Our 2026 Guide to Halloween Events Across South KC

By Kristina Light

October 16

Haunted Histories: Majors House Paranormal Investigations – Certified medium Peggy Casper leads a 90-minute paranormal investigation of the 1856 Alexander Majors House, 8201 State Line Rd. Also offered Oct. 24. 8 pm. $50. wornallmajors.org

October 17

HOWLoween at the Discovery Center – A free family night at the Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center with the Wild Sidewalk hike plus Track or Treat, The Bone Yard, Buggy Bistro and Operation Wildlife stations. 5 to 8 pm. mdc.mo.gov/events

Main Street Witchy Walk – A free shopping walk through 15 Downtown Belton storefronts for treats, starting at Tara’s Cafe & Malt Shop. The first 50 in line get a goodie bag. 5 to 8 pm. facebook.com/beltonmainstreet

Tabletop Frights (Ages 12-18) – A free spooky role-playing game using the Dread system at the Kansas City Public Library Waldo Branch. No experience needed. 1:30 pm. kclibrary.org

Shadows of the Past: After-Hours Tours at John Wornall House – Historical vignettes and dramatic reenactments at the 1858 home, 6115 Wornall Rd. Distinctly spooky but never supernatural. Tours depart every 15 minutes. 6 to 9 pm. $20. wornallmajors.org

Spirits in the Halls: Paranormal Audio-Guide – A self-paced audio ghost tour of the Alexander Majors House, 8201 State Line Rd. Bring a device and headphones. Also offered Oct. 30, 10 am to 4 pm. 1 to 5 pm. $10 adults, $5 kids. wornallmajors.org

Halloween Night Ride at the Belton Railroad – A nighttime ride on the Belton, Grandview and Kansas City Railroad from 502 E Walnut St. Costumes welcome. Also offered Oct. 24 at 4:30, 6 and 7:30 pm. 6:30 pm. 816-441-8276. beltonrailroad.org

October 21

vAMPitheater Halloween Bash – A giant trunk or treat at the Grandview Amphitheater with free candy, inflatables and concessions. More than 1,000 attendees expected. All ages. 5 to 8 pm. grandview.org

Kids Create Art: Spooky Crafts – A free spooky craft session at the Mid-Continent Public Library Red Bridge Branch with all supplies provided. Registration required. 4 to 5 pm. mymcpl.org

Teens Create Art: Día de los Muertos – A free teen Día de los Muertos art session at the Mid-Continent Public Library Blue Ridge Branch. Supplies provided. Registration required. 4 to 5 pm. mymcpl.org

October 22

MAHJ at the Martin: Trick or Tiles – A costumed mahjong night hosted by KC Twin Threads LLC at The Martin Event Space, 13440 Holmes Rd. Doors 6 pm; game play 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Free parking. eventbrite.com

The Madison Halloween Festival – A free Halloween festival at The Madison Senior Living with candy, carnival games and family fun. 5 to 7 pm. 816-627-1726  The Madison

October 23

Glow Night at Colonial Presbyterian South KC – A free trunk or treat with candy, bounce houses and community activities. 5:30 to 7:30 pm. ColonialKC.org/Events

Scary Movie Night at The Amp (21+) – An adults-only open-air double feature at the Grandview Amphitheater. Child care available across the street at The View for $20. 5:30 to 11 pm. $1 per person. grandview.org

October 24

Boo at the Zoo – A family-friendly celebration with not-so-scary trick-or-treating at the Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium. Bags provided for kids 12 and under. Continues Oct. 25. 9:30 am to 5 pm. Included with admission. kansascityzoo.org

Pumpkin Palooza  – A free trunk or treat at Memorial Park in Belton, presented by RPM Painting, featuring local businesses and community groups. All ages, costumes encouraged. 6 to 8 pm. beltonparks.org

Tower Park Pre-Halloween Event  – A free pre-Halloween gathering at the large shelter in Tower Park, 7500 Holmes Rd. Bring chairs and costumes. Hosted by the Waldo Tower Neighborhood Association. 5 to 7 pm. waldotowerneighborhood.org

Trunk or Treat at the Y – Bring the whole family to Cleaver YMCA, 7000 Troost,  for a night of trunk or treat, vendors, games and family-friendly fun. 5:30 – 7 pm Cleaver YMCA

Monster Bash – An evening of themed exhibits, a Naturescape maze, costume contest, grand finale parade and trick-or-treating at Wonderscope for kids 10 and under. Food from Chick-fil-A. 6 to 8 pm. Ticketed. wonderscope.org/monster-bash

Victorian Macabre: History Spookeasy – The Alexander Majors House barn becomes a Halloween speakeasy with signature cocktails. Two sessions: How to Murder Like a Victorian at 6 pm, How to Mourn Like a Victorian at 8 pm. wornallmajors.org

October 25

Historic Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest – Best-dressed pups win prizes for Best in Show, Best Historic Costume and Crowd Favorite at the John Wornall House, 6115 Wornall Rd. Check-in 2 to 3 pm, parade at 3:15 pm. wornallmajors.org

Howl-O-Ween at Leawoof Park – A free costume contest, pup cup treat station, custom bandana decorating and fall photo area at Leawoof Park. Hosted by Leawood Parks and Recreation. 2 to 4 pm. leawood.org

Annual Trunk-or-Treat at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church – Decorated car trunks with candy, fun and dinner in the church parking lot at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 5901 East 135th St. in Grandview. 4 to 6 pm. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church

