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Haunted Huzzah at Final KC Renaissance Festival Weekend

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Huzzah! There are many ways to save on tickets for this year’s Kansas City Renaissance Festival. Don’t miss fun for all ages at this annual fall festival.  Highlights of this all-ages festival traditionally include jousting knights, costumed characters, music, shows, maypole dancing, petting zoo, shops, games, and rides. The festival promises plenty of FREE family-friendly […]

Liberty Corn Maze 2022 Season Savings

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. Last year’s corn maze design was Lewis […]

Cornucopia KC Power and Light District

Cornucopia, billed as Kansas City’s ultimate fall festival, happens downtown in the Power & Light District October 15-17, 2022.  This fall party has FREE admission and lots of fun for all ages.  Many details for Cornucopia KC 2022 are still coming together, but here is what we do know so far. Check back for updates.  […]

Howl-O-Ween in Mission, KS Andersen Park

Come to Victor X Andersen Park in Mission, KS for a fun-filled morning of Halloween fun for dogs on October 15.  There’s plenty of seasonal competition at the Mission, KS Park and Recreation Howl-O-Ween party. Activities are scheduled from 9 to 11 a.m. and include:  Obstacle course Best trick Costume competition MPRD’s Howl-O-Ween party is […]

Trick or Treat Geocache at Antioch Park

Get ready for a spin on traditional trick-or-treating with Trick-or-Cache. Geocaching is version of scavenger hunting where participants use a Global Positioning System (GPS) device and other navigation efforts to locate hidden containers. These containers are known as “caches” or “geocaches” and are marked by specific GPS coordinates.  Costumes are encouraged as you search for […]

Sunflower House Hosts Free Pumpkin Palooza

Get festive in a seasonal way at Sunflower House Pumpkin Palooza.  The whole family can come in costume to this FREE Halloween event hosted October 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – or until the pumpkins run out!  Visitors to Pumpkin Palooza can enjoy activities, music and there are hand-painted pumpkins for sale.  Sunflower […]

FREE Admission & Samples at the Lenexa Chili Challenge

Get fired up for the Lenexa Chili Challenge in Old Town Lenexa October 7-8.  Unlike some tasting festivals, the Lenexa Chili Challenge leaves both your stomach and wallet full. Admission is FREE and samples are plentiful on Saturday, while supplies last. Over the last few years, we’ve only seen a few contestants run out near […]

Discounts on Advance Tickets to KC Oktoberfest

Experience Munich in the Midwest during KC Oktoberfest happening October 7-8, 2022 in downtown Kansas City at Crown Center.  This fall festival in Kansas City includes German-style beer, food and live entertainment. Attendees can also enjoy games, competitions and family-friendly activities.  KC Oktoberfest hours are: Friday, October 7: 5 to 11 p.m. Saturday, October 8: […]

Johnson County Parks Delivers Fall & Halloween Events

Fall is here and Halloween is on the way in Kansas City. There are plenty of pumpkins to pick, warm cider to drink and fun to be had, thanks to several events put on by the Johnson County Parks and Recreation Department.  Some of these seasonal celebrations are FREE while others have a nominal fee. […]

Free & Cheap KC Parks Halloween & Fall Events

The Kansas City Parks Department is working overtime to provide Kansas City with family-friendly Halloween fun that doesn’t frighten a budget.  These fun and spooky activities are FREE or cheap and take place at various parks and recreation locations in Kansas City, MO. Some activities are sponsored by the KC Parks and Recreation Department while […]

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