Fall Festival Season Continues in Kansas City October 9 - 11, 2026

 

Chili, pumpkins, and craft beer can only mean one thing - fall festival season in Kansas City continues this weekend! We’ve lined up plenty of fun for the whole family and even a special treat just for the adults. 

Speaking of which, the deadline to RSVP for our adults-only client appreciation Halloween Party is THIS Sunday, October 12th! We would love to see you there for an open bar, free food, a DJ pumping out all of your favorite party jams, and of course a costume contest with prizes. You don’t want to miss it!

Lenexa Chili Challenge
Nearly 200 teams take over Old Town for chili, wings and salsa, plus live music, kids’ activities and free Saturday samples while supplies last.
📍 Old Town Lenexa  📅 October 9 & 10

Waldo Fall Fest
This free neighborhood festival features 35+ vendors, food trucks, live entertainment, kids’ activities, a festival bar and a dog costume contest.
📍 Gregory Blvd. & Wornall Rd.  📅 Saturday, October 10

5th Annual Pumpkin Festival & Block Party
Downtown Liberty celebrates fall with a pumpkin patch, puppet show, face painting, balloon art, live music and seasonal market vendors.
📍 Historic Downtown Liberty Square  📅 Saturday, October 10

Blue River Discovery Days Festival
Explore the Blue River watershed through guided hikes, kayaking, birding, native-food foraging and hands-on nature activities at this free family event.
📍 Blue Valley Park 📅 Saturday, October 10

Festi-Ville
Sara Evans headlines Smithville’s free community celebration alongside Cherry Bomb and Dolewite, with a car show, food trucks, vendors and a kids zone.
📍 Courtyard Park 📅 Saturday, October 10

Brew at the Zoo
This 21+ evening includes unlimited samples from more than 30 breweries and wineries, live music, food trucks and admission to GloWild.
📍 Kansas City Zoo 📅 Saturday, October 10

 

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