Kansas City · MO / KS
Things to do with kids in Kansas City — October 2026
141 family events in October 2026, 97 still to come. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page. Dates are in Central Time.
What’s on now in Kansas City →Still to come
Oct22ThuOutdoorsThrough Nov 1
Louisburg Cider Mill Family Farm (fall season)
Louisburg Cider Mill
From $15.99
Oct22ThuSports & playThrough Oct 31
Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND Discovery Center
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Kansas City (Crown Center)
With admission
Oct22ThuArts & craftsThrough Nov 1
Electric Poe at Union Cemetery (The Coterie)
Union Cemetery
PaidAges 10+
Oct22ThuCommunityThrough Nov 30
GloWild: Hidden Treasure lantern festival
Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium
PaidAll ages
- Spooky and haunted
Through Oct 31
Keebler Spookie Stripes Safari at the Zoo
Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium
With admission
- STEM & discovery
Fri, Nov 20 · 3:00 PM
Children's Mercy Science Friday at Wonderscope
The Regnier Family Wonderscope
With admission
Oct22ThuArts & craftsThrough Oct 25
Kansas City Ballet: The Wizard of Oz
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Paid
- Outdoors
Fri, Oct 23 · 5:30 PM
Night of the Living Farm
Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead
From $15All ages
- STEM & discovery
Thu, Oct 29 · 8:30 AM
School's Out and Winter Break Day Camps at the Kansas City Zoo
Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium
From $65
- Outdoors
Sat, Nov 7 · 10:30 AM
Hike with a Naturalist at Lakeside Nature Center
Lakeside Nature Center
Free
- Outdoors
Sat, Oct 31 · 11:00 AM
Penguin March at the Kansas City Zoo
Helzberg Penguin Plaza, Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium
With admission
- Community
Sat, Nov 21 · 4:00 PM
Saturday Night Out drop-off night at The J (ages 4-11)
J Clubhouse at The J
From $70Ages 4–11
- Sports & play
Sat, Oct 24 · 12:00 PM
Tricks and Treats at Worlds of Fun
Worlds of Fun
With admissionAll ages
- Outdoors
Sat, Oct 24
Weston Red Barn Farm Fall Festival Weekends
Weston Red Barn Farm
Free
- Outdoors
Through Nov 25
Walk and Read at the Arboretum: Clever Crow
Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
With admissionAll ages
- STEM & discovery
Thu, Oct 22 · 10:15 AM
Little Explorer's Club: Skeletons from Skull to Toes
Museum at Prairiefire
From $5Ages 3–5
Oct22ThuSTEM & discoveryThrough Jan 3
Animal Crossing Aquarium Tour at SEA LIFE
SEA LIFE Kansas City Aquarium (Crown Center)
With admissionAll ages
Oct22ThuSTEM & discoveryThu, Oct 22 · 10:15 AM
JAM Session: Dino Footprints
Museum at Prairiefire
From $5
- Trick-or-treat
Thu, Oct 22 · 5:00 PM
NKC YMCA Trunk or Treat
North Kansas City YMCA
All ages
Oct22ThuSTEM & discoveryThu, Oct 22 · 9:00 AM
Preschool: Little Critter's Day Out
Ernie Miller Nature Center
From $29Ages 3–5
- Spooky and haunted
Thu, Oct 22 · 4:30 PM
Spooky Cottages for Families
De Soto Library
Free
- Sports & play
Fri, Oct 23 · 5:00 PM
Archery: Aim for Adventure (Discovery Center)
Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center
FreeAges 8+
Oct23FriSpooky and hauntedFri, Oct 23 · 1:00 PM
Creepy Cupcakes!
