Halloween heats up in Kansas City: Our mega-guide for where to celebrate all month

Area pumpkin patches and haunted houses have been open since September, but many other seasonal activities are still to come.

All are included in our Halloween mega-guide:

Eight highlights

Night of the Living Farm: 5:30-9 p.m. through Oct. 29, $3; Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead. artsandrec-op.org/events.

Dark Forest: 7-11 p.m. Oct. 27-30, $35; Powell Gardens. powellgardens.org.

Enchanted Forest: 7-9 p.m. Oct. 28-29; $3; George Owens Nature Park. georgeowensnaturepark.org.

Frights at Height: 5:15-8:45 p.m. Oct. 29, $32.95; Ape Zipline and Adventure Park, Swope Park. goape.com/frights-at-height.

Enchanted Forest: 4-8 p.m. Oct. 27, free; Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park. lenexa.com.

Boo at the Zoo: 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 29-30, free with admission ($8.50-$20); Kansas City Zoo. kansascityzoo.org.

Spookfest: 5-8 p.m. Oct. 29, $8; Science City. sciencecity.unionstation.org.

CarnEVIL: 7-10 p.m. Oct. 29, $20; Kansas City Live! powerandlightdistrict.com.

Haunted houses

The Beast, Edge of Hell and Macabre: Oct. 27-31, Nov. 4-5, $32-$62, with combo tickets $55-$140; West Bottoms. fullmoonprod.com.

Exiled KC: Oct. 28-29, $40-$50; Zip KC, Bonner Springs. zipkc.com.

Pumpkin patches and fun farms

(All open through Oct. 30 or 31)

Alldredge Orchards: Saturday-Sunday, $5; 10455 Highway N, Platte City. alldredgeorchards.com.

Carolyn’s Pumpkin Patch: Closed Tuesday-Wednesday, $16.95-$30.95; 17607 NE 52nd, Liberty. carolynspumpkinpatch.com.

Cider Hill Family Orchard: Closed Monday, free; 3341 N. 139th, Kansas City, Kansas. ciderhillfamilyorchard.com.

Crazy Craigs: Daily, free; 14521 Highway A, Liberty. a-hwy.com.

Colonial Gardens: Weekends, $5; 7610 E. Wyatt, Blue Springs. colonialgardenskc.com.

Faulkner’s Ranch: Closed Monday, $12.50-$18.50; 10600 Raytown Road. faulknersranch.com.

Fun Farm: Closed Tuesday, $15.95-$25.95; 650 N. Jefferson, Kearney. funfarmpumpkinpatch.com.

Historic Weston Orchard & Vineyard: Daily, $7-$12.50; 18545 County Road H, Weston. westonorchard.com.

Johnson Farms: Daily, $11.99-$13.99; 17701 Holmes, Belton. johnsonfarms.net.

KC Pumpkin Patch: Friday-Sunday and by appointment, $17.95; 13875 S. Gardner Road, Olathe. kcpumpkinpatch.com.

Kerby Farm: Friday-Sunday, $8; 15943 158th, Bonner Springs. kerbypumpkinpatch.com.

Louisburg Cider Mill Family Farm: Daily, $12.99-$15.99; 14730 Kansas 68, Louisburg. louisburgcidermill.com.

Powell Pumpkin Patch: Daily, free; 25695 Spring Valley, Louisburg. powellpumpkinpatch.com.

Pumpkins Etc.: Friday-Sunday, free; 10700 Farmer Lane, Platte City. pumpkinsetc.wordpress.com.

The Pumpkin Pad: Saturday-Sunday, $14.99; 35100 E. Outer Belt, Lone Jack. thepumpkinpad.net.

Pumpkin Valley: Friday-Sunday, $11; 2807 NW Chipman, Lee’s Summit. pumpkinvalley.net.

Red Barn Ranch: Friday-Sunday, $10; 23111 S. Jefferson Parkway, Harrisonville. redbarnranch.farm.

Also ongoing

“Amuck, Amuck, Amuck!” Halloween Pop Up Bar: Thursday-Saturday through Oct. 29, $18; PH Coffee. tickettailor.com.

Brick or Treat Monster Party: Daily through Oct. 31, $19.99-$31.99; Legoland Discovery Center. legolanddiscoverycenter.com/kansas-city.

GloWild Lantern Festival: Tuesday-Sunday plus Nov. 21 through Dec. 11, $18-$25; Kansas City Zoo. kansascityzoo.org/glowild.

Great Pumpkin Fest: Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 30, $39.99-$49.99; Worlds of Fun. worldsoffun.com.

Halloween Haunt: Select nights through Oct. 29, $39.99-$49.99; Worlds of Fun. worldsoffun.com.

Liberty Corn Maze: Friday-Sunday through Oct. 30, $13.28-$15.17; 17607 NE 52nd St., Liberty. libertycornmaze.mazeplay.com.

Pumpkin Hollow: Daily through Oct. 31, $9-$10. Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead. artsandrec-op.org/farmstead.

Tricks and Treats: Daily through Oct. 31, $19.99-$39.99; Sea Life Kansas City. visitsealife.com.

Theater and music

“Curse of the Werewolf”: 7 p.m. Oct. 26-31, $12; City Stage. tya.org.

“Tell-Tale Electric Poe”: 7 p.m. Oct. 27-28, 4 and 7 p.m. Oct. 29, 2 and 5 p.m. Oct. 30, $12-$15; The Coterie. thecoterie.org.

“The Rocky Horror Show”: 8 p.m. Oct. 27-28, 8 p.m. and midnight Oct. 29, 8 p.m. Oct. 30-31, $30-$35; Black Box. rockyhorrorkc.com.

