Halloween Events in Kansas City
🎃 City Guide · MO · 2026 Season
Looking for Halloween events in Kansas City? We’ve rounded up 13 verified Halloween events across Kansas City for the 2026 season — haunted houses, parties, pumpkin patches, parades, and family fun, each with dates, tickets, and directions.
Top Halloween Events in Kansas City for 2026
Pumpkin Patch
Boo at the Zoo (Kansas City Zoo)
FAMILY FRIENDLY PAID ADMISSION
Pick the perfect pumpkin plus family attractions and fall photo ops in Kansas City.
Haunted House
Boo in the Bottoms (Festival of the Full Moon)
13+ RECOMMENDED TICKETED
Kansas City's must-visit haunt for 2026 — extreme scares for brave souls 13 and up.
Día de los Muertos
Día de los Muertos Festival (Nelson-Atkins)
ALL AGES FREE ENTRY
A vibrant Día de los Muertos celebration in Kansas City — ofrendas, music, and marigolds.
Día de los Muertos
GCI's Dia de los Muertos Celebration
ALL AGES FREE ENTRY
Honor and celebrate at Kansas City's Day of the Dead festival, free and open to all.
Haunted House
Halloween Haunt at Worlds of Fun
13+ RECOMMENDED TICKETED
A premier haunted attraction in Kansas City with intense scares, live actors, and cinematic sets.
Halloween Party
Kansas City Halloween Singles Mixer 2026
21+ ONLY TICKETED
The Halloween night-out in Kansas City: themed party, costume contest, full bar.
Halloween Party
Monster Prom
21+ ONLY TICKETED
Kansas City's biggest Halloween party — costumes, DJs, and dancing till late.
Haunted House
Nightmare Before SantaCon Halloween Party
13+ RECOMMENDED TICKETED
Kansas City's must-visit haunt for 2026 — extreme scares for brave souls 13 and up.
Haunted House
The Beast Haunted House
13+ RECOMMENDED TICKETED
A premier haunted attraction in Kansas City with intense scares, live actors, and cinematic sets.
Haunted House
The Edge of Hell Haunted House
13+ RECOMMENDED TICKETED
Kansas City's must-visit haunt for 2026 — extreme scares for brave souls 13 and up.
Haunted House
Hell's Half Acre – The Haunted History of the West Bottoms
13+ RECOMMENDED TICKETED
A premier haunted attraction in Kansas City with intense scares, live actors, and cinematic sets.
Halloween Event
Kansas City Ghost & Gangsters Tour
ALL AGES TICKETED
Part of Kansas City's 2026 Halloween lineup — check details and plan your visit.
Haunted House
Macabre Cinema Haunted House
13+ RECOMMENDED TICKETED
A premier haunted attraction in Kansas City with intense scares, live actors, and cinematic sets.
💡 Local Tips for Halloween in Kansas City
🎃 🎃 Book haunts on weeknights — Friday and Saturday crowds in Kansas City are intense; Sunday–Thursday means shorter lines and often cheaper tickets.
🎃 🎃 Check dates before you drive — most Kansas City Halloween events run select nights only; confirm the 2026 schedule on the event page first.
🎃 🎃 Layer up — October evenings in Kansas City cool off fast; a jacket over your costume beats shivering in line.
🎃 🎃 Plan parking early — popular Kansas City venues fill their lots by 8 PM on October weekends; rideshare or arrive early.
❓ Kansas City Halloween FAQ
What are the best Halloween events in Kansas City for 2026?
The top picks for 2026 include Boo at the Zoo (Kansas City Zoo), Boo in the Bottoms (Festival of the Full Moon), Día de los Muertos Festival (Nelson-Atkins). Browse the full list above — every event includes dates, tickets, and directions.
When is trick-or-treat in Kansas City in 2026?
Halloween falls on Saturday, October 31, 2026, and most Kansas City neighborhoods trick-or-treat that evening, roughly 6–9 PM. Check your city's official page for any local guidance.
Where can I find Kansas City Halloween events near me?
Right here — this guide lists 13 verified Halloween events across Kansas City for the 2026 season, each with full details, updated as organizers announce schedules.
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