It may still feel like summer, but Kansas City is already sipping on fall. Google Trends shows “pumpkin spice” searches peaking every September for the past decade — and this year’s buzz is bigger than ever.
Here are a few standout seasonal sips around town:
Día del Grito: Mexican Independence Day Chef’s Dinner | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | TACO NACO KC, Westport | $178 | Celebrate with a five-course feast from local chefs (Yoli, Aurora Café, Tacos Valentina + more) paired with cocktails + wine — set to live mariachi to start.
Kokedama Workshop | 6-8 p.m. | Queen Bee Boutiques and The Vintage Bee, Blue Springs | $39 | Learn the Japanese art of string-bound greenery and take home your own lush, living decor.
Tuesday, Sept. 16
“The Book of Mormon” | Tuesday, Sept. 16-Sunday, Sept. 21 | Times vary | Music Hall Kansas City | $109 | Called “the best musical of this century” (NYT), this outrageous comedy follows two mismatched missionaries on a global misadventure.
Wednesday, Sept. 17
Twilight Trivia Night | 7-9 p.m. | Craft Putt, Lee’s Summit | Free | Team Edward or Team Jacob? Prove your supernatural knowledge with a night of trivia covering Forks’ feistiest love triangle.
Thursday, Sept. 18
ArtsRx Live! | 6 p.m. | The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art | $20 | Explore how creativity fuels community wellbeing at ArtsRx Live!, a multimedia showcase with Enrique Chi, live brain scans, and Latin Grammy-winning artist La Lulu.
Friday, Sept. 19
Bingo Loco | 6 p.m. | Uptown Theater | $44 | Not your grandma’s bingo — think dance-offs, lip sync battles, confetti showers, and prizes from air fryers to international trips.
Sunday, Sept. 21
The Grand Lady of 12th Street: 125 Years of the Folly Theater | 2-5 p.m. | Kansas City Public Library - Central Library | Free | Celebrate 125 years of Kansas City’s bawdiest legend with historic artifacts and a free guided tour of the iconic venue at 12th and Central — a landmark that has reflected the city’s changing times.*
Paddling into adventure at last year’s Get MO Wild fall festival. | Photo provided by Missouri Department of Conservation
Ever wanted to try archery, kayaking, or atlatl throwing? Now’s your chance.
Get MO Wild is a free, family-friendly fall festival happening on Saturday, Oct. 4 at Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center in Blue Springs, where you can explore the outdoors and try new skills.
Psst... Missouri Department of Conservation experts will be on-site to help with activities. No experience needed — equipment is provided.
Our suggestion? Enjoy the crisp October air, grab a bite from local food trucks, and make a day of it.
Tucked beside Wolf Creek Golf Course, this 13-acre gated estate is giving full-on resort vibes. Think a 50,000-gallon saltwater pool, pickleball + basketball courts, and stocked ponds — all surrounding a five-bedroom, nine-bath stunner with its own two-bed, two-bath guest house.
Watch
The destination is set for “The White Lotus” Season 4, and it’s looking very French. Filming hasn’t started yet, so there’s plenty of time to enroll in a crash course of the language — or, you could start planning your watch party meals with French Market. (Deadline)
Travel
Frontier Airlines is bringing back its all-you-can-fly pass once again this year, allowing customers unlimited domestic and international flights for a steep discount. Before you pack your bags, map out your flight plan with all you need to know about Kansas City International Airport.
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$200.26. That’s the average cost of a tailgate experience at a Kansas City Chiefs game, according to Oddspedia. To find this price tag, the study conducted a tailgating play-by-play, including the costs of parking at Arrowhead Stadium and food + drinks for four people.
Try This
Sewing is cool again, according to the New York Times. Classes in New York City have seen a recent surge in popularity, a trend that sewing experts say is happening across the country. Start the first thread in your journey with supplies from one of Kansas City’s craft stores.
Trending
There she is. Miss New York, Cassie Donegan, was crowned Miss America 2026 on Sunday, Sept. 7. Donegan earned more than $50,000 in scholarships, and is the eighth Miss New York to win Miss America. In case you were wondering, Miss Kansas last won in 1997 and Miss Missouri in 1990. (People)
Pets
You insure your phone… but not your pet? One accident could cost $10,000. Pet insurance can help cover the unexpected, with plans starting at $10/month and offering up to 90% coverage. Learn more.*
Seasonal
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Help these four-legged friends find their fur-ever homes. | Photo by Wayside Waifs
Looking to give back? Kansas City is full of opportunities to lend a hand — whether you’re passionate about animals, the arts, mentorship, or community health.
If you want to help your neighbors in need
Veterans Community Project | Walk-in services include food and hygiene kits, RideKC passes, and a free commissary. It also operates VCP Village, a community of 49 tiny houses for veterans experiencing homelessness.
If you want to feed your community
Nourish KC | Ensure your community has access to fresh food through its free/low-cost meal program, Daily Pantry, or food redistribution network, which redirects surplus goods from local food providers to community pantries.
Natural-born teachers and mentors
Boys and Girls Club | Make an impact on a young person’s life by job shadowing with teens, reading with students, coaching sports, and supporting fundraising events for at-risk kids.
Your go-to shoe for early fall: Birkenstock’s Buckley Suede Clog. These comfortable clogs are easy to slip off and on and are built on Birkenstock’s classic cork footbed for arch support and security.
Bonus: New HSN shoppers can use code WELCOME2025 for $15 off $35+ purchases.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is home to which famous work?
Okay, okay — we were testing you and 58% of readers nailed it: Caravaggio’s “Saint John the Baptist in the Wilderness” is indeed part of the Nelson-Atkins’ collection. Extra credit if you remembered we highlighted its return from a little Roman getaway at Palazzo Barberini in last week’s newsletters.
Around here, romance isn’t written in the stars — it’s carved into corn fields. Case in point: this massive Travis Kelce + Taylor Swift corn maze. Even better? You can enter the giveaway for a chance to score your very own mega maze.
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