There are so many places to trick-or-treat and enjoy Halloween across Kansas City, families enjoy a variety of events. From Trunk-Or-Treats at local churches to special festivals and fairs, this is your guide to Halloween in Kansas City.
Tips:
- Please keep in mind that some events may be canceled in the event of inclement weather, 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 2019. 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 26, 2019 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Union Station's Spookfest
Spooky Science Demos & Activities. Creepy Critters & Eerie Edibles. Spooktacular Science Stage Show. Costume Contest.
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Oct 5, 2019 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Hoots & Howls at the Kansas City Zoo
Hoots and Howls is packed with fun for all ages! From 10 am to 3 pm you can cruise around on a pedal tractor, navigate a hay bale maze, sing along with our interactive DJ and take a ride on the Scare-o-cel.
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Oct 5, 2019 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Superheroes and the Curse of the Al
If you listen carefully, you may hear the incredible story of the war between the Superheroes and the Alien Invaders!
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Oct 18, 2019 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
HOWLoween at Anita B. Gorman Discovery Center
Anita B. Gorman Discovery Center
Kids will have a howling good time exploring Track or Treat, Bone Yard, Bat Cave and more.
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Oct 11, 2019
Brick or Treat
This October, bring your little monsters to LEGOLAND Discovery Center Kansas City and get into the Halloween spirit with our Brick-or-Treat event!
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Oct 26, 2019 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Halloween on the Lawn
Join us for a fun, Halloween-themed event on The Lawn, featuring a movie screening, crafts, giveaways, candy and more! And yes - costumes are encouraged!*
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Oct 26, 2019 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Cedar Cove's 13th Annual Prowl-O-Ween!
Cedar Cove Feline Sanctuary and Educational Center
It's our 13th annual Prowl-O-Ween! Help us scare up awareness for the Earth and all it's creepy crawly creatures with a Trick-Or-Treat Walk for the kids, a SPOOKY but not scary haunted house, the big cats and more! Saturday and Sunday, Oct 26th & 27t
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Oct 11, 2019 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sharks After Dark
Experience SEA LIFE in a whole new life at Sharks After Dark! SEA LIFE will turn off the lights and reveal the aquarium like never before at this after-hours, adults-only event!
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Oct 26, 2019 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Cider & Spiders, Tricks & Treats at Louisburg Cider Mill Family Farm
A fun-filled afternoon of trick or treating, costume contest and games!
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Oct 20, 2019 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead Celebration
FREE to attend, all ages welcome! Bring a picnic and enjoy the park and #KC City view.
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Sep 14, 2019 6:30 p.m.
Halloween Haunt at Worlds of Fun
As darkness falls, fear rises when the Overlord calls his army to transform the park into Halloween Haunt.
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Oct 26, 2019 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Boo at the Zoo
Skip, hop, crawl or waddle to trick or treat stations with the zooiest gooiest treats in town. Put on your favorite costume and join the Zoo animals for a trumpeting great day of not so spooky activities.
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Oct 26, 2019 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Mahaffie Trick or Treat OFF the Street
Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm
Annual Halloween event with horse-drawn wagon rides, living history activities and trick or treating!
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Nov 2, 2019 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Great Pumpkin Smash
Post Halloween enrichment for the animals! Watch them crush, kick, bounce and play with big orange pumpkins at scheduled events throughout the weekend.
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Oct 31, 2019 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Brookside Trick or Treat Street
Trick-or-Treat in Brookside as local businesses hand out goodies to costumed kids!
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Oct 26, 2019 - Oct 27, 2019
BOO-TASTIC FUN! at Crown Center
Get ready for Halloween with some BOO-TASTIC FUN at Crown Center. Get your picture taken with the Wicked Queen, North Atrium, noon to 4 p.m. and enjoy performances by StoneLion Puppet Theater at noon and 2pm. Atrium.
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Oct 31, 2019 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Summit Fair Safe Trick-or-Treat
Walk the shops and look for the pumpkin sign on the door of each participating merchant, and collect your treats! *Additional in-store activities and giveaways will be offered throughout the event! This event is FREE to attend.
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Independence Center
Oct 19, 2019 noon - 3:00 p.m.
Truck-or-Treat: Independence Center
Trick-or-Treat with trucks in tow! Dress in your Halloween costume and trick-or-treat at a 65 Ton Rotator, Howitzer, Dump Truck, and so much more! Last year’s event hosted over 4,000 kids and their families who experienced a hands-on approach ...
