Kansas City fall festivals offer affordable fun for all ages.
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During August through early November there are plenty of community events, craft fairs, carnivals and music festivals in Kansas City that provide free or cheap family-friendly fun.
Activities at fall festivals in Kansas City will vary, but usually include some combination of games, rides, live music, food trucks, parades, arts and crafts and sometimes a beer garden. Many fall festivals in Kansas City have free admission or a small fee. Some activities, like carnival rides, will usually cost extra.
You might want to bookmark this page or share it, because we’ll be adding to it as we get more information. Read on to see all the fun fall festivals near Kansas City we’ve found. Follow the links to get full details.
More Fall and Halloween Fun in Kansas City
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Kansas City Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes & Hayrides
Halloween Movies Showing in Kansas City
Kansas City Halloween Parades, Parties & Other Happenings for Kids
Dog-Friendly Halloween Events in Kansas City
Free and Cheap Kansas City Halloween Parties and Events for Adults
Free and Cheap Trick-or-Treating in Kansas City
Kansas City Halloween/October Discounts and Freebies
August Fall Festivals in Kansas City 2022
Missouri State Fair
August 11-21, 2022
Location: Missouri State Fairgrounds – Sedalia, MO
Hours: Schedule varies.
Gate Admission: See our post. There are many ways to save on advanced tickets and at the gate.
KC Sunflower Fest
August 12-28 (select weekends)
Location: Olathe, KS
Hours: Schedule varies by day.
Admission: $11.95 presale; $19.95 at the door
Overland Park Third Fridays
August 19, 2022
Location: Downtown Overland Park
Hours: 5 to 8 p.m.
Admission: Free
Kansas City Ethnic Enrichment Festival
August 19-21, 2022
Location: Swope Park
Hours: Varies by day, see our full post
Admission: $5 for adults; kids 12 and under free if accompanied by paying adult
Parkville Days
August 19-21, 2022
Location: Downtown Parkville, MO
Hours: Varies by day, see our full post
Admission: Free
Tiblow Days
August 25-27, 2022
Location: Downtown Bonner Springs, KS
Hours: Varies by day, see our full post
Admission: Free
Fourth Fridays in Olathe
August 26, 2022
Location: Downtown Olathe, KS
Hours: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Admission: Free
September Fall Festivals in Kansas City 2022
De Soto Days Festival
September 1-4, 2022
Location: Downtown De Soto, KS
Hours: Varies by day, see our post
Admission: Free
Kansas City Chalk & Walk Festival
September 2-4, 2022
Location: City Market – Kansas City, MO
Hours: Varies by day. See our post.
Admission: Free
Kansas City Irish Fest
September 2-4, 2022
Location: Crown Center Square
Hours: 5 to 11 p.m. on Friday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday
Admission: See our post for KC Irish Fest ticket savings
SantaCaliGon Days
September 2-5, 2022
Location: Independence Square
Hours: Varies by day, see our post
Admission: Free
Hatch Chile Fest
September 3, 2022
Location: Westport District – Kansas City, MO
Hours: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Admission: Free
Kansas City Renaissance Festival
Every weekend September 3 – October 16, 2022 (plus Labor Day and Discovery Day)
Location: 633 N 130th St., Bonner Springs, KS
Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Labor Day and Columbus Day
Admission: See our post. There are many ways to save on advanced tickets and at the gate.
Concordia Fall Festival
September 6-10, 2022
Location: Concordia, MO
Hours: Varies by day. See our full post.
Admission: Free
Johnson County Old Settlers Festival
September 8-10, 2022
Location: Downtown Olathe, KS
Hours: Varies by day. See our full post.
Admission: Free
Hummingbird Festival
September 8-10, 2022
Location: George Owens Nature Park – Independence, MO
Hours: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday
Admission: Free
Grain Valley Fair
September 9-10, 2022
Location: 713 S. Main Street
Hours: TBA
Admission: Free
Belton Fall Festival
September 9-10, 2022
Location: Downtown Belton, MO
Hours: See our post for details.
