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Lawrence Halloween 2025

See all Lawrence Halloween happenings this year!

Lawrence unveils Halloween 2025 terrifying experiences and autumn celebrations centered around the city center and Massachusetts Street. Programs showcase spooky street festivals, ghost tours, and pumpkin carving events plus haunted nights and family-friendly markets.

Find the best Lawrence Halloween happenings this year!

Lawrence Halloween

Lawrence Family-Friendly Fall Activities

A young girl in a red plaid shirt and scarf sits on a wooden crate, smiling, with a toy tractor and a doll in the background. Several pumpkins are arranged in the foreground, set against a backdrop of a cornfield and rustic buildings, evoking an autumn harvest theme.
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πŸ“ Meuschke Farms
(0.0 mi from Lawrence)

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⚑ Energy: Moderate

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Experience the quintessential autumn at Meuschke Farms, where a sprawling pumpkin patch awaits your visit. Get lost and have fun in their exciting corn maze, perfect for a day of family adventure. It's the ideal spot to embrace the fall season with classic farm fun.

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⭐ Best For: Families and groups seeking fall activities
A cartoon girl with a straw hat and orange scarf smiles widely while sitting in a pumpkin patch, holding a pumpkin.
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πŸ“ Schaake's Pumpkin Patch
1791 N 1500 Rd, Lawrence, KS 66046
(3.7 mi from Lawrence)

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⚑ Energy: Low

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Discover a cherished family tradition at Schaake's Pumpkin Patch, a staple for 50 years. Wander through fields to find the perfect pumpkin, from classic carving varieties to unique 'Fireball' and 'Scarface' types. Learn about the farm's rich agricultural history and its evolution over generations. It's a perfect fall outing for families seeking authentic seasonal fun.

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⭐ Best For: Families, couples, photographers
Spooky Carnival in Lawrence
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πŸ“ Lawrence High School
1901 Louisiana Street, Lawrence, KS 66046
(1.7 mi from Lawrence)

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Get ready for a ghoulishly good time at the Spooky Carnival! This family-friendly event features a pre-concert carnival with exciting activities for all ages, culminating in a thrilling costume contest. Afterward, enjoy a captivating performance by the Lawrence Community Orchestra, showcasing spooky classics like Saint-SaΓ«ns' 'Carnival of the Animals' and 'Danse Macabre,' alongside thrilling film music from 'Harry Potter.'

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⭐ Best For: Families
Three cartoon children in Halloween costumes walk down a street decorated with pumpkins. The child on the left wears a wizard hat and a red scarf, the child in the middle wears a blue witch hat and a brown coat, and the child on the right wears a large red witch hat and holds a jack-o-lantern.
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πŸ“ Downtown Lawrence
833 1/2 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence, KS 66044
(0.2 mi from Lawrence)

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Thousands of community members of all ages flock to Downtown Lawrence for a festive trick-or-treat event. Participating businesses go above and beyond, handing out treats and showcasing impressive costumes and props. Experience the vibrant Halloween spirit that brings the downtown area alive.

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⭐ Best For: Families with young children
Two young boys are tending to a vibrant garden filled with various vegetables and flowers. One boy is planting seedlings in a raised bed, while the other is watering plants. In the background, there's a wooden shed, a field of sunflowers, and lush green trees under a bright sunny sky.
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πŸ“ Pendleton's Country Market
1446 East 1850 Road, Lawrence, KS 66046
(4.5 mi from Lawrence)

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Discover the charm of Pendleton's Country Market, especially during their vibrant fall season. Their pumpkin patch opens for the season, offering a quintessential autumn experience. Visitors can also enjoy the Kaw Valley Farm Tour, featuring hayrides, pick-your-own opportunities for sweet potatoes and green beans, and live craft demonstrations. It's a perfect destination for families seeking seasonal fun and fresh, local produce.

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⭐ Best For: Families, couples, individuals seeking fall activities

Lawrence Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties

Emo Nite Halloween Party in Lawrence
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πŸ“ The Granada
(0.5 mi from Lawrence)

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Get ready for a Halloween night like no other at Emo Nite, taking over The Granada. This 18+ event promises a full immersion into the world of emo music, complete with a festive Halloween atmosphere. It's the perfect opportunity to don your best costume and celebrate the spooky season with fellow fans.

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⭐ Best For: Adults seeking a themed music party
Nightmare on Mass Street Halloween Pop-Up in Lawrence
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πŸ“ Lucia
1016 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044
(0.5 mi from Lawrence)

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Step into the 'Nightmare on Mass Street' Halloween pop-up experience at Lucia, running from late September through early November. This immersive event transforms the venue with spooky decor, creating numerous photo opportunities. Guests can enjoy themed drinks and eats, live music, and special events, with costume contests adding to the festive atmosphere. Table reservations are recommended for dining, though walk-ins are welcome for live events.