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Oct 19, 2019 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Family Frolic: Mad Scientist
Get in the Halloween spirit for this mad-science experience. Arrive in costume and embark on a spooky (but kid-friendly) journey through our gardens for an experience filled with explosions, potions, and eerie creatures.
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Carolyn Raasch
Oct 26, 2019 - Oct 27, 2019
Halloween Weekend at Carolyn's Country Cousins
Carolyn's Country Cousins Pumpkin Patch
Halloween Weekend is Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27 from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Dress in your best costume and come have a faBOOlous time! Participate in the costume contest at 12:15 p.m. (for ages 12 and under) on both Saturday and Sun...
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Oct 31, 2019 - Nov 3, 2019
CYT presents Matilda - The Musical
Mid America Nazarene University Bell Theater
Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She's unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey.
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City of Lenexa
Oct 24, 2019 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Enchanted Forest
For one night only, Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park is transformed into The Enchanted Forest, where there is something to delight even the smallest of Halloween revelers. You can enjoy performances by puppets, musicians and singers along the trail around ...
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Oct 18, 2019 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Fairy Tale Forest
Martha LaFite Thompson Nature Sanctuary
Meet fantastically fun native animal characters and a few goofy fairy tale folk who are more than willing to give away some treats and maybe a trick or two.
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Oct 11, 2019 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Halloween Candy Science
Kansas City Kansas Public Library - Turner Community Branch
Halloween candy doesn’t have to just be for eating… it can be used for fun! Using Skittles, M&Ms, Mentos & more we will conduct several hands-on experiments & learn the different properties your candy is made of. Please sign up at: https://k...
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Oct 11, 2019 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Summit Fair Double Feature Movie Night
Halloween movies are our fave and Summit Fair invites you to join us for a bewitchingly fun, family movie night, double feature!
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Oct 26, 2019 9:00 a.m. - noon
Graveyard 5K Run & Walk
This race takes place entirely within Elmwood Cemetery, where many influential Kansas Citians call their final resting place.
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Nebraska Furniture Mart
Oct 12, 2019 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Halloween 5K
Nebraska Furniture Mart of Kansas City
Nebraska Furniture Mart of Kansas City is hosting their 4th annual Halloween Fun Run and Walk 5K on Saturday, Oct. 12. All proceeds will benefit Noah's Bandage Project- created to help fund children’s cancer research and provide cool bandages t...
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Oct 26, 2019 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Haunted Swamp
You'll have a spooktacular time swimming in our Haunted Swamp. The fun starts at 6:30 with pumpkin decorating and lifeguard trick-or-treating then at 6:45 we will have a pumpkin dive followed by open swim in the swamp. Preregistration required fo...
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Oct 12, 2019 10:00 a.m. - noon
Howl-o-ween
Bring your best friend out for HOWL-O-WEEN at the Tails & Trails Dog Park! We'll host a costume contest and best trick contest for your chance to win PAWSOME prizes!
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Oct 3, 2019 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Witches Eve
A late night shopping event with lots of Cackles and “Boos!” The shops of Downtown Lee’s Summit will be open late with spooky treats, “boos” and lots of great shopping. This, ladies only, shopping night is always a blast!
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City of Shawnee Staff
Oct 31, 2019 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Spookfest
Bring your little ghouls and goblins to the Shawnee Civic Centre on Thursday, October 31 at 10:00 a.m. for a festive good time! Children, ages 2 - 5, are invited to join us for this extra special, extra spooky, Spookfest that will include arts an...
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Oct 5, 2019 6:30 p.m.
It's Lit! Vintage Tree Painting Party (Halloween Edition)
Come get spooky with us for Halloween. Who says trees are just for Christmas? The Pagans? Pshhh.
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If interested in being a Vendor please reach out to us at Media@Adamsmarkkc.com. It is Free to participate, however you are responsible for providing candy to pass out and decorating your table/area
Oct 31, 2019 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
J.S.C.O & CoCo Key Trunk or Treat
We cordially invite you to the J.S.C.O & CoCo Key Trunk or Treat! In Partnership with Jackson County Sheriff’s Department on October 31, 2019 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm CoCo Key Water Resort will host an indoor, family fun Trunk or Treat! We hope y...
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Oct 26, 2019 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Kid Safe Halloween
Shoal Creek Living History Museum
“Trick or treat” door to door throughout Shoal Creek village. Wear your favorite costume and bring your treat bag. Parents don’t forget your camera!
