For the next two weekends (Friday and Saturday), October 20-21 and October 27-28, 2017, George Owens Nature Park is hosting a non-scary Enchanted Forest Event put on by City Theatre of Independence. Admission is $3. Groups will be led by guides down the paved trail through the Enchanted Forest to see stories enacted at several stops along the way. […]
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NASCAR Qualifying and ARCA Race Series at Kansas Speedway
If you have a racing fan in your household like I do, this event is for you! This Friday, October 20, 2017, the Kansas Speedway is hosting a full day of NASCAR practices and qualifying; and the ARCA series race. General admission is $10; reserved admission is $15. You can add FanWalk passes to your admission […]
Halloween Extravaganza
On Sunday, October 22, 2017, Union Station is holding a Halloween Extravaganza. Tickets are $10.49. This event, which Union Station is advertising as “Kansas City’s Biggest Halloween Party for kids and families,” will include appearances by superheroes, princesses, and other characters; face painting; balloon artists; inflatables; cookie decorating; costume contests; trick-or-treating, and more. Hours are […]
Click, Clack, Boo: A Tricky Treat Musical
Just in time for Halloween, join Theater for Young America at City Stage for a musical adaptation of Doreen Cronin’s popular book Click, Clack, Boo: A Tricky Treat. Admission is $11. Showtimes are October 17 through November 11, 2017. Tickets can be purchased online or at the Union Station box office. City Stage is located inside […]
FREE Oktoberfest at Prairifire
On Saturday, October 14, 2017, Prairiefire is holding a family-friendly Oktoberfest. Admission is FREE. This event includes live music, bier gartens, food samples and specials, face painting, a balloon artist, a petting zoo, a photo booth, bounce houses, pumpkin decorating, contests, and more. The Prairiefire Oktoberfest runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Prairiefire is located […]
FREE Admission to Lansing Fall Festival
On Saturday, October 14, 2017, the Lansing Fall Festival will be held along Angel Falls Trail. Admission is FREE. This event includes live music, pumpkin crafting, kids’ activities, art and craft vendors, and food vendors. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Angel Falls Trail is located at 900 Ida Street (behind St. Francis […]
FREE Admission to PorchFestKC
On Saturday, October 14, 2017, PorchFestKC will take place in Midtown Kansas City (from Broadway on the east, to Roanoke Park on the west, 39th Street on the south, and Valentine on the north — including the Thomas Hart Benton Museum). Admission is FREE. Tips are encouraged. This event will feature 160 bands performing on front porches […]
Afentra’s No Costume Party at KC Live! Block
On Friday, October 13, 2017, 96.5 The Buzz’s Afentra hosts her annual No Costume Party at the KC Live! Block in the Power and Light District. General admission is $15. This awesome, no costume, outdoor party features Vance Joy, Misterwives, Smallpools, and Amy Shark. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the show starts at 7 […]
FREE Admission to Shawnee Indian Mission’s Fall Festival
Shawnee Indian Mission is holding its Annual Fall Festival this Friday through Sunday, October 13-15, 2017, at the Shawnee Indian Mission State Historic Site. Admission is FREE. This event includes live music and other entertainment (history reenactors, dancers); demonstrations; kids’ activities; arts and craft vendors; Indian food; and more. The festival kicks off on Friday night […]
FREE Admission to Brookside Wine Walk
Brookside is one of my favorite neighborhoods for wining and dining in Kansas City. This Thursday, October 12, 2017, you won’t want to miss the Brookside Wine Walk. Admission is FREE. A variety of wines will be available for sampling at these Brookside merchants: 5B & Co. Candlemakers a store named STUFF Brookside Jewelry Brookside […]