October 28

Kids sBOOKtacular Party – Eerie tales, ghoulish crafts, chillingly fun games and hair-raising books at the Mid-Continent Public Library Grandview Branch. Free. Registration required. 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. mymcpl.org

Teen Movie Night: Little Shop of Horrors – A free teen screening of Little Shop of Horrors with movie-themed bingo, prizes, snacks and drinks at the Kansas City Public Library Waldo Branch. Costumes encouraged. 5:30 pm. kclibrary.org

Annual Trunk or Treat at Overflow Church – A free family trunk or treat with decorated cars and candy at Overflow Church, 15109 White Ave. in Grandview. 6:30 to 8 pm. overflowchurch

Halloween Pottery Painting at Transparent Brewing – Pottery Pub KC sets up at Transparent Brewing Co. in Grandview for Halloween pottery painting on pumpkins, planters and tall gourds. 6 to 8 pm. transparentbrewing.com

Teen Hangout: HalloTeen – A free teen night of dancing, cosplay and crafts at the Mid-Continent Public Library Red Bridge Branch. Registration required. 6 to 8 pm. mymcpl.org

Spooky Swim – A family-friendly night of pool games and Halloween activities at The View, 13500 Byars Rd. in Grandview. 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Standard admission or event registration fees apply. grandview.org

October 29

Book or Treat at the Southeast Branch – A family-friendly Halloween afternoon with crafts, games and candy for all ages at the Kansas City Public Library Southeast Branch, 6242 Swope Parkway. Free. 4 to 6:30 pm. kclibrary.org

October 30

 Halloween Party for Young Kids at The Hilltop at Blue River A free family-friendly celebration with candy, drinks, cake and games for little ones at 10425 Chestnut Dr. 1 to 4 pm. hilltopblueriver.com

Spooky Palooza Trunk-or-Treat  – KidsPark State Line hosts a trunk or treat with festive decorations, candy, games and kid activities, paired with an open house for families. 4 to 8 pm. kidspark.com

SOAR Sensory Trunk or Treat – A free safe, inclusive sensory trunk or treat for families and individuals with special needs at Evangel Church, 1414 E. 103rd St. Hosted by SOAR Special Needs. Registration required. 6 to 8:30 pm. soarspecialneeds.org

Nick Nave Live and 2nd Annual Halloween Costume Contest – Free live music from Nick Nave and a costume contest with categories for solo, family, couples and pups at Transparent Brewing Co. in Grandview. Arrive before 7 pm to vote. 6 to 9 pm. transparentbrewing.com

October 31

Track or Trees at the Discovery Center – Free hand-printed trick-or-treat bags with animal tracks, leaves, feathers and snakeskin at the Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center. Fill with candy or a light for a Halloween luminary. 10 am to 2 pm. mdc.mo.gov/events

Pumpkin Palooza at Waldo Library – A free pumpkin painting competition, crafts, games, snacks and screenings of Scooby-Doo and the Ghoul School plus Beetlejuice. Costumes encouraged. 1 pm. kclibrary.org

Fall Festival at First Church of the Nazarene – Free bounce houses, games, prizes, candy, stuffed animals, a cake walk and balloons, plus chili and cornbread at 11811 State Line Rd. 2 to 4 pm. kcfc.org

Harvest Celebration at Christian Charity Church – Games, prizes, food, a chili cook-off and more at Christian Charity Church, 11000 Ruskin Way in Kansas City. 12 to 3 pm.

Pumpkin Orchard at John Anderson Park – A free afternoon of treats, chili dogs and family fun hosted by KC Community Church at John Anderson Park, 4701 E. 135th St. in Grandview. All welcome. 4 to 6 pm. facebook.com/kccommunity.church

Trunk or Treat at New Vision Christian Center – Family fun at 12400 Grandview Rd. in Grandview with trunk or treat, a bounce house, food trucks, kid-friendly face painting, petting zoo, live DJ, games and a ride showcase. Everyone welcome. 2 to 4 pm. Call 816-966-1033.  New Vision Christian Center

Annual Trunk or Treat at Belton Christian Church – A free, safe trick-or-treat from decorated car trunks in the Belton Christian Church parking lot. All families welcome. 5 to 8 pm. beltonchristianchurch.org

Night to Die For Halloween Party at Rosehill Winery – A Halloween celebration with a costume contest at the Martin City winery. Guests bring their own food; dog and kid friendly. 2 to 10 pm. rosehillwinery.com

Trick or Treat at Red Bridge Shopping Center – A free, safe, walkable trick or treat around participating Red Bridge businesses with face painters, balloon twisters and festive photo ops. 4 to 6 pm. redbridgeshoppingcenter.com

Trick or Treat Street at Brookside – Brookside shops hand out treats while supplies last at the annual tradition drawing thousands of costumed kids, between Wornall and Main from 62nd Terrace to Meyer Blvd. 4 to 6 pm. brooksidekc.org

Trick or Treat and Costume Walk at Ward Parkway Center – Free indoor trick-or-treating with tenants handing out candy, plus a huge costume walk throughout the center. 4 to 6 pm. facebook.com/WardParkwayCenter

Halloween Night Trunk’n’ Treat in Martin City – Family fun at Martin City Baptist Church, 520 E 132 Terr. 6-8 pm  martincitybc@gmail.com

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