Autumn is pumpkin season in Kansas City, and that means a visit to the local pumpkin patch and corn maze for a hayride and hunting in the field to discover the perfect pumpkin. From jumping pillows to zip lines, pumpkin chomping dinosaurs to petting zoos, each patch features unique attractions. Use our virtual Pumpkin Patch Guide to discover the coolest attractions at each patch. And visit Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead before it closes for the season in October. The 12-acre park is home to more than 200 farm animals, gardens, a dairy barn, pony rides and much more.
Christmas in Kansas City wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the Fairy Princess at the Kansas City Museum, where children take photos and leave with a special gift. For something more whimsical, visit the City Market for Holidays in Whoville on weekends. Kids make special Seussian crafts and take photos with the Grinch. Local landmarks are aglow with holiday lights from Thanksgiving through Christmas. The Country Club Plaza, Legends Shopping Center, Zona Rosa, Christmas in the Park at Longview, the Lee’s Summit Magic Tree, Sar-Ko-Par Park and Candy Cane Lane are just a few of our favorites. Read our guide to the best Christmas lights in the city.
Winter sports are beloved in Kansas City. You can take a spin on the ice at one of the local outdoor rinks, the Ice at Park Place in Leawood, Crown Center Ice Terrace in Kansas City, the Rink at Burlington Creek in the Northland, Linden Square Ice Rink in Gladstone or the soon-to-be-opened Lea McKeighan Park Rink in Lee’s Summit. Weston’s Snow Creek is a short 45-minute to one-hour drive from downtown KC, appealing to skiers and snow boarders alike. You’ll find indoor ice skating rinks and a guide to the best sled hills in Kansas City with our guide.