings Trick or Treat- October 29th, Shawnee, KS
- Trick or Treat OFF the Street at Mahaffie - October 29th, Olathe, KS
- Trunk or Treat New City Church - October 30th, Kansas City, KS
- Fall-O-Ween Yard Tour in Lenexa -October 21st-October 31st, Self Guided Tour of Halloween Decorations- Lenexa, KS
Haunted Houses/Ghost Tours/Haunted Hayrides and Trails
- Kid Friendly Ghost Tour -"Families will enjoy a ghost tour of the Alexander Majors House led by the museums’ junior volunteers."- October 7th, Kansas City, MO
- Night of the Living Farm - "Scary & non-scary activities and entertainment for all!" - October 21st, Overland Park, KS
- Enchanted Forest - "For one night only, Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park is transformed into The Enchanted Forest, where there is something to delight even the smallest of Halloween revelers." - October 27th, Lenexa, KS
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Fall & Halloween Theme Nights/Special Events
- Hello Fall! Movie Night - "Close out the summer and say hello to fall with your neighbors at the WNKC movie night!"-September 9th, Kansas City, MO
- Puppets A Glow - "This unique event will allow cars to enter into a magical glowing wonderland of fantasy and fairytales."-September 9th & 10th, Kansas City, MO
- Macabre Market- "The Macabre Market will feature 25+ local fall/spooky inspired vendors, creators, artists and small businesses from around KC."-September 10th, Kansas City, MO
- Harry Potter Day at Science City - "Celebrate Harry Potter books with a day filled with (science) magic, flying broomsticks and enchanting treats." -October 1st, Kansas City, MO
- Fall Sensory Carnival- "Join us for an afternoon filled with live music activities, face painting, answers and lots of sensory fun."-October 8th, Merriam, KS
- Hoots and Howls Beastly Bash - "Join us at the Kansas City Zoo in your most wild costumes for a weekend of animal-themed Halloween fun!"-October 8th, Kansas City, MO
- Beats & Broomsticks: Hocus Pocus in the Park -"Calling all ghosts, goblins, witches & Sanderson sisters. Zona Rosa is hosting the Halloween Event of the season!"-October 21st, Kansas City, MO
- 2022 Graveyard 5K - "Your favorite not-so-spooky run is BACK! Join us in celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Elmwood Cemetery at the Graveyard 5k!." -October 29th, Kansas City, MO
- Boo at the Zoo - "Celebrate Halloween with a not-so-scary, safe trick-or-treating experience. Bring the kiddos in their family-friendly costumes and join the fun." - October 29th, Kansas City, MO
- Historic Howl-o-Ween Dog Parade - "Bring your dog in their finest Halloween attire and participate in our dog costume parade." October 30th, Kansas City, MO
- Upcoming Fall Activities at the Kansas City Public Library (Kansas City, KS):
- Apple Story Time -September 15th
- Why Do Leaves Change Color? -September 15th
- Fall Jazz Concert -September 29th
- Vampire Craft - October 3rd-8th
- Halloween Mosaic Craft - October 5th-8th
- Halloween Dinosaur Craft -October 12th-15th
- 3D Halloween Craft - October 17th-22nd
- Movie Monday: Hocus Pocus -October 24th
- Halloween Family Fun Night -October 26th
- October Celebration -October 28th
- Fall Pumpkin Truck - November 7th-9th
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Fall Themed Festivals & Fairs
- GloWild at the Zoo - Fall Lantern Festival - "GloWild is a lantern festival like no other, featuring massive handmade steel and silk works of art depicting animals, local landmarks, botanicals, and Asian cultural creations." September-December, Kansas City, MO
- Fall Family Festival-"Located in the magical Beanstalk Children's Garden, families can enjoy a day of fruit and veggie tasting, garden crafts, bug exhibits, face painting, yard games, scavenger hunt, free basil plants, and more!"-September 17th, Kansas City, MO
- Waldo Fall Fest 2022- "Join us for the 30th Annual Waldo Fall Festival."-September 17th, Kansas City, MO
- Friends of Shawnee Town Arts & Crafts Fair & Fall Festival-"Join us for the 46th Annual Friends of Shawnee Town Arts & Crafts Fair & Fall Festival, featuring over 140 vendors showcasing their handmade, homemade and re-purposed items!"-September 17th, Shawnee,KS
- Overland Park Fall Festival-"City of Overland Park annual Fall Festival, food, fun, and arts and crafts."-September 23rd, Overland Park, KS
- Scarecrow Festival-"Scarecrow Festival is a children's focused fall crafting event hosted in downtown Shawnee in the parking lot at City Hall!"-October 1st, Shawnee,KS
- Strawberry Swing Fall Fest - West Bottoms-"We'll set up under the I-670 bridge greenspace with our artists and makers, food trucks, live music, and live muraling with Spray KC."-October 1st, Kansas City, MO
