Get festive in a seasonal way at Sunflower House Pumpkin Palooza. The whole family can come in costume to this FREE Halloween event hosted October 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – or until the pumpkins run out! Visitors to Pumpkin Palooza can enjoy activities, music and there are hand-painted pumpkins for sale. Sunflower […]
Kansas City Fall
Books, Movies, Music & More at Library in the Park
Join the Kansas City, Kansas Public Library for Library in the Park Saturday, October 1 at Huron Park behind the Main Library. Join from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for an author visit, fact painting, food, crafts, music, and fun. Admission is FREE. Library in the Park is also a great time to score bargains […]
Johnson County Parks Delivers Fall & Halloween Events
Fall is here and Halloween is on the way in Kansas City. There are plenty of pumpkins to pick, warm cider to drink and fun to be had, thanks to several events put on by the Johnson County Parks and Recreation Department. Some of these seasonal celebrations are FREE while others have a nominal fee. […]
Transport Brewery Oktoberfest Activities
Break out your Lederhosen, German Steins and Das Boots because it’s time for Transport Brewery’s Oktoberfest celebration. The Shawnee-based brewery is so excited about fall they are hosting a weeklong Oktoberfest celebration from September 18 – 24. You’re invited to eat, drink and be festive at a variety of family friendly events taking place at […]
Free Puppets a Glow Go Drive-Through Festival
The World War I Museum and Memorial transforms into a FREE nighttime drive-through art experience for the whole family September 9-10. Puppets A Glow-Go features the StoneLion Puppet Theatre as part of a drive-through wonderland display of illuminated puppets, glow artists, dragons, mermaids and more. The event is FREE and open to the public. All […]
Exiled Trail of Terrors Haunted Hike
Do you have what it takes to traverse through Kansas City’s only haunted forest? Exiled Trail of Terrors isn’t a haunted house attraction everyone in Kansas City will enjoy, but it is full of thrills and frights. Exiled Trail of Terrors is an outdoor mile hike along a dark trail. You will crawl, bend and […]
German Traditions Celebrated at Oktoberfest in Shawnee
The Shawnee German-American Club hosts its annual Oktoberfest this Friday, October 1 at the Shawnee Civic Centre. Admission is FREE. Admission is FREE. German-style food, beverages and music make up the party. Crafts for kids will be available so bring the whole family. Oktoberfest hours are 5:30-10 p.m. The Shawnee Civic Centre is located at […]
Weston Irish Festival: One Day Only
The annual Weston Irish Festival will be held this October 9 at O’Malley’s Pub. Admission is $5 in advance ($10 at the gate) on Friday, and $10 in advance on Saturday and Sunday ($15 at the gate). Admission is $25. Advanced ticket purchases are highly recommended, as this event is expected to sell out ahead of time. The […]
