Merriam Drive Live is returning to the Merriam Marketplace with six hours of live classic rock and free admission. The event is family-friendly, with yard games, face painting and custom balloon art. Event Details Date: Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026 Time: 2 to 8 p.m. Location: Downtown Merriam at the Marketplace pavilion, 5740 Merriam Dr., Merriam, […]
Festivals
FREE Admission to Shawnee Scarecrow Festival
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 […]
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 […]
The Best Fall Festivals in Kansas City
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 […]
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 […]
FREE Admission to Shawnee Indian Mission’s Fall Festival
Shawnee Indian Mission is holding its Annual Fall Festival Friday, October 10, 2026, at the Shawnee Indian Mission State Historic Site. Admission is FREE. This event includes live music and other entertainment (history reenactors, dancers); demonstrations; kids’ activities; arts and craft vendors; Indian food; and more. Here is what you can expect at this festival: […]
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, […]
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 […]
