A look at fests, events, exhibits in the Kansas City metro area
Oct. 19
Fourth Annual Trunk or Treat: The event is for kids, children ages 1 to 12, 6 to 9 p.m., Fun Run, 1919 Industrial Drive, Liberty.
Oct. 20
Annual Chili Supper: Stop by and enjoy a bowl of chili or chili dog plus dessert, proceeds to benefit the Men’s Club to furnish Alert Devices and help with expenses for members in need, 4 to 7 p.m., Longview Chapel Christina Church, 850 Longview Road, Lee’s Summit, $7 adults, $5 children. 816-537-8932.
Oct. 22- Nov. 14
Managing Your Pain: North Kansas City Hospital’s Jason Calder, a physical therapist, addresses pain management alternatives, Mondays 5 to 6:15 p.m. and Wednesdays, 5:30 to 6:15 p.m., North Kansas City Hospital, first floor Pavilion, 2790 Clay Edwards Drive, Kansas City, $15, nkch.org/Class.
Oct. 24 - Dec. 5
Living Well with a Chronic Condition: Join trained facilitators to help you live a quality life with the right support, 1 to 3:30 p.m., North Kansas City Hospital, 2700 Clay Edwards Drive, Professional Building, Suite 315, free, nkch.org.Class.
Oct. 27
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.
Spooky Fun in Neverland: Bring the kids and enjoy a bounce house, hayride, balloon artist, face painting and more, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Macken Park, North Kansas City.
Haunting: Historical figures of Clay County, enjoy cider and donuts plus a guided tour with ghostly former residents including Jesse James his mother and wife, 6 to 8 p.m., 14 N. Main Liberty, $5.
Oct. 28
Unity Village Trunk or Treat: Bring the kids to enjoy a safe and friend. environment, games, hayrides, witches brew and photo area, lots of candy plus a fire truck, 3 to 5 p.m., Unity Village Chapel, 600 Unity Way, Unity Village.
AAUW Meeting: Women in politics guest speaker Jolie Justus, KC councilwomen, 2:30 p.m., North Kansas City Public Library, 2251 N. Howell St., North Kansas City, 86-679-8020.
Oct. 31
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.
Trick or Treat Downtown: Bring the kids in costume and enjoy a safe and friendly evening, 5 to 7 p.m., Historic Downtown Liberty, 117B N. Main St. Liberty.
Nov. 2
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,
Nov. 3
Bingo Fundraiser: For Clay County Museum & Historical Society, one card per game per person, white elephant sale, refreshments and more, limited seating, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., $10 in advance, $20, Glenaire Clubhouse, 309 Smiley, Glenaire, Clay County.
Nov. 4
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.
Nov. 8
Evening for Women Health Screening Event: Join in for 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
Nov. 9-10
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 premier shopping event bringing together more than 40 vendors selling unique and upscale items, all proceeds to benefit local non profit children’s charities and scholarships, Nov. 9, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Nov. 10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Cure of Ars Chatholic School, 9401 Mission Road, Leawood, Preferential shopping night Nov. 9, $20, $5, giftgallerykc.com.
Lisa Lopez, llopez@kcstar.com