Looking for the best family fun this October in Kansas City? The KC Parent team has rounded up the top events, festivals, and activities happening this month—from pumpkin patches in full swing and fall festivals filling the calendar to can’t-miss Halloween happenings.
Whether you’re planning a weekend adventure or a weekday outing, our October guide is your go-to resource for where to go and what to do in KC this fall.
Boo at the Zoo
Celebrate Halloween with us at Boo at the Zoo! Bring the kiddos in their family-friendly costumes and join us for this not-so-scary, safe trick-or-treating experience on Saturday and Sunday, October 25-26, from […]
Family Fun Day by Kansas City Power & Light District and PNC Bank
The Kansas City Power & Light District, in collaboration with PNC Bank, will debut a brand-new community event designed with families in mind. The inaugural PNC Family Fun Day will […]
Dog Man: The Musical
A Hilarious, Heartfelt Family Adventure! Based on the worldwide bestselling hit series by Dav Pilkey, Dog Man: The Musical is a hilarious and heartwarming production following the chronicles of Dog
Halloween Weekend
Join us for a weekend of trick-or-treating at the Patch! Wear your Halloween costume and enter our Costume Contest at 12:15p each day. The top 3 costumes in each age
Monster Bash
Join us for an after-hours night of not-so-spooky family fun! Food, beverages, and sweet treats are included with admission.
Heartland Book Festival
On October 11, the 3rd Heartland Book Festival offers a full day of programming for readers and writers of all ages. Enjoy author talks, panel discussions, workshops, storytimes, book signings,
HOT WHEELS MONSTER TRUCKS LIVE
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live returns to Kansas City with Glow-N-Fire! This exciting new experience will feature the same level of fun and excitement that fans have come to expect,
MTC Kids Jam – Flor Bromley
Flor Bromley is a Latin Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter for families. Originally from Peru, her mission is to share the Latin American experience with a new generation through her music.
SUGAR SKULL! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure!
SUGAR SKULL! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure is a bilingual/bicultural musical for young audiences and families that uses traditional regional music and dance from Mexico to tell the story
Spooky Skate
Get ready for a night of thrills and chills at Spooky Skate! Bring the whole family out to enjoy a Halloween experience like no other. The evening will be packed […]
6th Annual Waldo Block Party
This is our biggest celebration yet, and it’s our way of saying THANK YOU to the amazing Waldo community for your love and support over the years. Bring your friends,
Dare to Dream JR
Disney’s Dare to Dream JR. is a vibrant musical revue that follows an eager group of trainees on their first day at a fictional Walt Disney Imagineering Studio. As the
Fall Popcorn and Movie Party
*call to inquire about movie selection*
Ghouls Night Out
Get into the spooky spirit by dressing in your best costume and see if you live to tell the tale of the Ghouls Night Out! Kids can safely trick or […]
The Barstow School Open House
An admission open house gives you an overview of everything Barstow offers. You can meet faculty, take a tour, see classroom learning and explore each division and extracurricular offerings. Guided […]
Merriam’s 75th Birthday Party
Expect an evening packed with birthday cake, Betty Rae’s exclusive Merriam ice cream flavor, obstacle courses, mural painting, Touch-a-Truck, a beer garden, and surprises from every city department. It’s free, […]
Movie Night on The Lawn at Legends Outlets
Starting Memorial Day Weekend – Watch timeless classics and Hollywood blockbusters every Saturday through October. Bring the family, pack some blankets, and order carryout from one of our many eateries. Full bar service will be available to purch…
Fall Fest at Pome on the Range
Celebrate the best of autumn with: 🚜 Tractor rides through the orchard 🎶 Live music 🎃 U-pick apples & pumpkin patch fun 🍷 Wine tastings 🍔 A delicious food truck
Women of Faith
This is your night to connect, recharge, and be lifted up in faith alongside amazing women. Everyone is welcome—bring a friend, bring your heart, and come ready to be filled!
Community Service Weekend
🚓🚑🚒 Community Service Weekend at the Family Farm 🚒🚑🚓 This fall, we’re honoring the everyday heroes who keep our communities safe and strong! Nurses, doctors, police officers, and firefighters—show your
Sports Mania Weekend
Come to the Patch decked out in your favorite sports team gear! Each guest who enters wearing a team jersey or a logo sports t-shirt will get a free sample
The Coterie Theatre Presents: Introduction to Acting with Reader’s Theatre
Join a professional teaching artist from the Coterie Theatre for a reader’s theatre workshop, ending in the performance of a traditional folktale. • September 30th from 6:30-8pm @ Colbern Road
Homeschool Days
Not all classrooms have four walls! Join homeschool families from across the metro during the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium’s Homeschool Days. Homeschool families will receive discounted tickets and meet
Grandparents Weekend
Grandparents… pick up your grandkids and come down to the patch for a fun adventure! All grandparents receive $4.00 off admission at the door all weekend long!
Shawnee Scarecrow Festival
t’s the annual Scarecrow Festival! This family-friendly event has something for everyone, including scarecrow making, pumpkin decorating, a farmers’ market, and seasonal displays. Supplies and decorations will be provided at
Ciderfest
Ciderfest happens the last weekend in September and the first weekend in October, and the best part? No admission or parking fees. Just pure apple-powered joy. Each Saturday and
21st Annual Kaw Valley Farm Tour
A self-guided tour to visit Northeast Kansas farms & meet the farmers behind it all. Saturday, October 4: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Sunday, October 5: 11:00 am – 4:00 […]
Tricks and Treats
Select Nights, September 13 – Nov. 1, 2025 Event Highlights Where: 4545 Worlds Of Fun Ave, Kansas City, MO 64161 What to expect: Fall festival with family-friendly activities, a Trick-or-Treat
GloWild: Time Traveler
Adventure through glowing sculptures and time-traveling scenes at this nighttime light festival. KansasCityZoo.org Be sure to check the event’s website for changes in times throughout the season. GloWild is open […]
A Wrinkle in Time
Adapted from Madeleine L’Engle’s much-loved classic tale, one of literature’s most enduring young heroines, Meg Murry, is back–braces, stubbornness and all. Joining forces with her baby brother Charles Wallace, friend
Pumpkin Hollow Opening Day
Add Us to Your Fall Bucket List! Take a horse-drawn hayride down to Pumpkin Hollow, on select dates in October. Make your way through the spider web maze, drive your