South Branch Library
- Cooking
Fri, Oct 23
Donutology Day at Wonderscope
The Regnier Family Wonderscope
With admission
Oct23FriPumpkins and patchesFri, Oct 23 · 5:00 PM
Floating Pumpkin Patch (Tony Aguirre Community Center)
Tony Aguirre Community Center
- Oct23FriOutdoors
Fri, Oct 23 · 7:00 PM
Full Moon Hike at Lexington Lake Park
Lexington Lake Park – Shelter 1
From $12Ages 8+
- Community
Fri, Oct 23 · 5:00 PM
JCPRD JamBOOree at New Century Fieldhouse
New Century Fieldhouse
Oct23FriCookingFri, Oct 23 · 10:00 AM
Junior Chefs (9-14): Pasta Party with Chef Vicky
The Culinary Center of Kansas City - Overland Park
PaidAges 9–14
- Community
Fri, Oct 23 · 6:00 PM
Late Night at KC North
Kansas City North Community Center
From $10Ages 6–13
- Trick-or-treat
Fri, Oct 23 · 5:00 PM
Linwood YMCA Fall Fest Trunk or Treat
Linwood Family YMCA
Free
- Community
Fri, Oct 23 · 6:00 PM
Teen After-Hours: HalloTeen
North Independence Branch, Mid-Continent Public Library
Ages 13+
- Arts & crafts
Fri, Oct 23 · 10:30 AM
Totally Tots at the Kemper
Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
FreeAges 3–5
Oct24SatCommunitySat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
1890 Midwest Hallowed Event
Shoal Creek Living History Museum
From $5
- Community
Sat, Oct 24 · 9:30 AM
Boo at the Zoo
Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium
With admission
- Trick-or-treat
Sat, Oct 24 · 5:30 PM
Cleaver YMCA Trunk or Treat
Cleaver Family YMCA
FreeAll ages
Oct24SatArts & craftsSat, Oct 24 · 1:00 PM
Create Your Own Ofrenda Items with Mattie Rhodes (Museum of Kansas City)
The Museum of Kansas City
From $15
- Oct24SatOutdoors
Sat, Oct 24 · 2:30 PM
Fall Public Hayride at Shawnee Mission Park
Oak Ridge Parklands at Shawnee Mission Park
From $13Ages 3+
- Pumpkins and patches
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:30 AM
Floating Pumpkin Patch at Lovell Community Center
J. Thomas Lovell Jr. Community Center at Legacy Park
From $7
Oct24SatSports & playSat, Oct 24 · 8:00 AM
Graveyard 5K and Family Fun Run at Elmwood Cemetery
Elmwood Cemetery
All ages
- Oct24SatSpooky and haunted
Sat, Oct 24 · 7:30 PM
Haunted Tales Variety Show at Ernie Miller Nature Center
Ernie Miller Nature Center (Ernie Miller Park Amphitheater)
From $10Ages 8+
Oct24SatCookingSat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Junior Chefs (9-14): Wizards, Wands & Whisks - A Magical Day in the Hogwarts Kitchen
The Culinary Center of Kansas City - Overland Park
PaidAges 9–14
- Trick-or-treat
Sat, Oct 24 · 3:00 PM
Kirk YMCA Trunk or Treat Fall Block Party (Downtown KCMO)
Kirk Family YMCA
Oct24SatArts & craftsSat, Oct 24 · 10:30 AM
Let’s Stick Together: A Celebration of Music with Mr. Stinky Feet
Smithville Branch, Mid-Continent Public Library
All ages
- Community
Sat, Oct 24 · 6:00 PM
Monster Bash at Wonderscope
The Regnier Family Wonderscope
From $15Up to 10
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM
MTC Kids Jam: Tricks and Treats with Matt Heaton
Polsky Theatre, Midwest Trust Center (JCCC)
Free
Oct24SatPumpkins and patchesSat, Oct 24 · 1:00 PM
Paint a Pumpkin Contest
Main Library
Ages 5–18
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Oct 24 · 9:00 AM
Saturday STEM Seminar: Can we cure DIPG? (Monika Yadav, Children's Mercy Research Institute)
Regnier Extreme Screen at Union Station
Free
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Oct 24 · 1:00 PM
Spiders of Missouri (Burr Oak Woods)
Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center
FreeAges 12+
Oct24SatSpooky and hauntedSat, Oct 24 · 12:00 PM
Spookfest in Science City
Science City at Union Station
From $17.25All ages
Oct24SatArts & craftsSat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM
The Snowy Day & Other Stories at Starlight Theatre
Starlight Theatre
Oct24SatSTEM & discoverySat, Oct 24 · 8:00 AM
Truck or Treat (Lenexa)
Municipal Services Service Center
Free
- Trick-or-treat
Sat, Oct 24 · 3:00 PM
Trunk or Treat with Overland Park Police
Overland Park Police Department (8500 Antioch Rd)
- Trick-or-treat
Sat, Oct 24 · 5:00 PM
Trunk-or-Treat (Leavenworth Parks & Recreation)
Sportsfield Recreation Complex Parking Lot
- Sports & play
Sat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM
Wee Wonders Dance
Withers Branch, Mid-Continent Public Library
Ages 4+
Oct24SatTrick-or-treatSat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM
West Wyandotte Trunk-or-Treat
West Wyandotte Library
- Oct25SunCommunity
Sun, Oct 25 · 2:00 PM
Apple Party!
