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 […]
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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 […]
Free Lenexa outdoor concerts
You can look forward to three different sets of free concerts this summer and fall in Lenexa. Friday Night Sound Bites Friday Night Sound Bites brings together food truck and music in a family-friendly event at the Lenexa Public Market from May 29 through October 30, 2026. Concerts are held Fridays from 7 to 10 […]
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 […]
18th & Vine Arts Festival
The 18th & Vine Arts Festival will take over Kansas City’s historic Historic 18th & Vine District from September 25-27, 2026. The theme for the three-day event is “Neo-Soul Fusion — Where Music Meets Art.” Tickets are $10 for a single-day pass or $20 for a full weekend pass, with children 13 and under free. Festival […]
Amish Charm at Jamesport Heritage Days Festival
The quaint northwest Missouri town of Jamesport holds its annual Heritage Days Festival on September 25-26, 2026. Admission is FREE. Step back in time and enjoy live music, pressed cider, apple butter making demonstrations, kids’ activities, crafts, a retail market, food vendors, fall decorations, antiques and flea market finds. The event also will include live […]
