Things to Do in Kansas City This Weekend: Oct 23-25, 2026
Your Kansas City Weekend Guide for October 23 to 25, 2026
Kansas City is packed this weekend. It’s peak Halloween season, the KC Current have a big home match, and pro bull riding is downtown. The forecast also calls for highs near 80 degrees and almost no rain, which is rare for late October.
I’m Jason DeLong with Heartland Homes KC. I’ve worked as a Kansas City real estate agent since 2007, and I spend a lot of time in every corner of this metro. I’ve built over 100 homes and flipped over 150 homes personally, so I know a thing or two about the process. I also know that the weekend events in an area tell you a lot about what it’s like to live there.
This guide covers the best events by category. I’ve also noted which Kansas City neighborhoods each one sits in, because where you play often hints at where you’d want to live. If you’re thinking about buying or selling this fall, you can schedule a quick call with me here.
What Is There to Do in Kansas City This Weekend?
Here are the highlights:
Liberty’s Beacon, a free light show on the Liberty Memorial, Friday through Sunday nights.
KC Current vs. Washington Spirit, Sunday at 4 PM at CPKC Stadium.
PBR Outlaw Days, bull riding at T-Mobile Center all weekend, plus a free festival at KC Live!
Dark Forest at Powell Gardens, an immersive night trail on Friday and Saturday.
The Beast and Edge of Hell, the famous West Bottoms haunted houses, Friday and Saturday only.
Boo at the Zoo, daytime trick-or-treating at the Kansas City Zoo on Saturday and Sunday.
Several events end this weekend. The KC Pumpkin Patch in Olathe closes for the season Sunday. Night of the Living Farm in Overland Park ends Saturday. The haunted houses are closed Sunday, so plan around that.
Free Things to Do in Kansas City This Weekend
Liberty’s Beacon at the National WWI Museum and Memorial
This is the best free night out in town. A light and sound show is projected onto the Liberty Memorial for the museum’s 100th anniversary.
Friday through Sunday, 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM.
Shows repeat every 15 minutes and run 8 to 10 minutes.
Watch from the North Lawn. No ticket needed.
Bring a blanket and a light jacket. Evening lows drop into the mid-50s.
Trick-or-Treating in Downtown Parkville
Parkville’s Main Street hosts free trick-or-treating at local businesses on Saturday from noon to 4 PM. That evening, the Parkville Nature Sanctuary holds Ghost Stories and a Haunted Trail from 5 to 9 PM. Donations are encouraged.
Farmers Markets Across the Metro
Saturday markets are open in the River Market, downtown Overland Park, Lee’s Summit, Liberty, and Grandview. City Market in the River Market is open Sunday too. These are free to browse and a great way to get a feel for a community.
Best Halloween Events in Kansas City
The Beast and Edge of Hell in the West Bottoms
Edge of Hell opened in 1975. It’s billed as the oldest continuously operating haunted attraction in the country.
Friday 7:30 PM to midnight.
Saturday 6:30 PM to 12:30 AM.
Closed Sunday.
A single haunt runs about $40 plus fees. The combo for both is about $66 plus fees.
Tickets are sold in one-hour entry windows, and parking is free.
Halloween Haunt at Worlds of Fun
Worlds of Fun in the Northland runs haunted mazes and scare zones after dark. For younger kids, the daytime Tricks and Treats program runs Saturday and Sunday from noon. Gate prices are around $69, and online prices vary by date. Check Sunday hours on the park’s website before you go.
Dark Forest at Powell Gardens
Powell Gardens in Kingsville is about 45 minutes east of downtown. Dark Forest is a night trail with performers, projections, music, and fire effects.
Friday and Saturday. Gates open at 5:30 PM, and the trail opens at 7 PM.
Tickets start at $38 and must be bought in advance.
An add-on Fire Feast dinner is available.
Family-Friendly Halloween Picks
Boo at the Zoo: Saturday and Sunday, 9:30 AM to 5 PM. Free with zoo admission.
Night of the Living Farm: Friday and Saturday, 5:30 to 9 PM, at Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead in Overland Park. Tickets are about $15 and sold in advance only.
Trick or Treat OFF the Street: Saturday, 3 to 6 PM, at Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm in Olathe. Just $3 to $4.
JCPRD JamBOOree: Friday, 5 to 7:30 PM, at New Century Fieldhouse. Bring a nonperishable food donation.
GloWild at the Kansas City Zoo: giant lanterns every evening this weekend.
Pumpkin Patches and Farms Near Kansas City
Fall farm season is a big deal here. We run a working homestead in Agency, Missouri, with alpacas and chickens, so I appreciate how much work goes into these places. With highs near 80, bring water and plan on sunscreen.
KC Pumpkin Patch, Olathe: final weekend. Open 10 AM to 6 PM Friday and Sunday, and until 8 PM Saturday. About $25 for more than 60 attractions.
Faulkner’s Ranch, south Kansas City: the 28th annual Pumpkin Festival. Note that it closes early Saturday at 3:30 PM.
Carolyn’s Pumpkin Patch, Liberty: Trick-or-Treat Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, with costume contests at 12:15 PM. The Liberty Corn Maze next door covers about 25 acres.
Louisburg Cider Mill, Louisburg, Kansas: a 10-acre corn maze and cider donuts. Confirm evening hours before you go.
Powell Pumpkin Patch, Louisburg: free admission, open daily 9 AM to 6 PM.
Kansas City Sports This Weekend
KC Current vs. Washington Spirit
This is the best live ticket in town. The fourth-place Current host the third-place Spirit on Sunday at 4 PM at CPKC Stadium on the Berkley Riverfront. It’s Fan Appreciation Day, with giveaways for early arrivals. Ticket prices have moved a lot this week, so check before you buy.
