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Monday, October 12, 2026
Sunday, October 11, 2026
The Waldo Fall Festival returned this weekend, marking its 34th year of community tradition in Kansas City, MO. The event featured activities and celebrated the fall season.
An Overland Park man carved over 370 pumpkins to create Halloween memories, raising funds for Harvesters, the community food network serving the Kansas City region. His efforts highlight community support and seasonal spirit.
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Yelp and KCUR Generation Listen are hosting an exclusive, adults-only FREE Halloween event in a warehouse. The event is located in Kansas City, MO 64101.
Friday, October 9, 2026
A Missouri nonprofit is hosting a haunted hayride as their biggest fundraiser of the year. The event aims to raise funds to support veterans in the Kansas City area.
A recent Candy Corn Heat Map shows that Kansas ranks number one in the country for its love of this Halloween treat. The data is based on how much residents consume the candy.
Thursday, October 8, 2026
The FOX4 team discusses the top Halloween costumes and trends for 2026. This segment also touches on Kansas City postal problems that are leaving customers frustrated.
Dylan Emery puts this year's Halloween toys and gift ideas to the ultimate kid test in Kansas City, Mo. The segment highlights popular spooky season toy picks.
Joplin News First presents the 2026 Halloween Lights Drive-By List, featuring 1224 Logan Drive in Webb City, Mo. This highlights local Halloween decorations for the public to enjoy.
Halloween is a significant cultural phenomenon, with Americans embracing the season earlier and celebrating in more ways. This segment offers top picks for treat-or-treaters in Kansas City, Mo.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Kansas City, MO, has been recognized for its Halloween spirit, ranking among cities with the spookiest spirit. The article highlights Spirit Halloween store density as a metric for Halloween enthusiasm.
This report discusses the rising costs of Halloween candy and highlights the most popular costume trends for the season. It notes that Halloween spending is expected to reach record highs nationwide.
Kansas City's Worlds of Fun is featuring Halloween Haunt on select weekends, promising screams and spooky fun. The article also mentions Tricks & Treats and Oktoberfest as seasonal attractions.
As cooler nights arrive, Kansas City is embracing fall vibes with pumpkin spice and Halloween decor. The outlook for fall foliage is also discussed, anticipating colorful autumn scenery.
Monday, October 5, 2026
It is officially October, signaling the start of spooky pop-up bar season in the Kansas City area. These themed bars offer a festive way to celebrate Halloween with unique drinks and atmosphere.
It is officially October, signaling the start of spooky pop-up bar season in the Kansas City area. These themed bars offer a festive way to celebrate Halloween with unique drinks and atmosphere.
Sunday, October 4, 2026
KCMO Angels is a Kansas City non-profit dedicated to ensuring foster children have a "spook-tacular" Halloween. They are actively helping foster families prepare for the holiday.
The 'Boo in the Bottoms' event has officially launched the Halloween season in Kansas City. This neighborhood event is transforming the area for the festivities.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
The Edge of Hell, a long-standing haunted attraction in Kansas City, has opened its gates for the season. Visitors can explore various Halloween treats and novelties offered at these iconic haunts.
Worlds of Fun is bringing back its annual Halloween Haunt event for Kansas City residents. Visitors can expect a variety of spooky attractions and seasonal entertainment.
Friday, October 2, 2026
The Beast and The Edge of Hell haunted houses in Kansas City's West Bottoms have officially opened for their Halloween season. These attractions are kicking off their 52nd year of frights for the spooky season.
It's officially October, and Kansas City is already offering a variety of fall festivals and haunts for the season. Halloween Haunt is back at Worlds of Fun, promising frights and fun for attendees.
It's officially October, and Kansas City is already offering a variety of fall festivals and haunts for the season. Halloween Haunt is back at Worlds of Fun, promising frights and fun for attendees.
Thursday, October 1, 2026
The historic Weaver House in Ozark, Missouri, has been featured on HGTV's "Scariest House in America." This event awakens Halloween in Kansas City with a range of frights.
Sunday, September 27, 2026
The Boo in the Bottoms Halloween event is set to awaken Kansas City with a range of activities. The festival will feature attractions like Beast and Edge of Hell, along with the Festival of the Full Moon.
Saturday, September 26, 2026
The "Boo in the Bottoms" Halloween event is set to awaken the spirit of the season in Kansas City. This festival will feature "Beast" and "Edge of Hell" attractions, running from October 2-4.
Friday, September 25, 2026
Halloween Haunt is back at Kansas City's famous amusement park, Worlds of Fun. Sinister scares await as the attraction takes over on select Fridays and Saturdays.
Monday, September 21, 2026
Fall officially arrives this week, bringing with it the start of the Halloween countdown. The Kansas City area is preparing for a season of fall festivities and pumpkin patch visits.
Sunday, September 20, 2026
While the Kansas City Missouri Police Department offers home watch services for residents going on vacation, a popular Kansas City Halloween attraction is also back. Some aspects of this attraction are new this year.
Saturday, September 19, 2026
The popular Kansas City Halloween Haunt at Worlds of Fun is set to begin this weekend. The amusement park attraction will be open on select Fridays and Saturdays.
Friday, September 18, 2026
SugarChat Cookie Studio's Cynthia Raven demonstrates how to create perfect Halloween treats. The segment features tips for festive baking and decorating.