Who says you’ve got to be a kid (or rich) to enjoy Halloween fun in Kansas City?
We’ve put together this list of free and cheap Halloween parties and events for adults in Kansas City so you can have some scares and thrills without frightening prices.
Some of these Halloween events are in bars so you have to be at least 21+ for the thrills and chills. Others are performances and activities that are fun for adults but will welcome kids of a certain age. Read carefully and follow the links for details, especially health and safety guidelines.
Prices for some of these local Halloween fun and entertainment opportunities are a little more than what we’d normally advertise on our site. We’ve decided to include them anyway since many of us missed out on a fun, spooky season last year. You choose what’s best for you and have a happy Halloween.
Check back here because we’ll be adding more events as we find them. If you know of any we’ve missed, send us a message at news@kansascityonthecheap.com; we’ll add them as time allows.
Be sure to check out our other posts so you don’t miss any Fall or Halloween fun in Kansas City this season:
Kansas City Haunted Houses and Ghost Tours
Kansas City Halloween Food Discounts & Freebies
Halloween Movies Showing in Kansas City
Dog-Friendly Halloween Events in Kansas City
Kansas City Halloween Parades, Parties & Other Events for Kids
Free and Cheap Trick-or-Treating in Kansas City
Kansas City Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes & Hayrides
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Kansas City Halloween Parties and Events for Adults
The Beast, Edge of Hell and Macabre Cinema
Friday and Saturday evenings Sept. 17 – Nov. 13 (Friday and Saturday evenings, select Thursdays in October)
West Bottoms, Kansas City, MO
Doors open at 7:30 p.m., closing times vary
Admission: $27-$45
Experience one, both or all three award-winning, professional level haunted houses. Kids 12+ can go through the haunted houses if accompanied by an adult.
Worlds of Fun Halloween Haunt
Sept. 17 – Nov. 21 (select nights, park hours vary)
Worlds of Fun – Kansas City, MO
Admission: Prices vary by date. See here for ticket savings
When the sun goes down, little ones are ushered out of Worlds of Fun where this popular Kansas City attraction becomes a haunted and frightening landscape.
Electric Poe
Sept. 30 – Oct. 31
Union Cemetery – Kansas City, MO
Sunset (between 6-7 p.m.)
Admission: $15-$32 per person
Union Cemetery at sunset is the perfect venue for live theatrical readings of two Edgar Allen Poe classics. Kids can be part of this Halloween event but should be ages 10+
Exiled Trail of Terrors
Fridays and Saturdays Oct. 1-30
ZipKC – Bonner Springs, KS
7 p.m. to at midnight
Admission: $40 (Fridays), $50 (Saturdays)
Kids can come to this scary outdoor haunted house-type activity, but they need to be at least 12 years old. This is a horror-filled hike in the woods within Bonner Springs, KS.
1859 Jail Ghost Tours and Ghost Hunts
Select weekend nights Oct. 1-23
1859 Jail Museum – Independence, MO Square
Tours start at 7, 8 and 9 p.m.
Admission: $25-$30
Experience history and haunting during two types of Halloween experiences at the 1859 Jail Museum on the square in Independence, MO. Kids are welcome at the tours but it’s not recommended for any under the age of 7.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Oct. 14-Oct. 31 (Thursday through Saturday)
The Black Box – Kansas City, MO
8 p.m.
Admission: $30
The world’s favorite rock ‘n’ roll musical is back live in Kansas City just in time for Halloween.
Trick-or-Treat Geocache
Oct. 15
Antioch Park – Merriam, KS
Multiple sessions at 10, 11, noon and 1 p.m.
Admission: $5-$6
Explore outdoors with this adventurous twist on trick-or-treating. Costumes are encouraged. Kids can be part of this activity.
Ghostbusters Trivia Night
Oct. 20
Knub’s Pub – Shawnee, KS
7:30 p.m.
Admission: FREE
Just in time for Halloween, come get slimed with questions covering Ghostbusters 1 and 2.
J. Rieger Great Pumpkin Painting
Oct. 21
J. Rieger & Co. – Kansas City, MO
6-10 p.m.
