From Drive-Thru Trick or Treat Events to Puppet Shows, Spooky Storytimes to Halloween Concerts, Mad Science Demonstrations to Living History Events... we have the scoop on Halloween in KC this year!
Tips:
- Please keep in mind that some events may be canceled in the event of inclement weather, COVID-19 precautions, or other circumstances. Please be sure to verify with the venue before you go.
- Some events require advanced registration as noted below.
- Costumes encouraged at most events!
Note: This is your guide to family friendly Halloween Fun in Kansas City 2020. This list was compiled by the staff of KC Parent Magazine and may not be reproduced in print or online without permission. If you know of changes or additions to this guide, please email kristina@kcparent.com
Pumpkin Patches!
Visit the Pumpkin Patch Kansas City is rich with local pumpkin patches, each with their own theme and fall attractions. Jumping Pillows, Moonbounces, Petting Zoos, Pumpkin Cannons, Barrel Train Rides, Live Entertainment, Corn Mazes, and more are just a few of the attractions your family will enjoy. Read our Kansas City Pumpkin Patch Guide for information.
Special Events!
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Oct 3, 2020 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Hoots & Howls at the Kansas City Zoo
Embark on a Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt, go for a walk-hop-gallop on the Act Like an Animal Sensory Path, and take a ride on the Scare-ousel.
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Sep 17, 2020
Electric Poe
Readings of two moody masterpieces by Edgar Allan Poe are brought to life (and death!) by Coterie actor/teaching artist R.H. Wilhoit and Rex Hobart on electric guitar.
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Sep 29, 2020 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Let's Get Lit! Spooky Version
Ceramic Cafe is hosting yet another tree-painting party! This time we will be painting Halloween trees! This will be a private after-hours event. Get together with your friends to create your very own spooky, ceramic light-up Christmas tree!
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Oct 2, 2020 5:33 p.m. - 7:53 p.m.
Halloween Mystery Box Giveaway
North Kansas City Recreation Center
Since we can't celebrate in person, in partnership with the North Kansas City Rotary Club, we are bringing Halloween to you through a mystery box filled with spooky crafts, creepy candy, full of surprises, and fun for the whole family!
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Oct 2, 2020 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Spooky Walk
Get into the spooky spirit and kick off October with our Spooky Walk at Streamway Park. Do not miss this FREE fun family event! (Please respect social distance requirements and we ask everyone to wear masks.)
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Oct 3, 2020 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Live Music at Johnson Farms
Johnson Farms Plants & Pumpkins
Enjoy live music when you visit Johnson Farms pumpkin patch!
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Oct 3, 2020
Annual Scarecrow 5K Run/Walk
Gladstone Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts
Join us for our Annual Scarecrow 5K Run/Walk or 1 Mile Fun Walk. This year’s event will be held virtually from October 3rd – 11th.
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Oct 3, 2020
Creepy, Crawly, Cool
Martha LaFite Thompson Nature Sanctuary
It’s almost Halloween! Meet some spooky, but friendly, creatures that a right at home during the season!
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Oct 5, 2020 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Witch Votive Class
If you're looking for a fun activity to do for your family on a Monday night, or if you want to build up your Halloween decoration collection, this is the class for you! Come to Ceramic Cafe to learn how to make this witch votive and have fun!
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Oct 6, 2020 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Witch Votive Class: Virtual
If you want to have a family fun night at home, sign up for our virtual Witch Votive Class that will be on Zoom! It's the perfect way to spend a Monday night together learning how to create a wonderful clay piece!
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Oct 9, 2020
College Weekend at Louisburg Cider Mill
College students receive $2 off admission when you show your student ID at the Family Farm!
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Oct 10, 2020 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Hocus Pocus: Movie in the Park
Enjoy a free movie in the park! Bring a blanket and chairs and enjoy this Halloween classic!
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Oct 10, 2020 9:47 a.m. - 11:04 a.m.
Howl-O-Ween: Grandview
Halloween has gone to the dogs! You're invited to our Howl-O-Ween Costume Party at Tails & Trails Dog Park! Dress your furry friend up in their best costume to win prizes! There will also be a competition for Best Trick, so get to practicing.
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Oct 10, 2020 2:17 p.m.
Whimsical Woods
There’s nothing scary about this enchanted forest. Costumed characters will delight and entertain audiences of all ages. Meet with the Good Fairy and Forest Friends. Live animals, stories, and surprises will highlight childhood favorites.