Admission: Free
Art Westport
September 9-11, 2022
Location: Along the streets of Westport – Kansas City, MO
Hours: Varies by day. See our post.
Admission: Free
Annunciation Greek Fest
September 9-11, 2022
Location: 12001 Wornall Road, Kansas City
Hours: Varies by day. See our post.
Admission: Free
Lenexa Spinach Festival
September 10, 2022
Location: Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park
Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission: Free
Prairie Village Jazz Festival
September 10, 2022
Location: Harmon Park
Hours: 3 to 10 p.m. (gates open at 2 p.m.)
Admission: $5 for adults; Free for kids under 18
Higginsville Country Fair
September 10-17, 2022
Location: Higginsville, MO
Hours: Varies by day. See our post.
Admission: Free
Overland Park Third Fridays
September 16, 2022
Location: Downtown Overland Park
Hours: 5 to 8 p.m.
Admission: Free
Fiesta Hispana KC
September 16-18, 2022
Location: Barney Allis Plaza, Kansas City, MO
Hours: Varies by day
Admission: Free
Nehemiah Fest
September 16-18, 2022
Location: Smithville, MO
Hours: Varies by day
Admission: Free
Blue Springs Fall Fun Festival
September 16-18, 2022
Location: Downtown Blue Springs
Hours: Noon to 10 on Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday
Admission: Free
Brush Creek Art Walk
September 16-18, 2022
Location: Country Club Plaza, Brush Creek
Hours: Varies by day. See our post.
Admission: Free
Shawnee Town Arts & Crafts Fair
September 17, 2022
Location: Shawnee Town 1929 grounds
Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission: Free
Waldo Fall Festival
September 17, 2022
Location: Waldo neighborhood – Kansas City, MO
Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Admission: Free
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Fall Family Festival
September 17, 2022
Location: Beanstalk Children’s Garden, Kansas City, MO
Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Admission: Free
Fiesta on the Square
September 17, 2022
Location: Downtown Gladstone
Hours: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Admission: Free
The Great Pumpkin Fest
Weekends September 17 – October 30, 2022
Location: Worlds of Fun
Hours: Daytime; hours vary by day
Admission: Prices vary by day. See our post for ticket savings.
Transport Brewery Oktoberfest
September 18-24, 2022
Location: Downtown Shawnee
Hours: Hours vary by day.
Admission: Biergarden admission is FREE.
Shawnee Great Grillers Blues & BBQ
September 23, 2022
Location: Shawnee Town 1929
Hours: 6 – 10 p.m. Friday;
Admission: Free
Plaza Art Fair
September 23-25, 2022
Location: Country Club Plaza
Hours: Varies by day. See our post.
Admission: Free
Lee’s Summit Oktoberfest
September 23-24, 2022
Location: Downtown Lee’s Summit
Hours: Hours vary by day. See our post.
Admission: Free
Jamesport Heritage Day Festival
September 23-24, 2022
Location: Spillman Event Center
Admission: Free
Liberty Fall Festival
September 23-25, 2022
Location: Downtown Liberty
Hours: Varies by day. See our post.
Admission: Free
Overland Park Fall Festival
September 23-24, 2022
Location: Downtown Overland Park
Hours: 5-8 p.m. Friday; 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday
Admission: Free
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Louisburg CiderFest
September 24-25 and October 1-2, 2022
Location: Louisburg Cider Mill
Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Admission: Free
Log Cabin Fest
September 30 – October 1
Location: Downtown Harrisonville, MO
Hours: TBA
Admission: Free
Gladfest
September 30 – October 2
Location: Downtown Gladstone
Hours:
- Friday, September 30: pm – 10 pm
- Saturday, October 1: 10 am- 10 pm
- Sunday, October 2: Noon – 4 pm (carnival only, no vendors)
Admission: Free
October Fall Festivals in Kansas City 2022
Kansas City Renaissance Festival
Every weekend September 3 – October 16, 2022 (plus Labor Day and Discovery Day)
Location: 633 N 130th St., Bonner Springs, KS
Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Labor Day and Columbus Day
Admission: See our post. There are many ways to save on advanced tickets and at the gate.