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Mid-Continent Public Library
Oct 26, 2019 11:00 a.m. - noon
Kids Pumpkin Yoga
Mid-Continent Public Library-Farview
Kids can celebrate the changing seasons, learn special poses, play games, listen to stories and enjoy a little down time. For ages 5 and up, free for all. You can register here https://bit.ly/2ktZQFs or call us at 8162520951.
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Oct 28, 2019 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Monster Mash
Kansas City Kansas Public Library - Turner Community Branch
Get ready for Halloween by coming to our Monster Mash where you'll be able to make crafts, have snacks, listen to music, and create potions. Come in your costumes....if you dare to win the costume contest.
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Oct 10, 2019 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Paint Your Own Pumpkin
Kansas City Kansas Public Library - Turner Community Branch
Decorate pumpkins the fun way! Paint them and decorate them with wacky accessories! Just use your imagination! Tons of fun for the whole family. Children ages 8 & under must be accompanied by an adult. If you want to paint a regular pumpkin...
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Carolyn Raasch
Oct 12, 2019 - Oct 13, 2019
Pirates and Princesses
Carolyn's Country Cousins Pumpkin Patch
Weekend Pirates & Princesses Weekend is Saturday, October 12 and Sunday, October 13 from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Come dressed as your favorite Buccaneer or Princess and receive an extra carousel ride! Saturday's Entertainment Schedule: Mr. Stinky...
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JCPRD
Oct 31, 2019 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Preschool Pumpkin Party
Spend the morning playing games, and trick-or-treating in the clubhouse. Enjoy spooky snacks. Come in costume and enter our contest for a special prize. This event for ages 3-5, with an adult, is $6 per child, $7 nonresidents. Register today by ...
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Oct 31, 2019 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Safe Trick or Treat
Rockhurst University Community Center
Mark Your Calendar: Safe Trick or Treat Rockhurst University’s annual Safe Trick or Treat is scheduled from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31, at the Rockhurst University Community Center, 5401 Troost Ave. The event will feature treats, activities, ...
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Oct 4, 2019 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Sewing Workshop! Make Your Own Trick-or-Treat Bag
Kansas City Kansas Public Library - Turner Community Branch
Learn to sew using our sewing machines and walk away with a cute and functional trick-or-treat bag. We'll have three options available: Candy Corn, Frankenstein's Monster, and a Moon Silhouette bag. Which will you choose? Spaces are limited so...
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Oct 26, 2019 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Spooky Springs Halloween Bash
Put on your favorite costume and join us for a night of family fun! Enjoy a SPOOKY HAYRIDE through the woods where you might see some creepy characters lurking about!
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Carolyn Raasch
Oct 19, 2019 - Oct 20, 2019
Superhero Weekend
Carolyn's Country Cousins Pumpkin Patch
KaPow! Boom! Wham! Zap! Superhero Weekend is Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20 from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Come dressed as your favorite superhero and meet Superman and Wonder Woman on both days! Participate in the costume contest at 12...
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Oct 26, 2019 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Trick or Treat Parkville
Trick or Treat in Downtown Parkville! Kids and parents are invited to Historic Downtown Parkville for safe and fun Halloween “Trick or Treating” at participating shops and businesses.
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Oct 19, 2019 4:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Pumpkins on Parade
Cave Spring Historic Site & Nature Center
10th Annual Pumpkins on Parade, sponsored by Raytown Three Trails Kiwanis, on October 19 from 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM, is FREE to the public. the Raytown Fire Department will be there as well as games and food trucks.
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YMCA of Greater Kansas City
Oct 25, 2019 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Trunk 'N Treat
Platte County Community Center North
Have a haunted good time at Trunk ‘N Treat, a free kids Halloween party open to the community. Local businesses fill up the parking lot to hand out candy and treats. Activities include an obstacle course, face painting, games, photo booth, and fr...
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YMCA of Greater Kansas City
Oct 25, 2019 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Trunk 'N Treat
Platte County Community Center South
Trunk 'N Treat is a free Halloween party open to the community. Activities include a costume contest and trunk decorating contest. Donations of individually wrapped treats are accepted.
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YMCA of Greater Kansas City
Oct 25, 2019 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Trunk 'N Treat
Have a haunted good time at Trunk ‘N Treat, a free kids Halloween party open to the community. Activities include face painting, a bounce house, treats and more. Chik-fil-A and popcorn also will be available.