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Oct 10, 2020 1:00 p.m. - 2:39 p.m.
Howl-o-ween
Dress your pups in costume for a day out at Waggin’ Trail Dog Park. Pups can participate in a costume contest, raffles, vendors and more. Each dog will receive a trick-or-treat bag filled with treats from Three Dog Bakery.
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The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Oct 13, 2020
Day of the Dead Virtual Celebration
Experience The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Day of the Dead festival online with video insights into customs and traditions, an interview with “la Catrina,” a digital gallery of 10 years of festival and altar highlights & instructions to make “Pap...
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Oct 15, 2020
Day of the Dead Celebration: Altar Viewing Only
As the health and wellness of our patrons, staff, and community is always a top priority at the Kansas City Museum, we are only offering a Day of the Dead Altar Viewing this year. Each reservation includes one Day of the Dead craft activity for home.
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Oct 15, 2020 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Fairly Mixed-Up Tales
Join Jay and Leslie and their friend, Darrin the Dragon, as they combine circus skills and wacky humor to create some new ideas for classic fairy tales.
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Oct 16, 2020
COMMUNITY SERVICE GRATITUDE Weekend at Louisburg Cider Mill
As our way of saying “Thank You” to all community service workers, all teachers, firefighters, enlisted military, first responders, EMTs, nurses and doctors will receive $2 off admission to the Family Farm with a valid ID badge.
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Oct 16, 2020 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Wild Treat Hike
Anita B. Gorman Discovery Center
The Discovery Center and Kansas City Police will be partnering to offer a family friendly wild treat hike.
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Oct 16, 2020 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Movie in the Park: Little Shop of Horrors
Do you hear that?!? A night of ghoulish costumes and trivia (participants must download the Kahoot app to play trivia)! Watch out, we’ll also be offering up two terrifyingly bad b-movies for you to “enjoy”.
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Walkin' & Rollin' Costumes
Oct 16, 2020 - Oct 25, 2020
Walkin' & Rollin' Costumes Virtual Party
10 nightly online episodes featuring reveals of Halloween costumes, made specifically for special needs kids in walkers and wheelchairs. At 7:00 pm every night from October 16th to the 25th.
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Oct 16, 2020
Wornall House Paranormal Investigations
Experience the Wornall House after-hours and ghost hunt with real investigators!
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Oct 16, 2020 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Neighborhood "Boo-tique" Shopping Spook-tacular!
Get out and enjoy the fall weather while supporting local KC small businesses. We will have several vendors who will be selling their unique products as well as some delicious food & dessert trucks to purchase dinner from!
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Louisburg Cider Mill
Oct 17, 2020 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Zombie Forest Night at Louisburg Cider Mill
Dress up for this fun night of spooks and thrills! Bonfires, wagon rides, and more! Bring your flashlight to go through the maze in the dark! Zombie Forest is a fundraiser for our local Paola High School Robotics group.
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Oct 21, 2020
Lenexa Fall-O-Ween Tour
Decorate your yard in fall or Halloween-themed flare and bring a smile to your neighbors and friends. As a registered entry, you will be added to our Fall-O-Ween Tour map.
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Oct 22, 2020 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Fairytale Forest
Martha LaFite Thompson Nature Sanctuary
The 35th annual Fairy Tale Forest is in just a few weeks! For safety the event will be all outdoors with the Walk of 100 Jack-O’-Lanterns being self-guided.
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Oct 22, 2020
Ghost Light
Join us this October for Ghost Light: A Haunted Night of Songs and Stories from KC’s Cultural Crossroads! KCRep is thrilled to present a brand new Kansas City tradition that will leave you shaking with excitement!
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Oct 22, 2020 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
StoneLion Puppet Theatre's El Dia De Los Muertos Puppet Fun
Join StoneLion Puppet Theatre in this creative workshop making a dancing skeleton puppet and learn some of the traditions behind The Day of the Dead. Print off or pick up a pdf for your skeleton and gather a few supplies from around your house. W...
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Oct 22, 2020 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Jack-O-Lantern Tales for the Little Ones
It's Halloween fun for the littlest ghosts and goblins. Storyteller Joyce Slater tells some fun, not-so-scary stories and songs about pumpkins and gourds, goblins, and Halloween night. To enjoy this virtual program, go to our MCPL360 Facebook pag...