- 46th Annual Fall Festival of Arts, Crafts & Music-"Historic interpreters, artisans, musicians, and crafters will bring to life the hard work and celebration that took place as the crops came in."-October 1st, Lees Summit, MO
- Fall Festival-Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church-"Join us for our Annual Fall Festival Fundraiser!"-October 2nd, Kansas City, MO
- KC Octoberfest 2022 -" Kansas City’s largest traditional Oktoberfest features authentic German-style bier, lively entertainment, exceptional Bavarian and American cuisine, games and competitions, and family-friendly activities, which transform an iconic regional destination in downtown Kansas City, Crown Center, into the “Munich of the Midwest."-October 7th, Kansas City, MO
- Fall Festival: Shawnee Indian Mission-"CELEBRATE THE 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SANTA FE TRAIL WITH US."-October 8th, Fairway,KS
- Cornucopia: KC's Ultimate Fall Festival- "Enjoy a fall-filled District boasting with family-friendly activities, live entertainment, food/drink tastings and more." -October 14th-16th, Kansas City, MO
- Holiday Treasures Craft Festival-Beat the crowds this holiday season and pick up some unique, hand-crafted holiday gifts while you are at it!."-October 22nd, Shawnee,KS
- Spookfest Union Station-"Science City at Union Station Kansas City invites you to celebrate our annual Spookfest. Featuring a night of educator-led activities, hands-on demonstrations, and a special laser Spooktacular Music Show."-October 29th, Kansas City,MO
- Spookfest-"Wear your costumes and trick-or-treat along the trail for treats and goodies."-October 31st, Shawnee,KS
- Union Cemetery Fall Bazaar-"Come one, come all to a vendor fair full of local artisans, food trucks, music, and more."-November 5th, Kansas City, MO
Other Festivals & Fairs
- Kansas City Renaissance Festival-"The Kansas City Renaissance Festival has grown to be one of the largest Renaissance Festivals in the United States." September & October -Bonner Springs, KS
- Kansas City Chalk & Walk Festival-"You Are Invited to experience the creation of these street paintings, interact with the artists, enjoy street performers, Children's Creative Corridor and Workshops."-September 2nd-September 5th, Kansas City,MO
- 60th Annual Greek Food Festival-"Live entertainment, music and delicious food. Come for the FOOD, enjoy the FUN, leave as FAMILY! "-September 9th-September 11th, Kanss CIty, MO
- Shawnee KidsFest Business Fair-"KidsFest will provide kids ages 6-16 the opportunity to be entrepreneurs -- boosting their confidence, teaching valuable lessons, and giving them an experience they will never forget."-September 10th, Shawnee, KS
- Lenexa Spinach Festival-"The family-friendly Lenexa Spinach Festival is packed with food, music, entertainment, hands-on activities, craft vendors and more!"-September 10th, Lenexa, KS
- 2022 KC Moon & Water Lantern Festival-"Activities: Lantern riddle guess, Tai-chi, Dragon and Lion dance, Chinese medicine, Culture showcases, Family games, Karaoke, Movie, Food, Moon cakes, Launch water lanterns, etc."-September 10th, Shawnee, KS
- 91st Plaza Art Fair-"Featuring 240 artists, the Plaza Art Fair is a top-ranked, national art event with three live music stages and over 20 featured restaurant booths."-September 23rd-September 25th, Kansas City, MO
- American Royal Fall Livestock Show-"The American Royal hosts many of Kansas City's premier fall events including the World Series of Barbecue®; the world's largest barbecue competition, their Livestock Show; one of the Midwest's largest livestock expositions, a PRCA sanctioned professional rodeo, and 6 prestigious horse shows including the UPHA National Championship Horse Show."-Throughout the month of October, Kansas City, MO
- Greater KC Japan Festival 2022-"Look forward to traditional Japanese musical performances, Japanese candy artist, traditional Japanese food, traditional Japanese snacks and sweets, bazaar shopping extravaganza, exhibits, Japanese cultural village for kids, martial arts, anime & manga, workshops, demonstrations, and cultural presentations."-October 8th, Overland Park, KS
- Troostapalooza-"Troostapalooza aims to celebrate the community by bringing together neighbors, small businesses, and supporters for a practice in Creative Placemaking."-October 8th, Kansa City, MO
From pumpkin patches to ghost tours to cultural festivals, the Kansas City area has it ALL and Macaroni KID Kansas City has all of the details for you! This comprehensive Fall Guide is ever-growing and will be updated daily with new events. Have an event you'd like to let us know about? Tell us about it here!
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It's Fall Yall! Happy Haunting!
