Who doesn’t love dessert? Whether it’s enjoyed at the end of a meal or just as a sweet treat on its own, dessert is a favorite for many. And one of the best places to celebrate National Dessert Month in October is at The Cheesecake Factory. The popular eatery’s is famous for its extensive dessert […]
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Things to do in Kansas City in October
It’s October, and that means festival season is under way. Kansas City has fall festivals, Oktoberfests, harvest festivals and more family fun every weekend and sometimes during the week. Many of these festivals and events are free, which is even better. Halloween is a month away, but signs of Halloween and Halloween events already are […]
West Bottoms First Festival Weekends
On the first weekend of every month (Friday through Sunday), more than 20 old warehouses in the Historic Kansas City West Bottoms Business District open their doors to the public for West Bottoms First Festival Weekends. Admission is FREE. This event features antiques and vintage merchandise for sale (the warehouses restock each month, so there’s […]
GloWild at the Kansas City Zoo
Come celebrate the fifth year of GloWild at the Kansas City Zoo! It’s an amazing nighttime experience where the family can enjoy admiring GIANT handcrafted art. This year, all the art is about “Hidden Treasure,” with scenes inspired by ancient shipwrecks, buried treasure sites and overgrown jungle landscapes. It’s a mile-long immersive lighted experience With […]
Liberty Corn Maze 2026
The Liberty Corn Maze is one of Kansas City’s biggest and most popular fall attractions. Liberty Corn Maze is a family owned agritourism business. While visiting you can navigate seven distinct corn mazes this fall. The large corn field features four different mazes with varying lengths and complexity. Liberty Corn Maze also offers four small […]
Annual Independence Halloween Parade Marches On
The longest-running Halloween parade in the Kansas City area is marching on this year. The 78th Annual Independence Halloween Parade, organized by the Independence Chamber of Commerce, takes place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, October 31, in Independence. Each year, several thousand spectators attend the parade. The parade floats include school marching bands, community […]
Free Family Art Sessions at Kaleidoscope
Looking for something fun to do with your kids? Kaleidoscope offers free 40-minute Family Art Sessions using leftover material from Hallmark. Tickets are offered the day of the workshops on a first-come, first-served basis. All children must be accompanied by an adult, and there must be at least one adult for every six children. Adults […]
Halloween Ghost Stories in Parkville Nature Sanctuary
If you’re looking for some scary tales, the Parkville Nature Sanctuary Ghost Stories and Haunter Trail event is happening Saturday, October 24, from 5 to 9 p.m. Admission is FREE! Little Goblins hour is from 5 to 6 p.m. This is for younger children. S’mores and Spooky campfire music runs from 6 to 9 p.m. Ghost […]
First Fridays in the 18th & Vine Jazz District
On the first Friday of every month, the businesses in the 18th & Vine Jazz District are holding a First Fridays event (both indoors and outdoors). Admission is free. This event, which starts at 3 p.m., includes live music, local art and craft vendors, food trucks, dancing, and more. Activities for kids are 3 to 6 p.m. […]
FREE Art in the Loop Performances
Enjoy FREE Art in the Loop performances and art events throughout Downtown Kansas City. Garment District Grooves concerts series happens from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. the third Wednesday of every month through October at Garment District Place in downtown Kansas City, Mo. The free lunchtime event also includes food trucks. Garments District Grooves food […]