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Oct 22, 2020 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Boo Drive Thru: Grandview
Decorate your vehicle, get in your costumes, and join us for a Drive-Thru Trunk-or-Treat event! No need to get out of your vehicle, we'll bring the candy right to your window!
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Oct 22, 2020 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Pumpkin Carving for Ghost Stories
Pumpkin Carving for Ghost Stories
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Oct 23, 2020 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Olathe Spooktober
Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm
Admission is FREE! The trail has been lengthened to a half mile to allow for proper social distancing. Candy stations are sponsored by the City of Olathe and area businesses and organizations.
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Oct 23, 2020 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Trick-or-Cache at Antioch Park
Try out a new family activity this Halloween the entire family will enjoy! Search for caches hidden around Antioch Park using Global Positioning Systems (GPS). GPS units, a tutorial, and meal are included during this modern day scavenger hunt.
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Oct 24, 2020 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Boo at the Zoo
Our animals will also be smashing pumpkins at scheduled times throughout the day! Thanks to Ford Motor Company Fund for sponsoring this event.
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Louisburg Cider Mill
Oct 24, 2020 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Burning Scarecrow at Louisburg Cider Mill
11th Annual Burning Scarecrow Event begins at 7 p.m. Live music, bonfire, wagon rides and more! Bring your flashlight to go through the maze in the dark! Zombie Forest continues!!!
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Piper PTA 203
Oct 24, 2020 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Honk N' Haunt
Nebraska Furniture Mart of Kansas City
Join us for a family-friendly "Honk N' Haunt" drive-through Halloween event on October 24, from 5:30 - 8 p.m. at Nebraska Furniture Mart parking lot in the Legends in Kansas City, Kansas. Families can drive through to see spooky, fun and festive ...
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Oct 24, 2020 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Haunted Kansas
As darkness falls, walk through the trails of Ernie Miller Park and listen to the stories of long ago. Characters from the past will share legends around the campfire.
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Oct 25, 2020 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Little Leapers: Halloween
We are celebrating Halloween during Little Leapers this week! So have your little ones wear their costumes for a fun parade around the park!
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Oct 26, 2020
Chalk the Walk: Halloween Edition
Show your artistry and have fun during new Chalk the Walk – Halloween Edition program
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Oct 27, 2020 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Fabulous Flying Bats in Fall
Create and paint a special bat that you can hang up in your home for the fall. This program will be a fun opportunity for you to make a unique masterpiece and learn some interesting facts about bats. Supplies needed: paint (acrylic or temper in a...
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Growing Futures Early Education Center
Oct 27, 2020 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
BOO BASH BINGO: A Virtual Event Supporting the Children of Growing Futures Early Education Center
Trick-Or-Treat: Dry or Sweet? Growing Futures Early Education Center will be hosting an evening of tricks and treats on October 27 at 6:45pm during their BOO BASH BINGO virtual event! Invite your friends, family and neighbors to dust off their...
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Oct 27, 2020 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Mr. Stinky Feet's Hoppin' & Boppin Halloween
Join Mr. Stinky Feet for songs about dancing dinosaurs, bugs, and other silly creatures. To enjoy this virtual program, go to our MCPL360 Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/mcpl360/ at the scheduled day and time. All ages
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Oct 28, 2020 10:00 a.m. - noon
Spookfest: Treats on the Trail
Children ages 5 and under are invited for this spooky good time. Wear your costumes and trick-or-treat along the trail for treats and goodies. Each child wanting to participate does need to pre-register for a time slot.
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Oct 28, 2020 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Mad Science Halloween Show
Join a Mad Scientist for this fun-filled show with Halloween characters, witches brew, fog droplets, and electrical experiments. It is sure to be un-BOO-lievable! Program registration will close 30 minutes prior to the start of the program. Parti...
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Oct 28, 2020 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
MATS: Halloween
Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm
Mahaffie staff members have been working with the Olathe School District to align these free weekly lessons with Kansas curricular standards. This week the lesson is Halloween.
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Oct 29, 2020 11:00 a.m. - noon
Happy Haunt Boneyard Jamboree
Clay County, The Clay County Rangers and our Smithville Center Wildlife Experts are proud to host the 3rd Happy Haunt Boneyard Jamboree!