Main Library
Ages 3–18
- Outdoors
Sun, Oct 25 · 6:30 PM
Full Moon Hike at Burr Oak Woods
Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center
- Community
Sun, Oct 25 · 2:00 PM
Puzzle Palooza Team Jigsaw Race (Leawood)
The Lodge at Ironwoods Park
From $45Ages 12+
- Oct25SunSports & play
Sun, Oct 25 · 3:30 PM
Sunday Fishing at TimberRidge
Catfish Lake at TimberRidge Adventure Center
From $15Ages 5+
Oct25SunOutdoorsSun, Oct 25 · 10:00 AM
Walktober 2026: Truman Courthouse and Truman Trail
Historic Truman Courthouse
- STEM & discovery
Mon, Oct 26 · 6:30 PM
Operation Wildlife Presents: Skins and Skulls
Woodneath Library Center
Ages 8+
- Sports & play
Tue, Oct 27 · 6:00 PM
Family Bingo (Leawood Pioneer Library)
Leawood Pioneer Library
Oct27TueCostumes and paradesTue, Oct 27 · 10:30 AM
Indoor Playground Costume Parade
Powell Community Center
Free
Oct27TueSports & playTue, Oct 27 · 5:30 PM
Loteria Night (North-East Branch)
North-East Branch
All ages
- Oct27TueSpooky and haunted
Tue, Oct 27 · 7:00 PM
Spooky Skate
Line Creek Community Center
With admission
- Oct28WedOutdoors
Wed, Oct 28 · 10:30 AM
Early Learning: Silly Sensory Walk – Trees
Meadowbrook Park
From $6Ages 1–4
- Arts & crafts
Wed, Oct 28 · 5:30 PM
Family Night! Nature Mandalas
Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center
Oct28WedTrick-or-treatWed, Oct 28 · 6:00 PM
Trunk-or-Treat Halloween Family Party (Main Library)
Main Library
Up to 18
- Festivals and parties
Thu, Oct 29 · 4:00 PM
Boo Bash (North-East Branch)
North-East Branch
- Community
Thu, Oct 29 · 4:00 PM
Book or Treat! (Southeast Branch)
Southeast Branch
All ages
Oct29ThuOutdoorsThu, Oct 29 · 4:00 PM
Enchanted Forest (Lenexa)
Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park
Free
Oct29ThuArts & craftsThu, Oct 29 · 5:00 PM
NEW! Fairy Light Bottles & Candles Workshop
Painting with a Twist - Kansas City, KS - Overland Park
From $39Ages 5+
- Spooky and haunted
Thu, Oct 29 · 4:30 PM
Spooky Cottages for Teens
Merriam Plaza Library
- Trick-or-treat
Thu, Oct 29 · 6:00 PM
Trunk-or-Treat with IPD
Independence Uptown Market
Free
Oct30FriFestivals and partiesFri, Oct 30 · 2:00 PM
Boo Bash (Lucile H. Bluford Branch)
Lucile H. Bluford Branch
Oct30FriTrick-or-treatFri, Oct 30 · 4:30 PM
Cargo for Kids Community Trunk or Treat
Cargo Largo (southeast corner of retail parking lot)
Free
- Cooking
Fri, Oct 30 · 10:00 AM
Family-Friendly Classic French Macarons with a Halloween Twist
The Culinary Center of Kansas City - Overland Park
Paid
- Oct30FriPumpkins and patches
Fri, Oct 30 · 5:00 PM
Floating Pumpkin Patch (Southeast Community Center)
Southeast Community Center
Oct30FriCostumes and paradesFri, Oct 30 · 11:15 AM
Halloween Parade at Merriam Community Center
Merriam Community Center
Free
Oct30FriSpooky and hauntedFri, Oct 30 · 6:00 PM
Historical Hauntings at Shawnee Town 1929
Shawnee Town 1929
With admission
Oct30FriSTEM & discoveryFri, Oct 30 · 3:00 PM
Maker Space Workshop at Wonderscope
The Regnier Family Wonderscope
With admission
- Not-so-scary
Fri, Oct 30 · 10:30 AM
Preschool Creepy Crawly Halloween Party (Meadowbrook)
Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse
From $11Ages 2–5
Oct31SatCostumes and paradesSat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
78th Annual Independence Halloween Parade
Independence Square (Truman Courthouse)
Oct31SatCommunitySat, Oct 31
Book or Treat
Leavenworth Public Library
Oct31SatCostumes and paradesSat, Oct 31 · 9:30 AM
Boos, Barks & Badges Halloween Parade
Howard Station Park
- Outdoors
Sat, Oct 31 · 9:30 AM
Conservation Families: Forest Play Date
Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center
All ages
Oct31SatCookingSat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
Family-Friendly Cake Wars! Halloween Cake Decorating Competition
The Culinary Center of Kansas City - Overland Park
Paid
Oct31SatCookingSat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