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⭐ Best For: Halloween enthusiasts, groups, couples

Lawrence Haunted Experiences

Two cartoon zombies are shooting shotguns at each other in a pumpkin patch at night, with a full moon and a barn in the background.
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πŸ“ Garrett's Haunted Farm
1387 E. 1650 Franklin Road, Lawrence, KS 66046
(3.1 mi from Lawrence)

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Garrett's Haunted Farm offers a thrilling blend of fall fun and spooky adventures. Brave the Zombie Hunt with a gel blaster, unleash your energy at the Car Smash, or enjoy a charming train ride. Families can also explore the pumpkin patch, complete with a unique corn pool. It's Kansas's newest attraction, promising frights and fun for everyone.

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⭐ Best For: Thrill-seekers and families looking for fall fun

Halloween Near Lawrence

Olathe Halloween

Olathe Arts Festival & Fall Fest in Olathe
Olathe
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πŸ“ Johnson County Square
(23.1 mi from Lawrence)
Spooktacular at Spring Hill Sports Complex in Spring Hill
Spring Hill
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πŸ“ Spring Hill Sports Complex
(26.7 mi from Lawrence)

Topeka Halloween

A smiling Black man with dreadlocks and a white woman with blonde hair, both wearing plaid shirts, hold axes in a dimly lit, neon-lit venue that appears to be an axe-throwing establishment.
Topeka
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πŸ“ Stormont Vail Events Center
(26.9 mi from Lawrence)
Two women in Halloween costumes, one dressed as a ghost and the other as a witch, hold pumpkins in a dimly lit, eerie setting with blurred animal figures in the background.
Topeka
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πŸ“ Topeka Zoo
(27.0 mi from Lawrence)

Lenexa Halloween

Two children enjoy an autumn harvest scene. One child rides a horse through a field of pumpkins, while another drives a small orange tractor with a wooden cart, near a barn with a spiderweb and spider.
Overland Park
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πŸ“ Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead
(29.5 mi from Lawrence)
Three cartoon children in Halloween costumes run in a race. The child on the left wears a gnome costume, the middle child wears a witch costume, and the child on the right wears a pumpkin-themed costume. They are running outdoors on a paved path with trees and other runners in the background.
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πŸ“ South Creek Office Park
(30.8 mi from Lawrence)

Shawnee Halloween

Two men are grilling at an outdoor barbecue event. One man in a blue cap is looking at his phone while standing next to a grill, and another man in glasses is using tongs to flip food on a grill. Several tents and people are visible in the background under a bright sky.
Kansas City
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πŸ“ Kansas Speedway
(23.9 mi from Lawrence)
Funkenstein Fest in Kansas City
Kansas City
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πŸ“ Legends Field
(24.1 mi from Lawrence)

Overland Park Halloween

Wornall/Majors House Ghost Tours & Paranormal Investigations in Kansas City
Kansas City
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πŸ“ Alexander Majors House
(33.7 mi from Lawrence)
A diverse group of people are browsing a vibrant outdoor market stall filled with pumpkins and autumn produce, under a canopy decorated with colorful fall leaves.
Overland Park
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πŸ“ Downtown Overland Park
(30.3 mi from Lawrence)

Kansas City Halloween

Acres of Madness Zombie Purge in Kansas City
Kansas City
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πŸ“ ACRES OF MADNESS ZOMBIE PURGE
(27.9 mi from Lawrence)
A man with skull face paint is applying makeup to himself while standing next to a car decorated with flowers and skulls. Two women wearing flower crowns are in the car, one with bright pink hair.
Kansas City
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πŸ“ Central Avenue
(33.3 mi from Lawrence)

Kansas City Halloween

A terrifying scene unfolds as two people flee in terror from a monstrous, skeletal alien creature with sharp teeth and claws, lurking on a staircase in a dimly lit, red-hued room. The creature's menacing presence and the victims' desperate escape create a palpable sense of horror and suspense.
Kansas City
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πŸ“ The Beast Haunted Attraction
(35.1 mi from Lawrence)
A young woman runs down a subway car with red seats, pursued by a dinosaur skeleton illuminated by neon lights.
Kansas City
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πŸ“ Edge of Hell Haunted Attraction
(35.2 mi from Lawrence)

East Independence Halloween

Liberty Corn Maze 2025 in Liberty
Liberty
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πŸ“ Liberty Corn Maze
(48.7 mi from Lawrence)
Sibley Orchards Cider Mill in Sibley
Sibley
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πŸ“ Sibley Orchards & Cider Mill
(57.4 mi from Lawrence)

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