PBR Outlaw Days at T-Mobile Center
The Kansas City Outlaws host the final regular-season event of the PBR Teams season.
Bull riding Friday at 7:45 PM, Saturday at 6:45 PM, and Sunday at 1:45 PM.
A free festival at KC Live! has music, line dancing, and rider appearances. Start times vary by source, so confirm before arriving early.
Chiefs Watch Party at KC Live!
The Chiefs are in Seattle on Sunday Night Football at 7:20 PM. The Power and Light District hosts a watch party on a 40-foot screen starting at 5 PM.
Sporting KC and College Football
Sporting KC hosts Austin FC on Saturday at 7:30 PM. The team is out of the playoff race, so seats are cheap. In Lawrence, Kansas hosts Baylor on Saturday at noon.
Concerts, Theater, and Nightlife
Thomas Rhett: Friday at 7:30 PM at the new Morton Amphitheater in Riverside.
Kansas City Symphony’s Interstellar Live: the film with Hans Zimmer’s score played live, Friday through Sunday at the Kauffman Center.
Kansas City Ballet’s The Wizard of Oz: a family-friendly option at the Kauffman Center, with matinees Saturday and Sunday.
KC Rep’s John Proctor Is the Villain: closing weekend. The final show is Sunday at 2 PM.
East Crossroads Fall Crawl: Saturday. A self-guided crawl through 13 bars, each serving a Halloween cocktail.
Knuckleheads Saloon: live music Saturday and a free Sunday jam in the East Bottoms.
What This Weekend Says About Kansas City Neighborhoods
When I look at a weekend like this, I see more than events. I see a map of the best neighborhoods in Kansas City and the lifestyle each one offers.
The Northland: Family Weekends Close to Home
Worlds of Fun, Parkville, Liberty, and Riverside are all hosting events this weekend. Buyers who want room for kids, good access to downtown, and a small-town feel keep landing in the Northland. Many homes here were built from the 1990s on. That matters for buyers, because systems and layouts in that era tend to age better.
Johnson County: Built-In Community Programming
Overland Park, Olathe, and New Century all have city- and county-run events this weekend. That’s a big reason Johnson County stays popular with families. Strong parks and recreation programs are a quality-of-life feature, and they help home values hold up.
Downtown, Crossroads, and the Riverfront: Walkable Living
The Current at CPKC Stadium, PBR at T-Mobile Center, the Kauffman Center, and the Fall Crawl all sit within a few miles of each other. If you want to walk to your weekend, these areas deliver. Condos, lofts, and townhomes dominate here, so the buying process is different from a suburban single-family home.
Acreage and Lifestyle Properties: Room to Spread Out
Powell Gardens in Kingsville and the Louisburg farms show the appeal of land on the metro’s edge. I get plenty of questions about acreage. Wells, septic systems, outbuildings, and zoning all deserve a closer look before you buy. My architecture and building background helps clients spot problems early on these properties.
You can browse homes by area on my featured listings across Kansas City neighborhoods page.
Thinking About Selling in Kansas City This Fall?
Fall is a smart time to plan your next move. Buyers who shop in October and November are usually serious, and there’s often less competition from other listings.
The first step is knowing your numbers. You can get a free home value estimate here. It’s a starting point. I also run a full pricing analysis that looks at aggressive, market, and premium price strategies.
Need to Sell Fast? Compare Your Cash Offer Options
Not every seller wants to fix up a house and wait for the right buyer. Some sellers need speed and certainty. That’s where working with cash home buyers in Kansas City can make sense.
Many cash buyers make a lowball offer and hope you take it. My approach at Heartland Homes KC is different. I evaluate 10 to 12 deals every week as an investor, so I know what a fair cash price looks like. You can request cash offers on your home here and compare them side by side with what a traditional listing could net you.
Selling on the Open Market
If listing makes more sense, the marketing matters. A few photos and an MLS entry aren’t enough anymore. My 100-point marketing plan covers pre-market demand, pricing strategy, video, and targeted outreach. The goal is simple: get you the highest net, not just the highest list price.
Frequently Asked Questions About Kansas City This Weekend
What are the best free things to do in Kansas City this weekend?
Liberty’s Beacon at the WWI Memorial is free Friday through Sunday nights. Parkville’s trick-or-treat event on Saturday, the farmers markets, and the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art’s free general admission are also great options.
Are the Kansas City haunted houses open Sunday, October 25, 2026?
No. The Beast and Edge of Hell are open Friday and Saturday this weekend but closed Sunday.
What is the weather in Kansas City this weekend?
The forecast calls for highs around 80 degrees with mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies. Rain chances are very low. Evenings cool to the mid-50s.
Which pumpkin patches near Kansas City close this weekend?
The KC Pumpkin Patch in Olathe ends its season Sunday, October 25. Night of the Living Farm in Overland Park ends Saturday.
What are the best neighborhoods in Kansas City for families?
It depends on your budget, commute, and lifestyle. The Northland and Johnson County are popular for schools, parks, and community events. Lee’s Summit and Liberty offer a small-town feel with strong amenities. A local Kansas City real estate agent can help you compare them.
Plan Your Weekend, Then Plan Your Next Move
Kansas City has something for everyone this weekend. Event times and prices can change, so check each official site before you head out.
If you’re thinking about buying, selling, or comparing a cash offer with a traditional sale, I’m happy to walk you through your options. There’s no one-size-fits-all path, and you deserve to see all of them. Schedule a call with Jason DeLong and Heartland Homes KC today.
