As the leaves begin to change and pumpkin spice fills the air, it’s time to embrace the joys of fall with your family! This guide highlights some fantastic festivals and events happening across Kansas City that are perfect for creating memories together.
Whether you're looking for a day filled with hands-on crafts, live entertainment, themed celebrations, or simply a chance to enjoy the beauty of autumn with your little ones, there’s something here for everyone.
Johnson County
Overland Park Fall Festival
📍 Overland Park, KS
🗓️ September 26-27, 2025
🎉 Fun-filled extravaganza with hands-on activities, live entertainment, vendors, and delicious festival food.
🔗 https://www.opkansas.org/recreation-fun/overland-park-fall-festival/
Spinach Festival
📍 Overland Park, KS
🗓️ October 30-November 2 2025
🥬 Food, music, entertainment, crafts, and family fun.
🔗 spinachfestival.org
Greater KC Japan Festival
📍 Overland Park, KS
🗓️ October 4, 2025
🇯🇵 Traditional Japanese music, candy artists, food, bazaar shopping, cultural workshops, martial arts demos, anime & manga, and kids’ cultural village.
🔗 kcjapanfestival.org
Friends of Shawnee Town Arts & Crafts Fair & Fall Festival
📍 Shawnee, KS
🗓️ September 20, 2025
🛍️ 140+ vendors featuring handmade, homemade, and repurposed items.
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/events/591141487331063
Scarecrow Festival
📍 Downtown Shawnee, KS (City Hall parking lot)
🗓️ October 4, 2025
🎃 Children’s fall crafting event.
🔗 https://www.cityofshawnee.org/calendar
Oktoberfest at Prairiefire
📍 Overland Park, KS
🗓️October 4, 2025
🍺 Biergartens, pumpkin decorating, petting zoo, face painting, balloon animals, street games, and more.
🔗 prairiefirekc.com
Into the Night Fall Festival
📍 Ironwoods Park, Overland Park, KS
🗓️ October 10, 2025
🌙 All ages welcome – petting zoo, performances, crafts, photo ops, food, and entertainment.
🔗City of Leawood
Downtown / South Kansas City
Plaza Art Fair
📍 Country Club Plaza, Kansas City, MO
🗓️ September 19–21, 2025
🎨 Nine blocks of art, live music, and local eats in one of KC’s most iconic outdoor events.
🔗 https://kedishrealty.com/
Missouri Town Fall Festival
📍 Missouri Town 1855, Kansas City, MO
🗓️ October 4, 2025
🍁 Historic interpreters, artisans, musicians, games, wagon rides, and harvest celebrations.
🔗 missouritown1855.org
PNC Family Fun Day
📍 Downtown Kansas City, MO
🗓️ October 18, 2025
🍂 Ultimate fall festival with bonfires, live music, vendors, and more.
🔗https://powerandlightdistrict.com/Events-and-Entertainment/
Waldo Fall Fest
📍 Waldo, Kansas City, MO
🗓️ October 11, 2025
🎶 Vendor booths, food trucks, live music, and entertainment.
🔗 waldokc.com
KC Oktoberfest
📍 Crown Center, Kansas City, MO
🗓️ October 3-4, 2025
🍻 German bier, food, games, and family activities.
🔗 kcoktoberfest.com
Hallmarket
📍 Kansas City, MO
🗓️ September 13, 2025
🎨 Live music, food vendors, art, and community fun.
🔗 hallmarketkc.com
Latino Arts Festival
📍 Kansas City, MO
🗓️ October 5, 2025
🎶 Celebration of Latino culture with artists, food, music, dance, and lowriders.
🔗 latinokc.org
Fiesta Hispana
📍 Kansas City, MO
🗓️ September 12–14, 2025
🎉 Hispanic culture festival with music, dance, and food.
🔗 fiestahispanakc.org
12th Annual Dia de los Muertos Celebration
📍 Nelson-Atkins Museum, East Lawn & First Floor, Kansas City, MO
🗓️ October 18, 2025, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
💀 Pay-what-you-like admission, advance tickets required.
🔗
https://museumofkansascity.org/events/12th-annual-dia-de-los-muertos-celebration/
Wyandotte / Leavenworth Counties
Fall Festival: Shawnee Indian Mission
📍 Fairway, KS
🗓️ October 11, 2025
🎨 History, culture, crafts, entertainment, local food.