Family-Friendly Wizards, Wands & Whisks: A Magical Day in the Hogwarts Kitchen (Briarcliff)
The Culinary Center of Kansas City - Briarcliff
Paid
- Oct31SatOutdoors
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
Halloween Train at Kansas City Northern Miniature Railroad
Kansas City Northern Miniature Railroad
From $2
Oct31SatSpooky and hauntedSat, Oct 31 · 9:30 AM
KC Symphony Petite Performance: Halloween Spooktacular
Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
From $8Ages 0–6
- Community
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
Lanesfield School Fall Open House
Lanesfield Historic Site
Free
Oct31SatOutdoorsSat, Oct 31 · 9:00 AM
Mildale Farm Fall Festival
Mildale Farm
FreeAll ages
- Oct31SatSports & play
Sat, Oct 31
Monster Mini Golf at Main Library
Main Library
Oct31SatSpooky and hauntedSat, Oct 31 · 1:00 PM
Pick Your Ghost With The Most Painting Family Day
Painting with a Twist - Kansas City, KS - Overland Park
From $29All ages
Oct31SatPumpkins and patchesSat, Oct 31 · 1:00 PM
Pumpkin Palooza (Waldo Branch)
Waldo Branch
- Trick-or-treat
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
Track or Trees: Printed Trick-or-Treat Bags
Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center
All ages
Oct31SatTrick-or-treatSat, Oct 31
Trick or Treat at the Library (Olathe Downtown and Indian Creek)
Downtown Library (Olathe)
Free
Already happened
- Pumpkins and patches
EndedThrough Oct 18
Pumpkin Hollow at Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead
Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead
From $10
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 14 · 2:30 PM
Family Craft and Film: Coco (2017)
Main Library
Ages 5–18
- STEM & discovery
EndedPast · Oct 15 · 10:00 AM
Little Acorns: Little Brown Bats
Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center
- Community
EndedPast · Oct 16 · 4:00 PM
An Afternoon of Mystery and Adventure with Lindsay Currie
Central Resource Library
Free
- Community
EndedPast · Oct 16 · 6:00 PM
Ghoul's Night Out
Westport-Roanoke Community Center
Free
- Spooky and haunted
EndedPast · Oct 16 · 6:00 PM
Spooky Walk
Streamway Park
Free
- Spooky and haunted
EndedPast · Oct 16 · 6:00 PM
Spooky Walk at Streamway Park
Streamway Park (parking at Broadmoor Park)
Free
- Community
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 5:00 PM
13th Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration at The Museum of Kansas City
The Museum of Kansas City
With admissionAll ages
- Spooky and haunted
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 6:00 PM
2026 Downtown Lee’s Summit Haunted & Historic Spaces Tour
209 SE Green St
- Spooky and haunted
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 6:20 PM
2026 Downtown Lee’s Summit Haunted & Historic Spaces Tour
209 SE Green St
- Spooky and haunted
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 6:40 PM
2026 Downtown Lee’s Summit Haunted & Historic Spaces Tour
209 SE Green St
- Spooky and haunted
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 7:00 PM
2026 Downtown Lee’s Summit Haunted & Historic Spaces Tour
209 SE Green St
- Spooky and haunted
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 7:20 PM
2026 Downtown Lee’s Summit Haunted & Historic Spaces Tour
209 SE Green St
- Spooky and haunted
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 7:40 PM
2026 Downtown Lee’s Summit Haunted & Historic Spaces Tour
209 SE Green St
- Spooky and haunted
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 6:00 PM
2026 Downtown Lee’s Summit Haunted & Historic Spaces Tour
Green Street
From $25
- Trick-or-treat
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 4:30 PM
Argentine Trunk-or-Treat at J.C. Harmon High School
J.C. Harmon High School
Free
- Cooking
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 8:00 AM
Downtown Lee’s Summit Farmers Market
Green Street
- Community