Louisburg CiderFest
September 24-25 and October 1-2, 2022
Location: Louisburg Cider Mill
Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Admission: Free
The Great Pumpkin Fest
Weekends September 17 – October 30, 2022
Location: Worlds of Fun
Hours: Daytime; hours vary by day
Admission: Prices vary by day. See our post for ticket savings.
Scarecrow Festival
October 1, 2022
Location: Downtown Shawnee and City Hall
Hours: 9 a.m. to noon
Admission: Free
Pumpkin Hollow
Daily October 1-31, 2022
Location: Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead
Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays
Admission: $10 (in addition to regular Farmstead admission. Special pricing for Farmstead members.
Weston Applefest
October 1, 2022
Location: Downtown Weston
Hours: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Admission: TBA
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Library in the Park
October 1, 2022
Location: Huron Park, Kansas City, KS
Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Admission: Free
Into the Night Fall Festival
October 7, 2022
Location: Ironwoods Park, Leawood, KS
Hours: 5 – 8 p.m.
Admission: $5 (advance registration recommended)
KC Oktoberfest
October 7-8, 2022
Location: Crown Center, Downtown Kansas City
Hours: 5-11 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Saturday
Admission: $10 through September 23
Lenexa Chili Challenge
October 7-8, 2022
Location: Old Town Lenexa
Hours:
- Friday: 6 to 10 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Admission: Free
Fall Chick Event
October 8-9, 2022
Location: Town Center Plaza, Leawood, KS
Hours:
- Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Sunday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission: FREE
Oktoberfest LIVE!
October 8, 2022
Location: Kansas City Power & Light District
Hours: 2 to 7 p.m.
Admission: TBA (21+ only)
Cornucopia
October 14-16, 2022
Location: Kansas City Power & Light District
Hours: TBA
Admission: FREE
Pumpkin Palooza
October 15, 2022
Location: Sunflower House (5440 W. 65th Street, Shawnee, KS)
Hours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Admission: Free
Lansing Fall Festival
October 15, 2022
Location: Angel Falls Trail
Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Admission: Free
Zona Rosa Fall Fest
October 15, 2022
Location: Zona Rosa – Kansas City, MO
Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission: Free
Dogtober Fest
October 16, 2022
Location: Kemper Outdoor Education Center – Blue Springs, MO
Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission: Free; with some paid activities. See our post.
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Holiday Treasures Craft Festival
October 22, 2022
Location: Shawnee Civic Centre
Hours: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Admission: Free
Dia de los Muertos Celebration
October 22, 2022
Location: Kansas City Museum
Hours: TBA
Admission: TBA
Mildale Farm Fall Fest
October 29, 2022
Location: Mildale Farm – Edgerton, KS
Hours: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Admission: FREE
TACC Fall Festival
October 29, 2022
Location: Tony Aguirre Community Center – Kansas City, MO
Hours: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Admission: FREE
Kaw Prairie Fall Fest
October 29, 2022
Location: Kaw Prairie Community Church – Lenexa, KS
Hours: 5 to 8 p.m.
Admission: FREE
Kaw Prairie Community Church at 9421 Meadow View Drive in Lenexa has an evening of Halloween family fun planned during its Fall Fest that includes games, trunk or treating and an outdoor movie.
KC Church of Christ Fall Festival
October 30, 2022
Location: KC Church – Lenexa, KS
Hours: 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Admission: FREE
Fall fun happens at KC Church, 10250 Quivira Road in Lenexa. Enjoy trunk-or-treating, petting zoo and a chili cookoff.
Day-by-Day Fall Festival Fun in Kansas City
