Halloween Events for Kids & Things in do in Kansas City:
Looking for Kansas City’s Halloween events for kids? There are fun things happening to celebrate the spooky season.
We’ve gathered the Halloween events near you that are confirmed and happening, as well as a list of events that have not updated their details for 2024. (noted at bottom) We will continue to update as new information becomes available. Know of any that just released information for this year? Or know of any we should add? EMAIL us with the scoop.
What to do during Halloween week?
We all love to celebrate Halloween, & pretty much anything that has to do with October.
While this year may look a little different in celebrating, there are still fun things to do for Halloween! Check out these fun things to do with kids in Kansas City.
Halloween Events, Activities & Other Fun Things to Do
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
Visit Carolyn’s Pumpkin Patch
Open September 21st – October 31st
Thursday – Saturday 10am-7pm, Sunday & Monday 10am-6pm
17607 NE 52nd St, Liberty, MO 64068 Explore the 60 acres of planted pumpkins, corn, and soybeans, plus another 20 acres set aside for pumpkin entertainment and fun things to do with your family. Explore the live animal barn, trike path, play yard, Colossal Fossil House, Little Bud’s Railroad, old-fashioned tractor wagon rides, famous pumpkin doughnuts, homemade fudge, and so much more! There are also special events on weekends like Uncle Lester’s Pig Races, Antique Pedal Tractor Carousel, and Uncle Earl’s Mining Camp.
Kangaween at Kangas Playcentre and Cafe
October 25th
6:30pm-8:30pm
This not-so-spooky Halloween event at Kanga’s includes food, drinks, crafts, rides and of course a costume contest with Kanga! Tickets are $13.49 per child and as always adults are FREE!
Electric Poe Cemetery Reading
October 17th-November 3rd
At the Coterie Theater 2450 Grand Blvd Suite 144 Kansas City, MO 64108.
This special, outdoor event allows you to get spooky with your family. A performer will read stories from Edgar Allen Poe to get you in the Spooky Season vibe! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets.
Ghost Tours at the John Wornall House Museum
Tours are happening through October. Check the link above for specific dates and times.
6115 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64113
This is known as one of the most haunted places in Kansas City, so definitely worth the spooky adventure!
You must be 16 to participate, so it is not for young kids, but a very cool event. You can buy tickets online too.
There are also paranormal investigation events happening too if you’re looking for really spooky Halloween events!
Deana Rose Children’s Farmstead Pumpkin Hollow
October 1st-31st
Monday to Friday: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
13800 Switzer Rd, Overland Park, KS 66221
Kids can explore tons of Halloween & Fall activities during this fun event.
There is a Pumpkin Patch, Corn maze, hay pyramid, corn box, hay slide, and more fall fun at Deanna Rose Farmstead. You can also visit the animals and year-round attractions on the farmstead. A horse-drawn wagon ride even takes you to the pumpkin patch and back!
October – Details to Come
WaterFire KC – Light Up the Night
Come enjoy a fun, fire-filled night at the Country Club Plaza! Your family will enjoy live music, performance art, snacks & more throughout the night. There will be live shows from 7 to 10 pm and bonfires from 7 to 11 pm.
Admission is FREE to this awesome event!
Prairie Moon Pumpkin Run
October 26th
Lawrence KS
Run with your family and friends. After the race, enjoy pumpkin painting, chess, additional games, yummy tacos, coffee and baked goods.
Carved
October 18th and 19th
5:30 – 11:00pm
Riverside Waterfall: 1920 NW Platte Rd, Riverside, MO 64150
This Halloween event is one night only, so don’t miss out! There will be a REAL fortune teller, fire dancers & other performers, a haunted trail, and a kids’ trail that’s less spooky…
Tickets are $20 for the ½ mile haunted trail and $10 for the fortune teller.
Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead Night of the Living Farm
October 18th-19th and 25th-26th
5:30pm – 9:00 pm each week
13800 Switzer Rd, Overland Park, KS 66221
Come out to Deanna Rose for a fun Halloween event for kids! After dark, the lanterns come out and families can enjoy some scary and not-so-scary events!
Events will include a fairy princess party, mad science experiments, marshmallow roasts, hayrides, and more!
Admission is $15 and children 2 and under are free!
Halloween Happenings at Merriam Marketplace
October 19th, 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Merriam Marketplace: 5740 Merriam Dr. Merriam, KS 66203
Enjoy spooky fun activities for kids like inflatables, a costume contest, a photo booth & games! Be sure to dress up and enjoy the Halloween fun…
11th Annual Dia de los Muertos/ Day of the Dead Celebration
October 19th
5:00pm – 9:00pm
This free Halloween event for kids is a great way to celebrate Dia de los Muertos & explore a different culture with your family. There will be live entertainment, puppetry, face painting, and more.
