Fall is upon us, and after the record-breaking temperatures we’ve been experiencing, that’s well worth celebrating. What better way to celebrate than by attending some of the best fall festivals in Kansas City? I can practically smell the funnel cakes now. Kansas City On the Cheap has rounded up the best Fall Festivals in the […]
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Deanna Rose Farmstead Hosts Pumpkin Hollow in October
Fall fun comes to Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead all month long during Pumpkin Hollow. This fun and festive event for families runs daily from September 22 through October 18, 2026. Pumpkin Hollow is a special seasonal addition to Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead. Visitors can enjoy a horse-drawn hayride, a giant hay slide, a hay pyramid […]
The Best Pumpkin Patches in the Kansas City Metro
Get your cameras ready, your fall outfits coordinated, and your stomachs prepared for donuts — it’s pumpkin patch season! And we’ve found the best pumpkin patches in Kansas City, so you don’t have to. Nothing quite encapsulates autumn like a pumpkin patch. From roaming around corn mazes, sipping apple cider, and taking a hay ride […]
Trick-or-Treat at Kansas City’s Boo at the Zoo
Boo at the Zoo is a fun trick-or-treat experience for kids who love the Kansas City Zoo! The zoo is holding its annual Boo at the Zoo Halloween event on October 24-25, 2026. You and your kids can take part for FREE with paid zoo admission. Boo at the Zoo activities are from 9:30 a.m. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Colonial Gardens Fall Farm & Festival Fun
Celebrate all things fall at Colonial Gardens this season. This Blue Springs-based garden center and nursery hosts many workshops, music events and festivals throughout the year. During the fall, they gear up for all ages farm fun. Colonial Gardens Farm Experience Every weekend (Saturdays and Sundays) from September 12 through October 25, 2026, Colonial Farms […]
Louisburg Cider Mill fall events and Ciderfest
Louisburg Cider Mill is a fantastic fall destination for all ages in Kansas City. During the fall, the Louisburg Cider Mill Family Farm features a variety of memory-making family activities. This year, the farm is open for fall traditions from September 11 through November 1, 2026. Louisburg Cider Mill Country Store There is never a […]