Admission: $35
Indulge in craft cocktails, beer or wine while you paint a festive pumpkin. Tickets include a pumpkin, all craft supplies, a token for one beverage (cocktail, wine or beer), a bag of Andre’s hot cocoa, 15% discount off select times in the gift shop and a chance to win a $25 distillery gift card.
Alexander Majors House Paranormal Investigations
Oct. 22-23
Alexander Major House
Two at 10 p.m. and midnight
Admission: $50
Hunt ghosts with professional paranormal investigators.
Supernatural Trivia Night
Oct. 27
Red Crow Brewing Company – Olathe, KS
7 to 9 p.m.
Admission: FREE
It’s FREE to play. Just be ready to test your knowledge of Supernatural the TV series. Prizes awarded.
Alexander Majors House Ghost Tour
Oct. 29
Alexander Majors House Museum – Kansas City, MO
Multiple tours from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Admission: $30 (includes a beverage and souvenir)
This 21+ tour touches on stories of ghostly sightings at this historical venue with a reputation of being one of the most haunted locations in Kansas City. Attendees get to enjoy cocktail with admission and souvenir cup.
Standup Comedy Showcase
Oct. 29
Boulevard Brewing Company Rec Deck
7 to 9 p.m.
Admission: $10-$15
Enjoy Kansas City’s best stand-up comedians Oct. 29 at Boulevard Brewery’s Rec Deck. Halloween costumes are encouraged. Save $5 by purchasing your tickets in advance online ($10, $15 at the door).
Alexander Majors House Paranormal Investigations
Oct. 29, 30 and 31
Alexander Major House
Two at 10 p.m. and midnight
Admission: $50
Hunt ghosts with professional paranormal investigators.
Elite Comics Monster Bash
Oct. 30
Overland Park Convention Center
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Admission: FREE
Take in 15,000 square feet of comics, toys, games, graphic novels and more. This is a kid-friendly event, but we know big kids will also enjoy it. Comic themed trick-or-treating offered for kids.
Trick or Treat Wine Flights
Oct. 30
Stone Pillar Vineyard & Winery – Olathe, KS
Noon to 7 p.m.
Admission: $15
Trick or treat at your own pace with pairing of five Stone Pillar wines and give Halloween treats. Plus, get 10% off any additional wine, slushies or hard cider you buy. Reservations required.
Halloween: CarnEVIL
Oct. 30
KansasCity Live!, Power & Light District – Kansas City, MO
7 to 10 p.m.
Admission: All-inclusive package for $35 (plus fees)
Must be 21+ to party in the Power & Light during this annual Halloween celebration.
ExBEERiment Brewing Halloween Party
Oct. 30
ExBEERiment Brewing – Gardner, KS
7 to 10 p.m.
Halloween for big kids is happening at ExBEERiment Brewing in Gardner, KS with a costume contest, trick-or-treating, games, themed cocktails and jello shots.
Pawn and Pint
Oct. 30
Pawn and Pint – Kansas City, MO
8 p.m.
Kansas City’s popular board game pub hosts their annual Halloween Party with costume contest, merchandise discounts and specialty drinks.
Halloween at Knuckleheads
Oct. 30
Knuckleheads Saloon
Shows at 8 p.m. and 8:30
Admission: $15 for either show
M80s: Come dance to 80s music on Halloween. The M80s will be on stage cranking out the hottest dance hits from pop, rock and new wave. Must be 21+ unless with a guardian
Strictly Alice and Almost Kiss Halloween Show: Alice Cooper and Kiss tribute bands putting on a theatrical show on Halloween Eve. Must be 21+ unless with a guardian.
Uproot Halloween Party at Jerry’s
Oct. 31
Jerry’s Bait Shop – Lenexa, KS
9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
The third annual Uproot Halloween party at Jerry’s bring together multiple genres of live music.
Wicked Wine Walk
Nov. 6
Power & Light District – Kansas City, MO
3 p.m. (one hour earlier for VIPs)
Admission: $40
Must be 21+ to stroll about for wine tasting, small plates and live music at participating venues in the Power & Light District.
