The leaves are beginning to change, and the air is becoming a little more crisp. You may be wondering about Kansas City and October events. We’ve got you covered.
From festivals to concerts and everything in between, here’s a complete look at October events near you.
Oktoberfest Events near me in October
Are you a fan of holy matrimony? How about sausage, pretzels, lederhosen, dirndls, Bavarian flags or beer? If you answered yes to one or both of those questions, then Oktoberfest is the event for you.
Although the official Oktoberfest in Munich runs from September 17 to the first Sunday in October, there are still some local Oktoberfest events here in Kansas City coming up.
- Old West Oktoberfest, 10/5
- KC Oktoberfest, 10/6 – 10/7
- Stafford Oktoberfest, 10/7
- Black Drip Presents: Oktoberfest 2023 at Roasterie Factory Café, 10/7
- Smithville, 10/7 – 10/8
- Prariefire Oktoberfest, 10/9
Fall Festivals and More Events in Kansas City for October 2023
It’s festival season in Kansas City, and there are all sorts of family-friendly events in October.
From the KC Foodie Fest in Overland Park, which showcases the metro’s unique artisanal food and beverage community, to the Kansas City Renaissance Festival, which runs until mid-October, there are a ton of local festivals and events of October to look forward to.
- Kansas City Renaissance Festival, 9/2 – 10/15
- The Great Pumpkin Fest, 9/16 – 10/29
- Fountain City Comedy Festival, 10/5 – 10/7
- Olathe Arts Festival, 10/6 – 10/7
- Heartland Book Festival, 10/6 – 10/7
- Weston Applefest, 10/7 – 10/8
- Fall Chick Event, 10/7 – 10/9
- Jackson County 47th Annual Arts, Crafts & Music Festival, 10/7
- Shawnee Scarecrow Festival, 10/7
- Zona Rosa Fall Fest, 10/7
- KC Foodie Fest, 10/7
- Louisberg Cider Run, 10/7
- KC Providence Show and Shine Car and Bike Show, 10/7
- Greater Kansas City Japan Festival, 10/7
- Leawood Live, Celebrating 75 Years!, 10/7 – 10/8
- Kansas City Ballet Presents “Jekyll & Hyde,” 10/13 – 10/22
- Lenexa Chili Challenge and Fest, 10/13 – 10/14
- Cornucopia Fall Festival, 10/13 – 10/15
- Botanical Brewfest, 10/14
- Lansing Fall Festival, 10/14
- 2nd Annual Autism Festival, 10/14
- Brew at the Zoo, 10/14
- Night of the Living Farm, 10/20 – 10/21 AND 10/27 – 10/28
- Planet Anime, 10/20 – 10/22
- Garmin Kansas City Marathon, 10/21
- Dogtober Fest, 10/22
- Enchanted Forest, 10/26
- Mildale Farm Fall Festival, 10/28
- Ponie and Pumpkins Fall Festival, 10/28
- Art Garden KC – Berkley Riverfront Festival, 4/2 – 10/29
Kansas City Concert Events in October
When it comes to October events in Kansas City, there are plenty of concerts you can go see.
From pop to EDM to classical and more, there are tons of October events in Kansas City.
- Kansas City Symphony Presents: The Music is Calling, 10/6 – 10/8
- Jason Aldean Concert, 10/12
- Kansas City Symphony Presents: Bond and Beyond 55 Years of 007, 10/13 – 10/15
- Porchfest KC, 10/14
- Big Gigantic, 10/20
- Travis Scott Utopia Tour Presents Circus Maximus, 10/20
- Kansas City Symphony Presents: The Phantom of the Opera, 10/25
- P!NK: Trustfall Tour, 10/27 – 10/28
Halloween Events in Kansas City in October
Monsters, candy and trick or treating, what’s not to love? Halloween is one of the best parts of the year, and there are plenty of Halloween events in Kansas City, MO., in October.
- Halloween Haunt, 9/15 – 10/28
- Beast Haunted Attraction, 9/22 – 11/11
- Brick or Treat Presents Monster Party, 9/29 – 10/31
- SEALIFE Tricks and Treats: 9/29 – 10/31
- Hall-O-Wine Trolley Wine Tour, 10/14, 10/28
- Olathe’s Best 5th Annual Trunk or Treat, 10/21
- Majors House Paranormal Investigation,10/22, 10/29, 10/20, 10/31
- Halloween Bar Crawl, 10/27 and 10/28
- CarnEVIL Halloween Party, 10/28
- 2023 Graveyard 5K Run & Walk, 10/28
- Boo at the Zoo, 10/28 – 10/29
- Tricks & Treats, 10/28
- Spookfest in Science City, 10/28
- Zombie Crawl – Halloween Bar Crawl, 10/28