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 […]
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2026 Pumpkin Festival at Faulkner’s Ranch
Faulkner’s Ranch is a 25-acre ranch that combines food, entertainment and events for family-friendly fun in Kansas City. It’s a great place for local fall fun. Faulkner’s Ranch is open for pumpkin season daily except Mondays from October 3 – October 31st. Faulkner’s Ranch & Pumpkin Farm Admission Admission prices for 2026 are as follows. […]
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 […]
Fun for All at Dogtober Fest
Dog lovers in Kansas City are invited to join the fun at Dogtober Fest, an outdoor dog-friendly festival featuring tons of activities for dogs and their people. Jackson County Parks and Recreation is hosting Dogtober Fest on Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kemper Outdoor Recreation Education Center in Fleming […]
FREE Admission to Mildale Fall Farm Fest
Spend the day exploring and enjoying a number of fall activities at the Mildale Fall Farm Fest hosted by the Johnson County Parks and Recreation District on October 31, 2026. Admission is FREE. Mildale Farm Fall Fest activities take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attendees can enjoy the following family-friendly fun: 🎃 Pick […]
FREE Admission to Holiday Treasures Craft Festival
Pick up some unique, hand-crafted holiday gifts at the Holiday Treasures Craft Festival on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2016 at the Shawnee Civic Centre. Admission is FREE. Local vendors will be selling their unique, hand-crafted items from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 60 local vendors will display their wares, including jewelry, woodworking, fabric art […]
Discounts on Advance Tickets to KC Oktoberfest
Experience Munich in the Midwest during KC Oktoberfest happening October 2-3, 2026 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 2: 5 to 11 p.m. Saturday, October 3: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
