Celtic Thunder on October 2nd at the Kauffman Center. Backed by the dynamic Celtic Thunder Band, the singers are known for the use of dramatic effects of lighting and choreography as well as a stage set resembling an ancient stone pathway suggestive of those referenced in Celtic lore.

Halloween Haunt weekends in October at Worlds of Fun. Be prepared to be scared! Mazes, scare zones, shows and creepy fun!

KC Oktoberfest on October 4-5 at Crown Center. Featuring Bavarian-style bier, food, and music presented by KC Bier Company.

Weston AppleFest October 5-6 in historic downtown Weston Mo. Click here to download a coupon for a free coffee or hot drink during AppleFest from our friends at Weston Coffee Roastery courtesy of Group O’Dell!

Kaleo plays live October 6th at the Midland Theatre. This intimate setting is a perfect venue for the Icelandic blues rock band.

Chicano Arts Fest on October 6th in the Liberty Courtyard of the West Bottoms. Delicious food vendors, captivating music, folkloric and cultural dance, heartfelt poetry and the largest lowrider show in Kansas City!

Brew at the Zoo on October 12. The title says it all! Adults only, live music and sampling of 35 local breweries and food trucks too!

Sesame Street Live on October 17th at the Cable Dahmer Arena in Independence.

Cornucopia Fall Fest on October 18 – 20th. Head down to Power & Light Free entry. Carnival rides, entertainment stages, petting zoo, seasonal delights and more!

Zombie Forest Night on October 19th at the Louisburg Cider Mill. Dress up for a fun night  of spooks and thrills as the zombies enter our corn maze at 6:30 p.m. Bring a flashlight to go through the maze in the dark. There will be live music, a campfire, hayrides, and more!

Beats and Broomsticks: Hocus Pocus in the Park on October 25th at Zona Rosa. Come dance, trick-or-treat and party at Zona. It’s the Halloween event of the season!

American Royal World Series of BBQ on October 31st weekend at the Kansas Speedway. The month finishes with a bang with the highly anticipated event that showcases what KC is all about.