🔗 shawneeindianmission.org
Lansing Fall Festival
📍 Lansing, KS
🗓️ October 11, 2025
🎡 Family fun with pumpkin patch, rides, face painting, balloon art.
🔗 lansingks.org
Camp Leavenworth Music Festival
📍 Leavenworth, KS
🗓️ September 26-27, 2025
🎶 Free live music, kids’ activities, crafts, food trucks, and fireworks.
🔗 leavenworthks.org
Oktoberfest at Holyfield
📍 Leavenworth, KS
🗓️ October 11, 2025
🍺 Music, food, and drinks.
🔗https://www.holyfieldwinery.com/oktoberfest.htm
Oak Creek Hearts of Hope Fall Festival
📍 Leavenworth, KS
🗓️ September 28, 2025
🌻 Fall plants, mums, and more.
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/events/14301-parallel-road-basehor-ks-united-states-kansas-66007/fall-festival-at-oak-creek/1272165114557255/
Kansas City Renaissance Festival
📍 Bonner Springs, KS
🗓️ Weekends, August 30 – October 12, 2025
🛡️ Step into a medieval world with knights, jesters, artisan booths, jousting, mead tasting, and live performances across 16 acres.
🔗 https://kcrenfest.com/
North Kansas City
Jesse James Festival
📍 Kearney, MO
🗓️ September 13–14 & 20–22, 2025
🎠 Parades, a carnival, fishing tournaments, and small-town fun honoring the infamous outlaw.
🔗 https://jessejamesfestival.com/
Gladfest
📍 Gladstone, MO
🗓️ October 3-5, 2025
🎠 Family fun crafts, carnival, vendors, food trucks, and performances.
🔗 https://www.gladstonechamber.com/gladfest
Applefest
📍 Weston, MO
🗓️ October 4-5, 2025
🍎 Apple alley, treats, parade, artisans, live music, apple butter demo, kids’ games.
🔗 westonapplefest.com
Fall Friday Concerts in the Park
📍 Zona Rosa Central Park, Kansas City, MO
🗓️ Fridays through October 17, 2025
🎶 Free concerts—bring a chair or blanket.
🔗 zonarosa.com/events
Liberty Fall Festival
📍 Liberty, MO
🗓️ September 26-28, 2025
🎡 Rides, cotton candy, crafts, and shopping.
🔗 https://libertyfallfest.com/
Historic Downtown Liberty Farmers' Market Pumpkin Festival & Wellness Weekend
📍 Liberty, MO
🗓️ October 11, 2025
🎃 Free pumpkin celebration honoring the seasons.
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/events/1487981528930441
SE Kansas City, MO
Belton Fall Festival
📍 Belton, MO
🗓️ Saturday, September 13, 2025 · 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
🎶 Free concerts, kids activities, and food trucks
🔗 https://www.beltonparks.org/
Blue Springs’ 56th Annual Fall Fun Festival
📍 Downtown Blue Springs, MO
🗓️ September 19–21, 2025
🎠 Carnival, parade, car show, live music, youth market, and more!
🔗 https://www.bluespringsfallfestival.com/
Buckner Festival: Sesquicentennial Celebration
📍 Buckner, MO
🗓️ September 19–20, 2025
🎶 Live music, demonstrations, nflatables, foam parties & more!
🔗 https://bucknerfestivalinthevalley150.weebly.com/
Fall Festival of Arts, Crafts, and Music
📍 Missouri Town Living History Museum · Lee’s Summit, MO 64064
🗓️ October 4–5, 2025
🎶 Music, wagon rides, 19th-century games & unique shopping
🔗 https://makeyourdayhere.com/
Franklin & Miami Counties
Spring Hill Fall Festival
📍 Spring Hill, KS
🗓️ September 27–28, 2025
👨👩👧👦 Parade, arts & crafts, vendors, food trucks, kids’ inflatables, beer garden, game booths, and live music!
🔗 https://www.springhillfallfestival.com/
Autumn Harvest Festival
📍 South Park · Lawrence, KS 66044
🗓️ Sunday, October 5, 2025 · 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
✨ Outdoor artisan fair featuring handcrafted jewelry, pottery, paintings, textiles, home décor & more
🔗 https://lawrenceks.org/lprd/specialevents/artsandcrafts/
🍁 Don’t miss out on the best local family fun each week!
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