Octetoberfest: 7 p.m. Oct. 28, $20; St. Mary’s Episcopal Church. eventbrite.com.

“Scared Sexy,” Burlesque Downtown Underground: 7 and 9:30 p.m. Oct. 28, $25-$35; Bird Comedy Theater. eventbrite.com.

Boo N Brew: 3-6 p.m. Oct. 29, free; Town Center Plaza. towncenterplaza.com.

Boofest: 6 p.m. Oct. 29, $35; Mod Gallery & Space. eventbrite.com.

Return to Haunted Harbor with Musical Blades: 7 p.m. Oct. 29, $20-$60; Cable Event Center. eventbrite.com.

“The Addams Family:” Opens 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29; runs through Nov. 20, $17-$34. White Theatre. thejkc.org.

Halloween Bash with Louie Ray: 9 p.m. Oct. 29, $20-$50; Corner Bar & Grill. eventbrite.com.

“The Wolf Man” and “The Invisible Man”: 3:30 p.m. Oct. 30, $12; Screenland Armour Theatre. screenland.com.

“Hocus Poke Us”: 7 p.m. Oct. 31, $10-$50; Folly. follytheater.org.

Kids and family activities

Trunk or Treat: 5-7 p.m. Oct. 27; free. Tony Aguirre Community Center. kcparks.org.

Fright Night: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 27, free; Copley Quad residence hall, Park University. park.edu.

Trunk or Treat: 4-7 p.m. Oct. 28, free; Sun Fresh Market, 241 S. 18th, Kansas City, Kansas. mysunfresh.com.

JamBOOree: 5-8:30 p.m. Oct. 28, Free; Heritage Park. jcprd.com.

Trunk or Treat: 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 28, free; Southeast Community Center. kcparks.org.

Monster Dash 5K: 8 a.m. Oct. 29, $12-$36; South Creek Office Park. kcmonsterdash.com.

Boos, Barks & Badges: 9:30 a.m.-noon Oct. 29, free; City Hall Plaza, Lee’s Summit. downtownls.org.

Halloween Parade: 10 a.m. Oct. 29, free; Independence Square. independencemo.chambermaster.com.

Halloween Party Ride: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 29, 75 cents; Kansas City Northern Miniature Railroad. kcnrr.com.

Pumpkins and Ponies: Noon-4 p.m. Oct. 29, free; Little Blue Valley Park. kcparks.org.

Trick or Treat: Noon-4 p.m. Oct. 29, free; Downtown Parkville. parkvillemo.org.

Tricks and Treats: Noon-2 p.m. Oct. 29, free; Power & Light District. powerandlightdistrict.com.

Haunted Alleyway Halloween Bash: 1-9 p.m. Oct. 29, free; Black Rose. goallevents.com.

Spooky Skate: 2-4 p.m. Oct. 29, $8; Line Creek Community Center. kcparks.org.

Jack O Lantern Jamboree: 3-6 p.m. Oct. 29, $10 per vehicle; National Agricultural Center & Hall of Fame. aghalloffame.com.

Trick or Treat off the Street: 3-6 p.m. Oct. 29, $3-$4; Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm. mahaffie.org.

Healthy Halloween: 4-6 p.m. Oct. 29, free; Rosedale Memorial Arch. visitkansascityks.com.

Historical Hauntings: 6-8:30 p.m. Oct. 29, $1 suggested donation; Shawnee Town 1929. shawneetown.org.

Spooky Sprint KC: 9 a.m. Oct. 30, $35-$70; Longview Lake. spookysprinthalfmarathon.com.

Historic Howl-O-Ween: 2 p.m. Oct. 30, free; John Wornall House. wornallmajors.org.

Trick or Treat: 4-6 p.m. Oct. 31, free; Red Bridge Shopping Center. redbridgeshoppingcenter.com.

Trick or Treat: 5-7 p.m. Oct. 31, free; Downtown Liberty Square. historicdowntownliberty.org.

Scare-It Halloween: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 31, free; Gladstone Boulevard. kcparks.org.

Adult stuff

Monster Ball: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28, $30-$40, $50-$60 for couple; Elms Hotel, Excelsior Springs. esculturalguild.com.

Halloween Pub Crawl: 3-9 p.m. Oct. 29 and 31, free. Howl at the Moon. pubcrawls.com.

Halloween Bar Crawl: 4 p.m.-midnight Oct. 29, $10-$20; The Brick. eventbrite.com.

Boo @ The Voodoo: 8 p.m. Oct. 29, $25; Voodoo. eventbrite.com.

Terror at Electric Park: 8 p.m. Oct. 29, $25; J. Rieger & Co. jriegerco.com.

Dia de los Muertos

Dia de los Muertos Festival: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 30, free; Nelson Atkins Museum of Art. nelson-atkins.org.

Original Dia de los Muertos Celebration: 5-9 p.m. Nov. 4, free; Guadalupe Centers. guadalupecenters.org.

Calaca Parade and Closing Celebration: 6-11 p.m. Nov. 4, free; Mattie Rhodes Cultural Center. mattierhodes.org.

Dia de los Muertos on Central Avenue: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 5; free; Central Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. cabakck.org.

This story was originally published October 13, 2022 at 5:30 AM.

Dan Kelly

The Kansas City Star

Dan Kelly has been covering entertainment and arts news at The Star since 2009. He previously worked at the Columbia Daily Tribune, The Miami Herald and The Louisville Courier-Journal. He also was on the University of Missouri School of Journalism faculty for six years, and he has written two books, most recently “The Girl with the Agate Eyes: The Untold Story of Mattie Howard, Kansas City’s Queen of the Underworld.”