Fun Fall Festivals in Kansas City (UPDATED Complete Guide)
It’s officially time the season for Fall festivals in Kansas City!
Apple cider, carnival food, pumpkins, corn mazes…what’s not to love about fall?
We gathered the best fall festivals happening around town, so you can find family fun near you…
We’re excited to share Fall festivals happening throughout September and October. If you’re looking for other kids’ activities & events – check out and BOOKMARK our online calendar. It’s updated daily!
Fall Festivals, Things to Do & Fall Activities
No matter what you’re favorite thing about fall is, we can all agree it’s a nice change from the scorching weather.
So, get out to a Fall festival near you to celebrate the leaves changing & enjoy some family time together. There are Fall Festivals happening throughout the weekend.
KC Metro Fall Festivals & Events in August
August 18th-20th
Parkville, MO
This family-friendly event is filled with kids activities, including a carnival, live music, sales at local shops, arts & crafts, food & many other booths!
The event is free to the public, located in downtown Parkville off S. Main Street. This is a new location for this year, so be sure to check where you’re going.
Kansas City Renaissance Festival
August 31st – October 13th on Saturdays and Sundays and Monday September 2nd &14th
633 N 130th St, Bonner Springs, KS
Travel back in time during KC Ren Fest this Fall season! You don’t want to miss the famous themed weekends, live shows, performances, shopping, rides, games & more.
Kansas City Irish Festival
August 30th- September 1st; Friday 5:00pm-11:00pm; Saturday and Sunday 11:00am-11:00pm
Crown Center Square
There will be music, dancing, and exhibits for all. This is one of the best fall festivals in Kansas City – a local KC tradition! We’re so excited to have this event back for 2024! Commemorate Kansas City’s proud Celtic heritage with three days of music, dancing, and exhibits. They will be announcing more details as the event date gets closer.
Kansas City Chalk & Walk Festival
August 31st- September 1st (Sat: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Sun: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm)
Crown Center Square: Downtown Kansas City, MO
This free Fall festival includes street paintings throughout the event. Enjoy artists creating intricate artwork with chalk on the pavement!
You can also enjoy street performers, kids’ activities, art workshops & other fun things to do. This is one of the top-rated festivals every year, so you don’t want to miss it.
SantaCaliGon Days
August 30th-September 2nd
Independence MO
SantaCaliGon Days is a huge event in Independence. Enjoy carnival rides, vendors, food, entertainment and more.
KC Metro Fall Festivals & Events in September
Concordia Fall Festival
September 3rd-7th- times vary by day.
Downtown Concordia, MO
This year’s theme is “Experience the Tradition”. The Concordia Fall Festival is perfect for all ages. There will be exhibits, contests, parades, art and many activities.
Grain Valley Fair
September 6th-7th times vary by day
713 S. Main Street Grain Valley, MO
This year is going to be bigger and better than ever. Stay tuned for more details on this year’s fair.
Art Westport
September 6th to 8th – times vary by day
Streets of Westport, MO
Enjoy 150 of KC’s best artists & craftsmen who take over Westport’s streets! You can check out traditional art, jewelry, crafts, handmade goods & more. This is the 44th year of the arts festival, so it has grown to be a huge Kansas City Fall festival. Enjoy a variety of different art styles and mediums.
This is only local artists, so be sure to come out & support the community!
Johnson County Old Settlers Festival
September 5th-7th
This is a Fall tradition if you live in Kansas. There will be carnival rides, a parade, vendors, crafts, flower show, and ice cream social. They ask that no pets be brought into the event.
Kansas State Fair
September 6th – 15th – times vary by day
2000 N Poplar St, Hutchinson, KS
This state fair is definitely worth the drive! There will be countless kids’ activities, carnival rides & games, demonstrations, farm animals, live music & other entertainment…you name it, the fair has it! Explore a full list of fair events online.
There is even a train kids can ride during the fair…
Gate admission is $4- $7. You can purchase tickets online, as well as download the app!
Blue Springs Fall Fun Festival
September 20th-22nd
Downtown Blue Springs, MO
This year the theme is “Once Upon A Time”… and it’s sure to be fun!
Enjoy a carnival, live music & entertainment, food and tons of local vendors. This family event has fun things to do for everyone on your crew! Plus it is FREE!
Fall Festival
Saturday, September 21st – 10 am to 2:30 pm
Beanstalk Children’s Garden: 6917 Kensington Ave. Kansas City, MO
This free family festival is filled with fun things to do with kids!
This year there will be garden crafts, yard games, basil plants, fruit and veggie tasting, and more.
Plaza Art Fair
September 20th-22nd
This is the 93rd annual art fair in Kansas City – 240+ artists will show off their work in the streets of The Country Club Plaza.
This festival is nationally recognized, so you definitely don’t want to miss out! There will also be local bands, live music & kids’ activities.
Waldo Festival
September 21st 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Waldo Area – 75th & Wornall Rd.
This free event is a neighborhood festival to celebrate Waldo!
Enjoy rides, games, live music, local vendors, kids activities, face painting, food trucks & more. Don’t miss this fun festival in the Waldo area.
