Fall Events in Kansas City: A Season of Excitement
Kansas City is abuzz with exciting events this fall, offering something for everyone. Mark your calendars for these top attractions:
• GloWild: Legends & Lore (Sept. 6 – Dec. 29)
Experience the magic of the lantern festival at the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium, featuring two loops of unique adventures and enchanted fantasies. https://kansascityzoo.org/glowild/
• Halloween Haunt (Select nights, Sept. 13 – Oct. 26)
Encounter ghosts, ghouls, and creatures of the night at Worlds of Fun’s Halloween Haunt, a thrilling event showcasing the park’s scarier side. https://www.worldsoffun.com/events/haunt
• Plaza Art Fair (Sept. 20-22)
Join over 250,000 attendees at the Country Club Plaza for this nationally recognized art event, featuring live music, food, and drinks from KC’s top restaurants. https://www.plazaartfair.com/
• NASCAR at Kansas Speedway (Sept. 27-29)
Get ready for high-octane action at Kansas Speedway, with a weekend of fast-paced NASCAR racing. https://www.kansasspeedway.com/
• KC Oktoberfest (Oct. 4-5)
Celebrate German heritage at Crown Center with KC Bier Co. craft brews, traditional food, games, and Bavarian-style entertainment. https://kcoktoberfest.com/
• American Royal Livestock Show (Oct. 9-27)
Witness the country’s toughest competition, drawing thousands of owners, breeders, and animal enthusiasts to Kansas City. https://americanroyal.com/
• Gold Over America Tour ft. Simone Biles (Oct. 16)
Watch Olympic champion Simone Biles and America’s top gymnasts defy gravity at the T-Mobile Center. https://www.t-mobilecenter.com/events/detail/gold-over-america-tour-1
• Garmin Kansas City Marathon (Oct. 19)
Participate in the area’s largest annual race event, featuring various distances and a tour of KC’s iconic landmarks. https://www.sportkc.org/marathon
Make the most of your fall in Kansas City with these unforgettable events!