What’s happening across Johnson County Oct. 6-31

League of Women Voters Johnson County Event: Commissioner Ron Shaffer and Becky Fast will speak and then respond to audience questions, 3:30 to 5 p.m., Matt Ross Community Center, 8101 Marty St., Overland Park.

Lenexa Enchanted Forest: Performances by puppets, musicians and singers along the trail, photo booth, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Sar Ko Par Trails Park, 14915 W. 87th Street Parkway, Lenexa.

Candidate Forum: Meet your Prairie Village Mayor and hear their views before you vote, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Corinth Library, 8100 Mission Road.

Candidate Forum: Meet the Kansas House District 26 candidates, hear their views on important issues before you vote, 7:30 to 9 a.m., Hilltop Education Center, 16740 W. 175th St., Overland Park.

Fall Craft Fair: Begin your holiday shopping for handmade jewelry, stocking stuffers, knitted blankets, household items, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Gardens at Creekside, 16110 W. 133rd St., Olathe, free.

Overland Park Orchestra: Presents a children’s Halloween concert, the performance will feature Stravinski’s “Suite from the Firebird,” children’s pre-concert activities also included. 3 p.m., Johnson County Community Center, Yardley Hall, Carlsen Center, 12345 College Blvd., Overland Park, free, 913-384-8342.

Truck or Treat: With Lenexa Municipal Services, enjoy a morning full of fun while learning about the services, come in your Halloween costume for some treats and check out monstrous trucks up close, help paint snow plows and more, 8 to 11 a.m., Lenexa Municipal Services Center, 7700 Cottonwood St., Lenexa.

Mildale Farm Fall Fest: See the site along with fall related activities, a pumpkin patch, a tractor-drawn hayride, a petting zoo also Chris Cakes pancakes will be served while supplies last, 9 a.m to 2 p.m., Mildale Farm, 35250 W. 199th St., Edgerton, 913-826-2957.

Healthy Halloween Spooktacular: Participant are invited to come in costume, visit the freaky photo booth, play games, make creepy crafts and show off on the dance floor, 9 to 11 a.m., Roeland Park Community Center, 41850 Rosewood Drive, Roeland Park, 913-826-3161 or lisa.scharnak@jocogov.org.

The Center State: Enjoy an evening with a folk/Americana band with bluegrass roots, 7 p.m., The Green Guitar Folk House, 9400 Pflumm Road, Lenexa, 913-304-4816 or mike@greenguitarfolk.com.

Executive Leadership Series: A quarterly breakfast program, executives share insight on career and personal success, featuring Lisa Ginter, CEO of Community America Credit Union, 7:30 to 9 a.m., Doubletree by Hilton Kansas City-Overland Park, 10100 College Blvd., Overland Park, $30 members, $40 others, 913-491-3600 or astock@opchamber.org.

Trail of Treats: Children are invited to walk the stroller-friendly Bittersweet Trail in costume, where they’ll visit stations to hear stories, meet an animal friend and get a treat, for ages 2 to 6 all must be accompanied with a parent, 10:30 a.m, Ernie Miller Park, 909 N. Kansas-7 Highway, $4 residents, $5 other, 913-831-3359.

Discover Lawrence: Participants will take a guided tour about the history of the Jayhawks at the University of Kansas Booth Family Hall of Athletics, includes transportation, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., meet at Antioch Park, Merriam, $27 resident, $30 other, 913-826-3030 or www.jcprd.com.

Young Professional Learning Lunch: Election hot topics to know before you go, speakers from Kansas and Missouri who will give up coming information, noon to 1:30 p.m., Overland Park, Chamber of Commerce, 9001 W. 110th St., Overland Park, 913-491-3600 or emurray@opchamber.org.

Dia De Los Muertos: Enjoy music and dance performance view art and history exhibits including a full size alter, make a craft, taste traditional food and more, 6 to 8:30 p.m., 3104 Strong Ave., Kansas City, Kan.

Day of the Dead Festival: Celebrate the art, music and culture of Mexico, see the special remembrance alters by others featuring, flowers, catrina figures and more, created by Mattie Rhodes, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., The Nelson Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak, St., Kansas City.

Evening for Women Health Screening Event: An evening of health screenings, relaxation and wellness designed especially for women, include blood pressure check, bone density, breast cancer genetic risk assessment, injury screening, nutrition consultation, a light dinner and more, 6 or 6:30 p.m., Shawnee Mission Primary Care, 7501 Mission Road, Suite 103, Prairie Village, $20, 913-676-7777 ext. 2

Lake Quivira Holiday Bazaar: Start your holiday shopping by visiting the festively decorated 1930s clubhouse to find local artists and designers displaying jewelry and toys and more, Nov. 9, 1 to 8 p.m., Nov. 10, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lake Quivira, 100 Crescent Blvd., 913-481-6263 or facebook.com/lakequiviraholidaybazaar.

16th Annual Gift Gallery of Kansas City: A shopping event bringing together more than 40 vendors selling unique and upscale items, all proceeds to benefit local nonprofit children’s charities and scholarships, Nov. 9, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Nov. 10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 9401 Mission Road, Leawood, Preferential shopping night Nov. 9, $20, $5, giftgallerykc.com.