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YMCA of Greater Kansas City
Oct 25, 2019 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Trunk 'N Treat
Platte County Community Center North
Have a haunted good time at Trunk ‘N Treat, a free kids Halloween party open to the community. Local businesses fill up the parking lot to hand out candy and treats. Activities include an obstacle course, face painting, games, photo booth, and fr...
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The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection
Oct 27, 2019 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Trunk or Treat at Resurrection Downtown!
Church of the Resurrection Downtown
Join RezDowntown for a worship service and trick-or-treating (or just the trick-or-treating part!) Sunday, Oct. 27. Kids are encouraged to wear their costumes to church and trick-or-treat in the parking lot AFTER both the 9 am & 10:45 am worship ...
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Oct 4, 2019 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
A Frightful Night at the Museum
What goes bump in the night at the Alexander Majors House? Many myths and legends swirl around both Victorian-era death and mourning practices and the Majors House itself. First, join us in the barn for a frighteningly good cocktail.
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JCPRD
Oct 25, 2019 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Trunk or Treat at the Creek
Put your costumes on and join us for a night of family fun! Enjoy Gymnastics open play along with face painting, crafts, candy, and more. This fun event is just $5 per child. Pre-registration is required. Register today by going to www.jcprd.com,...
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Oct 25, 2019 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Trunk or Treat: Southeast Community Center
Decorate your car and pass out packaged goodies to all of our trunk or treaters! SECC membership is required to have a trunk display.
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St. Paul’s UMC
Oct 20, 2019 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Trunk or Treat: St. Paul's UMC Lenexa
St. Paul's United Methodist Church
Join us!!!
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Liberty Hospital
Oct 26, 2019 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Trunk or Treat & Trucks 2019
Come in costume and bring your trick-or-treat bags for this free family event for the entire community. Big trucks include a fire truck, other emergency vehicles and much more!
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Oct 19, 2019 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Watkins Mill Safe Trunk or Treat
Watkins Woolen Mill State Park
Bring the family and join us for this educational and fun event.
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Oct 19, 2019 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Trains and Treats
Bring your kids and come out to Trains & Treats! The KC T-Nuts model railroad club will have our trains running, and we'll have candy for the kids. Most importantly, this event is totally free! Club members will be on hand to share our knowledge o
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St. John's UMC
Oct 27, 2019 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
2019 Trunk r Treat
Join us for lots of fun and safe Trick or Treating for the kids! Games, crafts, door prizes! Fun Fall food and snacks! Contest for the best-decorated trunk!
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Jenny Kelliker
Oct 27, 2019 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Unity Village Trunk or Treat
Unity Village Chapel is thrilled to host the annual "Trunk or Treat" family event from 3-5 pm on Sunday, October 27th. This free and open community event draws hundreds of people every year featuring treats, games, hayrides, witches brew, a photo...
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Image designed by Candice Garrison - Nexus Church
Oct 30, 2019 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Trunk or Treat
Nexus Kids & Nexus Prep are SO EXCITED to announce our first ever TRUNK OR TREAT!! Bring the whole family and join us on Wednesday, October 30th from 6p-8p! Come and dress up for the fun, there will be inflatables for all the kids, DELICIOUS F...
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Oct 27, 2019 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Adams Dairy Landing Trick or Treat
Trick or Treat at Adam's Dairy Landing! Join us on Sunday, October 27th, 2019 from 1pm - 4pm for bewitching fun. The first 200 costumed kids will receive a free trick or treat bag pre-filled goodies. Stores are offering treats for parents and kid...
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Olathe Parks & Rec
Oct 26, 2019 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Haunted Swamp and Pumpkin Dive
Enjoy pumpkin decorating and lifeguard trick-or-treating before diving into the Haunted Swamp for the Pumpkin Dive and open swim. Registration is required for kids only. Parents are free. Please no costumes.
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Translation in Movement
Oct 26, 2019 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
No Trick, Our Treat: Not Your Mummy's Halloween House Party III
Treat yourself to a free, family-friendly, spooky good time! Stop by the Rec Center first for Trick or Treat Hide 'n Seek, a candy-finding scavenger hunt. Party at the Public Market for the rest of the evening with face painting, airbrush tattoos...
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Word of Grace Fellowship
Oct 30, 2019 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Fall Festival/Trunk-or-Treat
Games, candy, food, face painting, bouncy house, etc. Held indoors in our outbuilding.
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