OCT. 1-10

 

Oct. 1 – Pumpkin Patch Visit: Start the month right with a visit to Carolyn’s Country Cousins Pumpkin Patch, an ideal autumn experience for all ages. 

Oct. 2 – Kauffman Center Presents Boyz II Men: The R&B legends return to Kansas City for a show you won’t soon forget.

Oct. 3 – KC Tap Tour Brewery Visits: Snag a few stamps in your KC Tap Tour Guidebook and sample Kansas City’s booming craft beer scene. Season 3 of the Tap Tour runs through Nov. 4.

Oct. 4 – KC Oktoberfest: Head to Crown Center for a two-day celebration of KC Bier Co. craft brews, traditional European food, games, activities and Bavarian-style fun.

 

Oct. 5 – Louisburg Ciderfest: Witness apples pressed into cider and sample cider donuts and other treats, plus live music and activities for young ones at Louisburg Cider Mill.

Oct. 6 – Kansas City Chiefs vs. Indianapolis Colts: Show up and get loud at Arrowhead Stadium during this thrilling Kansas City Chiefs matchup.

Oct. 7 – Trivia Night: Mondays are always made better with pub trivia. Find some of the most popular games in the metro to ease into the week.

 

Oct. 8 – Patio Hangs: Warm days and cool nights make October patio time a must, no matter whether you’re grabbing drinks, small plates, dinner or a nightcap.

Oct. 9 – 1919: Peace?: This latest exhibit at the National WWI Museum and Memorial explores the long-lasting impact of the Great War 100 years after its conclusion.

Oct. 10 – Late-Night Jazz Jam Session: Hit up KC’s legendary jazz scene at iconic clubs like the Mutual Musicians Foundation and Green Lady Lounge.

OCT. 11-20

 

Oct. 11 – Summit Art Festival: Start the weekend in the charming Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street during this free, popular regional art fair.

Oct. 12 – Cornucopia: Family-friendly fall festivities in the Power & Light District, KC’s humming entertainment hub.

Oct. 13 – Wild West Days: Enjoy the Wild West during this Olathe event at Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm Historic Site, a working 19th-century farm.

Oct. 14 – Tours at J. Rieger: Raise a glass to the new distillery and visitor experience at J. Rieger & Co. in the East Bottoms with tours, samples and more.

Oct. 15 – Happy Hour: Tuesdays are always made better with discounted food and drink. KC restaurants oblige.

 

 

Oct. 16 – Discriminating Thieves: Nazi-Looted Art and Restitution: Visit The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art to marvel at this contemplative exhibit showing works stolen in World War II.

Oct. 17 – The Raconteurs: Expect high-powered rock ‘n’ roll tunes during this concert at Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland.

Oct. 18 – Holiday Mart: This iconic event at the Kansas City Convention Center proves that it’s never too early to start prepping and shopping for the holiday season.

Oct. 19 – Boo ‘n Brew: Make your way to Town Center Plaza in Leawood to celebrate the upcoming arrival of Halloween with the entire family.

Oct. 20 – Kansas City Ballet Presents Carmina Burana: Don’t miss this excellent Kansas City Ballet performance at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.

OCT. 21-31

 

Oct. 21 – Earn a KC BBQ Experience Badge: Download the free KC BBQ Experience app to discover the 100-plus barbecue restaurants in Kansas City and earn badges for your efforts.

Oct. 22 – Find Fall Colors: There’s hardly a more beautiful time to visit Kansas City than in autumn, when the leaves are bright orange, yellow and red.

Oct. 23 – Shop Local: Treating yourself or searching for early holiday gifts, buy from local makers, who keep Kansas City stocked with high-quality craft goods.  

Oct. 24 – Free and Fun: Pick from 33 no-cost things to do and places to visit in the City of Fountains.

 

Oct. 25 – Halloween Haunt: Ghosts, ghouls and other creatures of the night roam freely through Worlds of Fun during this showcases of the scarier side of the amusement park.

Oct. 26 – Halloween Trick-or-Treating: Downtown Overland Park is the place to be for an afternoon of safe trick-or-treating, as well as games, live music and more.

Oct. 27 – Boo at the Zoo: Don your most impressive costume and join the 1,700-plus animals at the Kansas City Zoo for trick-or-treating and other all-day Halloween festivities.

Oct. 28 – Celine Dion: The global music sensation brings her Courage World Tour to Sprint Center for what’s sure to be a blowout show.

 

Oct. 29 – See KC in a Single Day: Breakfast to barbecue, utilize this single-day itinerary to enjoy all there is to experience in Kansas City.

Oct. 30 – Genghis Khan: Bringing the Legend to Life: Union Station’s latest powerhouse exhibit takes guests back in time to learn about one of history’s most legendary conquerors.

Oct. 31 – Haunted Houses: Finish off the spooky season strong with area haunted houses such as Edge of Hell, The Beast and Macabre Cinema, all in the West Bottoms.