You know what’s scarier than a haunted house or a horror film? Having no Halloween plans.
We know, that statement is chilling. Scare off any planning anxiety with this last minute guide to celebrating Halloween in KC.
Scares for the whole family
Whether your kiddos are three or 13, here are some events fit for the whole fam.
Monster Bash | Saturday, Oct. 26 | 6-8 p.m. | Wonderscope Children’s Museum, 433 E. Red Bridge Rd., KCMO | $50+ | Between fighting off aliens, braving spiders, experimenting with candy science in the Design Lab, and entering the family costume contest, there’s plenty for you to get into.
Night of the Living Farm | Now-Saturday, Oct. 26 | 5:30-9 p.m. | Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead, 13800 Switzer Rd., Overland Park, KS | $16 | Enjoy the not-so-scary haunted farm featuring fun activities like a skeleton petting zoo, princess dance, pirate ship races, and a pumpkin walk.
Spooky Springs Family Fun Festival | Saturday, Oct. 28 | 6-8 p.m. | Wilbur Young Park, 1200 SE Adams Dairy Pkwy., Blue Springs, MO| $0+ | Stop by to trick-or-treat for free, or register for the Boo Springs Kids zone for pumpkin decorating + family-friendly activities.
29th Annual Scare-It Halloween | Saturday, Oct. 31 | 5:30–8:30 p.m. | Scarritt Renaissance Neighborhood, 3218 Gladstone Blvd., KCMO | Free | Enjoy eight blocks of car-free trick-or-treating, ghost busters, comic con, food trucks, a haunted house, and more.
Halloween for grown-ups
Because you’re never too old for trick-or-treating.
Amuck, Amuck, Amuck Pop Up Bar | Friday, Oct. 25-Saturday, Oct. 26 | 7-10 p.m. | PH Coffee, 2200 Lexington Ave., KCMO | $25+ | Your favorite soul-sucking sirens of Salem have returned for an evening filled with live music and parodies, spooky cocktail concoctions, and snacks in this “Hocus Pocus"-inspired show.
End of Days Halloween Party | Saturday, Oct. 26 | 7 p.m. |KC Power & Light District | $30+ |Embrace the post-apocalyptic-themed bar crawl which includes a costume contest with $10,000 in cash and prizes.
3rd Annual Halloween Fashion Show | Thursday, Oct. 31 | 7-11 p.m. | Zhou B. Art Center, 1801 E. 18th St., KCMO | $23+ | Wander through the century-old building, stopping at each artist’s studio for tricks and treats before you enjoy the show.
Corporate Hell | Thursday, Oct. 31 | 8 p.m.-1 a.m. | Stray Cat Film Center, 1662 Broadway Blvd., KCMO | $6.66 (we see what they did there) | Clock in, leave your soul at the door, shred those files, then leave some “Blood on the Dance Floor.”
Find your costume
Check out these local costume shops to up your chances as winning “Best Costume.”
KC Costume Co., 1229 E. 63rd St., KCMO | This one’s for the pros. Whether you need special effects makeup or synthetic facial hair, this shop has it all.
Boomerang, 3900 Pennsylvania Ave., KCMO | This spot has everything from rentals, to thrift items, and even accessories to help put together a creative costume.
Wonderland Vintage, 307 Westport Rd., KCMO | Dressing for the decades? These authentic, vintage pieces will really pull it all together.