You don’t have to spend big to see more than 72,000 toys and fine-scale miniatures that make up the collection at The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures. These items represent the world’s largest fine-scale miniature collection and one of the nation’s largest antique toy collections on public display. Explore generations of childhood through dolls, […]
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Free Admission every first Tuesday at OP Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
The 300-acre Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens is a year-round educational, recreational and cultural attraction for the Kansas City area. Admission to the arboretum is FREE the first Tuesday of every month. During those free admission days, there is a free kids’ craft activity from 9 a.m. to noon. An annual membership is a […]
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. […]
Worlds of Fun Halloween Haunt & Tricks and Treats BOGO deal
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Each fall, Worlds of Fun hosts the “largest Halloween event in the Midwest” with the Halloween Haunt and Tricks and Treats. Whether you’re looking for Halloween fun for young kids or truly scary thrills, Worlds of Fun has something for everyone this fall. Worlds of Fun Halloween Haunt Darkness comes and Worlds of Fun transforms […]
FREE Boos, Barks, & Badges Halloween Parade
Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street organization is hosting Halloween fun for Fido and the family. The Boos, Barks & Badges Halloween Parade happens in downtown Lee’s Summit Saturday, October 31, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. It’s FREE to participate in all activities. In addition to the parade, there will be games, face painting, a gigantic […]
Spooky Springs Halloween Bash
It’s time to put on a Halloween costume and have a night of spooky family fun in Blue Springs. Spooky Springs Halloween Bash happens at Wilbur Young Park in Blue Springs from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Make memories with a spooky trail, food trucks, pumpkin decorating, trick-or-treating and more. Admission […]
Annual Independence Halloween Parade Marches On
The longest-running Halloween parade in the Kansas City area is marching on this year. The 78th Annual Independence Halloween Parade, organized by the Independence Chamber of Commerce, takes place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, October 31, in Independence. Each year, several thousand spectators attend the parade. The parade floats include school marching bands, community […]
GloWild at the Kansas City Zoo
Come celebrate the fifth year of GloWild at the Kansas City Zoo! It’s an amazing nighttime experience where the family can enjoy admiring GIANT handcrafted art. This year, all the art is about “Hidden Treasure,” with scenes inspired by ancient shipwrecks, buried treasure sites and overgrown jungle landscapes. It’s a mile-long immersive lighted experience With […]
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 […]