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 9:00 AM
Go Green Environmental Fair
Powell Community Center
- Festivals and parties
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 4:00 PM
Halloween at the 'Fest (Riverfest Park, De Soto)
Riverfest Park
FreeAll ages
- Trick-or-treat
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 2:00 PM
Halloween Happenings & Trunk or Treat (Merriam)
Merriam Marketplace
FreeAges 0–10
- Outdoors
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 10:30 AM
Horse Hooves in the Grass (at the Library) — Dearborn
Dearborn Branch, Mid-Continent Public Library
All ages
- Outdoors
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 5:00 PM
HOWLoween at the Discovery Center
Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center
FreeAll ages
- Community
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 10:00 AM
Lansing Fall Fest
Kenneth Bernard Park
- Spooky and haunted
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 11:00 AM
Spooky Highland Family Paint + Make a Fall Candle!
Painting with a Twist - Kansas City, KS - Overland Park
From $38All ages
- Spooky and haunted
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 7:00 PM
Team Cocktail After Dark: A Haunted Night Out
Team Cocktail
- Community
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 11:00 AM
There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly
Weston Branch, Mid-Continent Public Library
Ages 4+
- Trick-or-treat
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 2:00 PM
Trunk-or-Treat at the Mr. & Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library
Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library
- Outdoors
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 10:00 AM
What's Out at Night – a Native Wildlife Event
Lakeside Nature Center
Free
- Community
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 10:00 AM
Winnie-the-Pooh's 100th Birthday Party!
Central Resource Library
All ages
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 18 · 2:00 PM
Autumn Bloom + DIY Autumn-Scented Candles
Painting with a Twist - Kansas City, KS - Overland Park
From $37All ages
- Outdoors
EndedPast · Oct 18 · 10:00 AM
Dogtober Fest at Kemper Outdoor Education Center
Kemper Outdoor Education Center (Fleming Park)
Free
- Sports & play
EndedPast · Oct 18 · 2:00 PM
Swim Lesson Assessment at The J
The Indoor Pool at The J
Free
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 18 · 6:00 PM
Symphony in the Park
Mohawk Park
Free
- Outdoors
EndedPast · Oct 18 · 10:00 AM
Walktober 2026: Wyandotte County Park History Walk
Wyandotte County Historical Museum, Wyandotte County Park
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 19 · 6:00 PM
Frankentoys!
Main Library
Ages 12–18
- Spooky and haunted
EndedPast · Oct 20 · 2:00 PM
Movie: 'Ghostbusters' (Central Library)
Central Library
Free
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 20 · 6:00 PM
Nightmare Before Christmas Party
Main Library
Ages 10–18
- Community
EndedPast · Oct 21 · 5:30 PM
Kids sBOOKtacular Party (Raytown)
Raytown Branch, Mid-Continent Public Library
Ages 6+
- Oct21WedSTEM & discovery
EndedPast · Oct 21 · 5:00 PM
Lego Club (West Wyandotte Library)
West Wyandotte Library
Ages 5–12
- Oct21WedSTEM & discovery
EndedPast · Oct 21 · 10:30 AM
Preschool Storytime: Leaves, Legends & Little Explorers
Ernie Miller Nature Center
From $3Ages 2–6
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 21 · 6:00 PM
Sewing Fun for Kids
Blue Valley Library
Ages 8–18
Oct21WedSpooky and hauntedEndedPast · Oct 21 · 6:30 PM
Spooky Storytelling at Woodneath
Woodneath Library Center
Ages 8+
- Oct21WedSpooky and haunted
EndedPast · Oct 21 · 5:30 PM
STEAM TEAM: Spooky Egg Tipping Toy
Main Library
Ages 8–18
- Oct21WedArts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 21 · 10:30 AM
StoneLion Puppets Presents: Stellaluna (Grandview)
Grandview Branch, Mid-Continent Public Library
Ages 4+