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Oct 29, 2020 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Belton 8 Halloween Bash
Enjoy candy, pumpkin decorating, trunk or treat, Halloween Egg Hunt, Costume Contest, and cookie decorating. Games & Activities from 5-6:30pm, Movies begin at 7pm.
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Oct 29, 2020 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
StoneLion Puppet Theatre's Scary Monster Puppet Making Workshop
Get into the mood for Halloween with StoneLion Puppet Theatre. Make your very own monster rod puppet with objects found around your house. What you will need: Two sheets of regular paper ( colored or white) Colors( Crayons, markers or colored pen...
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Oct 30, 2020
Costume Weekend at Louisburg Cider Mill
Wear your Halloween costume and receive $2 off your admission ticket to the Family Farm.
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Oct 30, 2020 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Oogie Boogie Votive Clay Class
Come learn how to make this spooky Oogie Boogie Votive at Ceramic Cafe. If you are looking for a fun activity to do for Halloween, this is the perfect project. The best part is that you can keep it up all Christmas, too.
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Oct 30, 2020 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Haunted Candy Cruise
Drive around Pink Hill Park and enjoy Halloween scenes, trick-or-treating with local vendors, snacks and more! All from the comfort and safety of your car!
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Oct 30, 2020 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Halloween: Preschool Pumpkin Party
Spend the morning creating a craft, playing games, and trick-or-treating in the clubhouse. Enjoy spooky snacks. Come in costume and enter our contest for a special prize.
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Oct 31, 2020 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
CIDER & SPIDERS, TRICKS & TREATS at Louisburg Cider Mill
Join us for a fun filled time of trick or treating, games and a costume contest!
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Oct 31, 2020
Habitats: Spooky Prairie Clue Trail
Nature may sometimes seem creepy, but every creature has a job in the web of life. Search for the next clue to guide you on a unique exploration of prairie habitat while meeting “creepy” critters at staffed stations along the trail.
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Oct 31, 2020
Wildlife: Track or Treat
Anita B. Gorman Discovery Center
Snakes, spiders and bats aren't so scary when you get to know them. Join the fun on the scariest day of the year as we learn about what makes these supposedly scary guys cool and interesting! Kids will make a fun Halloween bag using animal tracks.
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Oct 31, 2020 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Trunk or Treat at City Center Church
Church staff and members will have their cars decorated and socially distanced in the parking lot. Masks and gloves will be required for everyone handing out candy. Come join the fun in a safe atmosphere!
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Altrusa
Oct 31, 2020 10:00 a.m. - noon
Halloween Pop-Up TAKE A BOOK
Altrusa International of Greater Kansas City, Inc will partner with “The Merc” in a Pop-Up TAKE A BOOK children's event at “The Merc” parking lot, 501 Minnesota Avenue (intersection of 5th and Minnesota streets) , KCKS. This is a free event for f...
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Camp Supernow
Oct 29, 2020 - Oct 31, 2020
The Supernow Halloween Spooktacular
Join Camp Supernow for an interactive Halloween mystery adventure to find the missing Halloween candy! On their adventure, kids will go trick or treating in a haunted house and meet a cast of silly characters - each with a trick for kids to compl...
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Nexus Church
Oct 31, 2020 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Fall Fest Trunk or Treat
Join us for the best ever FALL FEST - TRUNK OR TREAT of 2020! We have amazing local business sponsors helping make it happen & we can't wait to bless all the kids in our city with a TON of FUN & a TON of CANDY! Get ready for Pumpkin decorating, h...
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Oct 25, 2020 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fall Festival
LifeMission Church-Olathe Campus
Join us for an afternoon of fun at our family-friendly Fall Festival! The event will be on Sunday, Ocober 25th from 1 – 4pm at our Olathe Campus and Sunday, November 1st from 12 – 3pm at our Kansas City Campus, weather-permitting. There will be f...
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The Jayhawk Experience
Oct 31, 2020 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Trick or Treat at Allen Fieldhouse
Booth Family Hall of Athletics
Get dressed up in costume and head to the Booth Family Hall of Athletics to celebrate Halloween! Each child will receive a personal kit with candy and supplies! There will be costume contests, scavenger hunts, crafts, games, fall photos, and priz...
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Oct 29, 2020 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Trunk or Treat
Come see us for some trick or treating, medication safety education, health screening and safe fun. All ages event, there is something for everyone! Masks are required and social distancing will be maintained for everyone’s safety. We look forwar...
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