A calendar of Halloween events: Pumpkins and zombies and treats, oh my!
Through Oct. 31
▪ Pumpkin Hollow
When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
Where: Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead, 13800 Switzer, Overland Park
What: Pumpkin boats, corn tunnel and pumpkin-picking are just a few of the activities. $8.
Info: drfarmstead.org
Oct. 23
▪ Enchanted Forest
When: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park, Lenexa
What: Puppets, magicians and more will ring the trail around Rose’s Pond, plus a hayride. Free.
Info: ci.lenexa.ks.us/parks/festivals_enchanted.html
Oct. 24-25
▪ Night of the Living Farm
When: 6-9 p.m.
Where: Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead, 13800 Switzer, Overland Park
What: Activities include a haunted horse-drawn hayride and haunted barn. $8-$10.
Info: drfarmstead.org
Oct. 25
▪ Halloween Happenings
When: 2-4:30 p.m.
Where: Merriam Marketplace, 5740 Merriam Drive
What: The city of Merriam’s party for 2-9-year-olds will be highlighted by the Storywalk on the Streamway, Halloween bingo and cookie decorating. Free.
Info: merriam.org, 913-322-5550
▪ Running Dead 5K
When: 11 a.m.
Where: Kansas City Renaissance Festival site, 628 N. 126th, Bonner Springs
What: Humans will try to outrun zombies. $30.
Info: runningdeadkc.com
▪ Trick-or-Treating in Downtown Overland Park
When: 2-4 p.m.
Where: Downtown Overland Park
What: Halloween Fun Band will play on clock tower patio.
Info: downtownop.org
▪ Trick-or-Treat Off the Street
When: 4 p.m.
Where: Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm, 1200 E. Kansas City Road, Olathe
What: Kids can celebrate Halloween 1860s style, complete with hay-wagon rides. $3.
Info: olatheks.org/parksrec/mahaffie, 913-971-5111
▪ Historical Hauntings
When: 6-8:30 p.m.
Where: Shawnee Town, 11501 W. 57th, Shawnee
What: Activities will include hayrides, trick-or-treating and costume contests. $1 suggested donation.
Info: shawneetown.org, 913-248-2360
Oct. 31
▪ Spooktacular Tricks and Treats
When: 6-8 p.m.
Where: Downtown Tonganoxie
What: Kids can enjoy games and candy on blocked-off streets, with police presence and X-ray equipment.
Info: tongierec.org
▪ WonderSpook
When: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Wonderscope Children’s Museum, 5700 King, Shawnee
What: Activities will include trick-or-treating, a costume contest and entertainment by Dino O’Dell. $5-$10.
Info: wonderscope.org, 913-287-8888
▪ Halloween “Ball” at Pinstripes
When: 10 a.m.
Where: Pinstripes at Prairiefire, 13500 Nall, Overland Park
What: Trick-or-treating will be available all day; a costume contest will begin at 8 p.m. Free.
Info: pinstripes.com
This story was originally published October 21, 2014 at 4:56 PM with the headline "A calendar of Halloween events: Pumpkins and zombies and treats, oh my!."