Pick up some unique, hand-crafted holiday gifts at the Holiday Treasures Craft Festival on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2016 at the Shawnee Civic Centre. Admission is FREE. Local vendors will be selling their unique, hand-crafted items from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 60 local vendors will display their wares, including jewelry, woodworking, fabric art […]
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101+ Cheap and Easy DIY Halloween Costumes
You could go to a Halloween shop and get a $25 rayon approximation of your favorite character’s outfit, or you could spend $80 on a state-of-the-art costume that looks like you just walked off a movie set. OR, you could make one of these DIY Halloween costumes, get tons of compliments, save a load of […]
Art on Walnut – FREE outdoor market
Art On Walnut by Art Garden KC is a FREE outdoor market at the River Market district in downtown Kansas City. This free outdoor market runs every Sunday through October. The market opens at 8 a.m. in the summer and 9 a.m. in the fall, from April through October 2026. Photo Credit: Deposit Photos Spend […]
Wornall/Majors House Ghost Tours
The Alexander Major House is steeped in history and long considered to be among the most haunted locations in Kansas City and the U.S. Just in time for Halloween, the museum is hosting events likely to heighten your senses and send chills down your spine. Alexander Majors House Ghost Tours The Alexander Majors House is […]
Shoal Creek Living History Museum will celebrate Halloween as if it were 1890
Shoal Creek Living History Museum is taking Halloween back to 1890 this year. There will be no trick-or-treating or other modern activities. Instead, visitors are invited to celebrate Halloween as it was observed in 1890, with period games, storytelling, pony rides, simple costumes, bonfires, music and more fun. There also will be costume contests for […]
Historical Hauntings at Shawnee Town
On Friday, October 30, 2026, Shawnee Town 1929 is holding a Historical Hauntings event. Admission is $1 suggested donation. This event, which runs from 6 to 8:30 p.m., includes trick-or-treating, tractor-drawn hayrides, lantern-lit farmhouse tours, a bounce house, DJ dance party, trick-or-treating and Halloween photo ops. Shawnee Town is located at 11501 W. 57th in […]
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 Friday, October 30, 2026, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Spring Hill Sports Complex. Attendees are encouraged to wear costumes […]
Spookfest at Science City
Science City is holding its annual Spookfest Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. Tickets are $17.25 for non-members. Union Station member get in free. This event includes spooky science demos and activities, eerie edibles, a Spooktacular Science stage show, costume contests for different age groups, creepy critters, and more. Daytime activities, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. […]
Trick-or-Treat OFF the Street at Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm
Dress in your Halloween costume and experience 1860s living history fall activities during Trick-or-Treat OFF the Street hosted at Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm. This all-ages Halloween event happens from 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Everyone is welcome for this fun and friendly Halloween tradition. Trick of Treat OFF the Street […]
Free and Cheap Things to Do This Week in Kansas City
Here’s a look ahead at free and cheap events and activities in Kansas City this week. Our event calendar includes a wide range of events, including festivals, art shows & art walks, craft fairs, film festivals, live music, theater, family events, sports and more. Make sure you don’t miss any upcoming deals by subscribing to Kansas […]
