Santa and his elves are back at Independence Center this holiday season. Visits and Photos with Santa at Independence Center Take photos with the jolliest guy around this holiday season. Santa will be on site in December. We’ve confirmed the following hours each week but are waiting on confirmation from Independence Center for exact dates. […]
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Free Lenexa Halloween Hunt
Get ready for clues and boos at the Lenexa Halloween Hunt. The Lenexa Rec Center and Lenexa Public Market are hosting a Halloween scavenger hunt on Lenexa’s civic campus from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the following days: Oct. 27 Oct. 28 Oct. 29 Oct. 30 Oct. 31 This FREE event is open to […]
Annual Independence Halloween Parade Marches On
The longest-running Halloween parade in the Kansas City area is marching on this year. The 74th Annual Independence Halloween Parade, organized by the Independence Chamber of Commerce, takes place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, October 29 in Independence, MO. Each year, several thousand spectators attend the parade. The parade floats include school marching bands, […]
Bar K Hosts 5th Annual Howl-o-Ween Party (Two Nights)
Get Fido’s costume ready. Bar K, Kansas City’s pooches and people pub and dog park, is hosting its fifth annual Howl-o-Ween party. The event is being spread out over two nights to allow for plenty of space to spready out. Dogs and their humans can choose to attend on either of the following nights. The […]
Pumpkin Carving, Live Music and More at Limitless Brewing
Limitless Brewing is small, community-centered brewery that serves a variety of craft beers in a low-key taproom in Lenexa. The brewery is open: Monday – Thursday: 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday: 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday: 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. The brewery often has a food […]
Free Book at Altrusa Annual Book Giveaway
Celebrate the love of reading with Altrusa International of Greater Kansas City’s award-winning Hear A Book, Take A Book project. This FREE event for kids is part of the Merc’s Third Friday Artwalk on October 15 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. The Hear a Book, Take a Book project is a gathering that encourages reading […]
Spring Hill Hosts Free Spooktacular Celebration
The Spring Hill Recreation Commission blends the right amount spooky and local Halloween fun during the annual Spooktacular Halloween celebration. Ghosts and goblins are invited to attend this Halloween event with FREE trick-or-treating on October 28 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Spring Hill Sports Complex. Attendees are encouraged to wear costumes to this […]
Lowe’s Hosts Halloween Fun at Kansas City Stores (Sign-Up Required)
Lowe’s is eager to help families in Kansas City enjoy Halloween traditions such as costumes and trick-or-treating this holiday season. The home improvement chain is hosting “Hal-LOWE-en” Trick-or-Treat Tryouts nationwide in all stores, giving Halloween lovers everywhere an extra chance to show off their costumes and collect candy in the Garden Center from 5 to 7 […]
Free Taco Party on the KCK Taco Trail
The KCK Taco Trail includes nearly 50 local restaurants serving street tacos, Tex-Mex style tacos and more. Many of these venue are locally owned mom and pop shops. Guests craving a flavor-filled dining experience can sign up for the KCK Taco Trail pass and get great food and prizes as they eat their way through […]
Halloween Ghost Stories in Parkville Nature Sanctuary
The Parkville Nature Sanctuary Ghost Stories fundraiser is happening Saturday, October 23 from 6 to 9 p.m. Funds from this event help keep the sanctuary clean and safe. Admission is: Adults: $10 Kids: $5 5 and under: FREE Upon arrival, visitors receive a colored wrist band granting them 30 minutes at the Girl Scout shelter where […]