Liberty Fall Festival
September 27th-29th – times vary by day
Downtown Liberty, MO
This is definitely one of the best family, Fall festivals in the Northland. Enjoy live music, carnival rides, 200+ vendors & places to shop, and more local fun.
There is also a parade on Saturday at 11:00am.
So, bring the whole family out! There is something fun for everyone.
Overland Park Fall Festival
September 27th-28th
OP Farmer’s Market: 7950 Marty Street Overland Park, KS
Get ready for the best eats, treats, art, crafts, music, shopping, and more at this year’s Overland Park Fall Festival! This fun-filled extravaganza is packed with hands-on activities, live entertainment, friendly vendors, and delicious festival food. Join us in Downtown Overland Park. The event is free, but there will be items for sale at the event.
Visit opkansas.org/FallFestival for maps, schedules, vendors, and general information.
Spring Hill Fall Festival
September 28th-29th
City Park, Spring Hill, KS
Enjoy this 2-day festival, plus a Saturday morning parade through Spring Hill! If you like Fall, you’ll love this festival. There are tons of trees around for you to enjoy the fall leaves.
There will be fun fall things to do like craft booths, live music & entertainment. There will also be a Chiefs watch party, chili cook off, and more.
Louisburg CiderFest
Date: TBA
Louisburg Cider Mill: 14730 KS-68, Louisburg, KS
The Louisburg Cider Mill has an annual Fall festival, so stay tuned for the scoop!
Fall Festivals & Events in October
If you’re looking for other fun things to do, explore the online calendar!
Gladfest
October 4th-6th
Linden Square: Gladstone, MO
There will be live music and tons of vendors on Friday and Saturday. On Sunday only the carnival is open and there are no vendors.
Come shop local vendors, eat, drink, ride carnival rides & play games at this year’s Fall Festival in Gladstone. There will also be a Kid’s Corner to explore!
You can buy All You Can Ride bands, so you can ride all night long too.
Weston Apple Festival
October 5th-6th
This year’s Weston Apple Festival will start with a huge parade. There will also be fall crafts, fall foods, music, activities, and of course apples! Make sure you grab an apple dumpling!
Oktoberfest
October 5th-6th 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Historic Smithville
Oktoberfest will have over 100 crafters, live music, food, and tons of fun. Don’t miss out on this annual fall festival in Historic Smithville.
48th Annual Arts, Crafts & Music Festival
October 5th-6th, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Missouri Town 1855: 8010 E. Park Road Lee’s Summit, MO
Come enjoy fall activities, music, craft booths, artisans & other skilled interpreters during this classic fall event. There will also be live music from the time period, games, a hay wagon ride & yummy food.
The cost is $15 per car and $25 per van/bus. They ask you not to bring your pets.
Scarecrow Festival
October 5th
Downtown Shawnee, KS
This kid focused event allows children to decorate pumpkins and fall themed crafts. There will also be a Farmer’s Market and seasonal displays.
Lenexa Chili Challenge & Fest
October 11th-12th
Santa Fe Trail Drive & Pflumm Rd. Lenexa, KS
This is a free event where you can enjoy yummy chili – what’s a better fall meal than chili? It’s so warm & delicious!
Free samples Saturday while supplies last. Make sure you sign your kiddos up for the Kids Kornbread contest.
Cornucopia Fall Festival
Dates TBA
Power & Light District: Kansas City, MO
This will be one of the best Fall events in Kansas City this year! You can enjoy tons of kids’ activities, live music & entertainment, Fall food & drink tastings, pumpkins, art displays, pony rides, s’mores, food trucks & so much more.
The Fall Festival will be throughout the streets of the Power & Light District, with some of the streets being blocked off. It is expected to be a big event, filled with tons of fun fall things to do…caramel apples, kettle corn, funnel cake & s’mores. What’s more Fall than that?
Lansing Fall Festival
Saturday, October 19th
900 Ida St, Lansing, KS 66043
This year there will be kids activities, pumpkin crafting, petting zoo, balloon artists and more. Celebrate all things fall at this great family event.
Dogtober Fest
Saturday, October 20th – 10:00am – 4:00pm
Kemper Outdoor Education Center: 8201 S Jasper Bell Rd. Blue Springs, MO
Explore nearly 75 booths, dog demonstrations & skills workshops, games, contests, competitions, clinic & animal adoption booths. You can learn so much at this event! Find more details about what games, clinics & workshops will be available…there are too many to list.
It is free admission with a dog food donation, so be sure to bring you dog food. Also, dress your dog up for the Halloween costume contest for dogs!
No matter what festival you choose to attend, there are tons of Fall festivals near you to choose from!
Bookmark our resources below for Halloween fun in and around KC too! Pass them on, share the fun with your mom & dad friends. They will thank you:
As Halloween approaches, please also consider the safety of your pets. You can also find:
- Trick or Treating Events
- Haunted Houses in KC
- Kids Eat FREE on Halloween
- Candy Buy Backs
- Pumpkin Patches Near KC
- Trunk or Treat themes & decorations
- Fall Drink Ideas (maybe add alcohol…)
- No-Carve Pumpkin Ideas
- Halloween snack ideas for kids
- The Teal Pumpkin Project
- Kids Halloween Safety Tips
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