Downtown Shawnee transforms into a festive fall frenzy Saturday, October 3, during the Annual Scarecrow Festival. Photo Credit: Deposit Photos Admission is FREE for this family-friendly event at Shawnee City Hall from 9 to 11 a.m. Welcome the season with scarecrow making, pumpkin decorating, and the Farmers Market. Craft supplies and decorations are provided FREE […]
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FREE Admission to Jammin’ on the Green concerts
Shawnee Town 1929 holds a free outdoor concert series called Jammin’ on the Green at the museum bandstand. The music moves indoors if the weather is bad. Concerts are at 7 p.m. on the last Wednesday of the month from May through September. Here is the schedule for 2026: May 27: Grand Marquis June 24: Vine Street […]
FREE Admission to Pony Express Pumpkin Fest
Celebrate Fall at The Pony Express Museum for its annual Pumpkin Fest October 2-4, 2026. Admission is FREE. Activities include a pumpkin mountain lighting ceremony (Friday at 8 p.m.), a children’s costume parade (Saturday at 11 a.m.), a petting zoo, games, crafts, food vendors, and more. Festival hours: Friday: 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday: noon […]
FREE Admission to Gladfest Fall Festival
The sights and sounds of fall come to life during Gladfest 2026 October 2-4, 2026, at Linden Square in Downtown Gladstone. Admission to this all-ages event is FREE, but some activities do cost money. The carnival will be open all three days. Wristbands are $30 on Friday and Saturday and $28 on Sunday. Note that […]
Missouri Town 1855 Fall Festival
Experience living history at the annual Missouri Town 1855 Fall Festival! Missouri Town 1855 Fall Festival On October 3 and 4, Missouri Town 1855 will have historic interpreters, artisans, and musicians, bringing the harvest celebration of a bygone era back to life. There will also be wagon rides, games, crafts, and family-friendly activities that will surely […]
Leawood Into the Night Fall Festival
Celebrate autumn at Into the Night Fall Festival at Ironwoods Park in Leawood on Friday, October 16, from 5 to 8 p.m. Admission to this family-friendly event is $12 per resident and $15 per non-resident until midnight October 15. You can buy advance tickets here. Everyone 2 and older needs a ticket. Tickets will be […]
Oktoberfest events around Kansas City
It may not be October yet, but Oktoberfest season is under way in and around Kansas City. Here are the 2026 Oktoberfest events in the greater Kansas City area. Whether you spell it Oktoberfest or Octoberfest, you know you will find fun. Festivities traditionally include food, drinks, dancing and more fun. Some events are family-friendly, […]
Oktoberfest LIVE! in the KC Power & Light District
Leinenkugel’s presents the 10th Annual Oktoberfest Live! at the Kansas City Live! Block in the Power & Light District on Saturday, September 26, 2026. This Oktoberfest party starts at 3 p.m. Attendees can enjoy an afternoon of Weiner dog races, seasonal beers and food, Oktoberfest contests with prizes, live music and more. If you can’t […]
Overland Park Fall Festival in Downtown Overland Park
The Overland Park Fall Festival brings a festive atmosphere to Downtown Overland Park this fall, September 25 and 26, 2026. This FREE community celebration kicks off in the morning and is centered around Thompson Park (formerly Santa Fe Commons Park) and nearby downtown Overland Park streets. Activities include live entertainment, an arts and crafts fair, […]
FREE Fall Family Festival
Kansas City Community Gardens hosts a FREE Fall Family Festival Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the Beanstalk Children’s Garden. This event happens from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and includes yard games, fruit and vegetable tastings, bug exhibits, garden crafts, hand painting, a scavenger hunt and more. Kansas City Community Gardens is located at 6917 […]
