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 […]
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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 […]
Things to do in Kansas City in September
It may feel like summer outside, but fall is coming, and that means fall festivals, Oktoberfests, harvest festivals and more family fun in and around Kansas City. Many of these festivals and events are free, which is even better. September brings outdoor activities every weekend, plus some fun things to do indoors as well. Festival […]
Browse, Buy Original Creations at the Plaza Art Fair
The Plaza Art Fair welcomes fall to Kansas City along with 240 artists that fill nine city blocks of the Country Club Plaza with paintings, photographs, sculptures and more original creations. In its 95th year, the Plaza Art Fair is scheduled for September 25-27, 2026, on the Country Club Plaza. There is no admission fee […]
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 […]
Kansas City Passport to Adventure 2026: Free Family Fun Across the KC Metro
Created: April 2026 Special Event Kids Activities Family Friendly Free Program Kansas City Passport to Adventure 2026 Explore museums, nature centers, historic sites, gardens, and family-friendly destinations across the Kansas City metro with this annual Passport to Adventure program. 📅 Season: April through October 31, 2026 🎟 Program Cost: Free 💵 Attraction Admission: Varies by […]
The Best Fall Hikes in Kansas City
It’s just about fall y’all! What better way to enjoy the season than witnessing its glory? The golden light glinting off autumn leaves, the smell of bonfires in the air, the crisp breeze — there’s little as magical as a fall hike. And the best part for frugalistas? The best fall hikes in Kansas City […]
101+ Cheap and Easy DIY Halloween Costumes
You could go to a Halloween shop and get a $25 rayon approximation of your favorite character’s outfit, or you could spend $80 on a state-of-the-art costume that looks like you just walked off a movie set. OR, you could make one of these DIY Halloween costumes, get tons of compliments, save a load of […]
Kansas City Haunted Houses & Ghost Tours
If you love having a wicked good time with a slash of scary during the Halloween season, you’re sure to love these Kansas City Haunted houses & ghost tours. If you want to scream, feel chills, or get a good fright, there are several haunted houses (and more) swinging the doors open to unleash ghosts, […]
Dog-Friendly Halloween Events in Kansas City
Trick-or-treating doesn’t just happen on Halloween anymore, and it’s not just for kids. Bring along your four-legged canine friend to these pet-friendly Halloween events in Kansas City. Many of these Halloween dog events have costume contests or parades. These are great opportunities to show your pup dressed up spooky and adorable. Be sure to read […]
