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 […]
Halloween
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 […]
FREE Trick-or-Treating in Kansas City
It’s trick-or-treating time in Kansas City. Prep your Halloween costume, put on some walking shoes, and get ready to do some FREE trick-or-treating in Kansas City. Here are a whole bunch of FREE (or cheap) places where kids can trick-or-treat in Kansas City, including trunk-or-treats and indoor spaces. This list focuses on Halloween-themed events […]
Grandview Parks Trunk or Treat Festivities
Get creative! Put a costume on! Bring the dog! There is plenty of fun for the whole family at seasonally festive activities happening in Grandview this fall. Harvest Moon Yoga Bring a yoga mat to enjoy a relaxing evening of yoga under a full harvest moon at 6 p.m. on October 6. All skills levels […]
FREE Halloween Songs & Stories at KC Rep Ghost Light
The Kansas City Repertory Theatre combines music and ghost stories continuing the Kansas City Halloween tradition of Ghost Light. This year’s event is FREE to the public. Ghost Light: A Haunted Night of Songs and Stories from KC’s Cultural Crossroads is an outdoor story experience taking place in the dark woods of Roanoke Park. Under […]
Tails and Trails Dog Park Howl-o-ween Party
Halloween in Kansas City is going to the dogs at Tails & Trails Dog Park in Grandview. Grandview Parks & Recreation and the City of Grandview are hosting the annual Howl-O-Ween Event October 22 from 10 to 11 a.m. This is a FREE celebration at Tails and Trails Dog Park where your furry friend can […]
Olathe Spooktober Lines Up Free & Cheap Halloween Fun for All Ages
It’s easy and affordable to celebrate all month long with Halloween events and activities sponsored by the Olathe Parks and Recreation Department. https://www.olatheks.gov/government/parks-recreation/special-events/olathe-spooktober Olathe Spooktober has something for all ages and abilities, including dancing, crafts, trick-or-treating, ghost stories and more. Read carefully as some events require pre-registration, even if they are FREE. Scare Up More […]
Howl-O-Ween in Mission, KS Andersen Park
Come to Victor X Andersen Park in Mission, KS for a fun-filled morning of Halloween fun for dogs on October 15. There’s plenty of seasonal competition at the Mission, KS Park and Recreation Howl-O-Ween party. Activities are scheduled from 9 to 11 a.m. and include: Obstacle course Best trick Costume competition MPRD’s Howl-O-Ween party is […]
Trick or Treat Geocache at Antioch Park
Get ready for a spin on traditional trick-or-treating with Trick-or-Cache. Geocaching is version of scavenger hunting where participants use a Global Positioning System (GPS) device and other navigation efforts to locate hidden containers. These containers are known as “caches” or “geocaches” and are marked by specific GPS coordinates. Costumes are encouraged as you search for […]
Free & Cheap KC Parks Halloween & Fall Events
The Kansas City Parks Department is working overtime to provide Kansas City with family-friendly Halloween fun that doesn’t frighten a budget. These fun and spooky activities are FREE or cheap and take place at various parks and recreation locations in Kansas City, MO. Some activities are sponsored by the KC Parks and Recreation Department while […]