Trunk or Treat at the View
October 23rd
5:30 to 7:30 pm
The View Community Center
Come enjoy the fun kids’ activities, games, trunk or treating & more fun.
Spring Hill Spooktacular
October 25th
6:00 – 9:00 pm
This year there will be fun trick-or-treating games, face painting, cotton candy, photo booths, and more.
Halloween Trunk or Treat KC Parks
October 26th
6:00 to 7:30 pm
SE Community Center Parking Lot: 4201 East 63rd St. KCMO 64130
Decorate your trunks & come collect some candy!
This Free trunk-or-treat event for kids is located in the parking lot at the Southeast Community Center. Come out dressed in your costume and visit each trunk for yummy goodies in a safe, kid-friendly environment!
Graveyard 5K Run & Walk
October 26th
9:00am – 12:00pm
Elmwood Cemetery: 4900 E Truman Rd, Kansas City, Missouri 64127
There are many influential people from Kansas City who are buried at the cemetery. Come run or walk to support the community while getting in the spooky spirit!
This annual Graveyard 5L to help raise money for the cemetery. Come out and help raise money for the Elmwood Cemetery. After, stick around for light snacks!
Tickets range from $35-$45
Olathe Trick or Treat OFF the Street at Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm
October 26th 3:00 to 6:00 pm
Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm: 1200 E Kansas City Rd, Olathe, KS 66061
Come dressed in your Halloween costume and experience fall in the 1860’s!
Families will enjoy fall activities like hayrack rides, games, crafts, candy, and more! This event is open to all ages and admission is less than $5 per person ages 3 and up. Parking will be located at Olathe North High School where a free shuttle will be provided!
Holy Trinity Trick or Treat
October 26th
4:00 to 6:00 pm
Come trick or treat with kids at Holy Trinity Church in Grandview! This Halloween event is FREE for the whole family.
Spooky Springs Haunted Candy Cruise
October 26th
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Wilbur Young Park
This free Halloween event will have food trucks, crafts, games,a spooky trail and more.
Haunted & Historic Spaces Tour
October 19th 6:00pm-9:00pm
Downtown Lee’s Summit, MO
Tour downtown Lee’s Summit’s spooky spots that are believed to be haunted! There are only a few time slots available, so reserve your space early.
Olathe Spooktober Trick or Treat Trail
October 25th 5:30pm- 7:30pm
1205 E Kansas City Rd, Olathe, KS 66061
This free Halloween event is located at Stagecoach Park. Come trick-or-treat with your kiddos on the trail in your Halloween costumes. This is sure to be a fun family night.
Boos, Barks, & Badges in LeesSummit
October 26th 9:30am-Noon
Start the day with a Costume Contest in Howard Station Park at 9:30 a.m., then head downtown for some fun trick or treating.
Hy-Vee Halloween Events
October 26th 10:00am-1:00pm
Kids can enjoy kids’ activities, games, and free giveaways at your local Hy-Vee location. If you’re looking for a fun thing to do this Halloween weekend, this is a great option!
Haunted Swamp at Olathe Community Center
October 26 6:30-8pm
Olathe Community Center: 1205 E Kansas City Rd, Olathe, KS 66061
Come out and swim in Olathe’s very own Haunted swamp!
You’ll have a spooktacular time swimming in our Haunted Swamp. The fun starts at 6:30 p.m. with pumpkin decorating and lifeguard trick-or-treating then at 6:45 p.m. we will have a pumpkin dive followed by an open swim in the swamp. Preregistration is required for kids only. Parents are free. Please no costumes.
Kid Safe Halloween at Shoal Creek Living History Museum
October 26th, 10:00am-2:00pm
7000 NE Barry Rd, Kansas City, MO 64156
$8 per person 10 Years Old and Younger FREE
Trick or Treat throughout the village (please have kids bring their own bag for candy). Horse rides are $5 per person.
The Mercantile will be open selling goods and there will be great activities for kids.
Tonganoxie Trunk or Treat Event
October 31, 5:00pm-7:00pm
Come enjoy a safe and friendly place to TRUNK or TREAT at Tonganoxie Christian Church
Mall O Halloween Party
October 31, 5:00pm-7:00pm
Independence Center
Come to the mall dressed as your favorite doll! This is a free Halloween party for kids & families in the area.
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You can find something to do almost every night of the week! Know of something we should add or new updates? EMAIL us at [email protected] with all of the details! 🙂
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From our family to yours, iFamilyKC.
