The scent of pumpkin spice is in the air and Zona Rosa is hosting fun, family-friendly fall and Halloween events to celebrate the season. Zona Rosa Fall Fest The Zona Rosa Fall Fest takes place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Central Park in the Zona Rosa shopping center. […]
Festivals
FREE Admission & Samples at the Lenexa Chili Challenge
Get fired up for the Lenexa Chili Challenge in Old Town Lenexa October 9-10, 2026. 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 […]
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 […]
PNC Family Fun Day KC Power and Light District
PNC Family Fun Day happens downtown in the Power & Light District October 3, 2026. This fall festival has FREE admission and lots of fun for all ages. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Activities will include a petting zoo, magic show, games, PBC Kids’ characters, vendors, crafts and more. These activities will be […]
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 […]
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 […]
FREE: Fall Chick Event at Town Center Plaza
The Fall Chick Event, a local pop-up handmade and vintage goods event group, is popping up in Leawood at Town Center Plaza October 3-4, 2026. Admission is FREE to this outdoors event. Fall Chick Event hours are rain or shine: Saturday, October 3: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, October 4: 11 a.m. to 4 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Lee’s Summit Oktoberfest
The Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce ushers in fall with sizzling bratwursts and sounds of oom-pah during the annual Lee’s Summit Oktoberfest September 25-27, 2026 in downtown Lee’s Summit. Enjoy Kids Street, arts and crafts, German meals, beer and brat tents, the Bierhaus, live entertainment, contests, a home brew tasting, German dancers and much more. […]
